NEW: Bergara MGLite 6.5 Creedmoor with CURE Carbon Barrel (Hands-On)
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Today Bergara announced a new carbon technology called “CURE”. As a part of this announcement, Bergara has debuted a new ultralight rifle called “MGLite” that features a CURE carbon barrel! In this video, we’ll get hands-on with the MGLite chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
*Correction- the 20 MOA picatinny scope rail shown in this video is not included.
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I’m guessing street price will be around $2,999. That’s based off street price-to-msrp of Bergara’s Premier line.
You guys got me excited for this gun. Awesome lightweight chassis, great to see Bergera finally playing the carbon barrel game, and accuracy looks fantastic.
The price compared to similar offerings could be an issue. Alamo Precision does a full custom APR Tomahawk with the XLR Element chassis and Proof barrel for just $300 over this MSRP.
The Springfield 2020 Waypoint is $1,000 less and seems to be a build of the same quality, but a different form factor.
Christensen’s MPR is about $800 less and Fierce’s Reaper is about $100 less. Both offer a much broader selection of chamberings, but I’d prefer Bergara’s build quality over Christensen or Fierce. I'm a huge fan of Bergara.
So this is definitely on the high end, but people who want this form factor and excellent build quality and accuracy will come for it.
Thanks for the intro to this gun Gavin. Very well produced video. Love this channel. Hoping to see this at Shot.
Jim- thanks for the insights that you bring to the table here! Lots of options out there to look at in this day and age. Would love to meet up with you at SHOT!
I wanna go to shot show. I don't mind traveling in someone's suitcase.
Picked this up in 300 win this week. Got an nx8 4-32.. it’s super light! Once sighted in I shot through the same hole 6x in a row with 150 grain whitetail nosler. I put the gun away and went to sleep with a grin
Seekins Hit maybe a bit heavy
but at $2100, what is the Sig Cross price ?
$3500.00 WHAT A RIPOFF.....AND IT'S STILL A STEEL BARRELL ANYWAY....
Great first impressions review!
This rifle intrigues me. Thankyou so much for the exposure. Price is less than I thought. I’m going to be following what you do with this rifle very closely.
SO GLAD you did this review, G! I've got an AI AT-X on Pre-order that I'm building up in 6 Dasher and was going to change to the factory 6.5CM when I wanted to hunt with it. I may just buy one of these as a dedicated hunting rig. Looking forward to the longer range vids and load development. Thanks again!
Great to see the cold bore shots grouping with the other shots
Awesome snow Gavin!!
Going to need one for sure!!! I have a b-14 ridge that shoots sub 1/4. bergara makes one heck of a fine rifle!!!
You did a fantastic job of explaining the technology to justify the price
I can’t wait to see how the EC Tuner tightens up the groups as it’s off to a brilliant start
Thanks Ron!
my next one will be a 308 or 6.5 .. i just havent picked yet... I am too busy right now, learning my Lee Turret Classic press.. You always make great videos, you have taught me soo much this past few years. many thanx!
Great video as always!
Very good video. Thanks for tanking the time and spending the money on this research.
Head to head with the CA MPR and the other new Carbon Fiber production rifles please. Great intro video!
Great content Gavin
putting up some pretty good groups
I saw your video with this rifle. Great video WTW!
I like it. Looking forward to see the evaluation of the barrel at distance and heat mitigation.
Nice looking rifle and a shooter as well. This would be a Great rifle for those backpack hunts. Just got a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 6.5PRC and put a Athlon Ares BTR Gen2 4.5x27x50 on top of it as you did a review and recommendation of this scope. Getting ready to do intial break-in in a couple days. Having a hard time finding 6.5PRC brass but scored 2 boxes off Precision Hunter. Should be a shooter as well as most Bergara rifles are. Great review, covered all the details as always!
3299, To hell with that, I can build a full custom for pretty much the same price with a custom action
Prove it
@@mikey50469
Already have.... Been there done that..
MPA chassis- 1300
Zermatt arms origin- 900
Patriot valley arms prefit- 700
Trigger tech trigger- 200
You do the math..
