Description
Plenty of companies build a "youth" rifle by lopping an inch off the stock and calling it a day. Bergara went further with the B-14 Stoke Compact. The whole stock was redesigned around smaller-framed hunters, with a 12.25 inch length of pull that sits among the shortest you'll find on a centerfire bolt gun. Three quarter-inch spacers come in the box, so as a young hunter grows, the rifle grows right along with them. The forend is trimmed down about two inches, the grip is slimmed for smaller hands, and a negative comb angle lines the eye up naturally behind a scope while taking some of the sting out of .308 recoil on the cheek.
A Real Bergara Barrel on the B-14 Stoke
This isn't a budget blaster wearing a small stock. The 20 inch barrel is 4140 chromoly steel in a No. 4.5 taper with a 1:10 twist, built with the same drilling, honing, and rifling process behind Bergara's sub-MOA guarantee. Barrel and receiver both wear Graphite Black Cerakote for weather resistance, and the muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector included, so adding a suppressor or brake is simple. That combination makes a lot of sense here, since a can knocks recoil and blast down even further for newer hunters.
Smooth Cycling, Simple Feeding
The B-14 action runs on a two-lug bolt with a sliding plate extractor and coned bolt nose, and it cycles as smoothly as anything in its class. The .308 version feeds from an internal box magazine with an M5 hinged floor plate, holding 4+1, which keeps things simple in the field with no magazine to drop in the leaves. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard Remington 700 short action bases, so scope mounting options are everywhere.
Who the Stoke Compact .308 Fits Best
At roughly 6.2 pounds and 38.5 inches overall, this rifle carries easily and handles quick in a blind or treestand. It's a natural pick for a young hunter's first deer rifle, and just as good a fit for smaller-statured adults who are tired of wrestling full-size stocks. Proper fit shows up on the target, and that's the whole idea behind this one.
Key Specifications
- Model Number (MPN): B14S901
- UPC: 043125017393
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action (B-14, two-lug)
- Barrel Length: 20 in, 4140 CrMo steel, No. 4.5 taper
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24
- Capacity: 4+1, internal box magazine with M5 hinged floor plate
- Length of Pull: 12.25 in, adjustable with included 1/4 in spacers
- Stock: Sporter-style synthetic, SoftTouch finish, negative comb
- Barrel/Receiver Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Overall Length: 38.5 in
- Weight: Approx. 6.2 lbs
- Sights: None; drilled and tapped for Remington 700 SA bases
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA guarantee
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact rifle
- Three 1/4 in length of pull spacers
- Knurled thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact in .308 use a detachable magazine?
No, the .308 Win version feeds from an internal box magazine with an M5 hinged floor plate, holding 4+1. Only the Stoke Special Purpose models in .223 Rem, .300 BLK, and .350 Legend ship with detachable AICS-style magazines. For a hunting rifle, the floor plate setup keeps things simple with nothing to lose in the field.
Can the length of pull be adjusted as a young shooter grows?
Yes, and that's one of the best things about this rifle. It comes set at 12.25 inches, one of the shortest lengths of pull on any centerfire bolt gun, and includes three quarter-inch spacers to stretch it out over time. That makes it a rifle a kid can start with and keep shooting for years.
Is the B-14 Stoke ready for a suppressor?
It is. The 20 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 with a knurled thread protector installed, which covers most common .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle brakes. Pairing a can with this rifle is a popular move since it cuts recoil and muzzle blast, which matters a lot for the smaller-framed hunters this gun is built for.
What scope mounts fit the Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact?
The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard Remington 700 short action bases, so you have a huge range of rails and ring options to choose from. No sights or rail come installed from the factory. Bergara offers their own bases, but just about any Rem 700 SA pattern mount will work.




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