Bergara B14-HMR Review - Complete
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Bergara B14-HMR Review. Tested seven different types of ammunition and recorded velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and group size as well as trigger pull weight on the B14. If you're looking for a solid review of this bergara rifle, then this is it!
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Here's the link to the bipod rail everyone is asking about. www.youtube.co...
I have this rifle in 22-250 for coyote and absolutely love it. Will be getting it in 6.5CM very soon! Excellent video!!!
Thanks. It's definitely a solid choice. I recommend them to a lot of people.
How accurate is your Bergara B14 in 22-250
I'm going to ordering/purchase one soon
I’m shooting under 2 inch groups at 200 yards with factory ammo. Hornady Superformance 50gr.
@@jacksonbush4321 thanks for the information
Most important issue, is the Ed Shilen, of Shilen barrels taught Bergara the process of barrel making. You get a great rifle barrel!
lol bergara making barels for over 300years
@willl 88 well i know that he only add rem 700 to line they got( apex and b13)and custom word ,,or in short "expensive" custom b14 precision rifles and usa fab (well import shop) ,rest is b13 and apex line where he did not have a thing ,but he make 2 nice rifle lines on rem 700 base kudos to that
I believe Ed Shilen from Brownels family is just one part of success - very important part , bud have to add using action, old quality marksmanship, and very good marketing is behind of popularity on this market ! I have feeling for Bergara manufacturing is proud of trade and satisfied customers same important as profit (maybe even more important). If same attitude was keeping Remington - we would still enjoy that kind today
That’s how you do a rifle review 👍🏼
Max Sanchez Thanks!
I wish they have this rifle in 270 and 24" barrel. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome review! Thank you for your time making this video. The HMR 6.5CM are hard to find right now. I got similar results as my HMR didn't like Winchester Match but liked Hornady 120gr and 140gr ELDM.
You are welcome. Glad to know there's some consistency between rifles that way.
Winchester makes shit ammo.
Great video! And thank you. I would love to have one in 300wm
Excellent review! I order one last night. Looking forward to shooting it. 👍
Very good video, I have been looking at this rifle to enter Precision Rifle Shooting, also in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Ruger Taz it’s a great choice.
Great review! Very thorough testing.
Only comment is you don't need to run the bolt back to re cock for the trigger pull test... just lift the bolt handle.
reccecs4 thanks! I know on the bolt thing. Just habit. 👍🏻
Habit
Yes, habit
Thank you. You have saved me a lot in buying ammo.
Ambrose-adventure thanks for watching
Tacos and gun channels are the best.
hornady precision hunter ammo was inconsistent velocities the velocity spread was over 50 fps in my rifle. the Nosler Trophy grade Ammo shot amazing in my rifle. bullets are expensive, had some good results with handloads using barnes match burners as well. nice review
Awesome video. Those Hornady precision bullets shoot pretty good. I hand load the ELD-X bullets in a Tikka CTR and they shoot awesome.
Tikka makes a great rifle. Thanks for watching!
I have this rifle its great honestly, such a well made accurate rifle for the money.
Rage Fire I’ve seen a guy pull 0.5 MOA with this thing
@charelpeffer52 , I also have this rifle. Last time I had it out I shot a ½ MOA group at 300 yards with my handloads.
Great video! You just confirmed everything I assumed about this rifle. Now how to convince the wife that l need to spend the money... 🤔
It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. ;)-
Precision Rifle Network I knew all those naps I took on the couch were in preparation for something big!!
Chris D I'm in the same boat lol !! So far it's been a rough sell
Chris D j
Precision Rifle Network that’s the way I did it.
Great video man. you answered a lot of questions.
Frosty 8415 thanks for watching!
All those groups are good for hunting . The guys that really hunt game and not target shoot at game from 400 yards and Beyond .
You mean how much you love $$$$ not your subscribers, be honest and we will appreciate your honesty regardless Mr. $$$ man!!!
lol what?
Great review! Great bipod setup as well
Great vid review. I recently got this exact rifle as my first long range shooter. Some advice for other noobs like me. Follow mfr instructions for break in. Not sure if it was me or the cheap ammo I was using but my groups were not as advertised by Bergara until after break in was complete. After break in I was getting 0.56” groups at 100 yards with match ammo an even sub MOA with the cheap stuff. Best groups were with Federal Premium Sierra Match King with Hornady ELDM 140 gr. A close 2nd. Did not seem to like VORTX but, again, it could have been the shooter. If you’re thinking about buying this Gun, go for it! You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks for watching
The rifle you showed us was in fact mounted with a PST. It had the illumination dial.
yes sir thank you. It has been discussed. Thanks for watching.
