The Mossberg Patriot .400 Legend is a bolt-action rifle with a 20-inch sporter-profile barrel, 4+1 capacity, and a matte blue finish. It weighs 6.5 lbs and is 40.25 inches overall. The adjustable LBA trigger lets you tune pull weight to personal preference. Weaver-style bases come pre-installed for optic mounting. The muzzle is threaded. The synthetic stock balances light weight with adequate rigidity during use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot 
• Caliber: .400 Legend 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Weight: 6.5 lbs 
• Finish: Matte Blue 
• Sights: Optic Ready (Weaver Style Bases) 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable LBA 
• Muzzle Type: Threaded 
• Overall Length: 40.25 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

The LBA trigger adjustment is user-accessible and covers a meaningful range of pull weights, which is useful if multiple shooters are sharing the rifle or if you simply want a lighter break than the factory default. The threaded muzzle accepts standard suppressors and brakes for recoil or noise management. At 6.5 lbs it is easy to carry and shoulder without fatigue. The optic-ready receiver with pre-installed Weaver bases means you can mount a scope immediately. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Hunting: .400 Legend provides solid stopping power on deer-sized game at hunting distances, and qualifies in straight-wall cartridge zones. 
• Competitive Shooting: Adjustable trigger and optic compatibility suit precision events. 
• Home Defense: At 6.5 lbs with a 40.25-inch overall length, it is manageable in indoor environments.

The Patriot .400 Legend is generally well-regarded as a value-focused bolt-action option. Buyers consistently mention affordability and practical performance as the main draws.

Accuracy feedback is positive, with most users reporting adequate precision for hunting and range use. The adjustable LBA trigger is called out specifically as a feature that earns its place in this price range, since adjustable triggers are less common on budget bolt guns.

Some users report variability in performance depending on ammunition selection, which is worth noting for a newer caliber where load options are still expanding.

Weight is a mild point of discussion — some find 6.5 lbs light enough for all-day carry while others prefer even lighter rifles on extended hunts. Magazine feeding reliability has come up occasionally in discussions as a potential concern, though it appears to depend partly on ammunition choice.

The .400 Legend cartridge's ammunition availability is the most common practical complaint. The selection is narrower than established deer hunting calibers, and pricing at local retailers can vary significantly.