The Mossberg Patriot Super Bantam is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built specifically for youth and smaller-framed shooters. The adjustable length of pull (12" to 13") lets it grow with a younger shooter without needing a new rifle. True Timber Strata camo synthetic stock, 20-inch fluted barrel, and adjustable LBA trigger. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mossberg Patriot 
• Caliber: .308 Winchester 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 38.5 inches 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Safety Feature: Crossbolt safety 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable LBA trigger 
• Stock Material: Synthetic with True Timber Strata Camo finish 
• Sights: None; Weaver style bases included 
• Twist Rate: 1:10" 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger is user-adjustable for pull weight, which helps new shooters find a setting that works for them without professional gunsmithing. The 20-inch fluted barrel cuts weight relative to a standard-profile tube and improves heat dissipation during longer sessions. A drop box magazine speeds up reloads in the field. The crossbolt safety is straightforward for new shooters to operate safely.

The Mossberg Patriot Bantam .308 gets positive marks from parents introducing youth to hunting. The compact dimensions and adjustable length of pull are the most consistently praised features -- shooters report their kids can handle it comfortably from the start. The camo finish earns comments as both practical and appealing to younger hunters.

Accuracy out of the box is generally described as good for hunting purposes. The bolt action is noted as simple to learn on. Price point comes up repeatedly as a strength -- most buyers see it as reasonable for a dedicated youth rifle in .308.

Few criticisms stand out. Some parents note that .308 is on the heavier end of recoil for smaller shooters, though the full-sized caliber is seen as an advantage for actual hunting applications. The lack of iron sights requires a scope purchase, which is mentioned occasionally as an added cost.