Mossberg MVP - which to choose?

[Arnelcheeze]

i would go for the 18 inch barrel

[RMikeL]

The Patrol Thunder Ranch has a longer barrel than the standard Patrol.

[iluvmycolt]

Patrol gets my vote

[Foxbat]

The Patrol Thunder Ranch has a longer barrel than the standard Patrol.

Yep, but it has no sights and is only available in 5.56.

I'm having real trouble finding any patrols out there. My LGS called Mossberg and I was told 60 - 90 days at least for the next batch to go out.

[ElvenSoul]

Check out the Predator

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_2/419809_Mossberg_MVP_Predator_308_Review__Updated_with_Range_Report.html

[TMB 1]

Yep, but it has no sights and is only available in 5.56.

I'm having real trouble finding any patrols out there. My LGS called Mossberg and I was told 60 - 90 days at least for the next batch to go out.

If you get a flex and end up not liking the stock you could get a Boyds stock for it and sell flex stock or keep it for spare. http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/produc...10319&cat=1223

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/product.htm?pid=110327&cat=1220

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/product.htm?pid=110339&cat=1215

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/produc...10335&cat=1222 This is some of them, they have a few more.

[scott_kart]

Riflegear in SoCal has several versions of the MVP patrol & predators in stock and at good prices, possibly have one transferred up north.

[active87b]

I had the same dilemma. I decided to go with the Flex in 308 because of the longer/fluted bull barrel and the take down option for easy transport. If you don't like the tactical Flex stock, you can switch it out for a standard Flex stock.

I like the idea of the iron sights on the patrol but I wanted a longer sight radius. I'm getting after market iron sights on my Flex.

[ElvenSoul]

Ya all the flex shotgun stocks will fit the Flex Rifle.

[zhoohuntr]

I'd go for the Patrol. It looks better and fits the scout concept well. The Flex looks hideous - I just can't get past that. If you want a true long range shooter, both barrels are too short. So you get very little for the extra barrel length of the Flex - other than being more unwieldy.

I have a Patrol in 308. Killed 3 hogs with it already. Fits me like a glove. Short but stout barrel gives great accuracy and doesn't heat up as fast at the range.
The Weaver/Picatinny rail is a nice touch so one can adjust a scope with more latitude. I mounted a Weaver 2.5x7 scope and it handles beautifully.
Only thing I dislike is the magazine release lever. I would make it wider and a bit thicker and longer. The original can be hard to activate.
But all in all it has become my favorite hog gun. I never liked the AR look, so the Flex is out.