Description
Bergara built its name on barrels, and that reputation is exactly what you're paying for with the B-14 Hunter. This one is chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum with a 24 inch 4140 chrome-moly barrel wearing a Graphite Black Cerakote finish, so it shrugs off rain, snow, and pack straps without babying. The 1:10 twist is well matched to the heavier bullets most people feed a .300 Win Mag, whether you lean toward 180 grain loads for elk or stretch out with 200 grain projectiles. At roughly 7 pounds bare, it carries well in the mountains while keeping enough heft to help manage magnum recoil.
Inside the B-14 Hunter Action
The B-14 action is a two-lug design with a Sako-style extractor and a coned bolt nose and breech, and it runs noticeably smoother than most rifles in this class. Bergara's curved trigger comes from the factory set right around three pounds with a clean, crisp break, which is a big part of why these rifles shoot the way they do. Rounds feed from a hinged floorplate magazine holding three in the mag plus one in the chamber, and a manual thumb safety keeps operation simple and familiar.
A Stock Built for Ugly Weather
The American-style synthetic stock is molded from glass fiber reinforced polymer with steel pillars molded directly in place, giving the barreled action a solid, consistent bedding surface. The green base color with black and tan speckling looks sharp in the field, and the SoftTouch coating gives it a slightly tacky grip that stays secure with cold or wet hands.
Setting Up Your Bergara B-14 Hunter
The receiver comes drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern rings and bases, so mounting glass is easy and your options are nearly endless. Pair it with a quality 3-9x or 4-16x scope and a solid load, and you've got a legitimate cross-canyon big game rig that punches well above what the price tag suggests. Made in Spain by folks who take barrel making seriously, this is the kind of rifle that earns a permanent spot in the truck every fall.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bergara
- Model: B-14 Hunter
- MPN: B14LM101C
- UPC: 043125015818
- Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
- Action: Bolt Action (B-14 two-lug)
- Barrel Length: 24"
- Barrel Material: 4140 CrMo Steel, No. 4 Taper
- Barrel Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Capacity: 3+1, Hinged Floorplate
- Stock: Green Speckled Synthetic w/ SoftTouch Coating
- Trigger: Bergara Curved Trigger, approx. 3 lbs
- Sights: None, Drilled & Tapped for Rem 700 Bases
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
- Weight: Approx. 7.1 lbs
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 Hunter rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bergara B-14 Hunter come with a detachable magazine?
No, this model uses a fixed internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding 3 rounds plus one in the chamber. The floorplate design keeps the rifle's belly slim and snag-free for field carry, and unloading is as simple as dropping the plate. If you prefer a detachable mag, Bergara offers that setup in other B-14 models like the Ridge or HMR.
What scope mounts fit the B-14 Hunter in .300 Win Mag?
The receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 long action pattern rings and bases, which is about as common as it gets. That means one-piece rails, two-piece bases, and just about any quality mounting option on the market will work. No sights come installed, so plan on adding glass before heading to the range.
How accurate is the Bergara B-14 Hunter?
Bergara backs the B-14 line with a sub-MOA guarantee using quality factory ammo, and these rifles have a strong track record of delivering on it. The barrel comes from Bergara's factory in Spain, where barrel making is the core of their business, and the pillar-bedded stock and crisp trigger help you get the most out of it. With a load your rifle likes, tight three-shot groups at 100 yards are a realistic expectation.
Is the 24 inch barrel the right length for .300 Win Mag?
It's a smart pairing. The .300 Win Mag burns a lot of slow powder and rewards longer barrels with meaningful velocity gains, so 24 inches gets you the performance the cartridge was designed for without becoming unwieldy. The 1:10 twist also stabilizes the full range of popular hunting bullets, from 165 grain up through 200 grain and beyond.



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