Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge .300 PRC Rifle: Engineered for the Untamed Frontier

Are you an avid hunter or long-range shooting enthusiast seeking a rifle that excels in the most demanding environments? Do you need a firearm that combines precision accuracy with unparalleled ruggedness, capable of performing flawlessly when the stakes are highest? The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge .300 PRC Rifle, identified by SKU B14LM518 and UPC 043125015153, is meticulously crafted for those who venture off the beaten path, offering a solution for reliable, powerful, and accurate performance in truly wild conditions. This rifle isn't just a tool; it's a companion built to match every stride taken into the wilderness, empowering you to tackle challenging shots and unforgiving terrains with absolute confidence.

Unleashing Precision and Power: Why Choose the Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge?

When considering a new rifle, especially for big game hunting or extended range shooting, common questions arise: "What's the best rifle for high-altitude hunting?", "Which rifle offers superior durability in harsh weather?", or "How can I achieve consistent accuracy with a magnum cartridge?" The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge answers these questions by integrating top-tier components and thoughtful design, making it an ideal choice for serious outdoorsmen.

This rifle is specifically chambered in .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge), a formidable magnum round renowned for its exceptional long-range ballistics, flat trajectory, and impressive energy delivery. For hunters targeting large game like elk, moose, or bear at extended distances, or for precision shooters who demand every advantage in accuracy, the .300 PRC provides the raw power and inherent precision needed. The Wilderness Ridge maximizes this potential, delivering sub-MOA accuracy from the factory, meaning you can expect exceptional shot placement right out of the box, translating directly to more ethical hunts and satisfying range sessions.

Designed for the Elements: The Wilderness Philosophy

The word "wilderness" might evoke images of rugged, harsh, and unforgiving landscapes, but Bergara understands it also describes an profound experience. The B-14 Wilderness Series embodies this ethos, built to withstand the toughest conditions while seamlessly blending into its natural surroundings. Every aspect of the Wilderness Ridge rifle, from its hand-painted camouflage synthetic stock to its durable finishes, is engineered to enhance your performance and survivability in the field. This rifle is for those who refuse to let adverse weather or challenging terrain compromise their pursuit.

Core Features That Define Excellence

The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge stands out due to its specific, performance-enhancing features. Each component is chosen and optimized to contribute to the rifle's overall reliability, accuracy, and user experience.

• Hand-Painted Camouflage Synthetic Stock: The rifle's foundation is its American-style synthetic stock, featuring a distinctive hand-painted camouflage pattern. This isn't just for aesthetics; the stock incorporates an advanced SoftTouch finish with added webbing. This combination provides superior grip and texture, ensuring a secure hold even in wet, cold, or slippery conditions. The camouflage pattern helps hunters blend into natural environments, an essential advantage when stalking elusive game.
• Fully Free-Floated Barrel: Precision is paramount, and the Wilderness Ridge achieves it with a fully free-floated barrel. This design ensures that the barrel does not make contact with the stock, allowing it to vibrate consistently and freely during firing. The result is improved harmonic consistency, which translates directly to enhanced accuracy shot after shot. This is a critical feature for any rifle intended for precise long-range shooting.

The Heart of the System: Bergara Barrel and Action

Two components are central to any rifle's performance: the barrel and the action. Bergara, globally recognized for its precision barrels, brings its expertise to the forefront in the B-14 Wilderness Ridge.

Superior Barrel Performance: Sniper Grey Cerakote with Omni Muzzle Brake

The Wilderness Ridge features a 24-inch Bergara barrel, renowned for its exceptional quality and precision manufacturing. This barrel is threaded 5/8"-24, allowing for the attachment of various muzzle devices. Crucially, it comes standard with Bergara's proprietary Omni Muzzle Brake. This seamless, omni-directional, multi-ported muzzle brake is engineered to significantly reduce felt recoil by up to 35%. For a powerful cartridge like the .300 PRC, recoil management is vital for comfortable shooting, faster follow-up shots, and improved accuracy, especially during extended range sessions or hunting trips where fatigue can set in. The barrel is finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote, a highly durable ceramic-based coating that provides advanced protection against corrosion, abrasion, and harsh weather elements, ensuring your rifle withstands the rigors of any environment. The 1:9" twist rate is optimized to stabilize a wide range of popular .300 PRC bullet weights, ensuring optimal accuracy with various ammunition choices.

