Discover Unmatched Precision: The Bergara B-14 HMR .300 PRC Rifle

Are you a serious hunter looking to extend your effective range, or a competitive shooter striving for sub-MOA precision at extreme distances? Do you need a rifle that delivers consistent accuracy, robust performance, and exceptional value without compromising on critical features? The Bergara B-14 HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) in .300 PRC (SKU: B14LM358C) is meticulously engineered to meet these demanding requirements, making it an ideal choice for both the challenging backcountry and the competitive firing line.

The Bergara B-14 HMR stands out as a versatile, high-performance bolt-action rifle, celebrated for its "out-of-the-box" accuracy. It’s built upon Bergara’s renowned B-14 Action, a system celebrated for its smoothness and reliability, ensuring seamless operation whether you're taking a critical shot on a trophy animal or making rapid follow-ups during a timed competition stage. If you're searching for a rifle that can consistently deliver tight groups and handle the powerful .300 PRC cartridge with ease, the B-14 HMR is designed for you.

Core Features and Engineering Excellence of the Bergara B-14 HMR .300 PRC

Precision-Engineered Bergara Barrel

At the heart of the B-14 HMR's incredible accuracy is its Bergara barrel. Crafted from high-quality 4140 CrMo steel, this barrel is designed for superior durability and consistent performance. Key features include:

• Fully Free-Floated Design: To achieve optimal precision, the barrel is fully free-floated, meaning it makes no contact with the stock. This crucial design element prevents any external pressure points from influencing barrel harmonics, ensuring that vibrations are consistent shot after shot, leading to exceptional accuracy.
• Graphite Black Cerakote Finish: The barrel is protected by a durable Graphite Black Cerakote finish. This advanced ceramic-based coating offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring your rifle performs reliably in any environment, from humid forests to dry, dusty ranges.
• Threaded Muzzle (5/8"-24) with Thread Protector: The muzzle comes threaded with a standard 5/8"-24 pattern, making it ready for a wide array of aftermarket accessories. Whether you plan to attach a suppressor for reduced noise and recoil, or a muzzle brake to mitigate felt recoil and muzzle rise for faster follow-up shots, the B-14 HMR accommodates your needs. A thread protector is included to safeguard the threads when not in use.
• Optimal 1:9" Twist Rate: Specifically chosen for the .300 PRC cartridge, the 1:9" twist rate is engineered to stabilize the heavier, high-ballistic coefficient (BC) bullets typically used in this caliber. This ensures maximum accuracy and performance, especially at extended ranges where bullet stability is paramount.

The Super-Smooth Bergara B-14 Action

The Bergara B-14 Action is widely lauded for its remarkable smoothness and reliability, rivaling actions found on much more expensive custom rifles. Designed as a two-lug system, it ensures robust lockup and a solid foundation for precision shooting. This action features:

• Sako-Style Extractor: Known for its reliability, the Sako-style extractor ensures positive and consistent extraction of spent casings, preventing malfunctions and keeping your focus on the target.
• Coned Bolt Nose and Breech: This design facilitates exceptionally smooth feeding of cartridges from the magazine into the chamber, reducing friction and ensuring reliable operation under any conditions.
• Remington 700-Style Footprint: A significant advantage for customizers and tinkerers, the B-14 Action shares the Remington 700 footprint. This means it is compatible with a vast array of aftermarket triggers, scope bases, and other accessories, allowing for extensive customization to suit individual preferences and shooting styles.

Integrated Mini-Chassis Stock System

The stock of the Bergara B-14 HMR is a marvel of ergonomic and functional design, built to provide unparalleled repeatability and shooter comfort. It incorporates an integrated mini-chassis, a precision-machined aluminum bedding block molded directly into the synthetic stock. This innovative feature eliminates the need for traditional glass bedding, creating a rock-solid, repeatable interface between the action and the stock, which is critical for consistent accuracy shot after shot.

Beyond its robust bedding system, the stock offers extensive adjustability to perfectly fit any shooter:

• Adjustable Cheekpiece: Allows shooters to fine-tune their head position for optimal eye alignment with their chosen optic, crucial for maintaining a consistent sight picture and reducing parallax errors.
• Length of Pull Spacers: A system of removable spacers lets you customize the rifle's length of pull (LOP), ensuring a comfortable and ergonomic fit that enhances control and helps manage recoil effectively.
• QD Flush Cups: Strategically placed Quick Detach (QD) flush cups provide easy and secure attachment points for slings, allowing for versatile carrying options and quick deployment in the field or on the range. The stock's black speckled brown finish is both aesthetically pleasing and practical for field use.

Bergara Curved Trigger

The importance of a good trigger in a precision rifle cannot be overstated, and the Bergara B-14 HMR does not disappoint. It is outfitted with a proprietary Bergara curved trigger, factory-set to provide a crisp, clean break every time. This consistent and predictable trigger pull minimizes shooter-induced movement, allowing for precise shot placement and contributing significantly to the rifle's overall accuracy potential.

AICS Detachable Magazine System

The Bergara B-14 HMR in .300 PRC comes standard with a 5-round AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) detachable magazine. The AICS magazine standard is widely adopted across the precision rifle community, meaning you'll have no trouble finding compatible spare magazines. These magazines are known for their robust construction and reliable feeding, ensuring that reloads are fast and trouble-free.

The Power of .300 PRC: Why This Caliber?

