Description
Bergara made its name building barrels for some of the biggest rifle makers in the world before it started building complete rifles, and the Premier Highlander shows exactly why that reputation stuck. This 6.5 Creedmoor wears a 24-inch, #5 taper fluted stainless barrel that gets Bergara's proprietary honing treatment in Spain before being finished stateside in Sniper Gray Cerakote. The 1:8 twist stabilizes the long, heavy-for-caliber bullets that make the 6.5 Creedmoor such a flat-shooting, wind-cheating cartridge, and the threaded muzzle comes topped with an Omni brake to take the edge off recoil during load development or long strings at the bench.
The Premier Action Under the Hood
The heart of the Highlander is Bergara's Premier action, a two-lug design with a separate floating bolt head that self-aligns for full contact with the lug abutments. The coned bolt nose feeds rounds smoothly from the 4+1 hinged floor plate, and a spring-loaded sliding plate extractor handles ejection reliably. The bolt head, gas shield, handle, and shroud are all nitrided, so the action stays slick and corrosion resistant even after wet days in the timber. A TriggerTech trigger with Frictionless Release Technology gives you the clean, no-creep break this kind of barrel deserves, and the two-position safety lets you unload with the safety engaged since the bolt does not lock closed.
A Highlander Built for the Backcountry
The Grayboe fiberglass stock in Woodland Camo is the right call for a rifle that will live outdoors. Fiberglass shrugs off moisture and temperature swings that can shift point of impact with wood, and it keeps the whole package at a carry-friendly 7.6 pounds bare. At 42.5 inches overall, it balances well offhand and rides comfortably in a scabbard or on a pack.
Why This Bergara Highlander Earns a Spot in the Safe
Think of the Premier series as Bergara's custom shop know-how in a production rifle. Between the barrel pedigree, the TriggerTech break, and a stock that will not flinch at weather, this Highlander is ready for elk ridges, whitetail stands, or a steel plate at distance.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bergara
- Manufacturer Part Number: BPR33-65
- UPC: 043125065318
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action (Bergara Premier)
- Barrel Length: 24 in, #5 taper fluted stainless steel
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle: Threaded with Omni muzzle brake
- Capacity: 4+1, hinged floor plate
- Trigger: TriggerTech Frictionless Release
- Safety: Two-Position
- Stock: Grayboe fiberglass, Woodland Camo
- Receiver Material: 416 Stainless Steel
- Barrel Finish: Sniper Gray Cerakote
- Overall Length: 42.5 in
- Weight: 7.6 lb
What’s Included
- Bergara Premier Highlander rifle
- Omni muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Bergara Premier action different from a standard bolt action?
It is a two-lug design with a separate floating bolt head that self-aligns to make full contact with the lug abutments, which helps with consistent lockup and accuracy. The coned bolt nose feeds smoothly, and the bolt head, gas shield, handle, and shroud are nitrided for durability and a slick feel. It also runs a spring-loaded sliding plate extractor for dependable ejection.
Can I remove the Omni brake on the Highlander and run a suppressor?
Yes. The 24-inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, so the Omni brake spins off and you can mount a suppressor or another muzzle device with matching threads. Just keep in mind swapping muzzle devices can shift your zero slightly, so confirm point of impact afterward.
How does the Bergara Highlander feed, magazine or floor plate?
This model uses an internal magazine with a hinged floor plate holding 4 rounds plus one in the chamber. There is no detachable box magazine to lose in the field, and the floor plate drops open for quick, safe unloading. A handy detail is that the bolt does not lock closed, so you can cycle rounds out with the two-position safety engaged.
Is the Highlander light enough to be a mountain hunting rifle?
At 7.6 pounds bare with a 42.5-inch overall length, it sits in a sweet spot between a true ultralight and a heavy precision rig. The fluted #5 taper barrel trims weight while keeping enough stiffness for consistent groups, and the Grayboe fiberglass stock handles weather and rough treatment without complaint. Scoped, most setups land around nine pounds, which carries fine for elk country and steadies up nicely for longer shots.




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