Description
The HMR has earned a loyal following as Bergara's crossover rifle, one that hunts hard in the fall and still holds its own on a precision match course. The Carbon Wilderness version takes that recipe and puts it on a diet, wrapping the 20 inch .308 barrel in carbon fiber to trim serious weight up front while keeping the stiffness a free-floated barrel needs to shoot consistently. Bergara built its name on barrels, and this one carries their sub-MOA guarantee. The No. 6 taper profile with a 1:10 twist handles the full range of common .308 bullet weights, and the 5/8-24 threaded muzzle wears an Omni muzzle brake that takes real bite out of recoil.
Why the HMR Carbon Wilderness Stock Works
The stock is where the HMR separates itself from typical hunting rifles. A mini-chassis is molded directly into it, giving the barreled action a solid, repeatable bedding surface so your zero stays put trip after trip. The adjustable cheekpiece lets you line your eye up behind a scope properly, and length of pull adjusts with spacers from 12.25 to 14.5 inches, so it fits everyone from a smaller-framed hunter to a tall guy in a heavy jacket. QD flush cups make sling swaps quick, and the hand-painted camo finish with molded-in webbing adds grip when things get wet.
Built for Rough Country
The Wilderness treatment means the action and metalwork wear Sniper Grey Cerakote, a finish that shrugs off rain, snow, and the general abuse of backcountry hunting. The two-lug B-14 action runs smooth and feeds from a detachable 5-round AICS-pattern magazine, so topping off or swapping mags is fast. The Bergara Performance trigger breaks clean out of the box, and the receiver accepts Remington 700 bases with 6-48 screws, which opens up a huge range of mounting options.
Setting Up Your B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness .308
This rifle ships without sights, so plan on glass. A quality 3-15 or 4-16 scope suits the .308's practical range well. Pair it with a bipod up front using the flush cups or sling studs, and you have a rig that is just as comfortable shooting steel at distance as it is waiting out a whitetail.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: B14S371CF
- UPC: 043125016143
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action (Remington 700 footprint)
- Barrel: 20" Carbon Fiber Wrapped, No. 6 Taper, Free-Floated
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle: 5/8-24 Threaded with Omni Muzzle Brake
- Capacity: 5+1
- Magazine: AICS-Style Detachable, 5-Round
- Stock: Bergara HMR Molded with Integrated Mini-Chassis
- Length of Pull: Adjustable 12.25" to 14.5" via Spacers
- Cheekpiece: Adjustable
- Metal Finish: Sniper Grey Cerakote
- Trigger: Bergara Performance Trigger
- Safety: Two-Position
- Scope Mounting: Accepts Remington 700 Bases with 6-48 Screws
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness rifle in .308 Win
- One 5-round AICS-style detachable magazine
- Omni muzzle brake (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bergara B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness come with a sub-MOA guarantee?
Yes. Bergara backs this rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee using quality factory match-grade ammo. The free-floated carbon fiber wrapped barrel and the mini-chassis bedding system are a big part of why the HMR line has such a strong accuracy reputation.
How much recoil does this .308 have with the carbon barrel?
Lighter rifles usually kick more, but the included Omni muzzle brake does a lot of the heavy lifting here. With the brake installed, felt recoil in .308 is quite manageable, and the adjustable stock helps you get a solid, comfortable fit behind it. If you prefer, the 5/8-24 threads also let you run a suppressor instead.
What scope bases and rings fit the B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness?
The B-14 action uses the Remington 700 footprint, so it accepts Rem 700 pattern bases with 6-48 screws. That gives you an enormous range of options, from two-piece bases to one-piece Picatinny rails with built-in cant for long-range work. No sights are included, so budget for an optic.
Can I use other magazines with this rifle?
Yes, it feeds from standard AICS-pattern short action magazines, which are one of the most widely available magazine types out there. It ships with one 5-round mag, and higher capacity AICS mags from Bergara, Magpul, MDT, and others will drop right in.





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