Description
Getting into long-range shooting usually means buying a rifle, then a scope, then rings, then a bipod, and hoping it all plays nice together. The Mossberg Patriot Night Train skips all that. This package comes with a 6-24x50mm variable scope mounted on a Picatinny rail and an adjustable bipod already in the box, so your first trip to the range is about shooting, not shopping.
What Makes the Night Train Tick
The heart of this rig is a 24-inch fluted barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, which stabilizes the long, high-BC bullets this cartridge is known for. The muzzle is threaded at 5/8×24, so adding a brake or suppressor down the road is simple. The button-rifled barrel is free-floated with a recessed crown, and the fluting sheds a bit of weight while helping the barrel cool between strings. Mossberg's LBA trigger is the sleeper feature here, adjustable from 2 to 7 pounds so you can dial in a crisp, light break for precision work without any gunsmithing.
Built for the Bench and the Field
The Flat Dark Earth synthetic stock shrugs off weather and rough handling, and the spiral-fluted bolt with its oversized tactical handle runs smooth and fast, even with gloves on. Feeding comes from a 5-round detachable drop box magazine that makes loading and unloading quick, and a two-position safety keeps operation straightforward. At 9 pounds scoped, it settles nicely on the bipod for steady shots at distance while staying manageable enough to pack into a hunting spot.
Why 6.5 Creedmoor in the Patriot Night Train
The 6.5 Creedmoor earned its reputation by staying flat and bucking wind way out past where most cartridges start to struggle, all with recoil mild enough for long practice sessions. Paired with the Night Train's 24-inch tube and that magnification range, this is a legitimate setup for steel at distance, deer-sized game, or just stretching your skills further than you have before.
Key Specifications
- Model: Patriot Night Train
- Manufacturer Part Number: 28019
- UPC: 015813280198
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel: 24" Fluted, Threaded 5/8×24
- Twist Rate: 1:8"
- Optic: 6-24x50mm Variable Scope
- Trigger: Adjustable LBA (2-7 lbs)
- Stock: Flat Dark Earth Synthetic
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
- Overall Length: 44.75"
- Weight: 9 lbs
- Safety: Two-Position
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
What’s Included
- Mossberg Patriot Night Train rifle
- 6-24x50mm variable scope
- Adjustable bipod
- One 5-round detachable box magazine
- Neoprene comb raising kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mossberg Patriot Night Train come with the scope already mounted?
Yes, this package ships with the 6-24x50mm scope mounted on the rifle's Picatinny rail, along with the adjustable bipod. We always recommend confirming zero at the range before hunting or shooting at distance, since factory-mounted optics can shift a bit during shipping.
Can I put a suppressor or muzzle brake on the Night Train?
You can. The 24-inch fluted barrel comes threaded at 5/8×24, which is the standard thread pitch for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber suppressors and brakes. Just thread on your muzzle device of choice and you're set.
How do I adjust the trigger on the Patriot Night Train?
The Night Train uses Mossberg's LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger, which is user-adjustable from 2 to 7 pounds. Adjustment is done with a simple screw once the stock is removed, so there's no gunsmith visit needed. Most precision-minded folks set it near the lighter end for a clean, crisp break.
Is this rifle good for deer hunting or just target shooting?
It handles both well. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a proven deer and antelope cartridge with mild recoil, and the 6-24x50mm scope gives you plenty of magnification for open-country shots. At 9 pounds it's heavier than a dedicated mountain rifle, but for stand hunting, prairie setups, and range days it's a very capable all-arounder.



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