For shooters who want a reliable, accurate bolt-action rifle that balances classic styling with modern features, this review examines the elements that make a practical field rifle and how specific design choices impact real-world performance.

MOSSBERG PATRIOT

Design and Construction

The MOSSBERG PATRIOT is offered in Walnut Laminate or Synthetic, giving buyers a choice between traditional aesthetics and weather-resistant practicality. The rifle features Weaver style bases for optics mounting and a 22″ free-floated, button-rifled fluted barrel with a recessed crown. That barrel length is a deliberate compromise: long enough to reach full-velocity across common hunting calibers while still remaining nimble in dense cover.

Barrel and Bolt Details

The Patriot’s button-rifled fluted barrels are free-floated to reduce stock pressure and improve repeatable accuracy. The recessed crown protects the rifling at the muzzle, an often-overlooked detail that supports long-term precision. Spiral fluted bolts with an ergonomic bolt angle and knurled bolt handle provide positive purchase and quick follow-up capability — useful when tracking game or engaging successive targets in training drills. The action accepts a box magazine for straightforward loading and unloading.

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Stock, Finish, and Ergonomics

Choose the Walnut Laminate for classic looks on the gun rack, or pick the Synthetic stock for better durability in harsh conditions. The Patriot is offered with a Stainless/Cerakote finish and a Synthetic Stock option noted in the features list, giving you corrosion resistance and low-maintenance surfaces in the field. These details matter when a rifle is a working tool rather than a display piece.

Practical Applications

The Patriot is a versatile bolt-action suitable for hunting, range work, and precision practice. The 22″ barrel supports full-velocity ballistics for the calibers it’s chambered in, and the free-floated design helps tight groups from a bipod or rest. The ergonomic bolt and knurled handle speed cycling without sacrificing control, and Weaver style bases make optics mounting straightforward.

View product details and pricing — the listed price for the MOSSBERG PATRIOT is $402.99, a competitive entry point for a feature-rich bolt-action rifle.

Buying Considerations

When selecting a Patriot, confirm the stock material and finish that suit your operating environment, and use the Weaver bases to plan your optics. With a 22″ free-floated barrel, recessed crown, spiral fluted bolt, and box-magazine feed, the MOSSBERG PATRIOT delivers practical accuracy and field-proven ergonomics at an accessible price. Check availability and complete your purchase on the retailer page linked below.

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