I'm going to get one in 22-250 for Christmas this year. Look out coyotes
Very nice video good information, and awesome background music.
Thanks!
Great Review, I want one too
I really wish they would sell just the actions like how remington does. Would be awesome!!
agree.
You will have to contact Bergara of North America (BPI) about buying actions. I do not know if they sell the B-14 actions but they do sell their Premier Actions.
The only problem with this gun is the magazine is not long enough to hold reloaded ammo with the bullet seated shallow to as to reach the lands.
May need to look in this o just ordered this rifle and reloading equipment as well😳
@@kirkwest6654 You can order longer magazines for this rifle but I don't remember the name of the company.
The stock looks like it's made out of reclaimed countertop from 1995.
Nobody Right? I knew there was something I didn’t like about it!!
Paint, broski
This is part of why I bought the slightly more expensive Wilderness model.
@s d Don't know yet! I've only had it about 8 days, haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. Mine is 308, 20" barrel.
I have the Ruger american predator 6.5. I refitted the stock with the Magpul stock. I can confirm the hornady rounds shoot better than anything I've put thru it.
You added an annotation towards the end saying the scope was an HST and not a PST. If I am not mistaken, the HST does not have an illuminated reticle, which your scope does as evidenced by the turret near the ocular lens. I believe it is in fact a PST.
yes, you are correct. I changed it in the video because I second guessed myself and then realized after posting the video that it was correct the first time. I decided not to take the video down and fix it. Thanks for the comment.
I haven't heard anything bad about this rifle. Looks like it might be my first 6.5cm. Great video.
What were the specs on the handloads?
Nice video! What scope you running?
I have 2 bergaras including this one and I absolutely love them. Is that the Sandman-s?
Yes, it's the Sandman S. I've been very happy with it so far.
Thinking about 1 of the rifles and cutting/threading the barrel to 18". Use it with my suppressor.
Thank you 😊
No problem
The scope is actually a Vortex Viper PST. What you stated in the video was correct and your on screen correction was incorrect.
Have the same rifle and just received the same bipod as a gift. Can you tell me where you got the rail adapter? thanks tom
thomas martin please see the comment below. Dude asked the same question and I linked it there. Thanks and merry Christmas!
or the comment "above" rather. it was phillip steel's comment.
Great review! I was looking at the BMP and there was your video. One question - What is the bullet on your handload if I might ask? 3/8" is pretty awesome.
Thanks Joe! It's the 130gr berger vld hunting.
I'm looking to get into long range target shooting. do you have any recommendations? I've been looking at tikka t3x, rem 700, this Bergara, and some of the savage rifles. any preference?
Bergara is definitely a better deal to me. My 700 cost 760. The bergara is 950. However, you get a mich much better stock. Super stiff and true free float. Trigger is good. And bergara is known for barrels. You will get a good barrel. 700, you'll need to upgrade all of those at least and the trigger to get a decent rifle. So why not just buy one already made good.
The savage 110 desert tactical is a good choice also. Shoots good, takes mags, might change the stock but other than that no complaints.
@retire the liar pelosi The bergara can use Rem 700 aftermarket parts.
Great video I'd really like to see what you think about rugars new m77 long range in 300 win mag!
I own a m77 m2 in 25-06 very accurate i love it like it went on every hunt and every where with me that being said after buyin my begara hmr 6.5creedmoor there's no comparison bergara's deff worth the extra 3-400$
Great video. Thanks for posting. What are a couple comparable rifles in the 308caliber.
capitalD D they have a 308 in this model
i put box of 50 of american gunner ammo thru it before i test different ammo. it makes a big difference after the barrel speeds up. the other time i didnt i discounted ammo that shot great after the barrel was broke in.
I understand and would normally agree with you, but this barrel was already broke in. I had put approximately 200 rounds down the tube prior to doing this test. Thanks for watching!
good shooting
Just bought an HMR today....What bi-pod do you have attached? Thank you.
The bipod is an Atlas BT10. Look in the description above to find a link to the picatinny rail it's attached to.
New to precision shooting here so just asking. Do you think those groups would tighten up after the barrel settles in after a few more rounds?
At the time of shooting this video I had already fired approximately 200 rounds through this rifle. In my experience that is enough to "settle" a barrel. I also think, based on that 3/8" group from my handloads, that this thing is shooting as good as it ever will.
Bergara has a guaranteed sub-MOA on the HMR models with match ammo. In my opinion, this is a great value out of the box compared to other manufactures.
??? Just about everyone is guaranteeing sub-MOA on all their new rifles. Hell, I got that out of my $180 (after $75 rebate) Thompson Center Compass rifles....
