{"id":70315,"date":"2017-02-17T10:01:54","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T15:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=70315"},"modified":"2017-02-17T10:01:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T18:32:08","slug":"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value &#8211; Full Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bergarausa.com\/bergara_premier_series_lrp_rifle.php\" campaign=\"BergaraLRP\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/bergarausa.com\/bergara_premier_series_lrp_rifle.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Bergara rifle on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=bergara\" campaign=\"BergaraonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=bergara<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/bergarausa.com\/\" campaign=\"Bergara\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Bergara<\/a> isn\u2019t exactly a household name, but the fact of the matter is that this Spanish-based company is a large OEM provider of barrels to some of the best-known brands in the business.\u00a0\u00a0Bergara started out in Spain making barrels for muzzle loaders where they became a fixture in that market and still are to this day.\u00a0\u00a0However, they realized that the processes that make really good muzzle loader barrels can be adapted to make excellent rifle barrels.\u00a0\u00a0Fast forward a couple of years and Bergara hit the US market with a line of high-end precision and hunting rifles with customized features.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bergara sensed a shift in the market though and started to offer a line of rifles that had more standardized features than their custom rifles.\u00a0\u00a0Those rifles can be found under their Bergara Premier line, and for review I have their LRP rifle chambered in .308 Winchester in hand for testing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70325\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70325\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-70325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations.-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations.-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations.-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations.-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations.-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-tear-drop-shape-of-the-bolt-isnt-huge-but-large-enough-to-allow-for-rapid-bolt-manipulations..jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tear drop shape of the bolt isn&#8217;t huge but large enough to allow for rapid bolt manipulations.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering<\/strong>: .308<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel<\/strong>: 20 inches, threaded<\/li>\n<li><strong>OA Length:<\/strong> 42.5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 10 pounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock<\/strong>: XLR Element Chassis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights<\/strong>: None<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: Bolt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>: Matte black<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity<\/strong>: 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP<\/strong>: $2190<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Right off the bat I noticed that Bergara included some quality features that I think ups the ante over some other options in the same market category.\u00a0\u00a0First off, the action is Bergara\u2019s Premium custom action, which has a Remington 700 footprint and can use the same triggers but that\u2019s right about where the similarities stop.\u00a0\u00a0It has a nice solid bolt handle reminiscent of a Surgeon or Big Horn action with an understated but totally functional teardrop bolt knob. Like many rifles today it also features a fluted bolt that gives dirt and grime a place to go to keep action cycling smooth and reliably. It has a floating bolt head design that puts one in the mind of a Savage rifle, which is perfectly fine because this design means that the locking lugs always maintain perfect contact with the action.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When you close the bolt there is no grittiness or looseness, just the smooth throw of the bolt with a solid lock up at the end.\u00a0\u00a0Like some rifles with European origins, the Bergara bolt does not require any tools to be used for its disassembly.\u00a0 Like a Tikka, you simple turn the bolt shroud while holding the bolt body and the entire firing pin assembly can be removed from the back.\u00a0 While technically you don\u2019t need any special tools to remove the firing pin assembly from a Remington 700, they sure do help.\u00a0 Without any special tools required for maintenance this reduces the overall cost of ownership to the end user.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70319\" style=\"width: 1201px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70319\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"wp-image-70319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket.-e1487187623330.jpg\" width=\"1191\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket.-e1487187623330.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket.-e1487187623330-150x66.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket.-e1487187623330-400x175.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket.-e1487187623330-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Inside-this-discreet-type-case-theres-more-than-enough-room-for-the-rifle-and-accessories-in-the-front-pocket.-e1487187623330-1024x449.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1191px) 100vw, 1191px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside this discreet -type case there&#8217;s more than enough room for the rifle and accessories in the front pocket.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since the action uses a Remington 700 footprint it in turn uses Remington 700 triggers and ships out with Timney\u2019s excellent 517 trigger.\u00a0 This trigger is mechanically the same as their popular 510 trigger, except it has a flat trigger shoe so the pad of your trigger finger can always be pressing straight back.\u00a0 Overall\u00a0I love Timney triggers and I was happy to see that Bergara went with this brand over some others on the market.\u00a0 Timney triggers are reliable, easy to adjust triggers that provide consistent performance time and time again, that\u2019s why I have them on my personal bolt guns.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When I received the rifle the trigger pull a little too heavy for my liking but with a little turn of the adjustment screw I had the trigger pull down to 2 \u00bd pounds in no time. The rifle also ships with a 20 MOA base, although I\u2019m not sure which manufacturer is used, although I\u2019ve heard that it is a Talley product, so it\u2019s good quality for sure.\u00a0It appeared to be properly mounted and bedded and all of the mounting screws had the proper amount of torque to secure them to the action.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70318\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70318\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable..jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable..jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable.-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable.-400x290.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable.-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/From-an-improvised-rest-simulated-match-conditions-the-rifle-was-very-stable.-1024x743.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From an improvised rest simulated match conditions the rifle was very stable.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The whole barreled action is dropped into a Bergara-branded XLR Element chassis, outfitted with the XLR lite tactical butt stock assembly and Ergo Deluxe Grip.