Contractor Rifle is in the safe so can’t measure right now but this is the exact one I have on mine aandjsporting.com/collections/area-419/products/area-419-remington-700-improved-scope-rail
What rail did you go with for mounting the bipod? I’m about to purchase the HMR Pro in .308 and want to put my Atlas BT10 on it but every swivel mount I’ve seen is rounded and the bottom of the rifle is more or less flat.
A quick question, if I may. This may seem obvious, but I cannot find any confirmation anywhere. Do you just unscrew the 2 swivel mounts? Is the stock already tapped for the swivel mounts, screws? Look forward to more videos!
Unscrew the swivel screws and I installed a bipod rail in the screw slots. I used an Area 419 rail for it. Mount the bipod to the rail. Thanks for watching!
Hey thanks for the video. Do you think you get better results out of chassis gun. I bought some scope and have been looking at the pro. But also have been looking at a chassis gun also. Any suggestions?
Steve Jennings I went with the HMR Pro because I wanted a quality rifle for both target shooting as well as hunting. It’s not light by any means but it’s a hell of a lot easier to carry this then a metal chassis rifle. Will you be hunting as well or dedicated target shooting?
Steve Jennings same here! I took this rifle to a 600 yard competition and actually took second place with a just under 6 in group. Next goal is 1000 yards. The rifle can definitely handle it. Happy shootin!
Thanks, I am definitely enjoying it! Yes the brake was very easy to install. It took me about 5-10 minutes. Very simple design and easy to get the timing right
I want the same rifle. Did the rail come with the rifle underneath to mount the bipod? I've only seen the ones sold with the extra sling mount. Also what rail did you buy for your scope mount? Nice shooting btw!
Zachary Moye it’s an awesome rifle. No it did not come with the bipod rail. I ordered an Area 419 one. They screw right into the swivel holes in the rifle. Pretty slick! My rifle also has an Area 419 20 MOA rail to mount the optic
@@pnwsportsman4036 Thank you for the quick reply. When I buy the rail mount for the scope, do I get the short or long action? I don't see what Bergara is, but I'm guessing the short. I also ordered the Hellfire like yours. Awesome stuff. Can't believe they aren't as well known as other companies!
I debated getting the pro, and kinda wish I would have waited for one. I really like the color of the pro stock and the bolt. I can't complain about the regular HMR though, I'm getting similar results = half to 3/4 MOA. I got the area 419 Bergara upgrade kit that came with that 20MOA rail you got, a bolt knob, Pic rail for the bipod, and the hellfire muzzle brake. Great gun for the money. Highly recommend that muzzle brake if you are wanting one.
btw, you can get a fluted hmr pro bolt from bergara for 300$ and it drops right in! I for one don't want the stainless barrel nor the gray cerakote. So I opted for the b14 HMR and ordered the bolt. I prefer the steel barrel for the 300 wm for its longer life.
Aim Pull Bang nice I have the B14 HMR and going to either sell my HMR or trade it fo the pro. My B14 HMR gets close to that accuracy. Right now I would say it averages .7-.5 Moa and the occasional bughole. I’m torn between either upgrade my scope on my RPR, upgrade to HMR Pro, re stock or chassis for my Savage. All will be done eventually. I’m totally pleased with my Tikka Tac Al.
I'm still arguing w/bergara /what to do now w/ hmr , that won't group nothing !!! I got a savage grs model 10 ! It drills holes/ 5 shots look like one 1/4 " hole ! Bergara i dont know ??? The more you shoot at one time / the more flyers you start seeing! 2 shots / sometimes not bad/ next 3 for 5 / watch closely ? GRS SAVAGE model 10 , 6.5 !!!
Randal Kidd I have had the same experience. I have 2 HMRs, rpr, Tikka Tac a1, Savage 12 and owned all kinds of savages. Out of all of these the the Bergaras are the worst shooters. Seem to have a harmonic issue. This new one is better than the older one. I want the Bergara to be the rifle everyone says it is. The stock is amazing. But the accuracy is not as consistent as my other rifles. It seems you either get one that is great or you get one that sucks.
Randal Kidd I think of you took 100 rifles of major manufacturers in the same price range and averaged the results I think savage wins that every time. I have NEVER had a bad shooting Savage. Most a dime sized groups or less. If not I sell it and Savages sell fast. I have never lost money selling a Savage because I buy them when on sell and on rebate.
I’d definitely prefer the hells Canyon for hunting in the mountains. It’s way lighter, shorter barrel, etc but for long range shooting it’s the Bergara for me. I get sub MOA groups from both but sub .5 with the HMR Pro. I love both so it depends on the application which one I would grab. The HMR is a heavy beast to lug up a mountain.
