Held off on posting this until now. Picked up this Mossberg MVP Patrol in 308 from a member here. Bought it for Black Bear season.
I changed the muzzle device to a Gamma VG6 308/300BLK and removed the iron sights right away. After shooting it a bunch, I just couldn’t get used to the reticle, as it was too busy for me, and I would lose the reticle in low light on darker target. Kinda a shame since the glass is so clear, but it is what it is. I picked up an Athalon Helos 2x12 BTR GEN2 with the illuminated MOA reticle. And holy shit is it amazing for the price. Crystal clear glass, crisp reticle and bright illumination. Beyond the scope, the stock really left a lot to be desired. But what can you expect from a cheap plastic stock on an inexpensive bolt gun. Almost as soon as I got the rifle I scoured the web for a decent replacement. The only aftermarket options were Boyd’s or a expensive chassis. I even called Mossberg to see if I could buy a stock for the LR version. Unfortunately they said they were unable to and even if they could, it would be expensive, as their cost is about $350. As luck would have it I found a take off on eBay. Best part was the price. Under $150 shipped! It arrived yesterday, and once I got home from work this morning I got it swapped over. It’s a bit heavier, but I knew that was going to be the case. Very pleased with how this turned out. Once I get out of work tomorrow morning, I’ll hit the range, get the optic zeroed and I’ll be ready to head back out for another chance at a bear. Now the tough decision comes on whether I want to rattle can it or not.
