The Ultimate Wilderness Companion: Discover the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness Rifle in .308 Win

For adventurers, precision shooters, and discerning hunters who demand uncompromising performance in the most challenging environments, the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle stands as a testament to cutting-edge firearm engineering. Are you searching for a lightweight, robust, and exceptionally accurate rifle that can withstand the rigors of backcountry hunting or long-range precision shooting without sacrificing performance? Do you need a rifle that blends seamlessly into natural surroundings while offering the reliability you can stake your hunt on? Then look no further than the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness, meticulously crafted to excel where others fall short.

This rifle isn't just a tool; it's a strategic advantage, designed for those who navigate rugged terrain, endure harsh weather, and require sub-MOA precision on demand. Whether you're tracking elk through dense timber, stalking mule deer in the high country, or engaging targets at extended distances, the B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness is engineered to be your trusted partner. It answers the call for a rifle that combines portability with exceptional accuracy, offering a unique blend of features that make it ideal for serious outdoorsmen and competitive shooters alike.

Engineered for the Extremes: The B-14 Wilderness Series Philosophy

The B-14 Carbon Wilderness series by Bergara was born from a clear understanding of the needs of hunters and shooters who venture into the unforgiving wilderness. These rifles are built to endure, to perform flawlessly in rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, all while providing the stealth and camouflage necessary for successful ventures. Every aspect, from its innovative barrel technology to its ergonomic stock, is designed with the user's experience in mind, ensuring durability, comfort, and, most importantly, unparalleled accuracy. This series stands out for its thoughtful integration of features that directly address the challenges of wilderness hunting and demanding precision applications.

What makes a rifle truly "wilderness-ready"? It's a combination of lightweight construction, corrosion resistance, dependable mechanics, and the ability to maintain accuracy under varied conditions. The Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness encapsulates these principles, providing a firearm that won't weigh you down during arduous treks but will always be ready to deliver when the moment counts.

Unrivaled Precision: The Revolutionary CURE™ Carbon Barrel

At the heart of the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle's exceptional accuracy lies its innovative CURE™ Carbon Barrel, a hallmark of Bergara’s commitment to superior craftsmanship. Bergara has earned its sterling reputation by adhering to the most stringent drilling, honing, and rifling processes in the industry, guaranteeing consistent sub-MOA precision right out of the box. For shooters wondering how to achieve consistent groupings or reduce barrel whip for greater accuracy, the CURE™ Carbon Barrel offers a definitive answer.

This cutting-edge barrel technology incorporates Bergara’s proprietary Cold Bore Technology™, ensuring that your first shot is just as accurate as your tenth, minimizing the dreaded "cold bore flyer." This is a critical advantage for hunters who often get only one chance at a clean shot. The carbon fiber wrapping significantly reduces the overall weight of the rifle – a key benefit when every ounce counts on long expeditions – without compromising rigidity or accuracy. Carbon fiber also aids in faster heat dissipation, contributing to better long-term accuracy during extended shooting sessions.

The .308 Winchester caliber variant of this rifle comes with a 20-inch CURE™ Carbon Barrel, perfectly balancing maneuverability with ballistic performance. It features a threaded 5/8"-24 Omni muzzle brake, which is seamlessly integrated into the barrel design. This multi-ported muzzle brake is highly effective, engineered to reduce felt recoil by an impressive 35%. This significant reduction in recoil not only enhances shooter comfort, leading to less fatigue, but also allows for faster follow-up shots and better observation of bullet impact, crucial for both hunting and target shooting.

Key benefits of the CURE™ Carbon Barrel include:

• Guaranteed Sub-MOA Accuracy: Consistent precision for critical shots.
• Cold Bore Technology™: Ensures first-shot accuracy.
• Lightweight Construction: Reduced overall rifle weight for easier carrying.
• Enhanced Heat Dissipation: Maintains accuracy during sustained firing.
• Integrated Omni Muzzle Brake: Significant recoil reduction for improved comfort and control.

Robust and Reliable: The B-14 Action in Sniper Grey Cerakote®

The foundation of any accurate and reliable bolt-action rifle is its action, and the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness features Bergara’s own super-smooth B-14 Action. This one-piece action is renowned for its exceptional reliability and buttery-smooth operation, allowing for rapid and precise cycling of cartridges. For those who prioritize a dependable and efficient feeding and extraction system, the B-14 Action delivers.

To ensure advanced protection against the most extremely harsh weather conditions encountered in the wilderness, the B-14 Action is finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote®. Cerakote is a ceramic-based finish known for its superior resistance to abrasion, corrosion, chemicals, and impact, providing unparalleled durability that will keep your rifle looking and performing its best for years to come. This robust coating ensures that dust, moisture, and grime won't impede your rifle's performance when you need it most.