@@ZZ-uf4zv I agree, Terminus Zeus action $1500, Benchmark pre-fit barrel $650, Trigger tech $200, KRG Bravo stock $380, AIC mags $50 Area 419 bipod $379. AND YOU HAVE $500 LEFT FOR A SCOPE!!
@@johnsimonelli9988 totally agree with your assessment, I really do want a terminus. Will be my next action...
There’s plenty of people shooting .5” groups with factory ammo out of a ruger precision rifle.
Incredible accuracy
A lot of folks dont get that a supp acts like a tuner, because it lengthens the barrel and adds weight on the end. It won't effect exactly the same way, but can definitely tighten a group or expand a group, even throw the POI way off.
I had the exact same issue just yesterday with my Bergara HMR also in 6.5 Creedmoor , I have it in an MDT LSS gen 1 with a skeleton stock but with no bag rider and after taking a bit more time concentrating on my placement on the rear bag my groups went from about .5 - .6 MOA to just over .4
From what I've seen, It belongs in everyone's safe. A harbinger of things to come!
Really cool rifle... I've got a 6ARC AR15 that I went all out when I built it and used a 20 inch Proof Research carbon fiber wrapped barrel (I've got a 6.5 Grendel with one also) and I have a Springfield 2020 Waypoint in 6.5 Creedmoor that has a 22 inch BSF carbon fiber wrapped barrel. I've noticed it takes a pretty good bit of heat with any of them before the groups start opening up and they don't open up by much. I'm going to be picking up one of these if for nothing else to just add another carbon fiber wrapped barrel maker to the collection because I really like the lightweight rifles... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
Danial Have you considered the Fierce Rival? I have a 14” Proof barrel in my 6mm ARC build (APF AR15) and a Waypoint in 6.5 PRC. I was thinking 7MM PRC in Fierce or Proof R. What do you think.
The barrel technology is very innovative.
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OK, there's no way I can afford this rifle. That being said, great video showing us some of the "latest, greatest" rifles and I always enjoy these first look at new products. Currently, my Ruger American Predator in 6.5 CM sitting in a Magpul Hunter Stock does pretty well with consistent sub 1/2 MOA groups, and on a good day closer to 1/4 with the EC Tuner Brake. The Springfield Waypoint looks like a better "value" but we're still talking $2K.
I can't speak on the Carbon barrel, But I have a Premier HMR, and boy does it shoot, first 2 groups out of the rifle and already had a 5 shot 0.5 MOA group at 100 yds.
NICE!!!!
Great job
Nice vid Gavin, the only concern I have is like stated is the cost. Even with a drop in price it will still have some problems competing with the Waypoint and the less expensive version of the Fierce Rival
Bergara makes a solid rig.
GREAT JOB ON THE INTRO AND TECH ON THAT RIFLE. WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED TO KNOW WHAT ELEMENTS YOU END UP USING TO GET THE MAX OUT OF IT, LOAD SUPPRESSOR, ETC. THINKING I WOULD WANT ONE IN 7 PRC FOR SURE.
Looks amazing. And it would be nice to have a lightweight hunting rifle that shoots like that. But for that price, I’ll keep lugging around my Savage precision. It ain’t light, but my magic hunting load (140 grain Interlock SP with 40.5 of 4350) shoots just over .28 MOA.
Fantastic video' fantastic rifle I would buy one today if it was made in the 6mm ARC. What a beauty!!!!!!!!!!! I have to say your one smart dude thanks for the info. I have the Bergara B14R one of your videos got me to buy couldn't be happier with it
I recently purchased the Bergara Mg Lite , I really enjoyed your video and learned from it. I was wondering what is the name of the tri-pod you was using
Interesting and informative 🇯🇲
A friend of mine just bought the rifle...first in the neighborhood... can't wait to evaluate myself...
I like the new barrel and of course the xlr is the bomb maybe a 1 to 7 or 1 to 7.5 twist would be better with today's solid copper bullets.
It will probably shoot better once you get some more rounds down the barrel and gets some fouling in the barrel. Price is a little steep, but I'm more into a traditional looking hunting rifle. Great review as always. Love your shop and range setup.
