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Bergara went all in on carbon with this one. The B-14 Crest Carbon puts carbon fiber in both the barrel and the stock, and the result is a 6.5 Creedmoor that weighs just 6.2 pounds bare. That's the kind of number that matters on day three of an elk hunt when the trail keeps going up. The 20 inch CURE carbon barrel is the standout here. Bergara developed a proprietary process that weaves carbon fiber together with stainless steel strands, which keeps the barrel stiff while shedding heat faster than a traditional steel tube. Bergara backs it with their sub-MOA guarantee using quality factory match ammo, and the reviews out there suggest these rifles routinely beat that mark.
The Monte Carlo stock is 100% carbon fiber, built with CF-RTM technology where dry carbon fibers are laid by hand and then injected with resin. It's the same general process used in aerospace and automotive work, and Bergara runs an internal carbon spine through the whole stock for extra rigidity. You also get length of pull spacers to dial in fit, plus an M5 bottom metal cutout that lets you run the included AICS pattern magazine or swap to a traditional floorplate down the road. The whole rifle wears Sniper Grey Cerakote to shrug off the wet, cold, and grime that mountain weather throws at it.
The B-14 action uses a two-lug bolt with a sliding extractor and tapered bolt body, so feeding and extraction stay smooth even when you're working the bolt fast with cold hands. The bolt is fluted to trim a little more weight, and the Bergara Performance Trigger breaks clean and light right out of the box. Up front, the muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and comes wearing Bergara's Omni brake, which takes real bite out of recoil and makes spotting your own hits a lot easier. No sights on top, but the receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern bases, so mounting glass is about as simple as it gets. At 40 inches overall, it's a compact, quick-handling rig that carries like a lightweight but shoots like something much heavier.
Bergara guarantees sub-MOA performance at 100 yards with quality factory match ammunition, and that's a promise their barrel-making reputation was built on. Published reviews of this rifle have reported tight three-shot clusters with several match and hunting loads. Like any precision rifle, it will have favorite loads, so it pays to test a few brands.
Yes, for most hunting situations. You give up some velocity compared to a 24 inch tube, roughly 100 fps or so depending on the load, but the 6.5 Creedmoor still delivers plenty of downrange energy for deer, antelope, and similar game well past typical hunting distances. The shorter barrel also makes the rifle noticeably handier in timber and easier to pack, which is the whole point of this build.
The receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern bases and rails, which is about the most widely supported footprint in the industry. Any short action Rem 700 base or one-piece rail will work, so you have a huge range of options from budget to premium. There are no iron sights, so plan on glass from day one.
You can. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, which is the standard pitch for most 30 caliber and 6.5mm suppressors and muzzle devices. Just spin off the Omni brake and thread on your can. The CURE carbon barrel's stiffness also helps keep point of impact shifts modest when swapping devices.
| UPC | 043125016709 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B14S752CF |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Sniper Gray |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 5 rd. AICS |
| Package Height | 2.9 |
| Package Width | 7.9 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 8.492 |
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