Description
The Mossberg Patriot Super Bantam in 350 Legend is a purpose-built youth and compact hunter’s rifle. It’s not a benchrest gun, but a lightweight, easy-handling tool designed to put venison in the freezer without punishing a shooter’s frame. The adjustable length of pull is the real game-saver here, letting the rifle grow with a young hunter.
Key Features
- Adjustable LOP Stock: The synthetic stock features a 1-inch spacer system, allowing you to set the length of pull from a compact 12 inches up to a full 13 inches. This is a practical feature I wish more rifles had.
- 350 Legend Chambering: This straight-walled cartridge delivers solid knockdown power for deer-sized game at reasonable ranges, with significantly less recoil than a .30-06, making it ideal for new shooters.
- Lightweight & Handy: With an overall weight around 6.5 pounds, this rifle carries like a dream in the woods and is easy for smaller-statured shooters to manage offhand.
- Flush-Fit 3-Round Magazine: The detachable box magazine sits flush with the stock, maintaining a clean profile that won’t snag on brush.
- Threaded Barrel: The 20-inch barrel is capped with a 5/8″-24 thread pattern, ready for a muzzle brake or suppressor to further tame recoil and report.
Specifications
| Caliber | 350 Legend |
| Barrel Length | 20″ |
| Overall Length | 38.5″ – 39.5″ (Adj.) |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs (approx.) |
| Stock | Synthetic, Adjustable LOP (12″ – 13″) |
| Magazine | Detachable Box, 3-Round |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8″-24 |
| Trigger | Adjustable (LBA) |
Honest Assessment
Pros: The adjustable stock is brilliantly simple and effective. The 350 Legend is a fantastic, low-recoil hunting round for the Eastern whitetail woods. The whole package is affordable, light, and gets the job done without fuss.
Cons: The synthetic stock feels a bit hollow and the finish is utilitarian—this is a tool, not a showpiece. The bolt action, while functional, isn’t the smoothest I’ve handled; it benefits from a good cleaning and some range time to break in.
Who Should Buy This
This rifle is perfect for a parent looking to get a young hunter their first dedicated deer rifle. It’s also an excellent choice for any hunter of smaller stature, or as a compact, lightweight woods rifle for still-hunting in thick cover. If you need a simple, capable rifle for shots inside 200 yards, this Patriot handles it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the length of pull adjustment easy to do?
Yes. You simply remove the recoil pad, take out or add the included 1-inch spacer, and re-install the pad. It takes two minutes and requires no special tools.
How is the recoil with 350 Legend?
Very manageable. After decades of testing rifles with new shooters, I find the 350 Legend has a firm but quick push—similar to a 20-gauge shotgun with slugs. It’s far more pleasant than a .308 or .30-06, which makes practice sessions more productive.
Can an adult use this rifle comfortably?
With the spacer installed for the full 13-inch length of pull, most average-sized adults can shoot it. It will feel a bit short and lively compared to a full-size rifle, but it’s completely usable for hunting purposes.
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