Here is what I have found so far about the soon to be released MVP 762 Patrol
1. BARREL: 1/10 twist, medium weight, non chrome lined, 7.62MM NATO chamber. 16.25 in and 18.5 in length, and threaded muzzle with a flash hider.
2. STOCK : Synthetic or laminate. Both have sling swivel studs installed.
3. SIGHTS : Iron leaf sights mounted on bbl. ( Might be model dependent).
Optics rail over the receiver.
4. Magazine fed, and able to utilize M14 as well as SR25 mags.
5. Weight is around 7lbs - 7.5 lbs unloaded.
Note: The above info is from research only, and haven't confirmed any of this from first hand experience.
My interest in this rifle will depend on the actual production, and especially the final cost involved when they do release the above rifle for sale....(supossedly by the end of summer)
A threaded bbl = A rifle already gtg for a can.
A provision for mounting optics over the receiver that does not interfere with the iron sights = NVS, and other optics utilizing quik detatch rings.
The 7.62 NATO chamber and 18.5in bbl length = Very similar to my M14S in this aspect.
In my case, it will come down to the final cost of the rifle, and also if they ever come out with a left hand bolt.
The GSR is close, but didn't cut it in terms of cost.
The Savage "hog" rifle is another that came close, but no left hand bolt for it, and the cost is a tad high for what I want to put down for this idea of mine.
Anyone have an idea of what the actual cost will be? (7.62x51mm version)
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