Mossberg Patriot Carbine 7mm PRC 20 Inch Threaded Rifle

Description

The Mossberg Patriot Carbine in 7mm PRC is built for hunters who want a capable, packable bolt gun that doesn’t sacrifice reach for size. The 7mm PRC is a modern high-pressure cartridge designed around long, heavy-for-caliber projectiles, and the 1-in-10 twist rate is fast enough to stabilize the heavier 175-grain and 180-grain bullets where that cartridge earns its reputation at distance. Shooters planning to run lighter 154- or 160-grain loads will find the twist equally adequate, so handloaders and factory-ammo hunters alike have practical options.

The 20-inch barrel gives up only a modest amount of velocity compared to longer hunting rifles while meaningfully reducing overall length — a real advantage in timber, a blind, or anywhere a full-length rifle becomes a liability. The barrel is threaded, so the shooter can mount a suppressor or muzzle brake without gunsmithing work. Because the Patriot ships with no iron sights, a scope is a requirement rather than a choice; the platform assumes an optic, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.

Mossberg fits the Patriot with their LBA — Lightning Bolt Action — trigger, which is user-adjustable for pull weight without removing the action from the stock. That matters to hunters who want a shorter, crisper break than a factory trigger typically ships with, and who’d rather dial it in themselves than pay for a trigger job. The spiral fluted bolt reduces surface contact with the receiver, which helps cycling remain smooth even when carbon or debris accumulates in field conditions. The synthetic stock keeps weight down and handles weather without the seasonal movement associated with wood.

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