Description
Patriot Ordnance Factory has a habit of packing high-end features into rifles that most brands would call custom builds, and the 13.75" Minuteman in .300 Blackout is a great example. The 4150 steel barrel gets a black nitride treatment inside and out for corrosion resistance and easy cleanup, and it wears a Dead Air KeyMo muzzle brake that is pinned and welded in place, bringing the total barrel length to 16.1 inches. That KeyMo mount is a nice bonus if you run Dead Air suppressors, since your can threads right onto the brake without swapping hardware.
What Sets the POF Minuteman Apart
The trigger alone is worth talking about. POF ships this rifle with their single-stage drop-in trigger set at a clean 3.5 lb pull, with nitride heat treated internals and KNS anti-walk pins holding it steady in the receiver. Compare that to the gritty mil-spec triggers most factory carbines come with and you will feel the difference on the very first dry fire. Up top, the 13" Renegade rail uses POF's patented heat sink barrel nut to pull heat away from the chamber during longer range sessions, and the M-LOK real estate gives you plenty of room for lights, grips, and sling mounts.
Built for .300 Blackout Duty
The .300 Blackout cartridge was designed to get the most out of shorter barrels, so this 13.75" setup sits right in the sweet spot. Run supersonic loads for hunting hogs and deer inside 200 yards, or load up subsonics with a suppressor for a range day that is easy on the ears. The mil-spec bolt carrier group features a roller cam pin for smoother cycling and less wear on the upper receiver over time.
Minuteman 300 BLK Ergonomics and Finish
Full ambidextrous controls, including the safety and the Strike Eagle charging handle, keep this rifle friendly for lefties and support-side work. The receiver set wears a sharp Patriot Brown Cerakote finish over the black nitride barrel, and the six-position Mission First Tactical stock adjusts for whatever armor, jacket, or arm length you bring to the bench. A 30-round Magpul PMAG comes in the box, so all this one needs is an optic and ammo.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA)
- Model: Minuteman
- Manufacturer Part Number: 02050
- UPC: 847313020505
- Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Capacity: 30+1
- Barrel Length: 13.75" (16.1" overall with pinned and welded brake)
- Barrel: 4150 Steel, Black Nitride Finish
- Muzzle Device: Dead Air KeyMo Muzzle Brake, Pinned and Welded
- Handguard: 13" Renegade Rail with Heat Sink Barrel Nut
- Trigger: POF Single-Stage Drop-In, 3.5 lb Pull
- Stock: Mission First Tactical, 6-Position Adjustable
- Safety: Ambidextrous
- Receiver Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote
- Magazine: One 30 rd Magpul PMAG
What’s Included
- POF-USA Minuteman .300 Blackout rifle
- One 30-round Magpul PMAG magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the POF Minuteman 300 Blackout have a 13.75 inch barrel?
POF pairs the 13.75" barrel with a Dead Air KeyMo muzzle brake that is permanently pinned and welded, bringing the total barrel length to 16.1 inches. This gives you the shorter, handier profile that .300 Blackout thrives on. The cartridge was built to burn its powder efficiently in shorter barrels, so you lose very little velocity compared to a longer tube.
Is the Minuteman 300 BLK suppressor ready?
It is set up nicely for it. The pinned Dead Air KeyMo brake doubles as a mount, so Dead Air suppressors with KeyMo mounting attach directly to the rifle without any extra adapters. Combine that with subsonic .300 Blackout ammo and you have one of the quietest AR setups you can put together.
What trigger comes in the POF Minuteman?
POF installs their own single-stage drop-in trigger with a 3.5 lb pull weight from the factory. The trigger, hammer, and disconnect are all nitride heat treated for durability, and KNS anti-walk pins keep everything locked in place. It is a genuine upgrade over standard mil-spec triggers and one of the biggest reasons folks pick this rifle.
Does the Minuteman use standard AR-15 magazines?
Yes. Since .300 Blackout was designed around the AR-15 platform, it feeds from standard 5.56 magazines, and this rifle ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG. Just be careful to keep your .300 Blackout and 5.56 ammo clearly separated, since the rounds fit in the same mags.





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