Description
Most compact rifles are just a standard model with an inch lopped off the stock. Bergara went further with the B-14 Stoke. The whole rifle was rethought for smaller-framed hunters, starting with a 12.25 inch length of pull that ranks among the shortest you'll find on a centerfire bolt gun. The forend is trimmed down about two inches, the grip is slimmed for smaller hands, and the comb angle is cut to pull recoil away from the cheek. The result is a 6.4 pound rifle that mounts naturally for youth hunters and smaller adults instead of forcing them to stretch for the trigger.
A Stoke Compact That Grows With the Shooter
Here's the smart part: Bergara includes quarter inch spacers so you can stretch the length of pull as a young hunter gets taller. Buy it for a kid at twelve and the same rifle still fits at sixteen. The black synthetic stock with tan webbing wears a SoftTouch finish that stays grippy in cold or wet weather, and the Graphite Black Cerakote on the barrel and receiver shrugs off field abuse.
Real Bergara Accuracy in 22-250
This is no budget youth gun in the accuracy department. The 20 inch No. 4.5 taper barrel is 4140 chrome moly steel, made with the same drilling, honing, and rifling process Bergara is known for, and it carries their sub-MOA guarantee. The 1:9 twist is faster than the old school 1:12 and 1:14 barrels common in this chambering, so it stabilizes heavier bullets that traditional 22-250 rifles struggle with. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 for a suppressor or brake, and the smooth two-lug B-14 action feeds from a 4+1 capacity with an adjustable trigger that breaks clean.
Where the B-14 Stoke Compact Shines
The 22-250 is a natural pairing here: flat shooting, mild on the shoulder, and deadly on coyotes, prairie dogs, and other varmints. At 38.5 inches overall, it slips in and out of a truck or blind without a fight. If you've been hunting for a properly fitted bolt gun for a smaller shooter that doesn't give up real accuracy, this one earns a hard look.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: B14S904
- UPC: 043125017423
- Caliber: .22-250 Remington
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome Moly Steel, No. 4.5 Taper
- Twist Rate: 1:9
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24
- Length of Pull: 12.25 inches (adjustable with included spacers)
- Overall Length: 38.5 inches
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
- Stock: Black synthetic with tan webbing, SoftTouch finish
- Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Trigger: Adjustable Bergara Performance Trigger
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact rifle
- 1/4 inch length of pull spacers
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact designed for?
It's built for smaller-framed shooters, including youth hunters, women, and shorter adults. The 12.25 inch length of pull is one of the shortest on any centerfire bolt action, and the shortened forend and slimmer grip round out a stock that fits smaller frames properly. The included quarter inch spacers let you lengthen the pull as a young shooter grows.
Is the B-14 Stoke Compact accurate enough for varmint hunting?
Yes, it carries Bergara's sub-MOA guarantee, the same standard as their full-size B-14 rifles. The 20 inch barrel is made with Bergara's well-regarded drilling, honing, and rifling process, and owners regularly report tight groups on coyotes and varmints at distance. The flat-shooting 22-250 chambering is a natural fit for that kind of work.
Can I put a suppressor on the Bergara Stoke Compact 22-250?
The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for most .30 caliber and smaller suppressors and muzzle brakes. With the mild recoil of the 22-250 and a can up front, this makes a very pleasant setup for a newer shooter.
What twist rate does this rifle have and why does it matter?
The barrel has a 1:9 twist, which is noticeably faster than the 1:12 and 1:14 twists found on many older 22-250 rifles. That faster twist stabilizes heavier, longer bullets, so you get more flexibility in ammo choice for everything from varmints to predator hunting.




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