Description
The .400 Legend hits a sweet spot a lot of deer hunters have been waiting for: noticeably more thump than the .350 Legend without the shoulder abuse of a .450 Bushmaster. Mossberg chambered it in the Patriot Predator, and the pairing makes a lot of sense. At 6.5 pounds with a 40.25-inch overall length, this is a rifle you can haul into a climber or still-hunt thick timber with all morning and never think twice about the weight.
What the Patriot Predator Brings to the Stand
The 20-inch fluted barrel wears a durable Patriot Brown Cerakote finish and comes threaded 11/16×24 with an 11-degree match crown, so adding a suppressor or brake is as simple as spinning off the cap. Up top, a factory-installed Picatinny rail means you can mount your scope and get to zeroing without hunting down bases. Mossberg's LBA trigger adjusts from roughly 2 to 7 pounds with a simple screw, so you can dial in a clean break that suits how you shoot. The spiral-fluted bolt runs smooth, and the oversized bolt handle gives you real purchase when you are working the action with cold hands or gloves on.
Built for Rough Weather, Dressed in Strata Camo
The synthetic stock wears TrueTimber Strata camo, a pattern that blends into hardwoods and brushy edges better than most, and it shrugs off rain and bumps that would beat up a wood stock. A 4+1 capacity feeds from a detachable drop box magazine, which makes loading and unloading at the truck quick and painless.
Why .400 Legend in This Mossberg Makes Sense
This cartridge was built for hunters who want big-bore performance out of a compact bolt gun, and it delivers serious energy inside 200 yards where most whitetails fall anyway. Recoil stays manageable enough that follow-up shots come naturally, and newer hunters will not develop a flinch. Put a quality scope on the rail, spend an afternoon at the bench, and this rifle is ready for opening day.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Manufacturer Part Number: 28256
- UPC: 015813282567
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber: .400 Legend
- Barrel Length: 20 in., fluted, threaded 11/16×24
- Muzzle: Threaded with 11-degree match crown
- Capacity: 4+1, detachable drop box magazine
- Trigger: LBA adjustable, approx. 2-7 lbs
- Stock: Synthetic, TrueTimber Strata camo
- Barrel Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote
- Overall Length: 40.25 in.
- Length of Pull: 13.75 in.
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
- Sights: None; top-mounted Picatinny rail installed
- Bolt: Spiral fluted with oversized handle
What’s Included
- Mossberg Patriot Predator .400 Legend rifle
- One 4-round detachable drop box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mossberg Patriot Predator .400 Legend come with sights or a scope?
No iron sights or scope are included. It ships with a Picatinny rail already mounted on the receiver, so all you need is a scope and a set of rings. Most owners pair it with a 3-9x or similar hunting scope since the .400 Legend does its best work inside 250 yards.
Is this rifle suppressor ready?
Yes. The 20-inch fluted barrel is threaded 11/16×24 and finished with an 11-degree match crown, so a suppressor or muzzle brake threads right on. That thread pitch is the common standard for larger straight-wall calibers, so most .40 caliber and larger cans will fit without an adapter.
How does .400 Legend compare to .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster?
The .400 Legend slots right between them. It delivers a good deal more energy than the .350 Legend, which matters on bigger-bodied deer and hogs, while kicking noticeably less than a .450 Bushmaster. For a lot of hunters it is the best balance of punch and shootability in the straight-wall category.
Can I adjust the trigger on the Patriot Predator?
Yes. Mossberg's LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger is user adjustable from roughly 2 to 7 pounds using a simple screw adjustment. It breaks clean from the factory, but being able to fine-tune the pull weight to your preference is a nice touch at this price point.




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