Mossberg MVP User Manual
OWNER’S
MANUAL
TM
MVP
CENTERFIRE RIFLE
WITH DETACHABLE
MAGAZINE
IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS” — NOTE THE SYMBOL
THESE SAFETY WARNINGS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION AS WELL AS
THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. DISREGARDING INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with
this firearm if transferred to another party. If the manual is lost or
misplaced, contact Mossberg for a free replacement copy.
After performing any work on your firearm such as cleaning, adjustments,
disassembly, or installation of any accessory, the firearm should be
re-checked for proper functioning before firing live ammunition.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms. Any modification, alteration, or
improper fitting of parts may result in a dangerous malfunction, damage
to the firearm and injury to the shooter and other persons. The firearm’s
owner must accept full responsibility for the correct reassembly and
functioning of the firearm after any disassembly or replacement of parts.
BOLT ACTION
If you do not understand any of the material in this manual or have any
questions, contact Mossberg or a qualified gunsmith directly.
Do not attempt to load or use any firearm until you have read and
understood the information contained in its owner’s manual. Before handling
your firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to maintain it.
This includes knowing its basic parts, how the manual safety and other
safety features operate, how to safely open and close the action, and
how to safely load and unload ammunition from the firearm. Improper
use and handling is dangerous and could cause serious injury or death
to you or those around you. All users of the firearm must become
thoroughly familiar with the instructions in this manual.
O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC.
P.O. BOX 497 • 7 GRASSO AVENUE, NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473
Safety and safe firearms handling is everyone’s responsibility.
PHONE (800) 363-3555
www.mossberg.com
As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of
safe firearms handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you:
• Keep all firearms and ammunition out of the reach of children.
• Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
• Never store a loaded firearm.
• Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
• Never transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
• Unload your firearm when you have stopped shooting or when
you have to climb a tree or fence, cross a slippery surface or
have to transport it in a vehicle.
• Do not load your firearm before you are in a place where it is safe
to shoot, and keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target
and have decided to fire.
• Never shoot at water, rocks or any hard surfaces. Shots may
glance off such surfaces and cause injuries.
• Do not use alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms.
• Do not touch the trigger while the safety button is being engaged
or disengaged.
Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction, regardless
of whether the firearm is loaded or unloaded.
Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Give your firearm to
someone with the action open (bolt fully rearward) and safety lever
pulled fully to the rear to the “ON” (SAFE) position, after you verify the
firearm is unloaded. Insist on the same procedure when receiving a
firearm from someone else. Learn the location of all the safety features
of your firearm and how they operate.
Wear eye and ear protection when shooting. Shooting without proper ear
protection can cause hearing damage. The use of eye protection during
any type of shooting is important to protect your vision.
Due to the heavy recoil of a firearm, maintain an adequate distance
between the rear of the scope (if equipped) and your face at all times.
Be certain the scope installation does not interfere with access to, or the
proper functioning of the safety lever.
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR
AS A RESULT OF, THE USE OF FAULTY, OR NON-SAAMI STANDARD,
OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND-LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION. ADDITIONALLY, WE DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM ANY MODIFICATIONS
OR CHANGES THAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE FIREARM AS DELIVERED FROM THE FACTORY.
Learn to clean your firearm thoroughly and make certain no oil, grease,
or other materials are blocking the barrel. Obstructions of any kind can
cause damage to the firearm, and may result in serious personal injury
to the shooter and/or others nearby.
Practice proper firearm maintenance and safety. Make sure all exposed
metal surfaces are coated with a thin film of oil, especially after being
exposed to damp weather. (See the proper section of this manual for
cleaning instructions). Do not plug the barrel or store in a fabric-lined
case which will absorb lubricants from the firearm. Before using after
storage, follow complete instructions stated in this manual for
refamiliarization with the firearm. A thorough inspection and function
test should be performed before going into the field. Have your firearm
periodically checked by a qualified gunsmith.
