Hello all,
I recently purchased a Mossberg MVP rifle in 308. I *thought* I was buying the Scout model (with open sites), which I wanted because I prefer plinking with open sites, and where I hunt, the longest possible shot is less than 100 yards, so an optic isn't necessary. Turns out I bought the Predator model, which doesn't come with open sites.
Anyways, the guy sent me plenty of photos and in correspondence correctly identified the model of the gun. I don't know how I missed it, but I did. Ultimately, he drove many miles to meet and since I had given him my word that I would purchase the gun, I felt it only right that I stick to my word and buy it.
I now have a gun in a caliber I wanted (.308), but that I had intended to use as a fun plinker that I wouldn't have to worry about getting a little dinged or scratched up. It would've come on some deer drives with me and been used as a loaner/back-up at deer camp (or I'd use it and loan out my (scoped) 7mm-08 to any kids/new guys).
I'd still like to use it for that purpose, but I'm not sure the best way to go about that. I do not want to put a scope on it, though if it's the only option, I'd settle for one of very low (or even no) magnification. If it isn't obvious by now, I should also add that I'm not all that experienced with the ins and outs of optics, so forgive any ignorance. Any suggestions?
I recently purchased a Mossberg MVP rifle in 308. I *thought* I was buying the Scout model (with open sites), which I wanted because I prefer plinking with open sites, and where I hunt, the longest possible shot is less than 100 yards, so an optic isn't necessary. Turns out I bought the Predator model, which doesn't come with open sites.
Anyways, the guy sent me plenty of photos and in correspondence correctly identified the model of the gun. I don't know how I missed it, but I did. Ultimately, he drove many miles to meet and since I had given him my word that I would purchase the gun, I felt it only right that I stick to my word and buy it.
I now have a gun in a caliber I wanted (.308), but that I had intended to use as a fun plinker that I wouldn't have to worry about getting a little dinged or scratched up. It would've come on some deer drives with me and been used as a loaner/back-up at deer camp (or I'd use it and loan out my (scoped) 7mm-08 to any kids/new guys).
I'd still like to use it for that purpose, but I'm not sure the best way to go about that. I do not want to put a scope on it, though if it's the only option, I'd settle for one of very low (or even no) magnification. If it isn't obvious by now, I should also add that I'm not all that experienced with the ins and outs of optics, so forgive any ignorance. Any suggestions?
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