Re: Mossberg 4X4 MVP rifle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mwroseberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kewes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mwroseberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are built on a Howa action. </div></div>
You're thinking of their older bolt action. I think it was even designated the Mossberg 1500 (same as Howa 1500, S&W 1500, Weatherby Vanguard, etc.).
Their newer bolt actions are of their own propietary design, I believe. They do have a floating bolt head and barrel nut design similar to Savage, although from what I've seen, the barrel nut is staked on the bottom to prevent removal. </div></div>
When did that happen because just last year I picked one up of the shielf (another model not the MVP) and it was definately a Howa. If I'm wrong I stand corrected but it must have just happened.
Good luck,
Merritt</div></div>
I'm not sure exactly when they stopped selling rebranded Howa 1500's, but I know it was quite a while ago.
I bought a Mossberg 100 atr several years ago and it is definitely not a Howa action. If you remove the stock the difference is more noticeable (round bottom instead of flat and recoil lug sandwiched between barrel and action instead of being integral). Also, the barrel is secured using a barrel nut configuration similar to a Savage/Stevens. Howa's are attached like Remingtons.
But I have harvested lots of deer and other animals with that rifle. I feel like I got my money's worth considering it was less than $250 out the door, brand new.
I'm guessing your rifle had been on the shelf for a while if you bought it new. It would be a model 1500 instead of the 100 atr or 4X4.