Mossberg rifles are responsible for my quest of many years to find what makes a rifle accurate and precise. No matter the model, I have shot tiny groups. They achieve a level of precision that I didn’t think a mass-produced factory rifle could attain. It’s one thing to have one rifle shoot well, but almost all of the rifles I’ve shot punch way above their weight class. That’s no accident or matter of luck. Their newest rifle, the Patriot LR Tactical, continues the streak. What makes this Mossberg a top choice for long-range shooters is that its Patriot barreled action is now married to an MDT Oryx chassis.

The Stock

 

 

However inherently accurate Mossberg rifles are, consistency has been difficult in their polymer stocks. Flex undermines a rifle’s consistency. Most polymer stocks don’t have the solid foundation needed for repeatability. Mossberg’s Patriot LR Hunter was a good step in the right direction with its aluminum pillars and high-impact resistant polymer stock, but the Patriot LR Tactical stock is much better.

MDT stocks are popular among pro shooters because the company knows a thing or two about building a great stock that allows the full accuracy potential of a barreled action. The Oryx stock is a hybrid stock, meaning it has a partial aluminum chassis in a polymer body. The chassis starts 2 inches before the start of the grip panel and ends 2 inches forward of the front action screw. This provides a solid foundation for the receiver and recoil lug while minimizing flex at the grip and buttstock junction. Short of going with a full-aluminum chassis, Oryx stocks are a great way to optimize a rifle’s accuracy while keeping it price friendly.

Stock Design

 

 

The stock has elements that are popular to precision shooters but remains in the tactical and hunter realm. There is no ARCA-compatible rail or barricade stop magwell. Its buttstock has an adjustable cheekpiece with 2 inches of rise. A single screw loosens and tightens the cheekpiece. Length of pull is adjustable up to .75 inches by adding spacers between the stock and recoil pad. The vertical grip has removable panels that leave these ripe for aftermarket grips when they become available. Interestingly, the grip texture is a Mossberg-designed weave that can be found on their MC2 line of pistols. The pattern varies depending on where it lands on the grip.

A flat and wide forend gives ample stability when perched on a tree limb or other improvised support. M-LOK attachment slots adorn the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions. Sling studs round out the stock’s ends. 

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