Mossberg MVP LC and Ruger Precision rifles are revolutionary in the competitive shooting market. Especially in the case of the Ruger Precision rifle, the better design coupled with a strikingly reasonable price sent a shifting tremor through the chassis rifle industry upon its launch in 2015.
Mossberg, however, isn’t exactly known for being the best but for churning out budget-friendly pieces. But this model had a fair share of a fanbase. Both rifles are highly praised, and this article will ensure you pick the right weapon for the job.
Size and Appearance
Regarding size, the Ruger Precision is slightly larger.
| Mossberg MVP LC | Ruger Precision | |
| Length | 39″ | 43.25″–46.75″ |
| Barrel length | 18″ | 24″ |
| Width | 2.75″ | 3.3″ |
| Weight (unloaded) | 7-8 lbs | 9 lbs 11 ozs |
While the Mossberg MVP LC features a plain synthetic stock with a rubber grip section, on the other hand, the Ruger Precision Rifle offers an adjustable PRS Gen 3 buttstock for precise targeting and added comfort during extended shooting sessions.
The Mossberg comes standard with its 18″ medium bull barrel threaded 1/2-28 TPI for use with most .223 / 5.56 muzzle devices and suppressors. Ruger provides a 24″ medium contour cold hammer forged 5R rifled barrel, which gives optimal accuracy even at longer ranges. Its 5R rifling technique allows for better spin stability.
Feel In Hands
Both rifles offer a comfortable, ergonomic feel when handled. The Mossberg MVP LC also has checkering on the pistol grip and forend, which gives it a more solid grip in wet weather or for those with sweaty hands.
In contrast, the Ruger Precision Rifle has stippling on its surface, making it ideal for those who prefer a tactile feel when aiming down range.
Specifications
Mossberg MVP LC
- Ergonomic stock design with a vented forend and adjustable length of pull.
- An integrated rail on top of its receiver allows mounting optics or other accessories easily.
- The trigger is crisp and light, with a three-position safety selector switch located near the rear of the trigger guard for easy access while shooting.
- Dual front swivel studs for mounting sling or bipod options, making it ideal for hunting or target shooting.
The Ruger Precision Rifle
- The AR-style platform provides outstanding accuracy at long ranges, thanks to its 4140 heavy contour chrome cold hammer-forged barrel with 5R rifling in a 1:8 twist rate threaded muzzle (5/8×24).
- An ambidextrous stock that can be adjusted for height and length of pull without requiring any tools.
- Advanced patent pending recoil reduction system helps soften felt recoil while ensuring consistent accuracy over multiple successive shots.
- Two mounting rails on either side of its chassis and additional M-LOK slots at 3-, 6-, 9-, & 12 o’clock positions on its handguard.
- The adjustable 2-stage trigger provides a smooth pull every time, ensuring precise firing power from shot to shot without fail.
Shooting Experience
The Mossberg MVP LC has a 1-MOA guarantee of accuracy out to 100 yards with factory loads. Contrarily, the Ruger Precision Rifle can hold groupings down to 0.5 MOA at such distances. There is something about the Ruger’s precision that makes me feel like a pro marksmen and is hard to put into words.
Regarding recoil management, the Mossberg MVP LC offers slightly better felt recoil reduction due to its fluted barrel design.
Apart from this, the Ruger Precision Rifle offers 3 additional sleds, allowing users to relocate the lock block & action screws needed to create enhanced stability when firing off larger caliber rounds at longer distances.
Conceal, Carry and Draw
The Mossberg MVP LC is a lightweight gun, making it easy to carry while concealed. This makes for fewer accidental prints of the gun when carrying. The Ruger Precision Rifle is a heavier gun, thus requiring more effort for concealing and may require an additional foundation garment.
Once again, both guns’ adjustable stocks feature allows an easier draw. This implies that they can be pulled back into position rapidly and comfortably, allowing near seamless transition while aiming at the target.
That being said, the length of the rail on the Mossberg adds extra stability to ensure accuracy when shooting at longer ranges compared to the Ruger. Plus, due to its lightweight construction, drawing from concealment with this model is more manageable.
Reload & Magazine/Clip
The magazine capacity for both models is 5 rounds plus one additional in the chamber. Reloads are straightforward as long you have spares readily available. Extended mag release on both rifles allows fast exchanges between spent magazines and full ones.
The MVP can also be a bit fussy when it comes to magazines though. It can easily feed out about half of AR-15 magazines.
Unlike most AR platforms (including the Ruger), where a user can insert each round into an individual well from the front-, rear-, left- or right-handed positions, MVP requires inserting each round up through an ejection port on top. With downward-loading firearms, it may create tension but remains relatively straightforward, given familiarization beforehand.
Price and Value for Money
The Mossberg MVP LC is usually cheaper than the Ruger Precision Rifle by about $300 or more, depending on where you buy them from.
The Mossberg usually costs around $1300 minus the scope. The last time I checked, it was on sale for around $1200 on Guns.com, my favorite online retailer for buying guns.
Ruger Precision drops somewhere between $1600 and $2000. The Ruger Precision, however, also provides an overall better value for money. You can get it for under $1500 if you get it from Guns.com.
I have seen many avid shooters looking for the perfect long-range shooter and then settling for the Ruger Precision. The 24 inch barrel and the wet-glass like bolt action coupled with the crisp 2-stage trigger amount to a nearly perfect firearm.
Conclusion- Which One to Buy?
Regarding rifles, both the RPR and MVP are reasonably placed as top-tier rifles. But while the Ruger Precision was built with laser precision in mind and is slightly more accurate, it is also more expensive.
Ultimately, your budget and intended use will dictate which rifle you choose: if you’re in for training and don’t want to break the bank in ammunition costs, go with the MVP and maximize your training time with the money you save.
But if you need down-range ballistics for hunting, invest in the Ruger Precision rifle for reliable accuracy. I would recommend chipping in a bit more and going for the full long-range ballistic overload of a rifle, the Ruger Precision.
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