PART NO. 100136 REV. B
A note about the warnings and information contained in this Manual:
We strongly suggest that you check with your local licensed retailer or state
police for additional information concerning firearms ownership, or hunting or
target shooting rules that may be required by local law or regulation. Since such
rules and regulations are subject to change, local authorities are in the best
position to advise you on such matters.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Unpacking Your New Bolt Action Firearm .................................................... 2
The Mechanical Safety ................................................................................. 2
Lightning Bolt Action (LBA) Trigger System Adjustments ..............................3
Installing the Bolt in the Firearm ................................................................... 5
Loading the Firearm ..................................................................................... 6
Firing the Firearm .......................................................................................... 9
Unloading the Firearm ................................................................................ 10
Removing the Bolt from the Firearm .......................................................... 11
Cleaning and Lubrication ........................................................................... 12
Function Testing ..........................................................................................13
Service Instructions .................................................................................... 14
Warranty Information .................................................................................. 15
Parts List ............................................................................................... 16, 18
Exploded View ...................................................................................... 17, 19
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling ....................................... Back Cover
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCTS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before
handling this firearm.
UNPACKING YOUR NEW BOLT ACTION FIREARM
Visually and physically inspect the inside of the barrel and receiver to ensure they
are free of any excess oil, grease or any obstructions. Obstructions of any kind
can cause damage to the firearm and may result in serious personal injury to the
shooter and/or others nearby.
MECHANICAL SAFETY
The mechanical safety lever consists of a knurled lever on the right side of the
receiver immediately to the rear of the bolt handle. To put the safety in the “ON”
(SAFE) position, move the safety lever fully rearward. For safe firearm handling,
learn the feel of the positive “ON” and “OFF” positions of the safety lever. The
safety can be activated only when the rifle is cocked or the bolt is fully opened. DO
NOT check if the action is cocked by pulling the trigger, check first to insure the rifle
is unloaded.
Remember, a firearm’s manual safety is a mechanical device which can
never replace safe firearm handling practices.
Never rely on any mechanical mechanism or safety device to prevent the
dangers of careless handling or pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction.
To put the safety in the “ON” (SAFE) position, move the safety lever fully rearward. The safety lever will now cover the red dot. The red dot is a training aid
used to show the direction of the “ON” (SAFE) position and should not be
used as an indicator that the safety is “ON” or “OFF” (Fig. 1 & 2).
To put the safety in the “OFF” or “FIRE” position, move the safety lever forward. (Fig. 2)
LEVER FULLY REARWARD
SAFE
Figure 1 Figure 2
2
LEVER FORWARD
FIRE
RED DOT
Lightning Bolt Action™ Trigger System Adjustments
Your firearm may be equipped with Mossberg’s revolutionary “Lightning Bolt
Action” Trigger System (Patent Pending), an adjustable trigger system that allows
you to safely adjust the trigger pull of your firearm from 2 to 7 pounds (approximately). Your firearm is shipped with the trigger pull set at the factory minimum. You
can adjust the trigger pull by turning the Trigger Pull Adjusting Screw (See Figures
2-1, 2-2, 2-3) clockwise (to increase trigger pull) or counterclockwise (to decrease
trigger pull).
BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO ADJUST YOUR TRIGGER
PULL, VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER AND
MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED.
KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL
TIMES!!
To Adjust Your Trigger Pull
Remove the stock by removing the front and rear action screws. Lift the action out
of the stock. Adjust the trigger pull by turning the Trigger Pull Adjusting Screw clockwise (See Figure 2-2) to increase trigger pull, or counterclockwise (See Figure 2-3) to
decrease trigger pull. The Trigger Pull Adjusting Screw incorporates a nylon patch
that provides resistance while turning the screw for adjustment. This is normal and
to be expected. Do not remove the Trigger Pull Adjusting Screw or the Adjusting
Spring from the trigger housing. The components may get lost and trigger pull
adjustment will not be possible. Reinstall the action into the stock and tighten the
front first, and then the rear, action screws. With your firearm pointed in a safe direction, visually and physically inspect the chamber and magazine to make sure that
your firearm is unloaded. Then, using the instructions provided in this manual, perform a complete function test (see the “Function Testing” section of your owner’s
manual). If the trigger pull is not to your satisfaction, repeat the above procedure until
satisfactory results are obtained.
