Bergara B14 Wilderness Sierra & Sierra Thumbhole

[User00057]

I have it in 6.5 and just got the same in 30-06 and very pleased with it. Works well with S&B copper and my 150gr Gameking home loads. Great rifle for the money

 

[hendrix's rifle]

I ended up getting the Thumbhole carbon B14 in 30.06. after huge delays in getting the order, I am none the less really pleased with it. Well worth the money.

I'm gutted the thumbhole doesn't have the integral bedding system or I'd have had that instead of the wilderness Terrain

Enjoy it

 

[Tugmanade]

Anyone know of any dealers in the SE that carry a stock of Bergara rifles, would be nice to have a real time look & feel of different models.

 

[User00057]

Anyone know of any dealers in the SE that carry a stock of Bergara rifles, would be nice to have a real time look & feel of different models.

My RFD just orders it in when needed. But one of the shows might be your best bet if you want a look at them.
I honestly think it’s a better stock than the Sako S20 when you see them both together.

 

[Lloyd90]

Just got a slot for a 6.5 creed.

Considering a Bergara B14 wilderness sierra or a T3x lite / CTR…

Going to look at the specs for all 3 and decide.

 

[GlennUK]

I brought a brand new bergara .308 and the barrel had chunks missing out of the rifling and a section of chatter marks. I managed to get the rifle so it was shooting acceptable groups but then I suffered terrible rusting problems. I don’t think i would buy another

was that recently? I have heard of historic issue but not so with newer rifles.

I have aB14 HMR 24" and apart from being heavy, its feels and shoots well IMHO.

 

[User00057]

They are good rifles plain and simple. I wouldn’t have 4 if they were not.

 

[Hunter1973]

I took delivery of the B14 thumbhole in 30.06 in September. Off the bat really good grouping on factory ammo. Opted for the carbon barrel. Seriously impressed for the money compared to the new Tikka and Sako.

 

[User00057]

I have the same in 30-06 and it’s really good. Taken plenty of deer with copper TTSX homeloads

 

[farrieral]

I think the Bergara Carbon Thumbhole is alot of rifle for you money.

Mine in .308 with home loads (Virtus and Barnes) will consistently print .5" groups at 100.

I'm thinking of getting another in 6.5 PRC when my variation lands!

 

[User00057]

I think the Bergara Carbon Thumbhole is alot of rifle for you money.

Mine in .308 with home loads (Virtus and Barnes) will consistently print .5" groups at 100.

I'm thinking of getting another in 6.5 PRC when my variation lands!

I really rate them and friend that I hunt with agree you get a good looking capable rifle for the money. I have the thumbhole in 6.5 CM and 30-06 and the B14 sporter in 243 and then the little .22.

 

[RCS Deer Management]

was that recently? I have heard of historic issue but not so with newer rifles.

I have aB14 HMR 24" and apart from being heavy, its feels and shoots well IMHO.

5 years ago? Pretty much every bergara I know of has had massive rusting issues internally in the barrel. If you are using them once a month and cleaning and oiling instantly after use they may be ok but I don’t think I would want one for any regular use

 

[User00057]

5 years ago? Pretty much every bergara I know of has had massive rusting issues internally in the barrel. If you are using them once a month and cleaning and oiling instantly after use they may be ok but I don’t think I would want one for any regular use

See I honestly can’t agree with the rusting issues. I shoot all year and in rain and all weathers. If it gets wet I towel dry when back and leave to proper dry indoors before I clean and oil and I’ve not had issues with rust between drying and cleaning. I think this process should be done by anyone with any brand of rifle though.

 

[RCS Deer Management]

See I honestly can’t agree with the rusting issues. I shoot all year and in rain and all weathers. If it gets wet I towel dry when back and leave to proper dry indoors before I clean and oil and I’ve not had issues with rust between drying and cleaning. I think this process should be done by anyone with any brand of rifle though.

I fully clean my rifles every evening as they get used every day. If you sat in a highseat you could see the rust growing throughout the day. Literally if you had 8 hours out culling it would be covered in orange spots by the time you get home

 

[User00057]

I fully clean my rifles every evening as they get used every day. If you sat in a highseat you could see the rust growing throughout the day. Literally if you had 8 hours out culling it would be covered in orange spots by the time you get home

Yeah I regularly spend full day out and it honestly has never happened to mine. I’m not disbelieving you mate I just haven’t had the same experience.

 

[Lloyd90]

I took delivery of the B14 thumbhole in 30.06 in September. Off the bat really good grouping on factory ammo. Opted for the carbon barrel. Seriously impressed for the money compared to the new Tikka and Sako.

What difference does a carbon barrel make then?

 

[The Grouse]

5 years ago? Pretty much every bergara I know of has had massive rusting issues internally in the barrel. If you are using them once a month and cleaning and oiling instantly after use they may be ok but I don’t think I would want one for any regular use

My B14 Crest is currently back with Edgar Bros being examined for massive rusting problems and won't group better than 4" with anything you care to put in it. Outer barrel and action is fine, but then it's cerakoted.

 

[Lloyd90]

I fully clean my rifles every evening as they get used every day. If you sat in a highseat you could see the rust growing throughout the day. Literally if you had 8 hours out culling it would be covered in orange spots by the time you get home

What model was it?

The new ones are cerakote.

 

[JH83]

What model was it?

The new ones are cerakote.

Not inside the barrels they ain’t….

 

[Ronin]

Seems to be a continuing lottery with this brand - some folk think they’re fabulous others have less than savoury experiences

The MDS Team who conduct tier one stabdard training in the US reported recently that of all the rifle brands they encounter from attendees on their courses there is one brand that is problematic …….

The issues still remain, I wonder if Edgar’s regret the decision to become the importers, least the warranty department will be busy