I believe the hells canyon long range has a 26 inch bull barrel compared to the 20 inch pencil barrel on the hells canyon speed. Is that what you’re asking about or asking about the speed in relation to the HMR pro?
Oh gotcha. Are you going to be doing a lot of hunting or more for Target? They are both very accurate but the HMR Pro is a sub .5 MOA rifle. Definitely noticeable. And it is noticeably heavier.
That’s good! I am happy with my groups here but I am definitely an amateur. I’ve gotten better groups than this day as well. Just really depends on myself as always!
Thank you for not only showing your best group! Haha hard to find honest reviews.
Ernesto Powers haha no prob gotta keep it real!
That's a sweet doodle you've got there 👍
Whiskey Sierra thanks that’s Murphy
Great video. It was helpful
Sweeeet rifle and great shooting brother. :-)
Thanks David, I can’t wait to stretch her legs
What is the hole spacing for the bipod swivel studs. Need to know what inch. 3, 4, or 5 inch so I can get a bipode rail. Thanks!
Contractor Rifle is in the safe so can’t measure right now but this is the exact one I have on mine aandjsporting.com/collections/area-419/products/area-419-remington-700-improved-scope-rail
@@pnwsportsman4036 this link is the scope rail. What about the bipod rail?
Thanks for the reply
Crap- wrong link- I just measured. It’s 3 inches
What rail did you go with for mounting the bipod? I’m about to purchase the HMR Pro in .308 and want to put my Atlas BT10 on it but every swivel mount I’ve seen is rounded and the bottom of the rifle is more or less flat.
I went with the Area 419 Bipod rail. Highly recommend it’s awesome
Thank you!! I seen that rail on amazon when I typed in swivel rail. Thanks again. How do you like it after a while of shooting it?
I love it. Solid as a rock
PNW Sportsman awesome cant wait for everything to come in so I can test it out myself!! Thanks for your help man.. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
A quick question, if I may. This may seem obvious, but I cannot find any confirmation anywhere. Do you just unscrew the 2 swivel mounts? Is the stock already tapped for the swivel mounts, screws? Look forward to more videos!
Unscrew the swivel screws and I installed a bipod rail in the screw slots. I used an Area 419 rail for it. Mount the bipod to the rail. Thanks for watching!
@@pnwsportsman4036 Thanks! I thought the taps were already in place, but just needed confirmation.
I'm looking at this exact setup. Can you give us an update?
What model of picatinny rail did u use?
I used an area 419 bipod rail- they’re awesome and has 2 QD mounts
Hey thanks for the video. Do you think you get better results out of chassis gun. I bought some scope and have been looking at the pro. But also have been looking at a chassis gun also. Any suggestions?
Steve Jennings I went with the HMR Pro because I wanted a quality rifle for both target shooting as well as hunting. It’s not light by any means but it’s a hell of a lot easier to carry this then a metal chassis rifle. Will you be hunting as well or dedicated target shooting?
@@pnwsportsman4036 hey about 20% hunting, rest us target shooting. I have a goal 1000 yards in 10 inches. Long way to go. Thanks for info.
Steve Jennings same here! I took this rifle to a 600 yard competition and actually took second place with a just under 6 in group. Next goal is 1000 yards. The rifle can definitely handle it. Happy shootin!
this is the set up i want, youre not making this easy for me
Zach Bean you won’t be disappointed 🇺🇸
Very nice video. I love Bergara rifles, specially Pro versions. What about the muzzle brake? Is it easy to install? Keep enjoying your HMR Pro
Thanks, I am definitely enjoying it! Yes the brake was very easy to install. It took me about 5-10 minutes. Very simple design and easy to get the timing right
I want the same rifle. Did the rail come with the rifle underneath to mount the bipod? I've only seen the ones sold with the extra sling mount. Also what rail did you buy for your scope mount? Nice shooting btw!
Zachary Moye it’s an awesome rifle. No it did not come with the bipod rail. I ordered an Area 419 one. They screw right into the swivel holes in the rifle. Pretty slick! My rifle also has an Area 419 20 MOA rail to mount the optic
Zachary Moye And thanks! The rifle is a shooter for sure!
@@pnwsportsman4036 Thank you for the quick reply. When I buy the rail mount for the scope, do I get the short or long action? I don't see what Bergara is, but I'm guessing the short. I also ordered the Hellfire like yours. Awesome stuff. Can't believe they aren't as well known as other companies!
Just saw this- it is the short action
Good shooting!!
did the grouping every get any better after awhile?
My groupings are consistently .25-.75 depending on my day. The rifle is far more accurate than me!
