Description
The 6.5 PRC has earned its keep as a long-range hunting cartridge, pushing high-BC bullets fast enough to stay supersonic well past 1,000 yards while keeping recoil civil. The Patriot Predator gives that cartridge a proper home: a 24-inch free-floating barrel with a 1:8 twist that stabilizes the heavy 140 to 147 grain bullets the PRC was built around. The barrel wears straight-edge fluting to shave weight, a matte blue finish, and 5/8×24 muzzle threads with an included cap, so adding a suppressor or brake is a five-minute job.
What Makes This Patriot Predator Tick
Under the hood is Mossberg's twin-lug, push-feed machined steel action feeding from a flush-fit 4-round polymer box magazine that drops free when it's time to reload or unload. The spiral-fluted bolt runs smooth, and the oversized handle is easy to grab with cold fingers or gloves on. Mossberg's LBA trigger is the sleeper feature here, user-adjustable from 2 to 7 pounds, so you can dial it down to a crisp break for precision work without paying a gunsmith. A factory-installed Picatinny rail up top means your scope rings bolt straight on, no bases to hunt down.
Built for the Field, Not the Safe
The Flat Dark Earth synthetic stock shrugs off weather and rough handling, and the recoil pad takes the edge off a long day of load development. At right around 7 pounds bare and 44.25 inches overall, it carries well on backcountry hunts where every ounce matters, but it still has enough barrel to get full velocity out of the PRC. A two-position safety and 13.75-inch length of pull round out a rifle that fits most folks right out of the box.
Why the 6.5 PRC Patriot Predator Earns a Spot
This is the rifle for the hunter eyeing mule deer, antelope, or elk across big open country who doesn't want to drop custom-rifle money to get there. Mount a quality scope, find the load your barrel likes, and this thing will hold its own well beyond typical hunting distances.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Model: Patriot Predator
- MPN: 28090
- UPC: 015813280907
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 24" Fluted, Free-Floating
- Twist Rate: 1:8"
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24 TPI
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blue
- Stock: Flat Dark Earth Synthetic
- Trigger: LBA Adjustable, 2-7 lbs
- Sights: Top-Mount Picatinny Rail
- Overall Length: 44.25"
- Weight: 7 lbs
What’s Included
- Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle
- One 4-round flush-fit box magazine
- Thread protector cap
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC suppressor ready?
Yes. The 24-inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle brakes. A thread protector cap is included from the factory, so the muzzle stays protected until you're ready to add a device.
Can I adjust the trigger on this rifle myself?
You can. The Patriot Predator uses Mossberg's LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger, which is user-adjustable from roughly 2 to 7 pounds. Most hunters set it somewhere around 3 pounds for a clean, predictable break without any gunsmith work required.
Does the Patriot Predator come with a scope or iron sights?
Neither. It ships optics-ready with a Picatinny rail already installed on the receiver, so all you need is a set of rings and the scope of your choice. Given the long-range potential of 6.5 PRC, most owners pair it with glass in the 3-15x or 4-16x range.
What is the 6.5 PRC good for compared to 6.5 Creedmoor?
Think of the PRC as the Creedmoor's bigger, faster sibling. It pushes the same high-BC bullets roughly 200 to 250 fps faster, which means a flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and more retained energy at distance. That extra horsepower makes it a strong pick for elk, mule deer, and antelope in open country, and the 24-inch barrel on this rifle helps you get every bit of that velocity.





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