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-: I'm Scott Rupp with Rifle Shooter magazine,
and this is the Mossberg Patriot Predator.
Now, the Patriot Predator has been around for a while
but what's new is the 6.5 PRC chambering,
and it really takes this platform to a whole new level.
The rifle has a 24 inch barrel,
it's fluted.
Threaded at the muzzle, 5/8"-24 for muzzle devices.
Its got a good looking Flat Dark Earth synthetic stock.
I do wish this stippling on the panels
was a little more aggressive but,
its a comfortable stock to shoot.
It's got a good recoil pad on it.
It's got this oversized bolt handle,
the action cycles smooth as silk.
Got a fluted bolt body.
Feeds from a detachable box magazine.
And what I really like about these Patriot Predators
is the Lightning Bolt Action trigger,
the LBA trigger.
I think it's one of the best blade styles on the market.
This particular one broke like two pounds,
and it's really crisp and, like I said,
this 6.5 PRC chambering takes this rifle to
a whole nother level they call this the Predator
but when you are pushing a 140+ grain bullet at
2900 feet per second, you're talking about a rifle
that's capable of taking pretty much any big game animal
in North America and beyond and this rifle is so accurate.
All the loads I tested at a 100 yards where
sub inch average and I got sub MOA groups at 200 as well.
So if you are in the market for a good all-round
big game rifle or predator rifle,
check out the Mossberg Patriot Predator in 6.5 PRC.
Suggested retail is only $455 and you are never going to
find it on shelf for less than that.