A true Patriot
Mossberg has been making guns for over 100 years, with O.F Mossberg & Sons founded back in 1919. The first one I ever used was the Model 500 shotgun, and this remains one of Mossberg's most popular lines. In recent years rifles offered by Mossberg have started to garner a solid following in the US, something that will surely follow more in the UK. I have already reviewed one of the chassis-based varmint weapons, the MVP-LC in .223Rem, so I am more than happy to be having a look at the Patriot Predator in .308 Win.
Opening the box reveals a dark earth coloured stock, with a matt finished barrel and action. After a standard safety check of chamber and magazine – you should always do this – I was keen to size the rile up and shoulder it; this will quickly show any areas that may need adjustment. As this rifle is fixed stock, everything popped into the shoulder nicely. Invariably I perform the first shouldering with my eyes closed, hoping to open up to see a good height from the cheek weld and also nice and straight down the action – all
