Description
There's a reason the Patriot has become one of the most common rifles you'll see leaning against a truck bed during deer season. Mossberg took the classic walnut-and-blued hunting rifle formula and built it with features that used to cost a lot more. This one is chambered in .30-06 Springfield, the do-it-all big game cartridge that has taken every animal in North America for over a century, and it feeds from a 5-round detachable box magazine so loading and unloading at the truck is quick and painless.
What Makes This Mossberg Patriot Shoot
The 22-inch barrel is button rifled, fluted to trim weight, free-floated for consistency, and finished with a recessed crown to protect the rifling. Behind it sits Mossberg's patented LBA trigger, which you can adjust from 2 to 7 pounds with a simple screw, so you can dial in a crisp, light pull for the bench or something a bit heavier for cold-weather hunting with gloves. The spiral-fluted bolt isn't just for looks either. The knurled handle and revised bolt angle give you good purchase for fast, smooth cycling when a follow-up shot matters.
Set Up for Glass Out of the Box
There are no iron sights on this model, and that's by design. Weaver-style bases come factory installed, so you can mount rings and a scope without hunting down hardware or drilling anything. At around 7 pounds bare and 42.75 inches overall, it carries well through timber and rides comfortably in a saddle scabbard or behind the truck seat.
A Walnut Patriot That Earns Its Spot in the Safe
The genuine walnut stock is the real draw here. It has that traditional grain and warmth that synthetic stocks just can't match, with a 13.75-inch length of pull that fits most folks right off the rack. Owners consistently report the rifle groups well straight out of the box and sights in without fuss. Pair it with a solid 3-9x scope and a box of 150 or 165 grain loads, and this rig is ready for everything from whitetail to elk.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Model: Patriot
- MPN: 27890
- UPC: 015813278904
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel Length: 22" Fluted, Button Rifled, Free-Floated
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
- Twist Rate: 1:10"
- Stock: Walnut
- Trigger: LBA Adjustable, 2-7 lbs
- Sights: None, Weaver-Style Bases Installed
- Overall Length: 42.75"
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Weight: 7 lbs
What’s Included
- Mossberg Patriot rifle
- One 5-round detachable box magazine
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mossberg Patriot 27890 come with a scope or iron sights?
No, this model ships without sights or optics. It does come with Weaver-style scope bases already installed on the receiver, so all you need is a set of rings and the scope of your choice. Owners regularly note that mounting glass and getting it sighted in is quick and painless.
Can I adjust the trigger pull on this rifle?
Yes. The Patriot uses Mossberg's patented LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger, which is user adjustable from 2 to 7 pounds. The adjustment is a simple screw, so you can set a light, crisp pull for range work or bump it up a bit for hunting in cold weather with gloves on.
Is the Mossberg Patriot in .30-06 a good elk rifle, or just for deer?
The .30-06 Springfield handles both without breaking a sweat. With 150 to 165 grain loads it is a classic whitetail setup, and stepping up to 180 grain bullets gives you plenty of punch for elk, black bear, and moose at reasonable distances. That versatility is a big part of why the cartridge has stayed popular for over a hundred years.
Is the barrel on this Patriot free-floated?
Yes, the 22-inch button-rifled barrel is free-floated in the walnut stock and finished with a recessed crown. Both features help protect accuracy, and the fluting trims a little weight while adding surface area to help the barrel shed heat during a range session.





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