Bergara B14 owners

[Utectok]

Nice groups well done. I have a set trigger on my rifle that I leave as normal unless I’m shooting groups or have a tricky shot in the field. The if I have time I’ll set it to give me the best chance

 

[whimbatron]

Looking for a b14 hunter with the green synthetic stock in 6.5x55 - see there used to be some about but the Bergara website says the SE doesn’t come in that configuration…

Anyone know if they’ve they stopped making it?

 

[Vulpes]

Bergara brought out new product lines last year, the B-14 hunter is still in production but not in 6.5x55.
The B-14 Hunters are only available in .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win, .22-250, 7mm-08, .30-06, .270, 300 Win Mag, 7MM Rem Mag

 

[sauer]

Just wish they did a .223

Paul

 

[whimbatron]

Bergara brought out new product lines last year, the B-14 hunter is still in production but not in 6.5x55.
The B-14 Hunters are only available in .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win, .22-250, 7mm-08, .30-06, .270, 300 Win Mag, 7MM Rem Mag

Thanks - hoped that weren’t the case!! The timber seems to be the only one in SE - looks nice but a fair bit more spenny

 

[Stevie/P]

Thanks - hoped that weren’t the case!! The timber seems to be the only one in SE - looks nice but a fair bit more spenny

I’ve just sold my rifle the one this thread refers to it’s a sports black synthetic stock they are still available in 6.5x55 you can pm me I can offer some good advice.

 

[Vulpes]

I’ve just sold my rifle the one this thread refers to it’s a sports black synthetic stock they are still available in 6.5x55 you can pm me I can offer some good advice.

That would be a B-14 Sporter not a Hunter as asked by whimbatron. The B-14 Sporter and B-14 Timber are the only rifles Bergara chamber in 6.5x55.

 

[Stevie/P]

That would be a B-14 Sporter not a Hunter as asked by whimbatron. The B-14 Sporter and B-14 Timber are the only rifles Bergara chamber in 6.5x55.

I believe there was a hunter for sale in 6.5x55 with the green stock on this site was a good while back he could try the search function.

 

[Vulpes]

Yes before the model changes last year they used to make a few rifles in 6.5x55. Unfortunately the US market for 6.5 Creedmoor is killing it off.

 

[Stevie/P]

Sold: - Bergara b14 hunter 6.5x55

Bergara b14 hunter 6.5x55 with nikko sterling scope , timney hunter trigger recently fitted. no moderator in the sale. Shot about 300 rounds, need room for new rifle. £400

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[Jimbob39]

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

I love mine in 243. The trigger is a tad heavy but I’m used to it. Probably taken in excess if 30 muntjac, 20 fallow and a couple of foxes in the 18 months ive had it. Will be fitted with the night vision and used for foxing etc when I finally get the 308 ticket back!

 

[BigFrank]

Couple of points…..if I was buying new then it would be the Bergara B14…there are some great reviews around…YouTube…”backfire”…they tested and scored 10 rifles under $1000…. the Bergara won..or was a close second!..not sure.
I've Been shooting for 50 years and there’s nothing worse than a heavy trigger ..For me!! I have 5 rifles and all break at around 2lbs…my Sako and Heym break like glass. The other three, all CZ are different….I replaced the shim and spring in one and learned to live and love the others. My .22lr has a little bit of creep then comes to a solid stop,!…a bit more pressure and it breaks!!….it’s like a set trigger…..it’s absolutely brilliant!
I know from experience that I am consistently more accurate in the field and on the range with a lighter trigger. If you can honestly say that you are better with the heavy trigger then you have my congratulations as that’s no mean feat.

 

[LGMS441]

Have been very undecided as to which rifle to get in 6.5x55 but after reading all your guys comments and having got a feel for them at the shooting show, the bergara looks to be the one to go for. Already have a tikka t3 in .243 which is great but it'll be refreshing to try something else!

 

[Fordy]

Would anyone on this thread be able to share a bit of their experience with the Bergara B14 ? Specifically the HMR? I currently have a Sako 85 in 6.5x55 for stalking which I love, but I am looking for a rifle to shoot matches with and have been drawn in to the B14 HMR in 6.5CM.

However with being a bit of a minimalist and having limited space in the cabinet I would be reluctant to keep both, when I could just use the Bergara for both stalking and matches. Would anyone with experience have reason to think it would be a "bad" idea to go from Sako to Bergara for an all round target comp and stalking rifle ? Or would I barely even notice a difference? I have zero experience with Bergaras so am unsure myself. Thanks

 

[Vulpes]

Would anyone on this thread be able to share a bit of their experience with the Bergara B14 ? Specifically the HMR? I currently have a Sako 85 in 6.5x55 for stalking which I love, but I am looking for a rifle to shoot matches with and have been drawn in to the B14 HMR in 6.5CM.

