The Mossberg Patriot 28216 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. It pairs a 22-inch fluted barrel with a Cerakote stainless metal finish and a walnut stock, and it feeds from a detachable 5-round box magazine. The action uses a spiral-fluted bolt and Mossberg's adjustable LBA trigger, and the rifle runs an overall length of about 42.25 inches at a weight of 7 pounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
• Finish: Cerakote Stainless 
• Stock: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• Spiral-fluted bolt for smoother cycling and more positive feeding 
• Adjustable LBA trigger lets the shooter set pull weight without gunsmithing 
• Fluted 22-inch barrel trims weight over a straight profile 
• Detachable 5-round box magazine for quick reloads 
• Two-position manual safety for straightforward field handling 
• Cerakote stainless metal finish paired with a walnut stock for a traditional look with modern corrosion resistance

Owners of the Mossberg Patriot generally see it as a solid working bolt gun rather than a showpiece. The action runs smoothly out of the box for most people, and the spiral-fluted bolt gets specific praise for feeding cleanly. A minority of owners report needing to break in the action or bed the stock before it settles in, which is a common complaint across budget bolt guns in this price range.

The walnut stock draws mixed reactions. Some like the classic look and find it comfortable to shoulder, while others prefer synthetic stocks for field use and see the wood as more of a range or truck-gun choice. The LBA trigger is consistently called out as a strong point, letting owners set the pull weight closer to their preference without a gunsmith.

On value, the Patriot line is usually seen as a lot of rifle for the money, especially with the Cerakote finish holding up to weather better than blued guns. Aftermarket support for stocks, triggers, and rings is decent given how common the Patriot platform has become, though it doesn't match the depth of support behind Remington 700 pattern rifles.