Mossberg Patriot .350 Legend 22-Inch Walnut Rifle

Description

The Mossberg Patriot in .350 Legend is built for deer hunters who want a straightforward, hard-working bolt gun without the added mass or cost of a magnum-class rifle. The .350 Legend cartridge is a straight-walled design that produces modest recoil relative to its terminal performance, and pairing it with a bolt action keeps the platform simple and reliable in field conditions where mud, cold, and rough handling are routine.

The 22-inch fluted barrel gives the powder charge adequate time to fully combust before the bullet exits, which translates to more consistent velocity and a meaningful reduction in muzzle blast compared to shorter barrels in the same chambering. Fluting removes material along the barrel’s length, which sheds a small amount of weight while increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation during a range session or a long day of hunting.

The 1:16-inch twist rate is intentionally slow for the bore diameter. That stabilizes the heavier, flat-nosed or hollow-point projectiles that .350 Legend hunters typically run for medium game, without over-spinning lighter varmint-weight bullets if you choose to run them. If you are handloading, this twist rate narrows your ideal bullet selection toward projectiles in the 150- to 180-grain range where the cartridge performs best on deer-sized animals.

The walnut stock is fitted with a matte blue barrel and action, a combination that keeps the rifle looking traditional without requiring the maintenance that a high-polish blue demands. The crossbolt safety is straightforward to operate with gloves on, and the receiver arrives drilled and tapped for scope bases, which is the practical choice given that the rifle ships without iron sights.

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