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September 16, 2017, 05:49 PM | #1 |
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Bergara Rifles: whatcha think?
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I just want to know if any of you own a Bergara? Or have any of you shot one? If so what do you think? Thanks, Mel |
September 16, 2017, 06:26 PM | #2 |
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They are essentially a copy of a Rem 700, which is not bad. Workmanship is good, quality is good, and Bergara barrels are known world-wide to be good barrels. They shoot on par with any production rifle around.
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September 16, 2017, 06:27 PM | #3 |
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Not bad at all, but honestly I don't think it's any better then the HOWA and may not be quite as good, but costs more.
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September 16, 2017, 09:32 PM | #4 |
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Not bad at all based on personal experience....meaning you've handled one, shot one etc?
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September 16, 2017, 11:47 PM | #5 |
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Yes handled several and shot one.
The one I shot was a rifles belonging to a friend who also brought out a 7-08 Winchester M70 Stainless rifle the same day. We met a 3rd friend there who had a Howa in 308 and another in 7-08. The Begara was nice enough but was the least accurate of the 4. Not at all bad, but the Winchester and the 2 Howa's both out shot it. The friend who owned the Bergara is a salesman at a major sporting goods store and he has sold several of them. All shoot well, but none are outstanding, so far at least. Now I would not say they are bad, but going head to head with most other push-feed rifles and being no more accurate, but asking a higher price is not going to make many inroads into the market. In my thinking, the 2 best push-feed bolt actions on the market today for the money are the Howa and the Savage. I include the Weatherby Vanguard in this too because it is a Howa. |
September 17, 2017, 06:23 AM | #6 |
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Get a T/C or CVA.
Bergara makes their barrels. |
September 17, 2017, 12:40 PM | #7 |
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They have a model called the Timber or something similar, it has a really nice basic wood stock similar to an X-bolt hunter model. I haven't shot it but I did flirt with it in the store and I was impressed with the stock and the gun overall. There is a youtube video somewhere where Ed Shilen is very complimentary towards the barrels and guns overall which is a nice endorsement for sure.
I would have bought it, but I just picked up a Sako A7 the week before so..... |
September 17, 2017, 01:36 PM | #8 |
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I handled a B14 in 6.5 Creedmoor a while back in the LGS. Nice rifle just heavier than I want for a hunting rifle. I'm still kind of interested in the 6.5 Creedmoor but I'm thinking I'd like the Howa Alpine or Kimber Hunter/Montana better.
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September 17, 2017, 04:42 PM | #9 |
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I have a friend with a b14, it's an accurate gun that shoots well.
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September 17, 2017, 05:40 PM | #10 |
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I've handled a few and their git and finish were very nice. I was very pleased with the trigger pull. At the time I knew nothing about them so I moved on. Now I wouldn't necessarily shy away from them.
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September 17, 2017, 08:34 PM | #11 |
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Don't know anything about those Bergara modern cartridge barrels. But those who have those CVA Optima inline B/P rifles. It's commonly known the Bergara/CVA barrel gives excellent repetitive accuracy.
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September 18, 2017, 12:24 AM | #12 |
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I recently put a Bergara B-14 HMR in 6.5mm Creedmoor on layaway.
I did quite a bit research on beginner long range rifles. The HMR seemed like the most affordable option, especially since it is guaranteed to shoot sub-MOA. I got it for $855. That is quite a bit less expensive than other options. The HMR fit into my budget a little better so that I can get the rest of what is needed to set it up properly. All Bergara rifles are guaranteed to shoot MOA or better. If a rifle is guaranteed to shoot sub-MOA and won't, then why wouldn't someone get it fixed or exchanged? |
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