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The History of Mossberg

In 1919, Swedish immigrant Oscar Frederick Mossberg, aged 53, launched a journey into firearms manufacture. Alongside his sons Harold and Iver, the trio established what was originally named Mossberg & Sons, Inc., operating out of a rented loft on State Street in New Haven, Connecticut.

The company’s vision was relatively simple: to manufacture durable and reliable firearms for the working class. Their first creation was a modest 4-shot Brownie pistol in .22 caliber, paving the way for a legacy of accessible, dependable firearms.

Just a few years later, in 1922, the Mossbergs produced their first rifle, the Model K. This .22 hammerless pump repeater rifle was in fact initially designed by the famous Arthur Savage but was finalized and improved by the Mossberg team.

As the world descended into war during the 1940s, Mossberg & Sons pivoted its focus to support the war effort. Securing a government license, they began producing tolerance tooling gauges, various machine gun parts, and components of the British Lee-Enfield rifle. During this era, Mossberg also introduced the Model 42MB, a .22 training rifle for British troops. An impressive amount of 45,000 units of Mossberg Model 42MB were produced. This period not only propelled Mossberg onto the global stage but also sparked a period of significant growth for the company.

The post-war years saw Mossberg contributing to the sporadic popularity of bolt-action shotguns, as they produced an array of these firearms. However, today, the company is most renowned for its exceptional pump-action shotguns. Particularly famous is the legendary Mossberg Model 500 pump-action shotgun introduced in 1962. In 1979, the US government awarded Mossberg a contract to produce the Model 500 as a combat-duty-rated pump shotgun. This led to the Model 500 being adopted by every branch of the US Military. By 2010, 41 different variations of the Model 500 were available on the market.

The company’s influence extends beyond firearm manufacturing. Mossberg has introduced several components now commonplace in the industry. For instance, Alan Mossberg developed a safety cable lock in 1989 that now comes as standard with almost every firearm sold today.

Mossberg celebrated 100 years in 2019, and even today continues to be a family-owned and operated business.

Mossberg MVP 5.56 Rifle Review

The Mossberg MVP is a series of bolt action push feed rifles initially offered in .204 Ruger and 5.56x45 NATO. In 2013, the MVP series also became available in 7.62x51 NATO calibers. The receiver dimensions of the 7.62 model are identical to the short-action Mossberg MVP Patriot. In addition to these calibers, the MVP is also chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor and has the same mounting surface as the 7.62 version.

The 5.56x45 NATO version of the MVP was first introduced in 2011 alongside the MVP .204 Ruger and it was available in different barrel lengths. Later in the production, a model chambered in .300 AAC was introduced, which is optimally designed for shorter barrels and suppressor use. The three versions share the same-sized action.

The MVP models incorporate a two-position side safety that inhibits trigger movement. The detachable box magazine can hold up to 10 rounds, although the style of the magazine depends on the variant of the weapon and the caliber. The shorter action MVP uses a conventional AR-15/M16 M4 magazine for ammunition, while the models with longer action can use either an AR-15 DPMS AR308 or M14 magazine. Regardless of the caliber and the action length, the rifle comes with preinstalled QD studs at the front and back end of the stocks.

The barrels use a special system, similar to the one in a Savage rifle, to adjust the distance between the bolt and the chamber. The rifles are equipped with a user-adjustable Lightening Bolt Action trigger with an adjustable pull weight ranging from 3175-1360 g (7-3 lbs). The MVP 5.56 features a standard 90-degree bolt lift with twin locking lugs with a protrusion in between. More recent models in the MVP series are fitted with a Picatinny rail. Some models have been made available with weaver-style bases.

Mossberg MVP, chambered for 5.56x45 NATO

Figure 1: Mossberg MVP, chambered for 5.56x45 NATO (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/mossberg-rifles/mossberg---mvp-predator---5-56-nato.cfm?gun_id=101218548)

Mossberg MVP 5.56 Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

5.56x45 NATO

Mossberg decided to go with the strategy of marking their MVP series depending on the caliber. Strangely enough, they did not categorize the rifles by the action length. For a better understanding of which caliber corresponds to which action length, we sorted them out for you:

The long-action MVP models include the following calibers:

6.5 Creedmoor
7.62x51 NATO/.308 Win.

The short-action MVP models include the following calibers:

.204 Ruger
5.56x45 NATO/.223 Rem.
.300 AAC Blackout

Mossberg MVP 5.56 Variants

The rifle is chambered for the following variants:

Mossberg MVP LC (Light Chassis)
Mossberg MVP Predator
Mossberg MVP Scout
Mossberg MVP Patrol
Mossberg MVP Precision
Mossberg MVP Flex
Mossberg MVP LR (Long Range)
Mossberg MVP LR-T (Long Range Tactical)

Mossberg MVP 5.56 Creedmoor receiver comes with four holes on top of the receiver which can be used for scope mounting purposes.

The receiver of Mossberg MVP, chambered for 5.56 NATO

Figure 2: The receiver of Mossberg MVP, chambered for 5.56 NATO (Source: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/mossberg-mvp-predator-556.6975981/)

Unfortunately, we were not able to find the receiver of Mossberg MVP 6.5 Creedmoor without installed bases. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to send us some pictures of the bare mounting surface, please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Mossberg MVP 5.56

A: 21.9 mm

B: 76.7mm

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 2.9 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R37

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg MVP 5.56

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg MVP 5.56

All the Rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Mossberg MVP 5.56. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Mossberg MVP 5.56 are:

Mossberg MVP .204 Ruger

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg MVP 5.56

All the Rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Mossberg MVP 5.56. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Mossberg MVP 5.56 are:

Best Scope Mounts for Mossberg MVP 5.56

Fixed Scope Mounts for Mossberg MVP 5.56

If you are looking to mount optics on your Mossberg MVP 5.56 rifle, you might consider this DNZ one-piece complete scope mount made in the USA. The mount is made from high-quality aluminum and comes with a ten-year warranty.

Picatinny rails for Mossberg MVP 5.56

When choosing a Picatinny rail, one should always keep an eye on the distance between the holes on the rail. This EGW aluminum Picatinny rail is an excellent choice as it matches the receiver of Mossberg MVP 5.56 perfectly.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu