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

American Hunter Staff

posted on August 17, 2016

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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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