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Bergara built the Wilderness HMR to sit in that sweet spot between a pure hunting rifle and a match gun, and the 6.5 PRC version might be the best argument for the whole concept. HMR stands for Hunting and Match Rifle, and this one backs up the name with a 24-inch #6 taper Bergara barrel wearing Sniper Grey Cerakote, a 1:8 twist that stabilizes the long, high-BC bullets 6.5 PRC was designed around, and enough reach to take full advantage of the cartridge's velocity. The muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24 with Bergara's Omni brake installed, which knocks felt recoil down by up to 35 percent and makes spotting your own hits a whole lot easier.
The heart of the accuracy story is the integrated mini-chassis molded right into the stock. It gives the action a consistent, repeatable bedding surface, so your zero stays put trip after trip. The stock itself wears a hand-painted camo finish with molded-in webbing for grip, plus an adjustable cheekpiece and length-of-pull spacers so you can dial the fit to your build and your optic height. QD flush cups and traditional swivel studs are already installed, so slings and bipods are covered out of the box.
Bergara's B-14 action is a two-lug design with a coned bolt nose and sliding plate extractor, and it cycles as slick as rifles costing quite a bit more. The Cerakote-finished barreled action shrugs off wet weather, the Bergara Performance Trigger breaks clean without any grit, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern bases, so mounting glass is simple. A 3-round AICS-style detachable magazine feeds the fat 6.5 PRC case reliably, and spare AICS mags are easy to find.
At roughly 9.7 pounds bare, this is not an ultralight sheep rifle, and that is the point. The extra heft settles the crosshairs and soaks up recoil, which is exactly what you want when the shot is long and the animal only gives you one chance.
Yes. The 24-inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for most 30 caliber and 6.5mm suppressors and muzzle devices. Just spin off the factory Omni brake and thread on your can. Keep in mind your point of impact will likely shift a bit between the brake and the suppressor, so confirm zero with whichever setup you plan to hunt with.
The receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern rings and bases, which is about the most widely supported footprint out there. You can go with a one-piece Picatinny rail or two-piece bases, and options are available from just about every mount maker. A 20 MOA rail is a popular choice if you plan to stretch the 6.5 PRC out past 800 yards.
The 6.5 PRC runs a fatter case than cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor, so fewer rounds fit in the same AICS-pattern magazine body. Bergara ships this chambering with a 3-round mag, while the standard short-action calibers get a 5-rounder. Since it uses the common AICS pattern, picking up spare magazines is easy.
It weighs roughly 9.7 pounds before you add glass, so it is heavier than a dedicated mountain rifle. That weight is a feature for its intended job though. The extra mass steadies your hold and tames recoil on longer shots, which is why the HMR line is so popular with western hunters and anyone who shoots the same rifle in matches. If you are hiking miles into steep country every day, the QD cups and sling studs make it comfortable to pack.
| UPC | 043125015207 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B14SM359 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Blued |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5 PRC |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Color | GREY |
| Length | 50.5 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 3 rd. AICS |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Two-Position |
| Shipping Weight | 12.1 |
| Sights | Drilled & Tapped |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8"-24 tpi |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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