Mossberg Patriot
O.F. Mossberg & Sons · Rifle · In Production · 2015
Also known as: Patriot, Mossberg Patriot Synthetic, Patriot Rifle
Overview
The Mossberg Patriot is a bolt-action centerfire rifle designed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy at an accessible price point. The Patriot features Mossberg's patented Lightning Bolt Action (LBA) trigger, user-adjustable from 2 to 7 pounds, providing a crisp, clean break typically found on rifles costing significantly more. Standard features across the lineup include a fluted barrel with recessed match crown, spiral-fluted bolt for smooth cycling and reduced weight, Weaver-style scope bases, and a drop box detachable magazine. The Patriot is available in over a dozen calibers from .22-250 Remington to .450 Bushmaster, with barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 24 inches depending on chambering. Multiple stock configurations - synthetic, walnut, predator, and tactical - cover hunting, long-range shooting, and budget-minded applications.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1086 mm (42.76") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 13.3 N (3.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 700 m (766 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Blue |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6.5 CM
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as .30-06, 7.62x63mm
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
- .350 Legend — also known as 350 Legend
- .450 Bushmaster — also known as 450 BM
- .22-250 Remington — also known as .22-250 Rem, .22-250
- 6.5 PRC — also known as 6.5mm PRC, 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge
- 7mm PRC — also known as 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Lba Adjustable Trigger, Fluted Barrel, Spiral Fluted Bolt, Recessed Match Crown, Weaver Style Scope Bases, Drop Box Magazine, Streamlined Bolt Handle, Pillar Bedded Stock
Variants
- Mossberg Patriot Predator — Predator
- Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter — Long Range
- Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical — Tactical
- Mossberg Patriot Walnut — Wood Stock
- Mossberg Patriot Carbine — Carbine
- Mossberg Patriot Bantam — Compact
- Mossberg Patriot Night Train — Scoped Package
- Mossberg Patriot Vortex — Scoped Package
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian Market · adopted 2015
Production
Production years: 2015-present
One of the best-selling budget bolt-action rifles in North America
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Patriot replaced the Mossberg 100 ATR in 2015 with significant improvements including the LBA adjustable trigger, fluted barrel, spiral-fluted bolt, and improved ergonomics. Specifications listed are for the Patriot Synthetic in .308 Win with 22-inch barrel: weight 6.5 lbs (2948g), overall length 42.75" (1086mm), LOP 13.75". The LR Tactical variant features a heavy barrel profile and elevated cheekpiece for long-range precision. The Predator variant is suppressor-ready with a threaded barrel. Available in calibers: .22-250 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, .308 Win, .30-06 Sprg, .300 Win Mag, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster. Magazine capacity varies by caliber (4+1 for magnums, 5+1 standard).
Background
The Mossberg Patriot proved that sub-MOA accuracy didn't require a four-figure price tag, earning a devoted following among budget-conscious hunters who discovered that its factory LBA trigger rivaled aftermarket triggers costing as much as the rifle itself. The spiral-fluted bolt became a signature design element, combining reduced bolt weight with a distinctive aesthetic that set the Patriot apart from its competitors in the crowded budget bolt-action market.