Description
Bergara built its name making barrels for some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry before putting its own rifles on the shelf, and the B-14 HMR is where that barrel-making pedigree really shows. HMR stands for Hunting and Match Rifle, and that's exactly the lane this .308 lives in. The 20-inch #6 taper barrel is fully free-floated, finished in Graphite Black Cerakote, and threaded 5/8×24 with a protector included, so adding a brake or suppressor takes about thirty seconds. With a 1:10 twist, it stabilizes the heavy match bullets that .308 handloaders and long-range regulars gravitate toward.
The Mini-Chassis Is What Sets the B-14 HMR Apart
Instead of a bedded wood or basic injection-molded stock, Bergara molds a full-length mini-chassis directly into the HMR stock. That gives the action a rigid, repeatable bedding surface, which is a big part of why these rifles group so consistently. Owners regularly report groups well under an MOA with quality factory match ammo, and plenty of folks shoot these to 1,000 yards without swapping a single part. The stock adjusts to fit you too, with a height-adjustable cheekpiece for proper eye alignment behind a scope and length-of-pull spacers to dial in fit. QD flush cups are built in for slings or bipod setups.
A Smooth Action Behind Every Bergara Barrel
The two-lug B-14 action runs a Sako-style extractor with a coned bolt nose for slick feeding and positive extraction, and it shares the Remington 700 footprint, so the receiver comes drilled and tapped for widely available 700-pattern bases and rings. Bergara's curved trigger breaks clean at roughly three pounds from the factory. Feeding comes from a detachable 5-round AICS-pattern magazine, the same standard the precision community has trusted for years, so spare mags are easy to find in various capacities.
At around nine and a half pounds bare, this rifle carries some heft, and that weight works in your favor. Recoil stays soft, the rifle settles nicely on a bipod or bag, and follow-up shots come easier. Mount good glass and this B-14 HMR is ready for steel, paper, or a treestand.
Key Specifications
- Model: B-14 HMR
- Manufacturer Part Number: B14S351C
- UPC: 043125016082
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action, Two-Lug with Sako-Style Extractor
- Barrel Length: 20", #6 Taper, Free-Floated
- Barrel Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8"-24 TPI with Thread Protector
- Capacity: 5-Round Detachable AICS-Pattern Magazine
- Stock: Molded Synthetic with Integrated Mini-Chassis
- Stock Adjustments: Adjustable Cheekpiece, Length-of-Pull Spacers
- Trigger: Bergara Curved Trigger, approx. 3 lb Factory Pull
- Optics Mounting: Drilled & Tapped, Remington 700 Pattern
- Safety: Two-Position
- Weight: Approx. 9.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 HMR rifle
- One 5-round AICS-pattern detachable magazine
- Muzzle thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bergara B-14 HMR accurate enough for long-range shooting?
Yes, this is one of the most respected production precision rifles in its class. Bergara backs the B-14 line with a sub-MOA capability claim using quality factory match ammo, and owners routinely report groups in the .5 to .8 MOA range with loads like 168 and 175 grain match bullets. Plenty of people run these out to 1,000 yards with good results.
Can I put a suppressor on the B-14 HMR .308?
You can. The 20-inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard thread pitch for most .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle brakes, and a thread protector is included from the factory. The shorter 20-inch barrel is a popular choice for suppressor use since it keeps overall length manageable once a can is mounted.
What scope bases and magazines work with the Bergara B-14 HMR?
The receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern rings and bases, so you have a huge selection of mounts to choose from. For magazines, it feeds from standard AICS-pattern short action mags, which are widely available in 5 and 10 round capacities from several manufacturers. That standardization is a big plus for anyone building this into a match or field rig.
Is the B-14 HMR too heavy to hunt with?
At roughly 9.5 pounds before optics, it's heavier than a typical sporter-weight hunting rifle, so it's not the first pick for backcountry miles. For treestand, blind, or shorter-walk hunts, the weight is a benefit since it tames .308 recoil and holds steadier on target. That dual-purpose balance is exactly what the Hunting and Match Rifle name is about.





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