Mossberg Patriot 6.5 PRC Hunting Rifle

This RECOILtv episode details a management plains game hunt in South Africa, focusing on conservation through culling. Expert insights are provided on rifle and gear selection, including the Mossberg Patriot LR in 6.5 PRC and custom builds, alongside optics, ballistic devices, and suppressor performance. The hunt culminates in a successful double Kudu kill, emphasizing practical application of advanced gear and hunting strategies.

This panel of hunting experts discusses optimal cartridges for various big game animals, emphasizing practical field experience over pure ballistics. They recommend specific calibers like 7 PRC and .300 Win Mag for elk and larger game, while suggesting lighter options like 6.5 Creedmoor for whitetail and hogs. The discussion highlights the importance of matching cartridge performance to the specific animal and hunting scenario, considering factors like range, recoil, and desired terminal effect.

This video showcases a New York deer hunt featuring a Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. The hunt utilizes a tree saddle hunting system, with the hunter and cameraman navigating positions within the tree for optimal shots. The description highlights the effectiveness of the 6.5 PRC cartridge for deer hunting, emphasizing its speed, accuracy, and terminal ballistics. The narrative follows the hunter's first season on a new farm, culminating in the successful harvest of a mature buck. The video aims to appeal to viewers interested in hunting gear, compelling stories, and whitetail hunting.

The .308 Winchester remains a highly viable hunting cartridge despite modern alternatives. Ballistic gel tests at 500 yards showed 20 inches of penetration with reliable expansion. While it exhibits more drop and wind drift than cartridges like 7 PRC, its widespread availability, affordability, and inherent accuracy make it a top choice for hunters, ranking second in popularity.

This video ranks the top 10 hottest rifle cartridges for hunters based on sales, search volume, and new rifle chamberings. It highlights the dominance of 6.5 Creedmoor due to its low recoil and accuracy, while also discussing popular choices like .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Emerging cartridges like 7 PRC and 6.5 PRC are praised for their performance, though recoil management is noted for the 7 PRC.

This video analyzes cartridges for deer and elk hunting, prioritizing recoil velocity over energy for shooter comfort. It establishes criteria for effective deer cartridges (1000 ft-lbs energy, 500 HITS, 1900 fps expansion velocity) and identifies the 6.5 Creedmoor as the lightest recoiling option meeting these. For elk, the 6.5 PRC is highlighted as the lowest recoil choice meeting its specific criteria.

The Mossberg 590M is a new-for-2018 magazine-fed pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge. It features double-stack magazines available in 5, 10, 15, and 20-round capacities, offering significant tactical advantages for quick ammunition type switching. The design incorporates milled receiver lugs and dual extractors for enhanced reliability, and its ergonomics include an ambidextrous safety and a unique helical magazine release.

The Mossberg 990 AfterShock is a compact, semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun designed for tactical applications and home defense. Key features include an enlarged loading port, oversized safety, M-LOK attachment points, and the specialized AfterShock grip. It offers a 5+1 capacity and demonstrates rapid cycling during live fire.

Learn a crucial duck hunting decoy mistake: ducks spooking when all decoys face the same direction. Jason Cruise demonstrates how real ducks orient uniformly before fleeing. To avoid this, vary decoy keel weight placement, causing them to face different directions and mimic a relaxed flock.

This video provides a detailed 3D animation of the Mossberg 500/590 pump-action shotgun's internal mechanics. It breaks down the complete firing cycle, from loading shells into the magazine tube to extraction and cocking. Key components like the bolt lock, elevator, hammer, and sear are explained in relation to their function during each stage of operation.