The Mossberg Patriot Compact is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington with an 18-inch threaded bull barrel finished in Patriot Brown Cerakote and a 5+1 round capacity. The steel receiver has a Picatinny rail, and the stock is a MultiCam fixed synthetic in a matching brown pattern. The combination of a compact barrel length and bull profile makes this a purpose-built varmint configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot Compact 
• Caliber: .22-250 Remington 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 18 in 
• Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote 
• Stock: MultiCam Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18-inch bull barrel is threaded for muzzle device attachment 
• Patriot Brown Cerakote finish on barrel and steel receiver 
• Picatinny rail on receiver for optic mounting 
• MultiCam fixed synthetic stock in brown 
• Compact configuration with a heavier bull-profile barrel

Owners of the Patriot Compact in .22-250 tend to focus on the bull barrel as the defining characteristic. The heavier profile is credited with consistent groups during extended varmint sessions, and the 18-inch length keeps the overall package shorter than most .22-250 bolt guns without giving up much velocity.

The Cerakote finish and MultiCam stock are generally considered well-matched, and most buyers report the aesthetics hold up in the field. The Picatinny rail gets straightforward praise for eliminating the need for a separate base. The threaded muzzle is appreciated for adding a brake option without gunsmithing.

Value discussion on the Patriot Compact is measured. Some buyers feel Mossberg punches above its price with the bull barrel and Cerakote combination; others note that the trigger, while functional, is the first thing they address after purchase. The 5+1 capacity is typical for the class and rarely draws comment either way.