Smooth and Reliable: The One-Piece B-14 Action

All rifles in the Bergara B-14 Wilderness Series are built around Bergara's own super-smooth B-14 Action. This two-lug system is celebrated for its reliable feeding and extraction. It incorporates a sliding plate extractor and a coned bolt nose and breech. This design ensures that cartridges feed smoothly from the magazine into the chamber and that spent casings are reliably ejected, minimizing potential jams or malfunctions when it matters most. The B-14 Action is also finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote, matching the barrel and providing consistent advanced protection in even the most extreme weather conditions. The action is factory drilled and tapped to fit common Remington 700 style rings and bases, offering hunters and shooters a wide array of optics mounting solutions without the need for custom work. This universal compatibility simplifies the process of outfitting your rifle with your preferred scope.

Practical Design for the Field: Hinged Floor Plate and Capacity

The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge rifle is equipped with a hinged floor plate as standard. This traditional design offers a convenient and secure method for unloading the rifle, allowing users to safely empty the magazine without cycling each round through the action. The internal magazine capacity for the .300 PRC chambering is 2+1, ensuring sufficient rounds for most hunting scenarios while maintaining a sleek profile.

Optimal Performance in Diverse Applications

The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge .300 PRC rifle is not just a general-purpose firearm; it's a specialized tool for specific applications where its strengths truly shine.

• Big Game Hunting: For hunters pursuing large, resilient game across vast plains or dense forests, the .300 PRC caliber offers superior terminal performance and energy retention at range. Whether it's a trophy elk in the Rockies or a formidable bear in Alaska, this rifle provides the necessary power and precision for clean, ethical kills, even when shots extend beyond typical distances.
• Long-Range Precision Shooting: The combination of Bergara's renowned barrel accuracy, the robust B-14 action, and the inherently precise .300 PRC cartridge makes this rifle an excellent choice for long-range target shooting. Shooters can consistently engage targets at 1000 yards and beyond, pushing the limits of their skill and equipment. The efficient recoil reduction from the Omni Muzzle Brake significantly contributes to shooter comfort during extended practice sessions.
• Backcountry and Wilderness Expeditions: The rifle's "Wilderness" designation is earned through its durable construction. The Cerakote finish on the barreled action and the resilient synthetic stock ensure that the rifle can endure moisture, dust, impacts, and temperature extremes without degradation in performance or appearance. Its manageable weight of 7.90 lbs (without optics) makes it a feasible companion for extended treks into remote areas.

Why Trust Bergara?

Bergara Rifles has built a global reputation for crafting some of the most accurate and reliable production rifles available today. Their commitment to precision manufacturing, high-quality materials, and innovative design is evident in every firearm they produce. The Bergara Performance Trigger, standard in the B-14 Wilderness Ridge, offers a crisp, clean break, contributing significantly to accuracy and shot control. This attention to detail ensures that when you choose a Bergara, you are investing in a firearm engineered for consistent performance and long-term reliability.

The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge .300 PRC Rifle (UPC: 043125015153, SKU: B14LM518) is more than just a rifle; it's a commitment to excellence in the field. It’s available through reputable firearms retailers like DEGuns, where experts can assist you in finding the perfect setup for your next adventure.

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Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge .300 PRC Specifications

Key Feature	Description	Benefit
Model	Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge	Engineered for rugged outdoor use
Caliber	.300 PRC	Excellent long-range ballistics & power
Action & Capacity	Bolt-Action, 2+1 (Magnum)	Reliable feeding, sufficient rounds
Barrel Length	24" (1:9" Twist)	Optimized for .300 PRC, versatile
Barrel Finish	Sniper Gray Cerakote	Extreme weather and corrosion resistance
Muzzle Device	Omni Muzzle Brake	Reduces felt recoil by up to 35%
Stock Type	American Synthetic, SoftTouch	Superior grip & camouflage
Receiver Finish	Sniper Gray Cerakote	Advanced protection & durability
Trigger	Bergara Performance Trigger	Crisp, consistent shot control
Mounting	Drilled & Tapped (Rem 700-Style)	Wide optics compatibility
Overall Length	46"	Balanced handling & maneuverability
Weight	7.90 lbs	Manageable for field carry
Hand	Right Hand	Standard configuration
Safety	Two-Position	Secure operation
UPC	043125015153	Unique product identifier
SKU / MPN	B14LM518	Manufacturer Product Number