The Mossberg Patriot Predator is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .350 Legend, with a 22-inch fluted barrel and a laminate wood stock. It's aimed at hunters who need a straight-walled cartridge compliant rifle and don't want to pay a premium to get one. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Model: Patriot Predator 
• Caliber: .350 Legend 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
• Weight: 7.0 lbs (shipping weight: 9.3 lbs) 
• Finish Type: Wood Laminate 
• Manufacturer: Mossberg 
• Manufacturer Part Number: 28195 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
   

Detailed Features: 

 
The fluted barrel cuts some weight without shortening the sight radius, and the fluting helps with cooling during longer sessions at the bench. At 7.0 lbs the rifle is on the heavier side for a walk-around hunting gun but manageable. 
 
The laminate stock is durable and resists moisture better than solid wood. The LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger is adjustable for pull weight, which is useful since trigger preference varies considerably between shooters. 
 
The 1-in-16 twist rate is on the slower end, consistent with the .350 Legend's typical bullet weights. It's optimized for the cartridge rather than being a general-purpose rate. 
 

Usage Scenarios: 

1. Straight-walled cartridge hunting: The .350 Legend was built specifically for states requiring straight-walled cartridges for deer hunting. This is the primary use case the rifle is designed around. 
2. Whitetail deer hunting: The caliber has adequate stopping power at typical deer hunting distances with manageable recoil. 
3. Range work: The adjustable trigger and 22-inch barrel make it viable for accuracy-focused target shooting, though it's not a benchrest competition gun.

Owners of the Mossberg Patriot Predator in .350 Legend tend to focus on value.

The most common positive is affordability relative to what you get. For hunters in straight-walled cartridge states, it fills the niche without requiring a high-end investment. Accuracy gets solid marks at typical deer hunting distances, and the .350 Legend caliber draws consistent praise for its purpose — it does what it's designed to do. The adjustable trigger and overall ergonomics come up positively as well.

Critiques center on a few specific things. Bolt operation and magazine feeding have come up as issues for some users, though this doesn't appear universal. Weight is occasionally noted — 7 lbs is fine for a stand rifle but gets noticeable on longer walks. Some shooters feel the fit and finish is appropriate for the price but wouldn't compare to higher-end bolt guns, which is fair given the positioning. For hunters who want a dependable, budget-conscious rifle for .350 Legend, the Patriot Predator delivers; those wanting premium surface quality should budget accordingly.