@@pnwsportsman4036 good to know I have one on order
Dieseldog awesome man you’re going to be extremely impressed
10 secs into the video. Me: "DOGGO!"
Been thinking about getting a new rifle but want a accurate one. How does this gun shoot hunting ammo?
It groups Hornady ELD-X 143 gr .75 MOA but that’s the only hunting round I’ve shot with it. Hope that helps your decision
What kind of scope is on the rifle?
freisian draugr it’s a vortex viper pst gen 2- 5-25. I love it! thanks for watching!
SAD! Was not expecting x while looking for a new rifle.
Jim Rustles not expecting what?
I debated getting the pro, and kinda wish I would have waited for one. I really like the color of the pro stock and the bolt. I can't complain about the regular HMR though, I'm getting similar results = half to 3/4 MOA. I got the area 419 Bergara upgrade kit that came with that 20MOA rail you got, a bolt knob, Pic rail for the bipod, and the hellfire muzzle brake. Great gun for the money. Highly recommend that muzzle brake if you are wanting one.
Hey, maybe you can find an HMR Pro owner that wants to trade stocks?!
I also have the Hellfire muzzle break and love it as well 😎
btw, you can get a fluted hmr pro bolt from bergara for 300$ and it drops right in! I for one don't want the stainless barrel nor the gray cerakote. So I opted for the b14 HMR and ordered the bolt. I prefer the steel barrel for the 300 wm for its longer life.
Sorry didnt specify for the bipod .
Area 419
what is the best accuracy you have squeezed out of the HMR pro to date and what ammo?
Halfdollar 86 I get consistent 0.5 MOA and at least 1 or 2 groups at .25 every range trip with Hornady match 140gr! My Bergara loves them
Aim Pull Bang nice I have the B14 HMR and going to either sell my HMR or trade it fo the pro. My B14 HMR gets close to that accuracy. Right now I would say it averages .7-.5 Moa and the occasional bughole. I’m torn between either upgrade my scope on my RPR, upgrade to HMR Pro, re stock or chassis for my Savage. All will be done eventually. I’m totally pleased with my Tikka Tac Al.
I'm still arguing w/bergara /what to do now w/ hmr , that won't group nothing !!! I got a savage grs model 10 ! It drills holes/ 5 shots look like one 1/4 " hole ! Bergara i dont know ??? The more you shoot at one time / the more flyers you start seeing! 2 shots / sometimes not bad/ next 3 for 5 / watch closely ? GRS SAVAGE model 10 , 6.5 !!!
Randal Kidd I have had the same experience. I have 2 HMRs, rpr, Tikka Tac a1, Savage 12 and owned all kinds of savages. Out of all of these the the Bergaras are the worst shooters. Seem to have a harmonic issue. This new one is better than the older one. I want the Bergara to be the rifle everyone says it is. The stock is amazing. But the accuracy is not as consistent as my other rifles. It seems you either get one that is great or you get one that sucks.
Randal Kidd I think of you took 100 rifles of major manufacturers in the same price range and averaged the results I think savage wins that every time. I have NEVER had a bad shooting Savage. Most a dime sized groups or less. If not I sell it and Savages sell fast. I have never lost money selling a Savage because I buy them when on sell and on rebate.
What's the comparison to the browning 6.5 hells canyon?
I’d definitely prefer the hells Canyon for hunting in the mountains. It’s way lighter, shorter barrel, etc but for long range shooting it’s the Bergara for me. I get sub MOA groups from both but sub .5 with the HMR Pro.
I love both so it depends on the application which one I would grab. The HMR is a heavy beast to lug up a mountain.
Thanks, one last question, is there really a difference from the browning speed to the long range?
I believe the hells canyon long range has a 26 inch bull barrel compared to the 20 inch pencil barrel on the hells canyon speed. Is that what you’re asking about or asking about the speed in relation to the HMR pro?
Speed in relation to the hmr pro. Im caught between the bergara and browning
Oh gotcha. Are you going to be doing a lot of hunting or more for Target? They are both very accurate but the HMR Pro is a sub .5 MOA rifle. Definitely noticeable. And it is noticeably heavier.
My hmr comes tomorrow
freisian draugr saweeeeeet man! You’re going to love it. What scope are you going to run on that beast?
I might have a good one but i can squeeze better grouping out of my 700 .
That’s good! I am happy with my groups here but I am definitely an amateur. I’ve gotten better groups than this day as well. Just really depends on myself as always!
3 shots don’t give you enough data, not a good indication of what the rifle can or can’t do
How? Three shots touching is better than 5 shots a fist size apart.
Do you have an only fans account? I like your fingers. I’d like to see more of them...
Sabrina Johnson I do custom “finger gun” videos $20 a pop