The Mossberg MVP Patrol is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO with a 16.25-inch medium bull barrel, 10+1 capacity, matte blued finish, and a synthetic black stock. It weighs 7.5 lbs and measures 37.5 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: MVP Patrol 
• Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO 
• Barrel Length: 16.25 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Overall Length: 37.5 inches 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Stock Material: Synthetic Black 
   

Features: 

The 16.25-inch barrel makes this a compact platform for a .308 Win bolt gun -- handy in confined spaces and easier to carry, though it gives up some velocity compared to a 20- or 22-inch barrel. The LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger is user-adjustable. Fiber optic front sight with adjustable rear is included. The medium bull barrel has a 1:10" twist and a muzzle flash suppressor. The MVP accepts AR-10 pattern PMAG magazines, which are widely available.

The MVP Patrol gets solid marks as a compact, affordable .308 Win bolt-action. The .308 caliber and 10+1 capacity in a 37.5-inch package is a useful combination, and accuracy at the range is consistently praised in owner write-ups. The price point comes up frequently as a reason buyers choose it over heavier or more expensive alternatives.

At 7.5 lbs it's heavier than some owners expected for an ostensibly compact rifle, which is worth noting for carry use. The trigger receives mixed feedback -- some owners work with it as-is, others prefer to adjust or replace it. Magazine compatibility with certain brands has drawn scattered complaints about feeding reliability. The matte blued finish holds up under normal use but has drawn some concern about durability in harsher conditions compared to Cerakote alternatives.