NRA Gun of the Week: Mossberg MVP LR Tactical Bolt-Action Rifle

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posted on August 17, 2016

The Mossberg Varmint and Predator (MVP) LR Tactical is built around a solid, bolt-action receiver that accepts SR25 and M1/M14 detachable magazines. The threaded 20” medium contour bull barrel, iron sights and patrol-style stock give the gun its inherent tactical styling and capabilities. You can learn more about it in this latest edition of NRA Gun of the Week, embedded above.

Technical Specifications

Model: MVP LR Tactical
 Manufacturer: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
 Chambering: 7.62x51 mm NATO (.308 Win.)
 Action Type: bolt-action, center-fire rifle
 Receiver: matte-black carbon steel
 Barrel: 16.25”, medium bull contour, threaded 5/8-24
 Rifling: six-groove, 1:10” RH twist
 Magazine: detachable box; 10-round capacity
 Sights: Williams adjustable open sights, Picatinny rail
 Trigger: Lightning Bolt Action adjustable; 2-lb., 8-oz. pull
 Stock: pillar-bedded wood with green, textured paint and adjustable-comb,
 Overall Length: 35.75”
 Weight: 7 lbs., 8 ozs.
 MSRP: $945

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