Nice looking rifle, I am looking for a new hunting rifle and right now its between this and the Benelli Lupo
That thing is beautiful
It is amazing the lot of radical manufacturers have went to a floating boat head like the budget Savage
You should do a comparison between carbon barrels and pencil profile bolt action barrels. Is there a precision difference? Which will take more rounds before loss of precision? Just performance differences in general. As well as secondary differences of weight, ability to accept muzzle devices. Basically what are we gaining or losing for the price increase.
Good call! I have more carbon content coming, including another custom build... :)
The answer to the Sig Cross? Looks amazing - very sharp. A little steep in price - especially for a "hunting rifle".
Great review on the rifle. I am using the Bergara B-14hmr in 6.5 creedmoor. I have got the rifle beded and a very happy with the result. Will you recommend bedding of this new Bergara in the review ?
Rifle looks great, I am hoping they will be introducing some of these lighter weight parts to their other rifle lines. A wilderness with a carbon wrapped barrel might be my perfect hunting rifle
@@Gnolomweb every pound counts when you carry 35 pounds of gear in your backpack
I’m hoping for the same thing, the current wilderness rifles are just so damn heavy.
The Christensen Arms MPR might also be something to consider if you’re looking in this arena.
Looks great! Bet with the magnums it will be jumpy.
Great video, much appreciated. Whats the weight of the barreled action only? 6.8 pounds may be light weight considered the Stock but maybe it can be made even lighter.
Awesome rife... just wish it was available in 7mm-08 Remington and other popular short and long action calibers.
Amazing, just wish I could afford one
You had me at "Magic Load"!! Call me!!
Beautiful rifle. Question: what are you using for a bipod? I’m new to bipods, I can’t recognize the various brands by sight. Thanks
It all sounds great. Just wondering with that light rifle weight how stout the felt recoil would be with a 300 Win Mag??
Nice rifle. You indicated you put a bag rider on the stock. What brand was that. I would like to try one. Thanks
I have a bergara b14 hmr 300 prc I wish I could drop my action & barrel in that kind of chassie
Isn't the Tika t3x lite still lighter? And considerably less expensive? I still love my Begara HMR!
Hello from the 🇬🇧 that looks a perfect Rifle for me . The only problem is we always get ripped off here in the UK so the Rifle will be around 5 grand. And I can see a series problem getting hold of a new barrel when I burn it out .
I would be interested in 6m8 Western or 7mm PRC on that rig
Honestly @ almost 3 grand? I’d build a custom. Same money. But built by someone you know that has a reputation for precision. And stands behind there work. Thanks for the video
Another great rifle from Bergara however the price is ridiculous considering a Springfield waypoint with their carbon Barrel is significantly more affordable
The sad thing is this will be even more expensive in the UK.
The Christensen MPR is also significantly cheaper for (what I would consider) a comparable build or better.
I would love to see a direct comparison to the christensen arms mpr!!!
What a rifle 😁
I could have missed it, but are there any sling mounts? You could attach one with the m-lok, but I am not seeing one on the rear.
Good video man i do have a bergara hmr in 308 bull barrel shoots 0.1 mil 3 shots at 100 meters so bergara rifles are in another level if you got the money buy now because it will get more expencive later and hard to find
Looks really awesome, though I wish the stock had a flat spot on the bottom to act as a bag rider.
I really hope they put the core barrel on a nice hunting rifle. I’m looking for a lightweight hunting rifle.
How stiff do you think the barrel is? How much of a point of aim shift did you notice with your suppressor on vs it being off.
I would have liked this video to include a real ring out for that barrel technology. Is it really a competitive technology to other composite designs and if so, how much improvement. Technology does give performance progress. Is this a breakthrough? I think it would be prudent to use a rifle Ransom rest and shoot 20 round strings quickly to measure its stability and slower to show if its ability to dissipate heat is better or not. I do not have much opinion on whose barrels to compare against but, definitely good ones. Maybe another video on this. Maybe there is already one out there. Hmmmm. Great product and video though.
Nice rifle.What do you think about polymer case??
Nice
gavin ! what you think the recoil would be like with the MGlite in 300 win mag?
This and the Springfield waypoint are the two most exciting factory rifles right now. However, I think the waypoint is a better value and rifle altogether. I wish both were offered in more calibers.
