Lawrenceville, Georgia– January 2023– Bergara is pleased to announce their new B-14 Squared Crest Rifle. Designed for the highest standard of mountain hunting adventures, the Crest is an ultralight high-performance rifle inspired to meet the needs of the most demanding backcountry hunters. The new B-14 Squared concept is anchored by a 100% carbon fiber monocoque stock. Bergara incorporated a carbon fiber spine throughout the stock providing greater rigidity and strength.
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This new stock, combined with their B-14 action and well-known barrels, blends all the advantages of the B-14 series into something unique. Therefore, they have named it the B-14 Squared.
The Crest consists of a fluted 4140 CrMo steel barrel in 20 or 22-inch, depending on the caliber. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and includes a Bergara Omni muzzle brake. Other features include a 90-degree bolt throw, a cone-shaped bolt nose ejector, a sliding extractor, and an AICS-compatible detachable magazine. This new rifle is finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote®. The trigger is an adjustable Bergara Performance Trigger with a two-position safety allowing the rifle to be unloaded while in the safe position. The unloaded weight is a mere 6.9 pounds. Built for accuracy, the Crest guarantees sub-MOA precision and is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win., and .300 Win. Mag.
MSRP: $1999
To learn more about the B-14 Squared Crest and other Bergara products go to www.bergarausa.com
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Bergara HMR Rifles – Now with Carbon Fiber Barrels
Bergara’s HMR rifles have garnered global respect as one of their most popular models, thanks to superb ergonomics and accuracy. New for 2023, they have added a carbon fiber barrel to their B-14 Wilderness HMR (Hunting / Match rifle). Enjoy the weight savings and increased accuracy needed for the most extreme environments.
The B-14 Wilderness Series® embodies pure performance with real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized coatings, and stock options that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness while blending into the elements.
The No. 6 carbon fiber barrel with 410 stainless is equipped with a threaded 5/8-24 Omni muzzle brake, in (20, 22 or 24 inches, depending on the caliber). The HMR Carbon Wilderness is loaded with features. Bergara’s B-14 action includes a spring-loaded ejector, side-mounted bolt stop, and a fluted 4140 Chromoly steel one-piece-bolt body with the action finished in a Sniper Gray Cerakote® for advanced protection in harsh weather. This two-lug system with a sliding plate extractor and coned bolt nose ensures smooth feeding and extraction of the cartridge. The one-piece-bolt body accepts ACIS-sized magazines. Other features include a side-mounted bolt stop and a 90-degree bolt throw. The two-position safety is part of the trigger assembly, allowing the rifle to be unloaded while the safety is engaged. The molded stock has an adjustable cheekpiece and incorporates a mini-chassis to give the rifle repeatable bedding and accuracy. The HMR Carbon Wilderness comes with a sub-moa guarantee and is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win., and .300 Win. Mag. giving it an unloaded weight of 7.5 pounds.
MSRP: Starting at $1850.
To learn more about the HMR Carbon Wilderness and other Bergara products go to www.bergarausa.com
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Bergara Wilderness Ridge Rifles with Carbon Fiber Barrel
The B-14 Wilderness Series® embodies pure performance with real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized coatings, and stock options that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness, while blending into the elements.
The No. 6 carbon fiber barrel with 410 stainless is equipped with a threaded 5/8-24 Omni muzzle brake, in (20, 22 or 24 inches, depending on the caliber). The B-14 Carbon Wilderness is loaded with features. Bergara’s B-14 action includes a spring-loaded ejector, side-mounted bolt stop, and a fluted 4140 Chromoly steel one-piece-bolt body with the action finished in a Sniper Gray Cerakote®. This gun includes a hinged floor plate. Other features include a side-mounted bolt stop and a 90-degree bolt throw angle. The two-position safety is part of the trigger assembly which allows the rifle to be unloaded while the safety is engaged. The American-style stock is synthetic with a SoftTouch finish, making it very comfortable to shoot. The Wilderness Carbon Ridge comes with a sub-moa guarantee and is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win., and .300 Win. Mag. giving it an unloaded weight of 6.4 pounds.
MSRP: Starts at $1,599.
To learn more about the Wilderness Carbon Ridge and other Bergara products go to www.bergarausa.com
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Bergara evolved from an OEM premium barrel supplier to several of the world’s top firearms manufacturers, to being a leading production action and rifle brand known for precision, out of the box accuracy at extended ranges in both centerfire and rimfire categories. Headquartered in Lawrenceville, GA and sharing manufacturing with a facility in Bergara, Spain, a region known to produce some of the finest guns in the world, Bergara has combined the best barrel manufacturing equipment with a resolute commitment to quality and value. This superior technology combined with decades of barrel making experience delivers production rifles that perform like they were custom made. Bergara is a subsidiary of the BPI Outdoors family of brands (CVA, Bergara, Powerbelt, Quake and Durasight). For more information, visit www.bergara.online
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