Apologies if it's been answered but what suppressor do you have on your gun?
Can this rifle be used left handed without the bolt striking your hand when you operate it? I know there's a left handed version of the HMR but I'm pretty used to shooting right handed firearms even though I'm blind in my right eye.
sorry, which hand is getting struck by the bolt, and how?
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork With right handed rifles with a standard stock, when I hold the rifle with my left hand, the bolt will brush up against my hand when I operate the bolt with my right hand. I'm just hoping the angled grip on this rifle or with a Magpul style stock will keep that from happening.
What is that tan and green rifle behind him?
Top left on the white wall? It's a custom hunting rifle built on a Kelbly's short action. Chambered in 6.5CM. Bartlein barrel. Manners stock. Timney trigger. Nightforce SHV scope.
Precision Rifle Network wow! Thanks for the info. Definitely subbed keep up the good work!
@@_justaaxedude7074 Cool. Thanks for watching. much appreciated.
Gonna bs my first large caliber rifle!
Is that a factory trigger and did you break the barrel in and if so can you give a rough description of your break in. I have been breaking some in and just running a bore snake through others out of the box and go to shooting. Don’t know if I can tell a lot of difference. Just curious your thoughts. I just bought this rifle and about to go shoot it now
It is the factory trigger. A lot of folks swear by a certain break in procedure. I don't really buy into all that stuff. At any rate, here's what I do. I will take a brand new rifle out and run 20 rounds through it. I will then clean the barrel and that's it. After that I shoot like normal. However I don't really trust a barrel completely until I have approximately 200 rounds down the tube. At that point I can be relatively certain that it's shooting consistently. And I leave my barrels dirty until the accuracy starts to suffer. Just fyi. Thanks for the comment.
Precision Rifle Network. I cleaned the HMR with Hoppes and Chased it with kroil to finish. Then I shot it today no cleaning between shots. Really pleased with the accuracy so far. I find that my accuracy gets better when the barrel is “fouled” some. Maybe it’s copper build up, maybe it’s me learning each rifle better. Couldn’t really tell you, I just know it gets better.
I find that to be true as well.
Bergara says to clean it before shooting, clean after each of the first 5 shots, then after each 10 up to 50, then clean often afterwords. Bergara also says to clean in 1 direction only, namely from the receiver forward.
I would definitely agree with cleaning in one direction only. And I also agree that you should throughly clean a new barrel prior to shooting it for the first time. I used to use the method they recommend, but have found it to be unnecessary. Each to their own I guess. I really don't think any one certain method is going to ruin a barrel, so it comes down to personal preference.
Glad they have 300 winmag now
Enduro EPICHUGGYBEAR
I’m planning to buy the 300 win mah version how well does it hold? Any problem with it?
Can't load long with a stock configuration. Just like you said they nosedive in the mag
What’s the bipod his using ? If anyone can let me know please .
It’s the Atlas BT10
Thank you
It really doesn't look like you have 5 shots on target with the 120gr load, but maybe it is the angle. Many match bullets are not of suitable construction for long range hunting depending on the game and range.
What kind of rail did you use to attach the bipod?
Please scroll down through the comments. Another person asked that question and I provided a link.
What ring height would you suggest for this rifle with a 20 MOA rail and a scope with a 50mm objective lense?
foss129 low or medium. Low should clear, but it’ll be close. I typically run the Seekins medium.
What picatinny adapter do you have on that rifle ????
what scope are you using on this rifle?
Anyone familiar with aftermarket drop in barrels for Bergara B14 action?
Interested in this rifle but why do all reviewers add silencers and muzzle breaks on them? I want to know how accurate they are stock out of the box...
Josh Marklowitz my question would be, why don’t you want to use brakes or suppressors? They help improve your accuracy in most cases. Make the gun easier to shoot.
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork i guess that makes sense. I just never have. I dont know the logistics in getting approved to use a silencer in Colorado. If the firearm came with a brake I would expect to see it in the review. I mean, they dont put a super charger on every car before they do a review but it would make it perform better. I guess I would just like to know how it performs out of the box. To each their own. But keep up the good work! I appreciate that people take time to make videos. Thank you.
Which propellant and weight did you use with the Berger?
Disclaimer: don't hold me responsible for any of your loading procedures. results may vary. I use 42.5 grains of IMR 4451. I seat them about .0015 off the lands. 2.820 OAL if I remember correctly.
Precision Rifle Network Thank you!
If i had this rifle i’d name her sofia bergara
Looks like a vortex PST to me. Hst doesn't have the illuminated reticle turret
I know this is kinda late but what pic rail is that on the rifle, bought one and I’m trying to get it set up
Gavin Wesley check the description. I put a link in there I believe.
what rail are you using with your bipod?
