Description
The .22 Creedmoor has quickly become one of the most exciting cartridges for anyone who wants sizzling velocity, a flat trajectory, and less wind drift than the old varmint rounds. Bergara built this Premier barreled action around exactly that mission, mating their smooth, US-made action to a 20-inch stainless barrel that is already chambered and headspaced. In other words, the hard machining is done. You supply the stock or chassis, a trigger if you want to swap it, and an optic, and you have the bones of a serious build.
What Makes This Bergara Premier Barreled Action Worth Building On
The Premier action is precision-crafted in the USA from 416 stainless steel and sits on a Remington 700 footprint, which is the single most supported platform in the bolt gun world. That means it drops into a huge range of aftermarket stocks and chassis without a fuss. The action itself carries an enlarged bolt handle, a spiral-fluted body, a dual ejector, and a sliding plate extractor, and it accepts Rem 700 style scope bases with an 8-40 screw pattern. It also takes standard Rem 700 triggers, so you are free to run whatever unit you prefer.
The Barrel and Chambering on the .22 Creedmoor Setup
Up front you get Bergara's 416 stainless #5.5 contour barrel at 20 inches. The #5.5 is a balanced medium-heavy profile Bergara uses on their HMR Pro, so it holds a steady point of aim without turning your finished rifle into a boat anchor. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and ships with a thread protector installed, so adding a brake or suppressor down the road is simple. Chambered in .22 Creedmoor, this thing throws high-BC .224 bullets at real speed, making it a legit choice for long-range paper punching, predator work, and reaching out on varmints.
Recoil lug comes pinned and in place from the factory, so once you settle on a chassis you are close to range-ready. This is the shortcut for folks who want Bergara barrel quality without headspacing and fitting a barrel themselves.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bergara
- Manufacturer Part Number: BPBA17-22
- UPC: 043125001095
- Series: Premier
- Caliber: .22 Creedmoor
- Action Type: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20"
- Barrel Contour: #5.5
- Barrel Material: 416 Stainless Steel
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24
- Twist Rate: 1:8"
- Action Material: 416 Stainless Steel
- Footprint: Remington 700
- Scope Base Pattern: 8-40 (Rem 700 style)
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Bergara Premier barreled action (action mated to 20" #5.5 stainless barrel)
- Muzzle thread protector
- Pinned recoil lug (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stocks and chassis will this Bergara barreled action fit?
It is built on the Remington 700 footprint, which is the most widely supported bolt action platform out there. That means it drops into the vast majority of Rem 700 pattern stocks and chassis with minimal fuss. Just make sure you match a short action inlet since this is a short action cartridge.
Is this Bergara Premier barreled action ready to shoot or does it need more work?
The barrel comes chambered and headspaced from the factory with the recoil lug already pinned in place. You still need to add a stock or chassis, a trigger, a bottom metal or magazine setup, and an optic to finish the rifle. Think of it as the fully machined core of a custom build with the hardest steps already handled.
Can I run a suppressor or muzzle brake on the .22 Creedmoor barrel?
Yes. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, which is the most common thread pitch for brakes and suppressors in this class. It ships with a thread protector installed to keep the threads clean when you are running the bare muzzle.
What can the .22 Creedmoor actually do?
The .22 Creedmoor is a necked-down 6.5 Creedmoor that fires .224 diameter bullets at high velocity, so it shoots flat and fights wind better than most other twenty-two centerfires. It handles long-range target work, predator hunting, and varmints, and with the right load it stretches into deer-sized game. The 20-inch barrel keeps things maneuverable while still delivering strong performance.





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