Mossberg Patriot .400 Legend 20-Inch Bolt-Action Rifle

Description

The Mossberg Patriot in .400 Legend is built for hunters who want a straight-walled cartridge rifle capable of reaching out further than traditional pistol-caliber options while staying within the legal requirements of many Midwestern deer seasons that restrict rifle cartridges to straight-walled cases. The .400 Legend itself was designed to deliver meaningful terminal energy at hunting distances in a package that produces manageable recoil, and the Patriot platform suits shooters who want a no-nonsense bolt gun without paying for features they will never use in the field.

The spiral-fluted bolt reduces surface contact during cycling, which keeps the action moving smoothly even when fouled or cold, and the knurled pattern gives a positive grip when working the handle quickly. Mossberg’s Lightning Bolt Action trigger is user-adjustable, so a shooter who finds the factory pull weight too heavy for precise work can tune it without sending the rifle out. The drop box magazine loads from below and detaches fully, making it faster to unload in the field than a fixed blind magazine — a practical advantage when clearing a rifle before crossing a fence or entering a vehicle.

The 20-inch barrel is threaded at 11/16″x24, which is the correct thread pitch for suppressors designed around this bore diameter, and a thread protector is included when no muzzle device is mounted. The 1-in-16 twist rate is matched to the .400 Legend’s bullet weight range; faster twist rates are unnecessary here and would add cost without benefit for the cartridges this caliber is built around. The receiver is drilled and tapped and ships with Weaver-style bases already installed, so the rifle is ready for a scope immediately. No iron sights are included, making optic mounting a first step rather than an option.

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