MOSSBERG VIP-LC in .223

[Lor]

Since I couldn't locate a Steyr Scout in 5.56... My local FFL suggested I look at the Mossberg MVP-LC in .223. I'd like to get opinions on the gun from fellow Calgunners before I buy one.

[elSquid]

Don't know anything about it, so I'll give you my opinion.

http://www.mossberg.com/category/series/mvp-series/mvp-lc-light-chassis/

Looks like a chassis gun and heavy. Not really a scout rifle.

If you like it though, that's what matters.

You could always buy a Ruger GSR in 5.56 if you want a scout:

http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/specSheets/6824.html

Weird that Ruger doesn't offer the 5.56 with the synthetic stock. That would shave a pound off, and it's not like you need the weight to mitigate recoil.

As kind of a semi-left-field-option, the Ruger American Ranch Rifle is kinda interesting if you want a light, handy rifle:

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/specSheets/6965.html

I've been thinking about snagging one...

-- Michael

[ExtremeX]

The Steyr is a much nicer rifle... with a much nicer barreled action and a unique useful stock. Its a smooth and fast rifle to operate.

After getting a chance to shoot and do load dev for an MVP Varmint, I would pass on it if I was in your position... its just a run of the mill rifle wearing an aftermarket chassis.

[Squidward]

Don't know anything about it, so I'll give you my opinion. -- Michael

So funny!

[triggs75]

I had one for a minute. Pretty good rifle with ok accuracy as you would expect from a factory rifle.

The one thing I would reccomend on the mossberg is to get the bolt sleeved as the factory bolt is pretty loose/sloppy.

[TMB 1]

I have an MVP Varmint it's very accurate, but it took a little bit for the bolt to break in and smooth out.

I agree with elSquid on these.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/719000530/Ruger+American+Ranch+Compact+223+16+FDE

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_59_110/products_id/94849/Ruger+M77GS+223+GUNST+SCT+SS

[5.56]

Dont bother with the Light Chassis. It's not light as advertised. The MVP Patrol in 5.56 weighs 7 pounds.