Bergara single shot

[Jameshenry]

Thinking of purchasing a bergara single shot rifle in 222rem as a dedicated night vision rifle , seen one in my local shop a few weeks back and was took up with how short it is , am i mad ? Does anyone on here own one? TIA

 

[Woodmister]

im also interested in one was looking at the .300 black out

 

[dodgyrog]

im also interested in one was looking at the .300 black out

I would prefer the new Anschutz in 300 B/O personally BUT it is SO expensive!

 

[Mossypaw]

Have one in 222. Does what it says on the tin. Nothing fancy, very safe with the hammer, great cab gun and groups under an inch. Only thing is a short LOP, but that may be the arms I inherited from an orangutan !

 

[Jameshenry]

Have one in 222. Does what it says on the tin. Nothing fancy, very safe with the hammer, great cab gun and groups under an inch. Only thing is a short LOP, but that may be the arms I inherited from an orangutan !

The only thing on my mind is going back to a single shot from a magazine bolt action, but i still think i will get one as even with a 20" barrel and moderator it's going to be a lot more compact than a bolt gun,

 

[Mossypaw]

With a bit of practice you can get pretty fast at reloading.
The treble is compact and very pointable, the 16.5” barrel while being shorter isn’t as pointable. If that makes sense !

 

[Sonicdmb73]

I bought a Baikal single shot rifle (think single shotgun but with a barley twist barrel).
It was a stop gap while I saved for something better. My experience was it was accurate enough for 150yds but didn’t inspire longer shots. The lose of sight of the quarry whilst reloading was a definite down side. I wouldn’t say it was much slower than a carefully operated bolt action (I save my brass). But Losing your fox in the long grass because you took your eyes off it is all to easy.
However they are popular with some keepers certainly locally one in 223 went to be carried on the “rounds”. I suppose there’s less pressure for a reload when going round the snares.

 

[Jameshenry]

Have one in 222. Does what it says on the tin. Nothing fancy, very safe with the hammer, great cab gun and groups under an inch. Only thing is a short LOP, but that may be the arms I inherited from an orangutan !

You using it with factory ammo ?

 

[Mossypaw]

You using it with factory ammo ?

No, home loads (55gr Gameking)

 

[Jez931]

I have the BA13 in 20" take down .308 and love it,mate has the same in .243.Different but I find to be accurate and easy to use.safety is simple and reliable.

 

[Jameshenry]

I'm still a bit undecided what to do, either get the bergara or get a good secondand tikka and chop the barrel down to 18" maybe, so it's more manageable in the truck

 

[bluesako]

i ve used cooper arms single shot rifles for years never bothered about next shot go for it james henry bs

 

[Heym SR20]

I would suggest the single shot is the way to go

Light and short and pointable

Very easy to reload - and quiet to reload

And very easy to open and be empty / safe - especially in the dark.

 

[Oh6]

I'm still a bit undecided what to do, either get the bergara or get a good secondand tikka and chop the barrel down to 18" maybe, so it's more manageable in the truck

Wouldn't cutting a bolt action down to 18", still leave you with a longer overall rifle length, than you would have with a 20" BA13 ?

 

[Mossypaw]

Go for it !
You’ll always wonder if you don’t.

 

[Jameshenry]

Wouldn't cutting a bolt action down to 18", still leave you with a longer overall rifle length, than you would have with a 20" BA13 ?

Yes it would, i don't think going any shorter would be sensible, i think the bergara is looking the better option at the minute

 

[Jameshenry]

Go for it !
You’ll always wonder if you don’t.

Yes i think you're right, do you have a moderator on yours?

 

[Mossypaw]

Yes i think you're right, do you have a moderator on yours?

Yes, Hausken MD45. Not too big and doesn’t upset the balance.

 

[Jameshenry]

Yes, Hausken MD45. Not too big and doesn’t upset the balance.

That's a muzzle mounted isn't it , think the guy in the shop was pushing the same mod, personally i prefer the over barrel mods, wildcat evo seems to have good reviews and reasonable price

 

[Mossypaw]

Probably pushing them as Hausken are imported by RUAG, as are Bergara.
(yes, muzzle mounted)