Mossberg Patriot .22-250 Remington Vortex Combo Rifle

Description

The Mossberg Patriot in .22-250 Remington is a purpose-built varmint and predator rifle, well suited to hunters and target shooters who want a factory package they can take to the field without sourcing glass separately. It ships with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm scope already included, which means the combination is zero-ready out of the box and the optic is a known, serviceable unit rather than a throw-in of uncertain quality.

The .22-250 chambering rewards handloaders and factory-ammo shooters alike, but the 1-in-14 twist rate is the detail that shapes ammunition selection. That relatively slow twist is optimized for lighter, faster projectiles in the 40- to 55-grain range common to varmint work. It will stabilize those bullets well; shooters wanting to run heavier match bullets in the 60- to 77-grain class should understand that stability becomes less certain at the slower twist. For its intended role — coyotes, prairie dogs, and similar targets — the twist is a deliberate match to the cartridge’s traditional use case.

The fluted barrel keeps mass down toward the muzzle without giving up the full 22-inch length that helps .22-250 reach its velocity potential, and the recessed match crown protects the rifling’s exit point from contact damage during field use. Mossberg’s LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger is user-adjustable for pull weight, which matters because a consistent, predictable break is more useful at distance than any nominal pull figure. The spiral-fluted bolt reduces surface contact during cycling and gives the shooter a positive grip on the handle during extraction. The crossbolt safety is straightforward and manually positive. The walnut stock and Matte Blue metal finish give the rifle a traditional profile that suits the platform’s character.

Shipping and availability: This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.