Mossberg Patriot 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle with Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm Scope

This was my first rifle purchase when I decided to get back into deer hunting. Great package with a Vortex scope. Sighted it in, and that first season I took 3 deer with it. For a budget rifle, and all the complaints about it, I think it performs great.

My wife, who had never hunted or shot a gun, decided she wanted to go to the woods with me. With loading and unloading/safety and finding the deer in the scope training, we head out hunting the day before her birthday. She nailed a huge management doe with this budget rifle. It may have run 10 yards. Again, for a budget rifle, it has a fairly smooth bolt, accu-trigger is great, and the Vortex scope should speak for itself.

Getting into the 6.5 creedmoor round, I didnt want to overspend. This gun has become my go to gun when hunting. The Vortex scope combo is great! Even with this being considered a budget rifle, Mossberg put some quality into it. Creedmoors are designed to shoot soft minimal recoil, with great accuracy at long distances. This gun does not fail any of those categories. This gun has knocked down a deer every time Ive fired it. Longest shot so far, 1822 yards, on a 8-point buck. No problem!! Smooth-action, good crisp trigger. I mean, I am excited just writing this review. 6 deer in 4 years, enough said!! I would definitely recommend this gun.

So, I had been out of the hunting game for a long time. Getting back into it, a friend recommended the 6.5 Creedmoor. Did some research and came with a plan to buy a budget rifle first, just to see. This came as a budget rifle, but it has performed like I paid top dollar for it. To get a Vorex Scope in a combo at this price is a steal. The fact that the rifle shoots great and has handled well through all weather conditions, is even better. This year I harvested a 8 point buck at 220 yards with this rifle and a 7 pointer at about 125 yards. Clean precise shots. Easy to clean, carry and light on the recoil. I am actually in the process of purchasing another one.

Bought this combo from Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore about 4 months ago. Wanted to wait until deer season to review. First off, purchase from Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore was a great experience. Easy to shop the site and easy to complete purchase. Shipped right to FFL with no issues and timely.

 Rifle and scope combo worked great right out of the box. I did make the mistake of not ensuring the scope mounts were completely tightened. First day at the range the weapon fired pretty low and as I made adjustments it was moving around. After about 10 rounds I realized the mount knobs were loose. After that mistake I was able to get a great zero quickly. I zeroed at 100 and had a great group inside a nickel. Very accurate out to 300 and that is as far as I have shot so far.

 Harvested a great deer with this set up last week and was very happy with the performance of the weapon. Hit where I aimed at about 175 yards. The rifle looks great and carries well through rough terrain. Shoots great and cleaning is just as easy as any other bolt action rifle. For the money, this is a great deal and I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks!