JeeperCreeper
Member
I'm sure many of you have been following up on Mossberg's new business idea: the budget oriented Patriot. It is destined to compete with the Savage Axis and Ruger American (I'm just waiting for a budget rifle to be called the "Liberty" or "Freedom").
I see that Mossberg is offering an option of a fluted barrel. Does anyone know if the barrel contour is heavier than a usual #1 or #2 sporter/hunting barrel??
The reason I ask is that I shoot .30-06 and have no need to buy a new caliber with the ammo I have. It is hard to find a heavier barrel -06 nowadays, and I want a rifle for strictly range shooting.
Anyone see one of these in person yet? Anyone have info on the barrels?
Anyone know a good target .30-06 for a budget?? (I checked most major rifle makers and it seems .30-06 is strictly a hunting round today and I don't want a .308 or new caliber)
I see that Mossberg is offering an option of a fluted barrel. Does anyone know if the barrel contour is heavier than a usual #1 or #2 sporter/hunting barrel??
The reason I ask is that I shoot .30-06 and have no need to buy a new caliber with the ammo I have. It is hard to find a heavier barrel -06 nowadays, and I want a rifle for strictly range shooting.
Anyone see one of these in person yet? Anyone have info on the barrels?
Anyone know a good target .30-06 for a budget?? (I checked most major rifle makers and it seems .30-06 is strictly a hunting round today and I don't want a .308 or new caliber)