Also, why Bergara would you make the 308 a 22-inch barrel? Most people want 20 or less, considering more and more people are using suppressors.
No. Christensen Arms & Bergara are the most interesting.
Bergara mglite is lighter and offered in more caliber options.
Love your videos and I love my Begara rifles. What I have a issue with this is the price of them. Yes I know that this is a Premier line and new offering,but still it's way over priced. As to the carbon barrel.. I'm sorry but I'm not sold on them.
As usual, thank you for exposing us to some really cool new items. I'm sure my wife doesn't share the same sentiment after viewing the credit card charges, however. I think I'm going to go with one of these Bergara rifles soon. I've been really involved with AR's and want something different (though sub 1/4 moa with a gasser never gets old). Hopefully they make it in something like 7-08.
It comes in 4 calibers. 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC which is a magnum, 308, and 300 win mag.
@@PatriotPaulUSA I found one in 7-08 but it was the Ridge model. Bergara marketing was smart to let Gavin test a rifle.
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Hey Gavin, what is a safe temp to to stay in for my barrel heat?
Carbon barrels are so hard to cool down for consistency ! It would be interesting to film this rifle using a thermal camera to truly show how hot the receiver and mussel break get !
Agreed I have Christensen arms rifle with carbon barrel and after 4 shots impact shifts b cause barrel heats up so fast , carbon barrels aren't as good as they trying to make it , heavy profile barrels are much much better than any carbon barrels , more mass on the barrel longer it can take heat , same with my AR-15 with carbon barrel from proof research , they heat up fast and than you see strings
That's why they have built this Core barrel. It disipates some of the heat. If you be are doing mag dump's, get something else.
@@waynemensen4252
Totally disagree ! If you have ever shot any rifle that has a carbon wrapped barrel you would know, as few as 3-4 shots will heat up so hot it’s not funny ! They are great one shot guns for when weight is a factor ! What I’d like to see is a thermal image of a carbon barrel after shooting 2-3 rounds and the see how long it takes to cool it off …
Which rifle I go for then Sako S20 Precision or Bergara Ridgeback?
@@vikp6115 I guess that’s why I heard almost every fifth shot in a group is a flyer.
I am old but prices have gone crazy on guns these days.
Already got a premiere series in 6.5prc
So it's a ruger rpr an Savage with a little Thompson center combination 🤔
I want one
Why are you removing your cheek weld after each shot? That will affect your group sizes.
Trying to grasp the improvements this barrel gives you....Pros: A properly wrapped carbon barrel adds rigidity to the barrel while at the same time you get a lighter-weight barrel. Cons: a carbon wrapped barrel traps more heat........So here we have a barrel wrapped in a stainless mesh along with a resin that is then wrapped in carbon fiber. the two things that come to mind to me are, 1- you are still trapping the heat with the carbon fiber wrap, so you are pushing the heat forward AND backward, the heat doesn't know its supposed to travel only one direction, so you are pushing more heat to your chamber then also, yes? 2- How much rigidity are you really gaining if you are using a mesh? Can you wrap the carbon to the mesh as tightly as a naked barrel? I would think no you can't, plus the mesh itself even if it is wrapped as tightly would have to have more flex, yes? And I'm sure there is a reason but stainless doesn't dissipate heat that well compared to other materials, like say aluminum....I can see the need to use stainless to match the expanding and contracting of the barrel based on heat. I'm sure these guys are a lot smarter than me, just the things I was thinking about......Claims I've seen by other carbon barrel companies in regards to dissipating heat was one company says they use a porous resin that allows the heat to escape, and another company simply drills ports into the carbon fiber wrap.
I’ve heard almost every fifth shot in a group is a flyer from the carbon fiber. Tell me what rifle should I go for then?
Sako S20 Precision or Bergara Ridgeback?
How Much Ammo is in
Magazine ?
Great Video Thanks.
Where did you purchase the bag rider for the ARCA rail?
This gun seems very nice . Was wondering who made one similar in price but maybe a little better to compare
Fierce makes one called the Mountain Reaper. Looks badass.
Does the light weight of the rifle more sensible to recoil?
