Bergara Has Three New Rifles — SHOT Show 2023

This year at SHOT Show, Bergara revealed three new rifles: the Ridge Carbon, HMR Carbon, and Crest. These new guns round out Bergara’s lineup by offering affordable, high-end hunting rifle options that are lightened up with the incorporation of carbon fiber.

These guns range from $1,399.00 to $1,999.00 and each offering brings something new to the table. All of these rifles are currently shipping to dealers.

Ridge Carbon Wilderness Series

The Ridge Carbon is the most affordable of the three rifles that Bergara released this year. This rifle begins at an MSRP of $1,599.00. It’s offered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester, and .300 Win Mag.

This is a very nice, basic hunting rifle that features a carbon fiber barrel. It weighs 6.4 lbs or more, depending on the caliber. This gun will likely be a shooter, considering the good reputation that Bergara’s barrels have.

two rifles hanging on a metal panel.
The Ridge Carbon (top) and HMR Carbon (bottom).

The Ridge Carbon comes with a 20-24″ carbon fiber barrel, depending on caliber, a Sniper Grey Cerakote finish, and an American Style Synthetic stock with SoftTouch Finish.

It also comes with Bergara’s own trigger, which breaks crisply and feels amazing, as well as a hinged floor plate that matches the gun’s sleek, no-frills design. And, of course, the rifle comes with a sub-MOA guarantee.

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A carbon fiber rifle barrel and attached muzzle brake.
A closer look at the carbon fiber barrel and brake.

HMR Carbon Wilderness Series

The HMR Carbon features the same great action and carbon fiber barrel that the Ridge Carbon has, and even comes in the same four calibers; 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester, and 300 Win Mag. It comes with 20-22″ barrel lengths and Sniper Grey Cerakote.

However, the stock and magazine are a major difference. The HMR Carbon can be had for $1,850.00.

Bergara Has Three New Rifles -- SHOT Show 2023
Bergara’s HMR stock has tons of adjustability that make it for a comfortable shooting experience if you are willing to accept the extra weight.

The HMR Carbon comes with Bergara’s HMR Molded stock with Mini-Chassis. This system keeps things as lightweight and rigid as possible while offering maximum adjustability in the cheekpiece and length-of-pull.

This gun also comes with an AICS-style detachable magazine. I’m a big fan of the original HMR, but this gun is about 2 lbs lighter (7.5 Lbs) which makes me like this model even more. The HMR Carbon also comes with a sub-MOA guarantee.

Bergara Has Three New Rifles -- SHOT Show 2023
All of these rifles come with oversized bolt knobs.

B-14 Squared Crest

And last, but not least, the B-14 Squared Crest rifle, which is the first of its new series. This gun has a starting weight of 6.8 lbs and goes up to 7.2 lbs, depending on what caliber and barrel length you choose.

This rifle has a different stock design; it’s made from carbon fiber with a lightweight fill, but it is different than all stocks that I am aware of because it has a carbon fiber I beam inside of the stock. This makes the stock more rigid while maintaining a low weight.

Like the others, it is also offered in the 4 calibers mentioned previously. The MSRP is $1,999.00 for all options.

Bergara Has Three New Rifles -- SHOT Show 2023
A look at the right and left side of the B-14 Squared Crest.

The barrel of the Crest is 20-22 inches long and only comes in 4140 CrMo steel. The finish is a Sniper Grey Cerakote and the stock is 100% carbon fiber with a unique carbon spine. Like the HMR Carbon, the Crest also has an AICS-style detachable magazine.

A black rifle magazine lays in a man's hand.
The Crest comes with a detachable AICS-style magazine.
  • Specifications and Features
    • B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness
      • $1,599.00
      • 6.4 Lbs
      • carbon fiber barrel
      • 20-24″ barrel length
      • Sniper Grey Cerakote finish
      • American Style Synthetic Stock with SoftTouch Finish
      • hinged floorplate
      • available in 4 calibers
        • 6.5 Creedmoor
        • 6.5 PRC
        • .308 Winchester
        • 300 Win Mag
    • B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness
      • $1,850.00
      • 7.5 Lbs
      • carbon fiber barrel
      • 20-22″ barrel length
      • Sniper Grey Cerakote finish
      • AICS-style detachable magazine
      • available in 4 calibers
        • 6.5 Creedmoor
        • 6.5 PRC
        • .308 Winchester
        • 300 Win Mag
    • B-14 Crest Steel
      • $1,999.00
      • 6.8 lbs
      • 4140 CrMo barrel
      • Sniper Grey Cerakote finish
      • 100% carbon fiber stock with carbon spine
      • AICS-style detachable magazine
      • available in 4 calibers
        • 6.5 Creedmoor
        • 6.5 PRC
        • .308 Winchester
        • 300 Win Mag

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About the author: Riley Baxter is an avid and experienced hunter, shooter, outdoorsman, and he’s worked in the backcountry guiding for an outfitter. He also get’s a lot of enjoyment out of building or customizing his firearms and equipment. Check out Riley’s Instagram @Shooter300

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