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Mossberg Patriot
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Looking at a cheap truck gun option in 6.5 Creedmoor. Local Academy has the Mossberg Patriot Predator available. Any thoughts on accuracy and reliability?
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09/25/20 12:03 PM
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Look at the TC Compass as well. Academy had them at $269.
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I wasn't at all impressed with the quality of workmanship of the Patriot when I first looked at one. The inconsistent gap between the free-floated barrel and stock made it look very cheaply made to me. I opted instead for a Savage Axis II when Academy offered them at a discounted price along with a free Super Combo Hunting License. The stock on the Axis isn't an attractive as that of the Patriot but the overall fit and finish is much better IMO.
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Re: Mossberg Patriot
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09/25/20 01:30 PM
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I have a shot several of them and did load work up for a few. Great shooting budget gun that Ive seen hold up to the elements in a side by side and ranch truck. I take the Mossberg over the Savage or Weatherby. A good friend has one in 243 that shoots lights out with the Barnes 80 gr. TTSX. He does the opposite of baby that gun.
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09/25/20 09:51 PM
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Look at the TC Compass as well. Academy had them at $269. I took a look and they are $299 right now but... there is a Thompson Center $50 rebate available right now on that model.
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Re: Mossberg Patriot
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09/26/20 02:18 AM
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I have a mossberg patriot predator in 6.5 Creedmoor. It’s cheaply made and pretty sloppy, but will get a two inch group at 200 yards. It should be fine as a truck gun.
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09/29/20 11:35 AM
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Thanks guys. Went with the 6.5 CM Patriot Predator. Nice and light. Should do the trick easily.
Last edited by eneat1119; 09/29/20 12:55 PM.
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My 308 shoots way better than the price suggest.
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