MVP Predator bolt question

[FlashThunder85]

Hey everyone, I have a Mossberg MVP Predator in 5.56mm. Ive had it for about 5 years now and probably put around 800 rounds through it without a single failure to feed, fire or eject. My first question about the bolt however is regarding the drop push feed mechanism. On my bolt, when I take the bolt out of the rifle, the lip that drops down and strips the round out of the magazine into the chamber, it has some side to side play in it when I push on it with my finger. Its not slapping around or clicking or anything like that but it does have some wiggle room to it that it moves from side to side slightly. I was wondering if any other MVP owners have noticed the same on their bolts?

My second question is, how is the drop push feed connected to the bolt? Is it fastened by a rivet or a small screw? Its so small I cant tell. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

FlashThunder85

 

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[Terry Mayes]

My MVP has about 200 rounds down range, and it also has a bit of play in the "flipper". The flipper is steel, and doesn't really see a lot of stress stripping a round from a magazine. Not likely a issue. If you feel the need, get a spare roll pin, spring and flipper for your parts drawer in case one of the parts takes a dive.
For those little roll pins, get a decent roll pin punch of the proper diameter, and a pin block from Brownells or Midway. Little spring loaded parts can escape, never to be seen again.

 

[FlashThunder85]

Thanks Terry!