Mossberg Patriot Super Bantam .243 Rifle with Scope

Description

The Patriot Super Bantam is Mossberg’s answer to a specific problem: putting a capable, full-caliber hunting rifle in the hands of a younger or smaller-framed shooter without scaling down the cartridge. The shortened stock comes with an adjustable length of pull, so the fit can grow with the shooter rather than becoming a hand-me-down the moment they do. Chambered in .243 Winchester, it sits at a useful crossroads — flat-shooting enough for open-country deer and antelope at practical field ranges, yet with recoil that a newer shooter can manage and learn from without developing a flinch.

The 1-in-10 twist rate is well-matched to the mid-weight .243 projectiles most hunters reach for, from 85-grain varmint bullets up through 100-grain deer loads. Go heavier than that and you may find stability starts to suffer; stay in that window and the barrel does its job cleanly. The 20-inch barrel keeps overall length manageable in a blind or a saddle scabbard while still burning enough powder to keep the .243 honest at distance. A recessed crown protects the rifling at its most critical point, which matters on a rifle that will see field carry and real weather.

The spiral-fluted bolt cycles smoothly and gives a positive grip even with gloved hands. Mossberg’s LBA trigger is user-adjustable, which is worth noting on a youth-oriented rifle — a lighter pull can be dialed in as the shooter develops the hand strength and discipline to use it safely. The crossbolt safety is straightforward and intuitive. The package includes a 3-9x40mm scope already mounted, so this is a ready-to-hunt setup rather than a platform that requires an immediate additional investment in glass.

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