There's a link to it in the description box above.
Thanks.
Looks like time to swap my FN pbr xp. With one of these and support those veterans
you won't be disappointed, they are nice rifles. My very first precision rifle was an FN PBR.
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork its got a mcmillian HTG with comb..its 308, im a lefty shooting right bolt gun...if you had to pick between the 2 which would you go with??
@@kirkwest6654 That's honestly a tough choice. Both are nice rifles. I might choose the Bergara simply because the action is a Rem700 pattern and I could put that in a new stock or chassis depending on what I wanted to do with it. You could just keep running the FN, but depending on what you want to do, you may consider re-barreling to a 6.5 variant for better ballistics. Tough choice.
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork decisions!! Fn is getting multicam cerakote at the moment.. Ive got a diomondback HP BDC which i really dont care for. Maybe some new glass may make me fall in love with it. But that begara comes in a left handed model
Also if i get rid of the FN i dont think ill find another one without spending a bunch
What grain weight did you use for the hand loads
if I remember correctly it was 41.5 grains of h4350. Bullet was a 130 berger hunting.
Quick question I’ve been looking at this rifle but as far as a can find it only comes in 22” barrel for the 6.5 and 24” for the .308. You state it is a 6.5 gun at the beginning then say barrel is 24” on the stats sheet towards the end? Did you find a oddball or just a simple mistake on the barrel length? I’d just like to know so I can stop trying to find a 24” 6.5
It's exclusive to Bass Pro Shops. They are the only ones who offer the 6.5 creedmoor with 24" barrel.
Precision Rifle Network thanks for the response. Now my decision is harder. I can get a 22” for about 750$ through a different retailer. Would you recommend going with that or jumping to the 24”?
Precision Rifle Network I’m on BPS and they do not show any online and multiple people have asked about it being a 24 inch and they have “BPSresource” accounts answering it only comes in 22 for 6.5 and 20 for .308. Was it a limited run or did they have the incorrect stats on their site? Thanks for the help.
Precision Rifle Network I have found some posts on the “snipershide” site and it says it was a very limited run I believe?
sorry for the delay. Yeah I guess I'm not sure. I didn't know it was exclusive to Bass Pro until another viewer questioned me about the barrel length before you did. All I knew was that mine measured 24". A second guy chimed in and said it was a special thing with Bass Pro. Guess that's all I know.
In answer to your question, I think you will be fine with a 22" barrel. You'll sacrifice a little velocity, but the accuracy inside 1000y will be basically the same.
What Base and rings are you using on it?
Was the barrel cleaned between each ammo change and shoot?
No.
Try winchester shells .308 load between 40 or 44 grain. Bullet head 168 grain no boottail.
I use 41 grain 140 powder.
He says the hornady 3/4 group is great, but the federal 1/2 group is only acceptable lol. Makes sense
petty semantics. also, accuracy expectations from factory ammo have changed since this video was released. I expect 1/2moa from a good rifle and match ammo now-a-days.
Kind sir....please share with me what kind of bipod mount you have that allows you to put an atlas bipod on your rifle?
Brent Ferrell it’s linked in the description above
This is kind of random but I'm actually a member of that same range (recognized the benches/range setup). I've been debating on whether or not I need this rifle and this might have pushed me over the edge. Especially if I ever see it in person while I'm there shooting.
Anthony, let me know when you are going to be out there again. (msg me) If it works with my schedule, I would be happy to bring it with me and let you shoot it.
Precision Rifle Network Will do sir, I appreciate it.
A set of calipers is $50. Definitely more accurate than a tape measure. Good video though.
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Got mine for 25.00 frankford arsenal
Could you do a review on the Tikka T3x Tac A1? (Please)
I would love to. Getting one sent to me from Tikka is the hard part. I'll see if I can go through the Firearm Blog to get it.
Sir I'm looking hard at this rifle in 308 since it's cheap and I have plenty!! My question is with it only having a 20 inch barrel is that a deal breaker for doing some small competition say out to 800 yards? It would be a general hunting/ have fun bench gun!!! I've shot 3 gun and other things just want get my feet wet on entry long range!!!
It's not a deal breaker, just understand that you'll be fighting the wind a lot more than if you had a 6.5 or 6mm cartridge. .308 is still a fine cartridge. There are simply just more efficient ones out there. Just shoot a match, you won't regret it.
Precision Rifle Network, Thanks for the reply brother I definitely will!!! Keep up the good work!!!
I used to shoot 1000 with my DTA Covert with a 16” barrel......
