I don't know this line, but presume that it was created to compete with the Ruger American blot actions. This particular rifle is being sold at a very competitive price point ...
Mossberg Patriot 308 Win Rifle 22in Matte Blued 5RD Black Synthetic Stock
http://www.kygunco.com/Mossberg-Pat...n-Matte-Blued-5RD-Black-Synthetic-Stock-86141
$255 w/ free shipping (and even less if you pay with cash/check)
Put a Vortex optic on it, and you have a pretty inexpensive hunting rifle in 308.
Here's a review of the Patriot in .375 Ruger (big game/safari gun) ...
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gun-shots/gun-review-mossberg-patriot-dangerous-game-rifle
ETA: Cabelas has the same rifle "on sale" for $100 more right now
Mossberg Patriot 308 Win Rifle 22in Matte Blued 5RD Black Synthetic Stock
http://www.kygunco.com/Mossberg-Pat...n-Matte-Blued-5RD-Black-Synthetic-Stock-86141
$255 w/ free shipping (and even less if you pay with cash/check)
Put a Vortex optic on it, and you have a pretty inexpensive hunting rifle in 308.
Here's a review of the Patriot in .375 Ruger (big game/safari gun) ...
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gun-shots/gun-review-mossberg-patriot-dangerous-game-rifle
ETA: Cabelas has the same rifle "on sale" for $100 more right now