The Mossberg Patriot is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .400 Legend with a 20-inch fluted, threaded barrel. It pairs a walnut stock with a stainless Cerakote metal finish for a traditional look with a weather-resistant surface. The rifle feeds from a detachable box magazine holding 4+1 rounds and ships without factory sights, so it is set up to run with a mounted optic. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot 
• Caliber: .400 Legend 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Stock: Walnut 
• Finish: Stainless Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fluted 20-inch barrel with a recessed match crown, threaded 11/16-24 TPI for a suppressor or muzzle device 
• Spiral-fluted bolt for a smoother cycling feel 
• LBA user-adjustable trigger, tunable from 2 to 7 pounds 
• Detachable box magazine feeding the 4+1 capacity 
• No factory sights included, leaving the rifle optic-ready out of the box

The Patriot has built a reputation as Mossberg's value-priced bolt gun, and the .400 Legend chambering brings that same approach to a straight-wall cartridge. Owners generally describe the rifle as reliable for the price, feeding and extracting without much fuss once it is broken in. The walnut and stainless Cerakote combination gets praise for looking more upscale than the price tag suggests, though a few buyers note the fit and finish is a step below rifles costing significantly more.

Ergonomically the Patriot feels like a traditional hunting rifle in the hand, and the LBA adjustable trigger is one of the more talked-about features since shooters can tune the pull weight without a gunsmith. Some owners find the factory trigger setting a bit heavy out of the box and adjust it down right away. The threaded barrel is a popular addition for hunters running a suppressor in states where that is legal for hunting.

On value, the Patriot is consistently seen as an affordable way into a newer straight-wall caliber without committing to a premium rifle. Ammunition and magazine availability for .400 Legend is still catching up compared to older calibers, which some owners flag as a consideration, but the rifle itself is viewed as a solid, no-frills choice for hunting.