The Ultimate Guide to the Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP 6.5mm Creedmoor Rifle: Precision Engineered for Elite Performance

For marksmen who demand uncompromising accuracy, superior adjustability, and battlefield-ready durability, the Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP Bolt Action 6.5mm Creedmoor Rifle stands as a testament to world-class firearm engineering. Whether you're a competitive long-range shooter aiming for the podium, a law enforcement professional requiring a reliable precision instrument, or a dedicated enthusiast seeking the pinnacle of bolt-action performance, this rifle is meticulously crafted to exceed expectations.

Many users ask, "What makes a rifle truly precise?" or "How can I achieve consistent sub-MOA accuracy?" The answer lies in the meticulous attention to detail and selection of premium components found in the Bergara BPR-17 LRP. This rifle isn't just assembled; it's engineered from the ground up to minimize variables and maximize your potential downrange.

Unparalleled Customization: Tailoring the Rifle to Your Firing Needs

One of the most critical aspects of consistent accuracy is a rifle that truly fits the shooter. The Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP goes beyond basic adjustments, offering an exceptional level of personalization. This is a common query among shooters: "How do I find a rifle that perfectly fits my body and shooting style?" The BPR-17 LRP addresses this directly.

• AR-15 Style Grip: This ergonomic choice provides a familiar and comfortable hand position for a wide range of shooters, promoting natural point of aim and reducing fatigue during extended shooting sessions. It's ideal for maintaining a consistent trigger pull and overall rifle control.
• Adjustable Length of Pull (LOP): The ability to fine-tune the distance from the trigger to the butt plate is crucial for proper shoulder mounting, recoil absorption, and consistent sight picture. Whether you're wearing bulky gear or shooting from a prone position, the BPR-17 LRP can be quickly adapted for optimal comfort and control. This directly answers the question, "How do I optimize my rifle's ergonomics for different shooting scenarios?"
• Adjustable Comb Height: Achieving a perfect cheek weld is fundamental for repeatable sight alignment and reducing parallax errors with your optics. The adjustable comb allows you to raise or lower the cheek rest, ensuring your eye is perfectly aligned with your scope's optical axis, regardless of your scope height or head position. This feature is invaluable for competitive shooters who need instant, consistent eye relief.
• Cantable Butt Plate: This unique feature allows you to angle the butt plate to better fit the pocket of your shoulder, especially important when shooting from unconventional positions or for shooters with unique body mechanics. It aids in recoil management and enhances the rifle's stability during the shot, a critical factor for quick follow-up shots in dynamic environments.

These comprehensive adjustability features empower shooters to achieve a custom fit, directly translating into improved comfort, reduced shooter fatigue, and, most importantly, enhanced accuracy and repeatability. This rifle is designed to adapt to you, not the other way around.

The Heart of Accuracy: Bergara's World-Famous Barrel

At the core of every precision rifle lies its barrel, and Bergara's reputation for world-class barrels is meticulously upheld in the BPR-17 LRP. When users ask, "What makes a rifle barrel accurate?" or "Why are Bergara barrels so highly regarded?", the answer lies in their proprietary manufacturing process and unwavering commitment to quality.

• Premium Material: The barrel is constructed from high-grade 416 stainless steel, renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, superior strength, and exceptional machinability. This material choice ensures longevity and consistent performance even in challenging environmental conditions.
• Matte Black Cerakote Finish: Beyond aesthetics, this durable ceramic-based coating provides an additional layer of protection against abrasion, corrosion, and chemical exposure. It also reduces glare, a crucial advantage for tactical operations or competitive shooting under varying light conditions.
• Proprietary Five-Part Barrel Manufacturing Process: This is where Bergara's expertise truly shines. While specific details of their patented process are proprietary, it generally involves:
  1. Deep Hole Drilling: Creating a perfectly straight bore.
  2. Reaming: Precisely sizing and smoothing the bore.
  3. Button Rifling/Cut Rifling: Imparting the spiral grooves that stabilize the projectile. Bergara is known for its advanced rifling techniques ensuring consistency.
  4. Honing and Lapping: Super-finishing the bore to achieve a mirror-like surface, reducing friction and improving bullet flight consistency.
  5. Stress Relieving: Heat treating the barrel to remove internal stresses, which prevents warping and maintains accuracy as the barrel heats up during firing.
  This rigorous process guarantees that Bergara barrels consistently shoot a "tighter group" compared to many unmodified factory barrels, often delivering sub-MOA performance right out of the box. This commitment to precision answers the demand for rifles that offer guaranteed accuracy.
• Suppressor-Ready Dead Air™ Armament Key Lock™ Muzzle Brake: This advanced muzzle device serves multiple critical functions.
  • Recoil Reduction: It effectively redirects propellant gases, significantly mitigating felt recoil, allowing for faster follow-up shots and reduced shooter fatigue.
  • Muzzle Rise Control: By counteracting muzzle flip, it helps keep your sights on target, enabling you to spot impacts and make rapid adjustments.
  • Quick Suppressor Attachment: The Key Lock™ system provides a fast, secure, and repeatable mounting solution for Dead Air suppressors, allowing seamless transition between unsuppressed and suppressed firing without affecting point of impact. This feature is highly valued by users asking, "What's the best muzzle device for recoil and suppressor compatibility?"

