Description
The Bergara BMR (Bergara Micro Rimfire) takes everything people like about Bergara's B-14 centerfire rifles and shrinks it down into a .22 LR that feels like a serious rifle instead of a toy. The action runs smooth with a short bolt throw, the oversized knurled bolt handle is easy to grab with cold hands or gloves, and the whole package comes in around 5.5 pounds bare. At 36 inches overall, it carries easily through the timber and swings quick on moving cottontails.
An 18-Inch Threaded Steel Barrel Built the Bergara Way
Bergara built its reputation on barrels, and the BMR gets the full treatment. The 18-inch steel barrel wears a matte blued finish, a 1:16 twist that stabilizes just about any .22 LR load, and a match chamber that tightens things up for real precision work. The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 with an included protector, so adding a suppressor is a simple twist-on affair. Pair it with subsonic ammo and you have one of the quietest, most pleasant small game setups you can put together.
Set Up for NRL22 and the Squirrel Woods Alike
This rifle was designed with NRL22 base class in mind, and the details show it. The receiver comes with a one-piece 30 MOA Picatinny rail, which gives your scope extra elevation for stretching a .22 out past 100 yards. The trigger is Bergara's Performance unit built on a Remington 700 pattern, adjustable with nothing more than an Allen key, and most break crisp right out of the box. You also get two magazines, a 5-rounder for hunting and a 10-rounder for running match stages.
Why the BMR Steel Earns Its Spot in the Safe
The tactical gray synthetic stock with black flecks shrugs off weather and comes with sling studs already installed. Between the match chamber, the quality barrel, and the centerfire-style ergonomics, this is a rimfire that trains like your big rifle, hunts like a featherweight, and holds its own on the clock at a match. Few .22s cover that much ground in one package.
Key Specifications
- Model: BMR (Bergara Micro Rimfire) Steel
- Manufacturer Part Number: BMR001
- UPC: 043125110087
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 18 in
- Barrel Material / Finish: Steel, Matte Blued
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28 TPI with Thread Protector
- Capacity: 5+1 / 10+1
- Trigger: Bergara Performance Trigger (Rem 700 Compatible, Adjustable)
- Optics Mount: Integrated 30 MOA Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Tactical Gray Synthetic with Black Flecks, Sling Studs
- Safety: 2-Position Manual Thumb Safety
- Overall Length: 36 in
- Weight: 5.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Bergara BMR .22 LR rifle with 18 in threaded steel barrel
- One 5-round magazine
- One 10-round magazine
- Thread protector (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bergara BMR good for NRL22 competition?
Yes, that is a big part of why Bergara built it. The BMR was designed to fit the base class of NRL22, and the match chamber, 30 MOA rail, adjustable trigger, and included 10-round magazine make it match-ready straight from the box. Plenty of folks run one at local matches with nothing more than a good scope added.
Can I put a suppressor on the BMR's 18-inch steel barrel?
The muzzle comes threaded 1/2-28 TPI, which is the standard rimfire suppressor pattern, and Bergara includes a thread protector. A bolt action .22 LR with a can and subsonic ammo is about as quiet as shooting gets, which makes this a favorite setup for pest control and backyard-friendly plinking where allowed.
What magazines come with the Bergara BMR, and does it feed reliably?
It ships with two magazines, a 5-rounder that sits flush for hunting and a 10-rounder for range or match use. Reviewers who have run hundreds of rounds through BMRs report smooth feeding and reliable extraction, with the action cycling more like a centerfire bolt gun than a typical rimfire.
Is the BMR trigger adjustable?
Yes. The BMR uses Bergara's Performance Trigger built on the Remington 700 pattern, and you can adjust the pull weight with just an Allen key. Most come from the factory breaking crisp in the neighborhood of 2.5 to 3 pounds, and being 700-compatible means aftermarket trigger options are wide open if you ever want to swap.




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