The B-14 Action incorporates a two-lug system with a sliding plate extractor and a coned bolt nose and breech. This design combination is meticulously engineered to ensure consistently smooth feeding of cartridges from the magazine into the chamber and reliable, effortless extraction of spent casings. This seamless operation is vital for quick follow-up shots and maintaining focus during high-pressure situations. Furthermore, the rifle is factory drilled and tapped to accept Remington 700-style rings and bases, offering extensive compatibility with a wide array of aftermarket optics mounting solutions, allowing you to customize your setup with ease.

Ergonomics and Durability: The SoftTouch Woodland Camo Stock

The B-14 Wilderness Ridge rifle is equipped with an American-style synthetic stock featuring Bergara's SoftTouch finish. This stock is not just visually appealing with its hand-painted Woodland Camo pattern, complete with added webbing for increased texture and grip; it’s also highly functional. The SoftTouch finish provides a comfortable and secure grip even in wet or cold conditions, enhancing handling and control.

Hunters and shooters often ask, "What stock material offers the best balance of weight, durability, and comfort?" The synthetic material of this stock is inherently resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, preventing warping or cracking that can affect accuracy over time. Its fixed American-style design promotes a natural and comfortable shooting position, contributing to consistent shot placement. The woodland camouflage pattern ensures that the rifle blends seamlessly into various natural environments, offering an advantage for stealthy approaches in the field.

Traditional Reliability: The Hinged Floor Plate

Maintaining a balance between modern innovation and proven tradition, the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle features a standard hinged floor plate. This classic magazine system is known for its robust reliability and ease of use in the field. Unlike detachable box magazines which can sometimes be misplaced or rattle, a hinged floor plate provides a secure, integrated solution for cartridge storage.

The .308 Win model has a capacity of 4+1 rounds, making it suitable for a wide range of hunting applications where quick reloads might be less critical than absolute reliability and a streamlined profile. For users who prefer the traditional aesthetics and field-proven dependability of an internal magazine system, the hinged floor plate is an ideal feature.

The Bergara Performance Trigger: Crisp, Clean, Consistent

Every shot with the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle benefits from the Bergara Performance Trigger. A high-quality trigger is paramount for accuracy, allowing the shooter to break the shot cleanly without disturbing the rifle. This trigger is designed to offer a crisp, clean break, minimizing creep and overtravel, thereby enhancing the shooter's ability to achieve precise shot placement. The factory-set pull weight is optimized for both safety and performance, contributing significantly to the rifle's overall sub-MOA guarantee. When precision matters, the Bergara Performance Trigger ensures you have the control you need.

Why Choose the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness .308 Win?

This rifle is the answer for those who refuse to compromise. It’s perfect for:

• Mountain and Backcountry Hunters: Its lightweight 6.40 lbs design (without optics) and robust construction make arduous climbs and long treks manageable, while its accuracy ensures ethical and effective hunting.
• Precision Shooters: The sub-MOA guarantee, combined with the CURE™ Carbon Barrel and Bergara Performance Trigger, provides the tools necessary for competitive shooting or long-range practice.
• All-Weather Enthusiasts: The Cerakote finish and synthetic stock ensure reliability and performance regardless of rain, snow, or extreme temperatures.
• Those Seeking a Blend of Tradition and Innovation: The classic American-style stock and hinged floor plate meet modern carbon fiber technology and advanced manufacturing processes.

The Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle, with its thoughtful design and superior components, is truly optimized for performance in the wild. It’s a rifle that inspires confidence, allowing you to focus on the shot, not the conditions.

INTRODUCING: The Ridge Carbon Wilderness Rifle

The following video provides an excellent visual overview and introduction to the Bergara Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle series, highlighting its key features and design philosophy directly from Bergara:

When you're ready to invest in a rifle that will elevate your hunting and shooting experiences, the Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness is an exceptional choice. You can find this meticulously engineered firearm, along with a wide range of accessories, available at DEGuns.com. Purchase your Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness rifle today and experience the difference that superior craftsmanship and innovative technology can make in the field.

Bergara B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness .308 Win Specifications

Feature	Description
Model	B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness
Caliber	.308 Winchester
Action	Bolt Action, One Piece B-14
Barrel	20" CURE™ Carbon Fiber Wrapped
Muzzle	Threaded 5/8"-24 Omni Muzzle Brake
Twist Rate	1:10" RH
Stock	American Style Synthetic, SoftTouch Woodland Camo
Capacity	4+1 (Hinged Floor Plate)
Receiver	Steel, Sniper Grey Cerakote® Finish
Trigger	Bergara Performance Trigger
Overall Length	39.50"
Weight	6.40 lbs (unloaded, without optics)
Compatibility	Remington 700-Style Rings & Bases
Safety	Two-Position
Application	Field, Hunting, Precision Shooting
UPC	043125015993