The Foundation of Performance: All About That Chassis

The stability and rigidity of a rifle's stock or chassis are paramount for accuracy. The Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP is built on a custom carbon Element chassis stock by XLR, a leader in high-performance rifle chassis systems. This choice reflects Bergara's commitment to using only the best components available.

• CNC Machined from Solid 6061 T6 Aluminum: This aerospace-grade aluminum is precision-machined to exacting tolerances, providing an incredibly strong, rigid, and lightweight platform. The CNC machining ensures perfect alignment of all components, eliminating flex and vibration that can degrade accuracy. This construction directly addresses concerns about "lightweight, durable rifle chassis systems."
• Adjustable Pull and Comb Height Adjustment: As detailed earlier, these features are integrated seamlessly into the chassis design, offering robust and repeatable adjustments.
• Lightweight Chassis Butt-Stock Features:
  • QD Flush Cups on Both Sides: Integrated quick-detach (QD) sling swivel attachment points on both sides of the chassis offer versatile sling mounting options for right and left-handed shooters, ensuring comfortable and secure carry.
  • Ambidextrous Cheek Rest: The design of the cheek rest accommodates both right-handed and left-handed shooters without requiring any modifications, enhancing the rifle's versatility.
  • Mono-pod Provision: A dedicated attachment point for a mono-pod allows for rapid and precise elevation adjustments, offering additional stability for prone or bench shooting, particularly beneficial for extreme long-range engagements.
  • Enclosed Design: The robust, enclosed design of the buttstock provides superior protection for the adjustment mechanisms and internal components, ensuring long-term reliability and stability in harsh environments.

This combination of lightweight materials and robust, adjustable features makes the XLR Element chassis an ideal foundation for a precision rifle, providing the stability and ergonomic flexibility that discerning shooters demand. It’s perfect for those seeking an answer to "Which rifle chassis offers the best balance of weight, adjustability, and rigidity?"

Precision Components for Unmatched Control

Beyond the barrel and chassis, several critical components contribute significantly to the BPR-17 LRP's superior performance.

• Timney 517 Flat Trigger: The trigger is the interface between the shooter and the rifle's internal mechanics, and a crisp, consistent trigger pull is essential for accuracy. The Timney 517 flat trigger is renowned for its exceptional quality.
  • Crisp, Clean Break: Timney triggers are famous for their zero creep, minimal overtravel, and consistent pull weight, leading to predictable and precise shot placement.
  • Flat Trigger Face: Many precision shooters prefer a flat trigger face as it allows for a more consistent finger placement and pull angle, enhancing feel and reducing the potential for lateral movement during the pull. This helps answer "What kind of trigger is best for precision shooting?"
• AICS Style Detachable 5-Round Magazine (Included): The AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) style magazine has become the industry standard for precision bolt-action rifles.
  • Reliability: AICS magazines are known for their robust construction and reliable feeding.
  • Standardization: Their widespread adoption means easy availability of spare magazines from various manufacturers.
  • Detachable Design: Allows for quick and easy reloads, as well as safe unloading without cycling rounds through the chamber. The included 5-round capacity is well-suited for hunting regulations or specific competition rules.
• 20 MOA Picatinny Rail Scope Mount (Included): This crucial accessory is pre-installed, saving you time and ensuring proper setup for long-range shooting.
  • 20 MOA Cant: For long-range shooting, bullets drop significantly over distance. A 20 MOA (Minutes of Angle) canted base effectively "tips" the scope down towards the bore, utilizing more of the scope's internal elevation adjustment range. This allows shooters to dial in for much longer distances without running out of vertical adjustment on their optic. This directly addresses the question, "Why do long-range rifles use 20 MOA scope mounts?"
  • Picatinny Rail Standard: The Picatinny rail offers a universal mounting interface for a vast array of optics, rings, and accessories, ensuring compatibility with your preferred setup.

The Bergara Legacy: Made in the USA

The Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP Bolt Action 6.5mm Creedmoor Rifle is proudly Made in the USA, a testament to Bergara's commitment to quality craftsmanship, advanced manufacturing, and supporting American industry. This ensures adherence to the highest standards of production and readily available support.

This rifle isn't just a collection of high-end parts; it's a synergistic system where every component is chosen and integrated to enhance overall performance. It's designed for the shooter who asks, "Which rifle will give me the competitive edge?" or "What's the best investment for serious long-range marksmanship?"

The Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP offers a complete solution for precision shooting, delivering the accuracy, durability, and adjustability required by professional shooters and enthusiasts alike. Its thoughtful design and top-tier components ensure that you have every advantage on the range or in the field.

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Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP Specifications

Feature	Detail
Model	Bergara Premier Series BPR-17 LRP Bolt Action Rifle
Caliber	6.5mm Creedmoor
Action	Bergara Premier Series Short Action, 4140CrMo Steel
Barrel	416 Stainless Steel, Matte Black Cerakote Finish, Dead Air™ Armament Key Lock™ Muzzle Brake
Chassis	Custom Carbon Element by XLR, CNC Machined 6061 T6 Aluminum
Trigger	Timney 517 Flat Trigger
Magazine	AICS Style Detachable 5-Round Magazine (Included)
Optics Mount	20 MOA Picatinny Rail Scope Mount (Included)
Adjustability	Adjustable Length of Pull, Adjustable Comb Height, Cantable Butt Plate, AR-15 Style Grip
SKU	BPR1765C
UPC	043125014446
Origin	Made in the USA