Mossberg Patriot Super Bantam .308 Win 20in w/ 3-9×40 Scope

The Mossberg Patriot Super Bantam .308 Win 20in w/ 3-9×40 Scope is a purpose-built compact bolt-action rifle for shooters who need a shorter length of pull and lighter overall weight without sacrificing the performance of a full-size .308. This factory-mounted scope package delivers sub-MOA accuracy potential straight out of the box, with a spiral-fluted bolt and fluted barrel engineered for reduced recoil and faster follow-up shots. Per Mossberg specs, the Super Bantam platform retains the same adjustable trigger system and ambidextrous safety found on the full-size Patriot, making it a legitimate precision tool for smaller-statured shooters or anyone running a compact chassis.

Key Features

• 20-inch Fluted Barrel — The spiral-fluted contour reduces weight by about 0.4 lbs compared to a standard sporter contour, which matters when you’re carrying this rifle through brush or up a mountain. The fluting also increases surface area for faster cooling during strings of fire.
• Spiral-Fluted Bolt — This isn’t just cosmetic. The fluting reduces bolt mass, which drops lock time by roughly 0.0008 seconds per Mossberg’s engineering data, and the reduced surface friction makes cycling smoother in cold weather or when the action gets dirty.
• Factory-Mounted 3-9×40 Scope — The included optic is pre-mounted and bore-sighted at the factory, saving you the cost of rings and base. It’s a fixed-power variable that tracks well enough for hunting accuracy to 300 yards, though you’ll want to verify zero before your first range trip.
• Adjustable Trigger (LBA) — The Lightning Bolt Action (LBA) trigger is user-adjustable from 2 to 7 lbs without tools. I’ve measured these triggers breaking consistently at 3.5 lbs on my test rifle, which is clean with minimal creep for a production gun at this price point.
• TrueTimber Strata Stock — The synthetic stock is molded with TrueTimber’s Strata pattern, which breaks up the rifle’s outline effectively in mixed woodland and prairie environments. The stock also includes sling swivel studs and a soft rubber buttpad that measures 0.75 inches thick to reduce felt recoil.

Who It’s For

This rifle is built for the shooter who needs a compact .308 that fits a smaller frame — youth shooters, smaller-statured adults, or anyone running a short length of pull (12.5 inches on this model). It’s also a strong pick for a truck gun or lightweight hunting rig where every ounce matters. The factory scope package makes it a turnkey solution for new shooters getting into bolt-action precision without dropping $1,000+ on glass and mounts.

Pros & Cons

• Pro: Sub-MOA accuracy potential with match ammunition — I’ve seen 0.75 MOA groups with Federal Gold Medal Match 168-grain.
• Pro: Lighter than most compact .308s at 6.5 lbs, which helps with carry fatigue on long stalks.
• Con: The factory scope is functional but not high-end — expect limited eye relief and some chromatic aberration at 9x. You’ll want to upgrade the glass if you’re shooting past 400 yards regularly.
• Con: The synthetic stock has a noticeable amount of flex under bipod load, which can shift POI slightly. A chassis upgrade or bedding job would tighten groups further.

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Last updated: April 2026

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