Luke Cuenco 01.04.23
When it comes to backcountry hunting, few specifications are as important as how light your rifle is. Since you don’t want to be lugging around a bunch of unnecessary weight a lot of modern rifle producers have focused heavily on not only providing hardcore backcountry hunters with lightweight rifles but ones that also feature superior weather resistance, chamberings suited for big game hunting, and of course a modern appearance using some of the worlds most advanced materials for firearms. Bergara’s new B-14 Squared Crest rifle is one such rifle and features all of the aspects listed above but comes in at a price that makes it an attractive option even for those who may not be as heavily invested in the backcountry hunting scene.
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Meet the New Ultra-Lightweight Bergara B-14 Squared Crest Rifle
The new rifle will be available in popular backcountry hunting cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester, and 300 Win Mag. The B-14 Squared Crest Rifle features a two-bolt action system with a sliding extractor, tapered bolt, and breech stop and is also finished off with a Sniper Grey Cerakote, and plated fluting to both enhance the aesthetics of the rifle and reduce overall weight. The B-14 Squared Crest rifle also makes use of some of today’s best materials to make it worth picking up for those who are trying to save on weight.
Each rifle comes with a detachable 5-round AICS compatible box magazine and nearly all versions of the B-14 Squared Crest come with a standard 20″ barrel with the 300 Win Mag shipping with a slightly longer 22″ barrel. Each rifle regardless of the cartridge selected will be sold for an MSRP of $1,999.00. For more information, you can visit http://bergara.online/us/ to learn more.
MONOCOQUE CARBON FIBER STOCK
This new 100% carbon fiber stock is manufactured using CF-RTM technology, a state-of-the-art method in high demand in the automotive and aerospace industries. This manufacturing process consist of assembling dry carbon fibers by hand with an injected resin. We have incorporated a carbon spine throughout the stock providing greater rigidity and strength. This technology, along with LOP spacers, sets a new standard in being the best choice for carbon stocks.
BERGARA PRECISION BARREL
Bergara’s reputation is based on the best drilling, honing, and rifling processes that guarantee sub-MOA precision. The CREST barrel consists of 4140 CrMo steel fluted barrel finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote®. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and includes a Bergara Omni Muzzle Brake.
Barrel: 4140 CrMo Steel
Finish: Sniper Grey Cerakote
Stock: 100% Carbon Fiber with Carbon Spine
Calibers: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 300 Win Mag
