Mossberg Patriot Review: It's pretty, but....

Published on September 30, 2019
Duration: 13:37

The Mossberg Patriot rifle impresses with its aesthetics and smooth bolt action, featuring a user-friendly detachable magazine. However, severe accuracy issues were encountered during testing, with groups consistently large even after troubleshooting and swapping optics. The review concludes that while visually appealing, this specific unit performed poorly, highlighting the gamble associated with budget rifle manufacturing tolerances.

Quick Summary

The Mossberg Patriot rifle impresses with its aesthetics and smooth bolt action, featuring an easy-to-load magazine. However, severe accuracy issues were encountered during testing, with groups remaining large (up to 5-6 inches) even after troubleshooting and scope swaps, highlighting potential manufacturing tolerance problems in budget rifles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Aesthetics
  2. 01:15Bolt Action and Magazine
  3. 02:07Safety and Build Quality
  4. 03:14Trigger Assessment
  5. 04:44Accuracy Issues
  6. 06:00Troubleshooting and Ammo Testing
  7. 08:57Final Testing and Scope Swap
  8. 11:18Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key aesthetic features of the Mossberg Patriot rifle?

The Mossberg Patriot is noted for its attractive looks, especially for a budget rifle. It features a spiral fluted bolt and barrel, a walnut stock with a stippled grip for improved handling, and a recessed crown on the barrel.

How does the Mossberg Patriot's bolt action and magazine perform?

The bolt action is remarkably smooth right out of the box. The detachable plastic magazine is praised for being easy to load and feeding consistently without issues, performing well among tested budget rifles.

What accuracy issues were found with the Mossberg Patriot during testing?

Severe accuracy problems were encountered. Initial groups at 100 yards were extremely large, and even after extensive troubleshooting, cleaning, and swapping to a high-quality scope, the best groups measured around 5-6 inches (5 MOA).

What is the trigger pull weight on the Mossberg Patriot?

The trigger pull on the Mossberg Patriot was measured at a light 2.5 pounds. While one reviewer noted a slight creep, the other found it acceptable and adjustable after removing the stock.

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