Mossberg Patriot
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 559 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.95 kg
- Introduced
- 2015
About
What it is, and why it matters
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.
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.
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).
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- O.F. Mossberg & Sons
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2015
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 559 mm
- Overall length
- 1086 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.95 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 13.3 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte blue
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Lba adjustable trigger
Fluted barrel
Spiral fluted bolt- Recessed match crown
Weaver style scope bases
Drop box magazine
Streamlined bolt handle
Pillar bedded stock
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 157 .308 Winchester rifles | 2.95 kg | 3.22 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1086 mm | 1067 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 166 .308 Winchester rifles | 559 mm | 559 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 162 .308 Winchester rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Mossberg Patriot
How much does the Mossberg Patriot weigh?
The Mossberg Patriot weighs 2.95 kg (6.50 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Mossberg Patriot?
The Mossberg Patriot is chambered in .308 Winchester, .22-250 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and 7mm PRC.
How many rounds does the Mossberg Patriot hold?
The Mossberg Patriot holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Mossberg Patriot?
The Mossberg Patriot is 1086 mm (42.8 in) long overall, with a 559 mm (22.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Mossberg Patriot?
The Mossberg Patriot is made by O.F. Mossberg & Sons (United States).
When was the Mossberg Patriot introduced?
The Mossberg Patriot was introduced in 2015.
How does the Mossberg Patriot operate?
The Mossberg Patriot uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- United States Civilian Market
- 2015
Provenance
Confidence in this record
85%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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