Hope they add some more “affordable” (sub $2000, would LOVE sub $1500) carbon barrel offerings to their more traditional hunting rifle lineups. Would be nice to see something in the b-14 or even premier series to give the Christensen Ridgeline and Springfield waypoint a run for their money. $3000 is not competitive and seems ridiculous frankly and the caliber selection is lackluster, hopefully this leads to more variety though.
Just checked their website and saw the new Premier Divide. Pretty interesting.
Anyone have any idea what recoil is like on the 300 win mag without muzzle break? Also, are there sling attachments?
Great review, once again they dropped the ball on caliber choice. This rifle needs more options.
uh, carbon fiber does not hold the heat in contrary to what you said, its usually the resin that causes that issue and the type of interface between that and the metal barrel.
Should also be available in 6mm creedmoor and 22-250.
is there any way to get a Bergara MGLite 6.5 PRC with a CURE Carbon barrel in 24 inches... i'd really love one in 24inch
Do you feel this rifle will hold its tight groups for 20+ shota ? F-Class type shooting
I wish they would offer it in 22-250.
Now if we can just see this in 7PRC
Wish it came in 300prc and 6arc. I think they missed the boat by not having the 300prc chamber and a 9tw in the initial offering.
I like 300PRC but I wonder how hard that lightweight 6.9lbs kicks with that 300PRC. 😄
That lame carbon barrel can’t handle 300prc.
What’s the muzzle velocity of the ELDX load?
24 inch in 308 or 6.5 is fine but I prefer 26 inch barrel in 300 win mag or 6.5 prc. Heck, u can buy a Christian ridge line for under 2000. Also, they have a Moa guarantee, so why buy the bergara?
Because he can i wouldn't i have rifles dating back to 1970s what do I shoot mainly ar15 300 legend and 6 5 grendel and ar47 all psa freedoms then remember s&w compass for 199.00 some years back i bought 5 even though i have a Weatherby mark5 deluxe and ruger m77 and Winchester m70s all are under 1moa including all of my tc compasses in 243win 308win 30/06 270win and 7mm rem mag they all shoot just as well as my 6000.00 Weatherby custom deluxe 7mm whby mag from 1973 a work of art my fll offered me 3k for it the person selling it tried to back out of the sale for 6 weeks it was fired 3 rounds only ever and was inherited from grandfather to grandson that had a domestic charge all weapons were court ordered fll sales sadly not knowing what they had and a buy now mistake i got it for 799.00 plus 30.00sh its 99 percent mint condition 5 years ago i only shoot my reloads with Weatherbys 1974 load data from Weatherby that my long gone friend got from Roy Weatherby himself in the early 1970s its my holy grail and my 7mm rem mag tc compass shoots just as well but with 1/3 of the recoil and 1/3 of the weight as my rifle's from the 70s 80s and 90s are heavier but works of art and craftsmanship that this is not seen in today's weapons sadly. I'm so very sorry for this long post . In ending Frank Asuna my friend that was a friend of Roy Weatherby himself along with Roy got me into reloading at 17 years old and for 45 years and hundreds of weapons later I still remember that day in South Gate California 1977 Frank Roy and a young kid in fascination of the gun store never knowing who Roy was and the friendship they shared . A time in history long gone. Remember for someday we will be gone for this i paid it forward by settling up my brothers boys with two full reloading press and dies in 5 calibers now they have the passion Roy and Frank shared with me. Have a fantastic new year and live your passion.
@@davidycedo1606 Nice , My first rifle was a 300 Weatherby Magnum MarkV german made. Well My dad bought it and I used it to learn deer hunting at 18. It was/is a beautiful gun. Way too much for deer tho I learned right away.
@@PatriotPaulUSA i still have my 1984 custom order model 70 rh 24 inch that the owner of Bowers wholesales of LA took the time and called Winchester arms i was told no extra charge to cut one in 300 whby mag now don't get me wrong $489.00 was a lot in 1984 i had it in 21 day or so .
@@davidycedo1606 that’s a lot of words without any punctuation!
Its not cheap but compaired to custom builds similar to this its priced right.
Stock fold's wrong direction ??? other than that, looks good.
When will this gun hit the market for purchase?