Mossberg Patriot Bolt Action Rifle, 22 Inch Walnut

Description

The Mossberg Patriot in .243 Winchester is a practical bolt-action hunting rifle aimed at deer hunters, varmint shooters, and anyone who wants a capable, traditionally styled rifle without an inflated price tag. The .243 Win cartridge sits in a useful middle ground: flat-shooting enough for open-country work at extended ranges, yet manageable enough that recoil rarely disrupts a follow-up shot, making it a sound choice for newer hunters as well as experienced ones who prefer a lighter-kicking round for all-day carries.

The 22-inch barrel is fluted to reduce carry weight without cutting velocity the way a shorter tube would, and it ends in a recessed match crown that protects the rifling at its most critical point and helps preserve consistent muzzle exit conditions shot to shot. The 1-in-10 twist rate stabilizes the range of bullet weights .243 Win is typically loaded with—from lighter varmint projectiles in the 55–70 grain range up to 100-grain hunting bullets—giving the rifle real versatility across seasons and applications without requiring a barrel swap.

Mossberg fits the Patriot with their Lightning Bolt Action trigger, which is user-adjustable, so a shooter can dial pull weight to preference rather than working around a fixed factory setting. The spiral-fluted bolt cycles smoothly and contributes to the rifle’s overall weight reduction. The walnut stock gives it a classic profile, and the matte blued finish on the metalwork resists handling wear and light moisture without the starkness of a synthetic build. The crossbolt safety is straightforward and positive. The rifle ships with one five-round detachable magazine; the drop-box design allows quick unloading without cycling rounds through the chamber.

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