The Mossberg Patriot in 6.5 Creedmoor is a bolt-action rifle built around a 22-inch fluted barrel with a matte blue finish and a 1:8 twist rate. It comes as a walnut-stocked combo bundled with a 3-9x40mm scope already mounted, and it feeds from a 5-round magazine. The classic-style walnut stock gives it a traditional hunting rifle profile. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Finish: Matte Blue 
• Material: Walnut (stock) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fluted 22-inch matte blue barrel with a 1:8 twist rate for a trimmer profile and easier handling 
• Classic-style walnut stock with a fixed length of pull 
• 3-9x40mm scope included and mounted for the buyer 
• 5-round magazine sized for the 6.5 Creedmoor Patriot platform 
• Bolt action design for reliable, consistent cycling

The Patriot line has a reputation among owners as a budget-friendly bolt gun that still shoots better than its price suggests, and the 6.5 Creedmoor chambering in particular gets picked for both deer hunting and target work. Fit and finish on the walnut stock is usually described as good for the price point, though some owners sand and refinish the wood themselves to get a nicer look.

The included 3-9x40mm scope combo is popular with first-time bolt gun buyers because it removes the guesswork of picking glass separately, but more experienced shooters often swap it out for a higher-end optic once they know what they want. The trigger on the Patriot draws mixed reactions: some like the factory user-adjustable trigger, others feel it needs tuning before the rifle reaches its accuracy potential.

On value, the Patriot is consistently mentioned as one of the better price-to-performance bolt rifles Mossberg makes, and the fluted barrel is appreciated for shaving a bit of weight for carrying in the field. The complaint that comes up most is that the factory stock can feel a little light or hollow compared to pricier hunting rifles.