Just received a new Mossberg Patriot in 7mm-08. I am well pleased with fit and finish. All screws including weaver bases were spec tight. The walnut stock reminds me of the older Winchester 70. The adjustable trigger is very easy to adjust. I set it for 3# pull for hunting. It came from the factory set at 4 1/2#. The barrel does not come close to touching the sides of stock.
In measuring COL for reloading Hornady 154 gr SST bullets, I find the max col for this bullet in my rifle is 2.822. This is slightly longer than reload specs from most data sources.
Accuracy is yet to be determined.
