Mossberg flex tactical or mossberg mvp 223

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Mossberg flex tactical or mossberg mvp 223

Post by newgunner » 21 Mar 2018, 9:17 pm

hi guys,
has anyone had any experience with the mossberg flex tactical or mossberg mvp in 223?
My wife likes the look and feel of them,but we don't know much about them.
Are they good guns ?

thanks
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Post by southeast varmiter » 22 Mar 2018, 5:34 am

Define good.
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Post by Gwion » 22 Mar 2018, 7:03 am

Why not buy a proper rifle???

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Post by Archie » 22 Mar 2018, 7:52 am

What are you intending to use them for?
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Post by newgunner » 22 Mar 2018, 11:20 am

she want to shoot targets with it, i am trying to get her to buy a howa 1500 or maybe a tikka if can afford one.
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Post by newgunner » 22 Mar 2018, 11:22 am

i already have a tikka t3 stainless super varmint in 223. so have 1 good gun already,maybe just buy her the same and be done with it.
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Post by southwest shooter » 22 Mar 2018, 1:53 pm

Buy a howa , can't go wrong .
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Post by sungazer » 22 Mar 2018, 3:16 pm

The Howa is a good cheap rifle you probably cant get any better for the money. Or even twice the money, however I think a T3x SS Varmint would probably take the edge esp if it was a 8 twist barrel. (Im not sure what they are) The Howa's are 9 and it just puts the brakes on shooting a 80 grn which is what is really needed to take it to target rifle class.
I have no experience with the Mossbergs you mention and the few negative reply's need to add a bit more information to help you out. Cmon guys be nice to new guys.
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Post by newgunner » 22 Mar 2018, 6:53 pm

the super varmint i have just purchased has 1:8 twist. 1 of the reasons i bought it ,to shoot target rifle class if i decide to at some stage.
I am leaning heavily towards howa in stainless and putting a boyds thumbhole stock or walnut stock on it.
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Post by nightforcenxs » 22 Mar 2018, 7:27 pm

i have a howa in stainless in 223 and with handloads i can get easy 1/2 inch at 100 with floppy hogue stock over the year ive owned it never had a problem but the tikka is on another level and alot nicer especially with the 1:8 twist barrel
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Post by Gwion » 23 Mar 2018, 4:34 am

What about a Lithgow?
That's a proper rifle.

Never shot a Mossberg but from everything i have read, you couldn't pay me to own one.
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Post by southeast varmiter » 23 Mar 2018, 5:43 am

The mossberg is made to a price and purpose. Your paying here for the flex stock config. The gun will not shoot beyond 2 inches at a hundred if your luck. But it’s not meant to.
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Post by newgunner » 23 Mar 2018, 6:24 am

Yes gwion ,i looked at the lithgow and i like it very much,not just because itis aussie made. Wife doesn't like it much but.
I have shot a 223 version of it and it is a beautiful gun to hold and shoot. Will try and convince her to consider it again
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Post by Gwion » 23 Mar 2018, 6:37 am

southeast varmiter wrote:The mossberg is made to a price and purpose. Your paying here for the flex stock config. The gun will not shoot beyond 2 inches at a hundred if your luck. But it’s not meant to.

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Post by Gwion » 23 Mar 2018, 6:40 am

Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission, Newgunner.
Just go buy the Lithgow and say, "here's you new rifle, Honey"..... ;)
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Post by wrenchman » 23 Mar 2018, 9:45 am

i no some one that had the mvp in 308 its a nice looking gun but he has had problims with it scope mounts and feeding he lost faith in the gun and sold it.
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Post by newgunner » 23 Mar 2018, 12:10 pm

Yes gwion,i was thinking that. She doesnt like it,then I get a new rifle.
Win win
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Post by Gwion » 23 Mar 2018, 12:38 pm

Nice... i like your logic! :drinks:
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