Picked up a Mossberg Patriot oh..about a year ago, in 30-06.
Stuck an econo BSA 3-9x40 scope on it, wasn't sure I wanted a 3-9x40...wanted to try it first and then step up to a decent Nikon.
I got the Kryptec Camo stock for a very critical reason; it was on sale.
The rifle is surprisingly good. Fluted, button rifled, free floated & crowned 22" barrel, Spiral bolt, Adjustable LBT(lightning Bolt Trigger)that breaks sub 3lbs, and can be taken down to sub 2lbs if desired. The trigger is exceptionally nice for a budget rifle. The stock has a great cheekweld and purchase,,natural feel. Built in pic rail on the receiver.
This is from about 90ish yards using a front rest. (yeah sorry. 100 yards is long range for us lol)
8" shoot n see
What could be better-
The bolt has a looser feeling. It works fine and all, slick, but it ain't no Browning.
The mag, works fine, but could be more robust.
In retrospect, I should've gotten the wood stock with the supplied Vortex 3-9x40. The Vortex is a nice scope, and the added weight of a wood stock would help with recoil. Rifle with scope weighs less than 7lbs and kicks pretty fair. The recoil pad however is nice & cushy.
I'm not a hunter, but I'd have no problem using this rifle on anything we got around here.
Overall I'm real happy with it. I've got $350 in this set-up and have decided to run that BSA until it falls apart.