Bergara B14 owners

Stevie/P

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So I’m now shooting a Bergara rifle in 6.5x55 se for all my stalking the rifle shot rely well out of the box here’s an example of a five shot group I shot some time back after a bit of load development. but then I got thinking about the trigger nice but not quite nice enough I didn’t like the amount of over travel and the fact that the shoe was a bit skinny. So started to look at a replacement trigger was drawn to the triggertech unit a drop in type trigger for Remington 700 and clones. They boast a friction less design with zero creep and adjustable wight from 4-1.5 lb .cut a long story short I ordered one a couple of weeks back was a simple job to change the triggers tap out the two pins install new unit five minutes job done. Straight away I could feel the difference adjusted it down to 1.7lb zero creep no over travel that I could detect plus a rely nice Stainless safety and shoe that felt rely nice and fits the finger well. So today I shot the rifle with the new trigger installed. Notice the target with the round dot five shot group withe the Bergara factor trigger. And the group with the square target with the triggertech trigger. The first shot to rite is me I must say I wasn’t expecting the rifle to discharge with such a lite touch on the trigger. Now I new what to expect i settled down and fired four more rounds I think the group shows what a difference a good trigger can make. Note the vertical string of the factory trigger to the clover leaf group of the triggertech trigger. So to conclude the triggertech unit has improved my rifle which gives one the conference to know that the rifle and shooter will perform well out in the field. Hope the forum members find this write up of interest enjoy the holiday period and happy shooting to all. would also like to ad that both targets were shot @120 yards with a 6x scope. SS
 

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Glad you are enjoying the Bergara, they are massively underrated. I went for a Timney calvin elite trigger on mine and very pleased. Also cerokoted the barrel, action and bolt as no s/steel option when I bought mine.
 
Glad you are enjoying the Bergara, they are massively underrated. I went for a Timney calvin elite trigger on mine and very pleased. Also cerokoted the barrel, action and bolt as no s/steel option when I bought mine.
thanks for the comments paulbshooting and i agree the bergara rifls are well made and shoot more than good enough out of the box iv'e owned tikka and sako in the past great rifles but i think have become over priced the bergara offers better value for money and shoot just as good.
 
One in 357 would get my juices flowing.
A good trigger makes a huge difference.
Friend of mine has always bought expensive rifles and none of them shot any better than my bargain end rifles.
 
Good triggers always help. But i would caution a light trigger in the field. A light trigger is great for tiny little groups on paper.

in the real world of deer stalking a light trigger can be bloody awkward. A bit cold and damp and your fingers are stiff, you are blowing hard, and its all getting a bit exciting. And bang goes the rifle before you expect it and you now have a wounded animal to deal with.

Much, much better to have a heavier trigger and learn a proper squeeze as the sights are aligned so that everything is nice and firm and rifle goes off under full control with the bullet where it should be.

and i learnt this the hard way.
 
Good triggers always help. But i would caution a light trigger in the field. A light trigger is great for tiny little groups on paper.

in the real world of deer stalking a light trigger can be bloody awkward. A bit cold and damp and your fingers are stiff, you are blowing hard, and its all getting a bit exciting. And bang goes the rifle before you expect it and you now have a wounded animal to deal with.

Much, much better to have a heavier trigger and learn a proper squeeze as the sights are aligned so that everything is nice and firm and rifle goes off under full control with the bullet where it should be.

and i learnt this the hard way.
It's all about balance. And the individual.
A heavy trigger also can cause wounding!
 
I bought a Bergara b14 in 6.5x55 a few weeks ago and im chuffed to bits with it, it turned out groups like yours straight out of the box!
im happy with the trigger too, ive got a Sako 85 with set trigger and I like the Bergara more and it cost about half the price of the Sako..
bought a few cheap boxes of 156gn deer head just to bed it in and there devastatingly accurate
 
I bought a Bergara b14 in 6.5x55 a few weeks ago and im chuffed to bits with it, it turned out groups like yours straight out of the box!
im happy with the trigger too, ive got a Sako 85 with set trigger and I like the Bergara more and it cost about half the price of the Sako..
bought a few cheap boxes of 156gn deer head just to bed it in and there devastatingly accurate
Best keep it to are self’s si.b if people fined out what good rifles they are the price will go up lol.:-|
 
i picked my bergara up a few weeks back in 308!!! over the moon with her.... removed her from box, bore sighted her then put 4 tight rounds on paper!! slight adjustment then boom!!! on the dot! she took a perfect roe the next day and is now being used as a main rifle.. totally love it
 
I also have a bergara in 6.5 out of interest what bullit weights are you running through it supersport
 
New Bergara HMR in 308 20”

broke in with cheap Winchester FMJ that sprayed the paper like a 12g

I have the facility to reload but am still a novice so bought some factory rounds to get me going and see what the rifle likes 🤔

Accuracy test card from the factory is a 3/4 MOA group with 170g Geco Telemantel

Geco 168g Express are very good
Winchester Silvertip 150g were 1 MOA
Hornady Superformance 150g are devastatingly accurate (pic below)

Going back to OPs thread….

love the rifle but really not a fan of the standard trigger. As you see it’ll shoot but I find myself really having to concentrate on “building the pressure” on the trigger every time I fire. It’s set to its lightest possible setting…I’ll be going triggertech with it

has anyone hands on experience with the primary vs the special units?
 

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I've got a HMR Premier Pro on order at the moment in 6.5 PRC. Can't wait to get my hands on it, it's replacing my .308 as my main stalking and long range gun. I'm planning on loading the 156gr Berger Elite Hunters.
 
Hmm. I have a B14 Ridge. Also have a Timney trigger on another rifle. Can't tell the difference between them. Not in the same class as the AI but what can you expect for £100.

I shot a "group" off sticks at 100 and it printed 3 in a row <0.45" with a 270. So personally I don't see the need to change the trigger.

Maybe it is the photo, but I don't see a huge improvement between the two groups?
 
Can I ask what mounting system you chaps are using on your different B14‘s, picatinny rails, or 700 bases ? Anyone using a 56mm objective ? Just wondering what scope mount height whether it needs to be medium or high if sitting a 30mm tube with 56mm objective lens on top of a picatinny rail ? TIA .
 
Have b14 ridge in 270win fir just over a year. And it's incredibly accurate with near any factory ammo. Can't fault the trigger at all but don't forget we all have different tastes and shooting techniques, then there is a good chance of difference in trigger settings from the factory. At the end posts as your make this site such a good and educational place. Happy shooting and enjoy your lovely bergara. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍
 
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