Could a left handed shooter use this rifle? I’m having a hard time finding a budget rifle due to me being left handed.
Robert Allen You’ve probably seen, they now have left handed versions.
What material is the mag well made in on these rifles? Plastic or metal?
chris d The bottom metal is made of metal. Not being a jerk about it. I honestly couldn’t remember. Looked at the rifle just now to make sure.
What is the rifle on the top left (Your right) in the video?
That’s the penis rifle
What kind of threaded barrel does it have i know its m18x1 but is it called somthing else
Nathan Beerman sorry, I don’t know. Perhaps a call to Bergara?
Usually Winchester does great for me
I feel like you got lucky man. It has never worked for me. Tried through three different rifles. They all hated it.
Precision Rifle Network could have got lucky. It was out of savage rifles. 2 model 10s and 2 model 12s
My rifles (different makes) LOVE the Winchester ammo with the freakishly high B.C Nosler bullets.....
I hope they chamber this in 6.5 PRC !!!!!!!!!
On bergaras facebook group they are hinting at it.
They now have it in 6.5 PRC.
Winchester match 140gr gave me 3/4” group in my 6.5 HMR.
Every rifle is different though I guess
My gun doesn't like Atomic ammo also
Call me a noob but what is that measurements tool you have at the range?
The orange box thing?? That's called a LabRadar. It's a chronograph.
the other thing is a tape measure...LOL
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork yes that! Thanks!
What do you think of the browning max
Long range
I'm sure it's a good option. I personally don't have any experience with it. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
what is the handled recipe gives you 1/2" please
It won’t be the same in your rifle. Handloads need to be tailored to your own gun. My advice is find a reloading manual and do what it says for the bullet you want to run.
The link to the bipod rail doest work.
Apologies, but this video is like 4 years old.
What pic rail are you using on the top and the bottom
?
Evan Plaza It’s in the description above or it’s in a pinned comment at the top of the page.
What bipod pic rail did you use
Gavin Weichselbaumer It is linked in the description above.
I thought the barrels were made in Bergara Spain.
Is the comb height screw ambidextrous?
No. It's only on the right side.
What scope
seems like a goodie rifle... rag hole almost
Hello first time here, is there anyway you could compare this rifle to a Remington 700 Magpul .308. Thanks
Unfortunately I do not own that Rem700 in .308 - I only have it in .223
I can offer a somewhat experienced opinion though. Trying to compare a bone stock rem700 especially in .308 to a Bergara 6.5 creedmoor doesn't really make sense. The Bergara barrel is better right out of the factory. The trigger is better. The mini chassis in the stock is better. Thanks for the comment.
oh i see! because i am looking for something i can use on hunting and also target shooting here in canada.
I realize I made the Remington 700 .308 sound bad before. That was not my intent. It's a great gun. Especially if you're looking for a good all around, do everything rifle. It works well for that, but would not be the best choice for competitions. The Bergara would be better for the beginning competitor, but it's also very comfortable as a hunting gun.
Can I get just the stock for my 700 in 300WM?
eBay
Bergara is the name of a town in northern Spain where these guns and barrels are made. The name of the product comes from the name of the town. ua-cam.com/video/-KwDcP-_WSw/v-deo.html
im so tore between this one or the ruger precision 6.5 or the 338 lapua :(
Good choices. 338 is too much gun unless you’re regularly shooting a mile and/or hunting elephants. 😏🤷🏻♂️
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork so should I get the bergara since it's on sale on bzee for 849$? But it doesn't look nice compared to the ruger precision 6.5... So many choices...
S D honestly that’s a tough choice. Both are great places to start. Do you like stocks or chassis better?
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork I really dont like the look of bergara honestly but I do care of the accuracy and the price... 849 VS 1380 on the ruger... :(
What scope would you suggest
What's your budget? In the "under $1000" range I would say the Nikon Black FX1000 or maybe something from Primary Arms. For $1000 I would go with the Vortex Viper PST Gen2. For just under or right at $2000 I would choose the Leupold Mark 5. For $2500 I would choose the Vortex Razor HD Gen2. For around $3000 I would choose a Nightforce ATACR or a Kahles 5-25. In my opinion, there's no need to go above that.
Thank you
Good Leupold Mark 4 3.5x10 x40mm TMR M5
@@PrecisionRifleNetwork so you would say the Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 is a good scope for the money? Do you have any other recommendations within the $1000-$1500 price range that you might consider better?
@@richardmann4006 you might look at the Brownells MPO scopes. They cost just under $1000 and seem to be an excellent option. It’s hard to use the word “better”.
What scope and rings?
Looks like a Vortex Viper PST gen 1. Rings not sure. N