The Mossberg Patriot is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC with a 24-inch barrel. This combo package includes a Vortex 3-9x40 scope and a synthetic stock in Black. Capacity is 3+1 per most vendor listings (one vendor lists 4+1). 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot 
• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Color/Finish: Black synthetic stock, matte blue barrel 
• Capacity: 3+1 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch barrel with matte blue metal finish 
• Synthetic stock in Black 
• Vortex 3-9x40 scope included in combo package 
• 3+1 magazine capacity

Mossberg Patriot owners in 6.5 PRC find the rifle a straightforward entry into a capable cartridge at an accessible price. The synthetic stock is functional for field use with little to complain about. The Vortex 3-9x40 combo is viewed as a reasonable out-of-the-box setup, though serious long-range shooters tend to replace the scope relatively quickly.

Bolt operation is rarely a source of complaint with the Patriot. The 24-inch barrel in 6.5 PRC is a practical fit for the cartridge, and owners report consistent hunting-range performance. Trigger opinion splits, with some accepting the factory unit and others fitting an aftermarket replacement promptly.

Value is the Patriot's primary selling point. The combo package with the Vortex scope reduces the upfront cost compared to buying components separately, which is the reason most buyers choose this configuration. Owners who want a hunting bolt rifle in 6.5 PRC without a large investment tend to come away satisfied.