The Mossberg MVP Scout in .308 Win is an 18-inch barrel bolt-action scout rifle accepting standard M14/M1A-pattern .308 Win magazines. Designed around the Scout Rifle concept popularized by Jeff Cooper — a general-purpose carbine-length bolt rifle with forward-mounted optics rail and iron sight capability. At its price, the MVP Scout is among the most affordable true Scout Rifle concepts in production. Type: Bolt-Action Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2013, USA Weight: 6.75 oz Overall length: 39" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Defense