Description
Most compact rifles are just a standard model with an inch lopped off the stock. Bergara took a different route with the B-14 Stoke. The whole rifle was redesigned around a smaller shooter, starting with a 12.25 inch length of pull that ranks among the shortest you'll find on any centerfire bolt gun. The forend is shortened for better balance, the grip is slimmed down for smaller hands, and the raised comb with a negative angle lines the eye up behind a scope while pulling the stock away from the cheek under recoil. Quarter-inch spacers come with the rifle, so as a young hunter grows, the stock grows too.
A Real Bergara Barrel on the B-14 Stoke
There's no cutting corners where it counts. The Stoke wears a 4140 chrome-moly Bergara barrel in a No. 4.5 taper, finished in Graphite Black Cerakote and cut to a handy 20 inches with a 1:9.5 twist. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, so adding a suppressor or brake is simple, and taming recoil on a youth rifle is one of the best upgrades you can make. Behind it sits the proven B-14 action, a two-lug design with a coned bolt nose and sliding plate extractor that feeds and runs slick right out of the box, paired with Bergara's crisp Performance Trigger.
Why 7mm-08 Fits the Stoke Compact So Well
The 7mm-08 Remington might be the ideal pairing for this rifle. It hits plenty hard for deer, hogs, and even elk at reasonable distances, but recoil stays gentle enough that new hunters build confidence instead of a flinch. With a 4+1 capacity, a 38.5 inch overall length, and a bare weight around 6.3 pounds, the Stoke carries easy in a blind or up a ridge.
The synthetic stock features a SoftTouch finish with tan webbing over black, and the receiver is drilled and tapped so mounting a scope is straightforward. For a first deer rifle that shoots like a full-grown Bergara, this one is tough to beat.
Key Specifications
- Model: B-14 Stoke Compact
- MPN: B14S907
- UPC: 043125017430
- Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington
- Action: Bolt Action, Two-Lug B-14
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 20 in
- Barrel Material: 4140 CrMo Steel, No. 4.5 Taper
- Twist Rate: 1:9.5
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24
- Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Stock: Synthetic, SoftTouch, Black with Tan Webbing
- Length of Pull: 12.25 in (adjustable with spacers)
- Overall Length: 38.5 in
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
- Trigger: Bergara Performance Trigger
What’s Included
- Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact rifle
- One 4-round magazine
- 1/4 in length of pull spacers
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bergara B-14 Stoke Compact a good youth rifle?
That's exactly what it was built for. The 12.25 inch length of pull is one of the shortest on any centerfire bolt action, and the shortened forend, slimmer grip, and raised negative comb are all sized for smaller-framed shooters. Included spacers let you lengthen the stock as a young hunter grows, so it won't be outgrown in a season or two.
Does the B-14 Stoke come with sights or a scope?
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, so plan on adding a base, rings, and the scope of your choice before heading to the range.
Can I put a suppressor on the B-14 Stoke Compact?
Yes, the 20 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard thread pattern for most .30 caliber and smaller suppressors and muzzle brakes. A suppressor pairs really well with this rifle since cutting noise and recoil makes a big difference for newer or smaller shooters.
Is 7mm-08 a good caliber for a new hunter?
It's one of the best choices out there. The 7mm-08 delivers plenty of energy for whitetail, hogs, and antelope, and it will handle elk at sensible ranges with good bullets. Recoil is noticeably softer than a .308 or .30-06, which helps new hunters shoot well and enjoy practice.





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