The Mossberg Patriot Compact is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster with an 18-inch threaded bull barrel. The receiver wears Patriot Brown Cerakote and has a Picatinny rail, while the stock is a MultiCam synthetic pattern. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: Patriot Compact 
• Caliber: .450 Bushmaster 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 18 in 
• Color/Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote / MultiCam 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18-inch threaded bull barrel 
• Patriot Brown Cerakote finish on barrel and receiver 
• Picatinny rail on receiver for optic mounting 
• MultiCam synthetic stock

Owners who run the Patriot Compact in .450 Bushmaster frequently cite it as a straightforward deer and hog rifle for tight-cover hunting. The 18-inch threaded bull barrel is appreciated by those who add a muzzle brake for the caliber's recoil, and the MultiCam pattern gets practical marks for field use.

The Patriot Compact's bolt action is smooth enough for most hunting scenarios, and the Cerakote finish holds up to rain and rough handling. Trigger feel draws mixed comments; some find the factory pull adequate for hunting distances, while others call it heavy for precision work.

On value, the Patriot Compact at .450 Bushmaster lands favorably compared to longer-barreled bolt guns when buyers want a compact platform. A common note is that the synthetic stock feels lighter than expected for the caliber, which some like and others find less reassuring in hand.