No other trigger adjustments are provided. In order to avoid serious
personal injury to you or those around you, no other changes, alterations, or adjustments should be made to the trigger system.
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Firearms are complicated mechanisms. Any modification,
alteration, or improper fitting of parts may result in a dangerous
malfunction, damage to the firearm and injury to the shooter and
other persons. The firearm’s owner must accept full responsibility
for the correct reassembly and functioning of the firearm after any
disassembly or replacement of parts.
FIGURE 2-1
FIGURE 2-2
FIGURE 2-3
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TO INSTALL THE BOLT IN THE FIREARM
Visually and physically check to make certain there is no ammunition in
the chamber or magazine. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at
all times.
A. With the bolt handle pointing up and to the right, align the locking lugs on the
bolt with the matching machined cuts in the rear of the receiver.
When assembling the bolt into the firearm, make sure the position of the cocking piece
is as shown in Fig. 3A. If it is not, the bolt will not close fully. The bolt handle assembly
is designed so that it cannot be installed in the firearm unless it is in correct alignment.
The correct bolt assembly orientation is shown in figure 3A. With the bolt handle up
and to the right, the cocking piece is vertical and on the bottom.
The orientation shown in Fig. 3B requires resetting the bolt sleeve to the position
shown in Fig. 3A. This may be done by holding the bolt sleeve in a vise with padded
jaws (to prevent marring of the part) and rotating the bolt handle counter clockwise
until it is the same as Fig. 3A before assembling the bolt into the firearm.
CORRECT
ORIENTATION
SMALL ACTION
BOLT SHOWN
COCKING
PIECE
POINTS
DOWN
Fig. 3A
LARGE ACTION
BOLT SHOWN
COCKING PIECE
POINTS DOWN
BOLT SLEEVE
REQUIRES
RESETTING
SMALL ACTION
BOLT SHOWN
BOLT STOP
COCKING
PIECE
POINTS
RIGHT
Fig. 3B
LARGE ACTION
BOLT SHOWN
Figure 3C
B. Push the bolt forward gently into the receiver about one inch, until the bolt-stop
snaps into place behind the bolt lugs holding the bolt in place.
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C. Push the bolt fully forward and rotate the bolt handle clockwise and down to
the “closed bolt” position. Observe the end of the bolt. The round flat end of the
striker is the cocking indicator. When it is flush with the outside ring of the bolt
sleeve, it indicates the firearm is cocked and will fire if the firearm is loaded (Fig.
4), the safety lever is moved to the “OFF” (FIRE) position, and the trigger is
pulled. When the firearm is fired, the cocking indicator will snap forward and be
recessed approximately 3/16" from the edge of the bolt sleeve (Fig. 5).
COCKING
INDICATOR
Figure 4
Figure 5
RED DOT
The bolt can be operated with the safety lever in either the “ON” (SAFE) or “OFF”
(FIRE) position.
LOADING YOUR FIREARM
Before loading, move the safety lever fully rearward to the “ON” (SAFE)
position.
Before loading, visually and physically inspect the chamber and bore of
the barrel for any obstruction, excessive oil or grease. (The chamber is
the rear portion of the barrel which contains the cartridge.) Obstructions
of any kind can cause damage to the firearm and may result in serious
personal injury to the shooter and/or others nearby.
During loading never allow fingers or any objects to contact the trigger.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
Do not load firearm until ready for use! Unload firearm when shooting has
been completed! The safety lever should always be in the “ON” (SAFE)
position whether the firearm is loaded or not.
Check to be certain that the correct ammunition has been selected for use.
Ensure it is the same caliber and type of cartridge as designated on the left
side of the barrel.
This firearm is equipped with a removable magazine.
This firearm is capable of firing a chambered cartridge with the magazine
empty, without the magazine inserted, or if the magazine is dislodged from
its seat.
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