The .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (.300 PRC) has rapidly gained recognition as a premier long-range magnum, specifically designed from the ground up to optimize the performance of modern, high-ballistic coefficient (BC) bullets. When paired with the Bergara B-14 HMR, the .300 PRC offers distinct advantages:

• Exceptional Long-Range Performance: The .300 PRC delivers impressive velocities and flatter trajectories, making it incredibly effective at distances beyond 1,000 yards. Its design minimizes wind drift, crucial for accurate shots in unpredictable conditions.
• Superior Energy Delivery: For hunters, the .300 PRC carries significant energy downrange, ensuring humane and ethical kills on large game animals such as elk, moose, and bear.
• Optimized for Heavy Bullets: Unlike older .30 caliber magnums, the .300 PRC's case capacity and neck dimensions are specifically engineered to efficiently push heavy-for-caliber bullets (200 grains and up) at optimal velocities, maximizing their ballistic potential.
• Competitive Edge: In precision rifle competitions where magnum calibers are permitted, the .300 PRC offers a notable advantage due to its inherent accuracy, low standard deviation in velocity, and excellent external ballistics.

This combination of a purpose-built rifle and a modern, high-performance cartridge makes the Bergara B-14 HMR .300 PRC a formidable tool for those who demand the best in long-range capability.

Real-World Applications and Benefits: Who is the B-14 HMR For?

For the Dedicated Hunter: Ethical Long-Range Shots

The B-14 HMR in .300 PRC is a dream come true for hunters targeting large North American game in expansive, open terrain. Its ability to deliver sub-MOA accuracy at extended ranges means you can confidently take ethical shots, minimizing the chances of wounding an animal. The robust synthetic stock withstands harsh weather, while the Cerakote finish protects against the elements encountered during rugged hunts. Its adjustable stock ensures a comfortable fit, critical for maintaining stability during challenging field positions.

For the Precision Shooter: Dominate the Range and Competitions

Competitive shooters, especially those involved in Precision Rifle Series (PRS) style matches or long-range benchrest, will find the B-14 HMR an outstanding platform. The integrated mini-chassis provides a stable shooting foundation, while the adjustable cheekpiece and LOP allow for perfect rifle fit, essential for repeatable accuracy. The crisp Bergara trigger and smooth B-14 action enable rapid, precise shots, giving you a competitive edge. Its Remington 700 footprint also allows for easy customization with your favorite aftermarket components like bipods, rails, and larger scope mounts.

For the Firearms Enthusiast: A Blend of Quality and Value

If you're an enthusiast looking for a rifle that punches above its weight in terms of quality, accuracy, and features, the Bergara B-14 HMR .300 PRC offers an exceptional value proposition. It provides custom-rifle features and performance at a production-rifle price point, making high-end long-range shooting accessible. Its durability ensures it will be a reliable companion for years of shooting enjoyment.

Why Choose the Bergara B-14 HMR .300 PRC from DEGuns?

When considering an investment in a high-performance rifle like the Bergara B-14 HMR, trust and expertise matter. DEGuns offers this exceptional rifle, ensuring you receive a genuine product backed by reliable customer service. By choosing the Bergara B-14 HMR, you're investing in a rifle known for:

• Guaranteed Accuracy: Bergara stands behind its B-14 HMR rifles with a guarantee to produce groups of 1.0 MOA or less at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition. This assurance provides peace of mind that your rifle is capable of elite-level precision.
• Exceptional Build Quality: Every component, from the barrel to the action and stock, is manufactured to stringent quality standards, ensuring durability and consistent performance.
• Versatility: Equally at home in hunting scenarios or on the competition range, this rifle adapts to various demanding shooting disciplines.
• Ergonomics and Adjustability: The highly adjustable stock system ensures a custom fit for almost any shooter, promoting comfort and enhancing shooting stability.

For those interested in seeing the Bergara B-14 HMR in action and understanding its capabilities, observe the rifle's performance in the following video:

Technical Specifications and Details

Below is a comprehensive table outlining the key specifications for the Bergara B-14 HMR .300 PRC Rifle, SKU: B14LM358C. This information is critical for understanding the rifle's capabilities and ensuring it meets your specific shooting requirements.

Feature	Specification
Brand	Bergara Rifles
Series	HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle)
Model	B-14
Caliber	.300 PRC
Gun Platform	Remington 700-Style
Capacity	5 Rounds
Magazine Type	AICS Detachable Magazine
Stock Material	Synthetic
Action	Bolt (Two-Lug System)
Overall Length (OAL)	47.50 inches
Hand	Right Hand
Sights	Drilled & Tapped (No Iron Sights)
Size	Full Size
Barrel Finish	Graphite Black Cerakote
Muzzle	Threaded (5/8"-24)
Barrel Twist Rate	1:9 inches
Application	Field, Hunting, Long-Range Shooting, Competition
Receiver Material	Steel
Safety	Two-Position
Stock Description	Molded with Mini-Chassis, Adjustable LOP & Cheek Piece
Barrel Length	26 inches
Length of Pull	Adjustable
Receiver Finish	Graphite Black Cerakote
Trigger	Bergara Curved Trigger
Weight	9.90 lbs (unloaded)
Stock Finish	Black Speckled Brown
SKU / MPN	B14LM358C
Internal Product Code	RI300PR
Standard UPC	043125016068