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Mossberg Announces Mossberg Modern Rifle (MMR)

Mossberg Announces Mossberg Modern Rifle (MMR)

Mossberg has announced its first foray into the world of AR-type rifles with the Mossberg Modern Rifle (MMR), chambered in 5.56.

By NRA Staff

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7/22/2011

Though it's produced look-alikes in the form of the 702 Tactical Plinkster, Mossberg has officially announced its entry into the world of AR-type rifles with the Mossberg Modern Rifle (MMR). The MMR features a direct gas impingement operating system, free-floating carbon steel barrels, over-sized trigger guard for use with gloves, and a Stark Ergo pistol grip.

The MMR line will be initially offered in 5.56x45 mm (.223 Rem.) and is divided into MMR Hunting and MMR Tactical lines, with each offering features suited to the firearm's purpose. The MMR Hunting, available in black, Mossy Oak Brush and Mossy Oak Treestand, will have an aluminum tubular fore-end and A2-style buttstock, 20-inch barrel, Picatinny rail, Weaver-style rings and a five-round magazine.

The MMR Tactical line will have a 16.25-inch barel with removable A2-style muzzlebrake, Picatinny quad-rail fore-end, with the option of a six-position adjustable or fixed stock, and accepts either 10- or 30-round magazines. Check out the Mossberg website for additional information.

Mossberg MMR Hunter Specs:

Black Finish
Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 5+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 39 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black Synthetic Stock/Anodized Aluminum FE
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $921

Mossy Oak Treestand
Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 5+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Mossy Oak Treestand
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 39 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Mossy Oak Treestand Synthetic Stock/Anodized Aluminum FE
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $1,010

Mossy Oak Brush
Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 5+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Mossy Oak Brush
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 39 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Mossy Oak Brush Synthetic Stock/Anodized Aluminum FE
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $1,010

Mossberg MMR Tactical Specifications:

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 30+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 32.5-36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black 6-position Collapsible/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7 lbs
MSRP: $885

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 30+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black Fixed Synthetic/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7 lbs
MSRP: $885

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 32.5-36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black 6-position Collapsible/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7 lbs
MSRP: $885

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: No Sights
Overall Length: 36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black Fixed Synthetic/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7 lbs
MSRP: $885

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 30+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: Removable Picatinny Front & Rear 
Overall Length: 32.5-36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black 6-position Collapsible/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $921

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 30+1
Barrel/Finish:Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: Removable Picatinny Front & Rear 
Overall Length: 36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black Fixed Synthetic/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $921

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: Removable Picatinny Front & Rear 
Overall Length: 32.5-36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black 6-position Collapsible/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $921

Type: Semi-Auto
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel/Finish: Carbon Steel/Black Phosphate
Twist Rate: 1:9
Sights: Removable Picatinny Front & Rear 
Overall Length: 36.5 inches
Stock/Fore-End Finish: Black Fixed Synthetic/Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 7.5 lbs
MSRP: $921

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  • Drake

    4/29/2012 11:35:54 PM

    I would like to see a company make an AR platform in .260. .223 is just too small for my comfort on small game like black tail.

  • ntrudr_8000

    7/29/2011 5:32:14 PM

    MSRP US $835 is not a bad starting price.

  • deer man

    7/27/2011 6:22:09 PM

    make it in 308 nato then it will be good

  • Jpotter

    7/25/2011 10:58:32 AM

    I like the idea but when you make an annoucement you should have all the spec and feature questions answered that way you get people wanting to buy instead of talk about it. But Mossberg make good products so I will give it a try. I do like the idea of using 243 win instead of .223 or 5.56 it a good all around load.

  • VaGunForum.net

    7/25/2011 8:16:59 AM

    I have no problem with seeing .223 in parentheses after 5.56mm 5.56 mm NATO (.223 Rem) Which indicates that .223 can be fired from a 5.56mm chambered weapon. The other way around, however, would definitely be misleading. .223 Rem (5.56 mm NATO)

  • reader

    7/25/2011 7:24:24 AM

    Hey Chris. That's probably because you can shoot .223 in a 5.56. You can't shoot 5.56 in a .223.

  • Herman Vogel

    7/25/2011 6:23:53 AM

    Why hasn't anyone used the .243cal round. It is a fire breather with great knockdown. The 223 or 5.56 is OK but we have lost a lot of fighting men because the enemy wasn't stopped in time.

  • michael koontz

    7/24/2011 6:47:45 PM

    my ar 15 looks nice then that

  • Scott

    7/24/2011 2:10:36 PM

    So does it meet MIL spec? Are the parts interchangeable with my ARs?

  • DD

    7/24/2011 1:26:14 PM

    so, what's the difference in a 10+1 capacity and a 30+1 capacity, from model to model? The mag it comes with in the box? or is there a measure that requires a special mag that's only available in a 10-round configuration?

  • Towely

    7/24/2011 1:07:35 PM

    First!

  • Chris

    7/24/2011 12:47:19 PM

    Are 1:7 barrels made from some sort of precious metal, which prevents almost everyone from offering one?

  • Chris

    7/24/2011 10:25:47 AM

    Very disappointed with American Rifleman! .223 Rem is NOT the same as 5.56x45! Pressure is higher in the 5.56 and cannot be safely fired in a .223 only weapon! Yet every reference to either caliber is followed by the other in parenthesis.

  • Ty Mathews

    7/24/2011 10:20:17 AM

    In my mind Mossberg has always been the leader in Tatical/homedefence and hunting firearms I've been waiting for this moment , Mossberg stepping into the AR-ZONE !!! wonderful news I'll set it next to my 835 Utramag

  • preston

    7/22/2011 7:51:37 PM

    I hope it is made in the USA and not mexico.

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