However with being a bit of a minimalist and having limited space in the cabinet I would be reluctant to keep both, when I could just use the Bergara for both stalking and matches. Would anyone with experience have reason to think it would be a "bad" idea to go from Sako to Bergara for an all round target comp and stalking rifle ? Or would I barely even notice a difference? I have zero experience with Bergaras so am unsure myself. Thanks

If you're going from a Sako to a standard B14 HMR you'll be disappointed with the build quality difference. That's not to say it's bad, it's not, but it's not a Sako.
The higher quality rifles in the HMR product line are the Premier Pro HMR rifles which are hand milled in Georgia, USA. They are very good quality, I own one in 6.5 PRC and it's hands down one of the best rifles I've owned (prior rifles are CZ, Sauer, Tikka, Sako, Schmeisser).
Realistically though my word means nothing as it's typed out over the internet, I'd recommend you go and handle a standard B14 HMR and the Premier Pro HMR back to back and you'll see the difference straight away and then you can make an informed decision in regards to replacing your Sako.

 

[Vulpes]

If you're going from a Sako to a standard B14 HMR you'll be disappointed with the build quality difference. That's not to say it's bad, it's not, but it's not a Sako.
The higher quality rifles in the HMR product line are the Premier Pro HMR rifles which are hand milled in Georgia, USA. They are very good quality, I own one in 6.5 PRC and it's hands down one of the best rifles I've owned (prior rifles are CZ, Sauer, Tikka, Sako, Schmeisser).
Realistically though my word means nothing as it's typed out over the internet, I'd recommend you go and handle a standard B14 HMR and the Premier Pro HMR back to back and you'll see the difference straight away and then make an informed decision in regards to replacing your Sako.

To add to this the accuracy or the Premier Pro is outstanding, here is a 5 shot group at 900yds on stickledown. As you can see I would have been on for a quarter moa group had I done my part. The rifle is untouched and with its factory barrel.

 

[Fordy]

If you're going from a Sako to a standard B14 HMR you'll be disappointed with the build quality difference. That's not to say it's bad, it's not, but it's not a Sako.
The higher quality rifles in the HMR product line are the Premier Pro HMR rifles which are hand milled in Georgia, USA. They are very good quality, I own one in 6.5 PRC and it's hands down one of the best rifles I've owned (prior rifles are CZ, Sauer, Tikka, Sako, Schmeisser).
Realistically though my word means nothing as it's typed out over the internet, I'd recommend you go and handle a standard B14 HMR and the Premier Pro HMR back to back and you'll see the difference straight away and then make an informed decision in regards to replacing your Sako.

Thanks for the reply, I intend on having a look in the flesh at each before I decide on what I'm going to go for. I can understand the difference in build quality, but would you say there would be much noticeable difference in accuracy between the factory B14 HMR and factory Sako? The Premier Pro is definitely something I would consider, however for the extra 1k I'm not sure if I could justify it where I currently stand. Also, that grouping is insane.

 

[Vulpes]

So as far as I know the barrel making process is the same with the only difference between the standard HMR and Premier being the steel that is used, I might be wrong here though. I'd have to look it up again and get back to you to be certain. Another important accuracy factor is the trigger, on the Premier you get a superb TriggerTech unit installed which you don't get in the standard HMR.
Both are incredibly capable guns accuracy wise though, you won't be disappointed in that department, as with any rifle though you'll have to find a factory round it likes or work up a load yourself that it loves. To get results like I did above you have to home load.

 

[badmolassesaccident]

Would anyone on this thread be able to share a bit of their experience with the Bergara B14 ? Specifically the HMR? I currently have a Sako 85 in 6.5x55 for stalking which I love, but I am looking for a rifle to shoot matches with and have been drawn in to the B14 HMR in 6.5CM.

However with being a bit of a minimalist and having limited space in the cabinet I would be reluctant to keep both, when I could just use the Bergara for both stalking and matches. Would anyone with experience have reason to think it would be a "bad" idea to go from Sako to Bergara for an all round target comp and stalking rifle ? Or would I barely even notice a difference? I have zero experience with Bergaras so am unsure myself. Thanks

I have a Bergara HMR Wilderness. No experience with Sako. The Sako is a lot more expensive, which suggests higher build quality.

I'd suggest not messing around and just get two rifles. The same rifle for stalking and target (assuming it is prone target, for accuracy rather than fastest speed) is a compromise for both. For target, the HMR stock is good, but it is not as good as a chassis. The reason I bought the HMR was basically cost - the amount I've been spending on guns was getting excessive and I didn't feel like paying the additional £1,200 to get another chassis rifle of some kind. If cost were not a consideration, I'd get a chassis. If you get a chassis, you can also get a foldable buttstock which is a big plus.

If you do get the Bergara, then it is the HMR that you want as AFAIK that can come with the heaviest barrel, 0.85 inch diameter at the muzzle.

 

[Fordy]

So as far as I know the barrel making process is the same with the only difference between the standard HMR and Premier being the steel that is used, I might be wrong here though. I'd have to look it up again and get back to you to be certain. Another important accuracy factor is the trigger, on the Premier you get a superb TriggerTech unit installed which you don't get in the standard HMR.
Both are incredibly capable guns accuracy wise though, you won't be disappointed in that department, as with any rifle though you'll have to find a factory round it likes or work up a load yourself that it loves. To get results like I did above you have to home load.

Ahh I see thanks, I think either rifle would be able to outshoot me. I currently home load anyway so would be planning to continue to do so. I suppose if I went with the standard HMR and later down the line decided the trigger was something I wanted to replace, I could get a drop in trigger unit. I just did not want to go from a premium product like a Sako , to be disappointed with the performance of a cheaper rifle. However looking at the reviews of the HMR I don't think this should happen.