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The .243 Winchester has earned its keep as one of the best do-it-all cartridges for deer, antelope, and coyotes, and the Mossberg Patriot gives it a workhorse platform that won't flinch at bad weather. The barrel and bolt wear Cerakote Stainless, an H-Series ceramic-polymer coating that stands up to scratches, moisture, and field abuse far better than a bare blued finish. Pair that with the black synthetic stock and you've got a rifle you can carry through rain, snow, and brush without babying it.
The 22 inch button-rifled barrel is free-floating with straight fluting to trim weight and help it cool between shots, and the muzzle has a recessed crown to protect the rifling where it matters most. A 1:10 twist stabilizes the full range of .243 bullet weights, from light varmint loads up to 100 grain deer bullets. Mossberg's LBA trigger is the sleeper feature here. It adjusts from 2 to 7 pounds with a simple screw, so you can dial in a crisp, clean break instead of living with whatever the factory sends. The spiral-fluted bolt with its knurled handle runs smooth and looks sharp doing it, and the twin-lug push-feed action keeps feeding simple and dependable.
Weaver-style scope bases come installed from the factory, so mounting your optic is about as painless as it gets, and sling swivel studs are already in place. The detachable 5-round drop box magazine makes loading and unloading quick at the truck or the treestand. At 6.5 pounds bare and 42.25 inches overall, this is a rifle that carries well on long walks, and the mild recoil of the .243 makes it a genuinely pleasant gun to practice with. For a first deer rifle, a dedicated coyote setup, or a beater truck gun that still shoots straight, the Patriot in Stainless Cerakote covers a lot of ground.
No iron sights and no scope on this model. It does come from the factory with Weaver-style scope bases already installed on the receiver, so all you need is a set of rings and your optic of choice. Most buyers pair it with a 3-9x hunting scope and are ready for the range the same day.
Yes, this rifle uses Mossberg's Lightning Bolt Action (LBA) trigger, which is user-adjustable from roughly 2 to 7 pounds. It's a blade-style safety trigger similar in concept to the Savage AccuTrigger, and dialing it down to a lighter pull is a simple adjustment. A crisp trigger at this price point is one of the biggest reasons the Patriot line has such a strong following.
The barrel is carbon steel coated in Cerakote Stainless, an H-Series ceramic-polymer finish with a pewter, metallic look. Cerakote is known for outstanding resistance to corrosion, chemicals, and abrasion, so in practical field terms it protects as well as or better than bare stainless. It's a great setup for hunters who deal with wet weather.
The .243 Win is a proven whitetail and antelope cartridge with light recoil, and it doubles nicely as a coyote and varmint round with lighter bullets. The 1:10 twist barrel handles the common bullet weights from around 55 up to 100 grains. That mild recoil also makes this a popular first deer rifle for younger or newer hunters.
| UPC | 015813280051 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 28005 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Stainless Cerakote |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 46.375 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 5 rd. Box Magazine |
| Package Height | 9.0 |
| Package Width | 3.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 9.1 |
| Sights | No |
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