Description
HMR stands for Hunting and Match Rifle, and that name tells you exactly what Bergara was going for here. This is a rifle that shoots like a purpose-built match gun but carries and handles like something you can pack into the backcountry. Chambered in 6.5 PRC, it pushes high-BC 6.5mm bullets fast enough to stay supersonic way out past what most hunting cartridges can manage, all with recoil that stays civil. Paired with the 24-inch barrel, you get the velocity that cartridge was designed for.
The Barrel Is Why People Buy Bergaras
Bergara made its name building barrels for some of the biggest brands in the industry before putting its own rifles on the market, and it shows. The 24-inch, No. 6 taper barrel is 4140 chrome-moly steel with a 1:8 twist, fully free-floated, and finished in tough Graphite Black Cerakote. The muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24 with a knurled thread protector, so adding a brake or suppressor is a five-minute job. Feeding all of it is the B-14 action, a smooth two-lug design with a Sako-style extractor and coned bolt nose that runs slick and extracts positively, round after round.
A Stock Built for Repeatable Accuracy
The HMR stock is where this rifle separates itself from typical hunting guns. An integrated mini-chassis is molded right into it, giving the action a solid, repeatable bedding surface that keeps zero consistent through weather changes and rough handling. The adjustable cheekpiece lets you get proper eye alignment behind bigger scopes, length of pull spacers dial in the fit, and QD flush cups make sling swaps quick. It feeds from a detachable AICS-pattern magazine, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 bases, so mounting options are nearly endless.
Where the B-14 HMR Earns Its Keep
This is the rifle for the hunter who also likes ringing steel at distance, or the long-range shooter who wants one gun that can do both jobs well. Western big game, PRS club matches, load development at the bench, the B-14 HMR handles all of it without asking you to compromise.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bergara
- Model: B-14 HMR
- MPN: B14S359C
- UPC: 043125015726
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Action: Bolt Action, Two-Lug with Sako-Style Extractor
- Barrel Length: 24 in, No. 6 Taper
- Barrel Material: 4140 CrMo Steel, Graphite Black Cerakote
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 with Knurled Thread Protector
- Magazine: Detachable AICS-Style
- Stock: HMR Molded with Integrated Mini-Chassis, Adjustable Cheekpiece and LOP
- Optics Mounting: Drilled & Tapped for Remington 700 Bases (6-48 Screws)
- Safety: Two-Position
- Overall Length: 43.5 in
- Hand: Right
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 HMR rifle
- 1 detachable AICS-style magazine
- Knurled thread protector (installed)
- Length of pull spacers
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bergara B-14 HMR accurate enough for long-range shooting?
Yes, that's really the whole point of this rifle. Bergara backs the B-14 line with a sub-MOA guarantee using quality factory match ammo, and the free-floated barrel plus mini-chassis bedding make that easy to achieve in the real world. Plenty of owners report groups well under an inch at 100 yards once they find a load their rifle likes.
Can I mount a suppressor or muzzle brake on this rifle?
You can. The 24-inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pitch for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber brakes and suppressor mounts. A knurled thread protector is included to keep the threads clean when you're running the muzzle bare.
What scope bases fit the B-14 HMR in 6.5 PRC?
The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept Remington 700 pattern bases using 6-48 screws. That opens up a huge range of rings, one-piece bases, and picatinny rails from just about every optics mount maker. If you plan on serious distance work, a 20 MOA rail is a smart pick to maximize your scope's elevation travel.
How is 6.5 PRC different from 6.5 Creedmoor in this rifle?
The 6.5 PRC is essentially the Creedmoor's bigger brother, pushing the same high-BC bullets roughly 200 to 250 fps faster. That means flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and more retained energy at distance, which makes it a great fit for larger game and longer shots. The trade-off is a bit more recoil and shorter barrel life, though the 24-inch barrel here takes full advantage of the extra powder capacity.




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