\u00a0\u00a0The Element chassis is made from 6061 aluminum and hard anodized so you can count on it being able to take a licking and keep on ticking.\u00a0\u00a0The Element chassis has an open forend, meaning the barrel is fully free floated and the top is exposed so that it gets plenty of air flow around the barrel, similar to a traditional rifle stock.\u00a0 Probably the major departure from a traditional stock is that there are large ventilation cuts and predrilled holes at the 3, 6, and 9 o\u2019clock for mounting accessory rails.\u00a0\u00a0The advantages to using this type of stock are that it\u2019s insanely tough, the barrel has plenty air to cool down, and it\u2019s modular so you can add or remove what you don\u2019t need.\u00a0\u00a0There are no integral sling mounts at the front of the stock but XLR does sell a nice low profile flush cup mounting point on their website.\u00a0\u00a0The buttstock assembly does have sling attachments for use with the aforementioned QD flush cup swivels though. The stock accepts AICS compatible magazines and this rifle shipped with a Magpul PMAG 5 AICS magazine, which by all appearances seems to be an excellent, cost-effective option.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70316\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70316\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP..jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP..jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP.-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP.-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP.-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/A-detail-shot-of-Bergaras-short-action-used-on-the-LRP.-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A detail shot of Bergara&#8217;s short action used on the LRP. It is patterned after the Remington 700 action. Note the Burris XTRII mounted on the rifle.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of course, a person can\u2019t hit what they can\u2019t see so Burris graciously provided one of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burrisoptics.com\/scopes\/xtr-ii-riflescopes-series\/xtr-ii-riflescope-4-20x50mm\" campaign=\"BurrisonBergara\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">4-20X50 XTRII<\/a> tactical rifle scopes with their very nice SCR mil-based reticle.\u00a0\u00a0The scope features a 34mm main tube, illumination, parallax adjustment, zero stop, along with beefy elevation and windage turrets.\u00a0\u00a0It checks all of the boxes for a scope one would use for long range shooting or hunting, except it provides all of those features for right around $1,000.\u00a0\u00a0The SCR by all accounts looks to be a great reticle with additional hold points along the horizontal axis for those that like to dial their elevation but hold for wind.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019ve been very happy with the Burris scopes that I\u2019ve used in the past and use a Burris optic on one of my competition rifles so I doubt this scope will disappoint me.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70317\" style=\"width: 311px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Every-Bergara-rifle-ships-with-a-test-target-to-prove-its-capable-of-meeting-the-companys-1-MOA-gu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70317\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-70317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Every-Bergara-rifle-ships-with-a-test-target-to-prove-its-capable-of-meeting-the-companys-1-MOA-gu-301x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"301\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Every-Bergara-rifle-ships-with-a-test-target-to-prove-its-capable-of-meeting-the-companys-1-MOA-gu-301x300.jpg 301w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Every-Bergara-rifle-ships-with-a-test-target-to-prove-its-capable-of-meeting-the-companys-1-MOA-gu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Every-Bergara-rifle-ships-with-a-test-target-to-prove-its-capable-of-meeting-the-companys-1-MOA-gu.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every Bergara rifle ships with a test target to prove it&#8217;s capable of meeting the company&#8217;s 1 MOA guarantee.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Range Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once the scope was mounted and everything torqued to the proper specifications with Wheeler Engineering\u2019s FAT wrench I was off to the range.\u00a0 Hornady provided a hundred rounds of their Precision Hunter ammunition loaded with a 178 gr ELD-X bullet that is a recent addition to their line-up.\u00a0 Although this is a hunting bullet, the \u201cX\u201d stands for expanding, the construction of the bullet gives it the performance of a match grade bullet.\u00a0\u00a0 What this means is that you could essentially have a dual purpose round that is supremely accurate and at the same time very effective on game.\u00a0 Sig also donated a hundred rounds of their new .308 match ammunition loaded with a tried and true 168 gr boat tail hollow point bullet.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, it\u2019s been my experience that every rifle is a rule unto itself and as many a long range shooter has learned sometimes what you think is going to work simply doesn\u2019t.\u00a0 As many shooters can probably attest to sometimes you have to try several types of ammunition to find the one the rifle really likes.\u00a0 The Bergara LRP rifle shipped with a test target shot that had a three shot group of Norma 168 gr Match ammunition that measured right at \u00be\u201d.\u00a0 This shows that the rifle is capable of meeting the sub-MOA accuracy guarantee from Bergara using that particular ammunition.\u00a0 However, the rifle did not seem to like either type of ammunition that I had available for testing. The Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition performed the best and I was able to get a couple of groups that were very promising, a flier would invariably open it up to over 1 inch, which was disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>I had significant issues with the Sig Elite ammunition in the form of failures to fire when the trigger was pulled and stopped using it about halfway through the testing and informed Sig about the issue. Problems such as these are not uncommon though as I have experienced the same issues with other brands of ammunition in different rifles. I suspect with more time and more types of ammo, you can find a load that works better with this rifle and more in line with its test target.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70324\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70324\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function..jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function..jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function.-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function.-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function.-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-lip-creates-a-perfect-spot-to-jam-the-rifle-into-a-barricade-for-extra-stability-without-affecting-function.-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lip around the mag well creates a perfect spot to jam the rifle into a barricade for extra stability without affecting function.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Despite the problems that I had with the ammunition I did very much enjoy shooting the rifle and gained a deeper appreciation for its features.\u00a0 The Dead Air muzzle brake soaked up recoil and also did a good job at mitigating any muzzle blast back to the shooter.\u00a0 The adjustability of the chassis and the Ergo grip made the rifle very comfortable to shoot and it took little effort on my part in getting the length of pull and cheek rest set up just right for the optic.\u00a0 On bolt action rifle chassis systems I don\u2019t often prefer AR-15 grips but the Ergo grip may be a lone exception because of its design and comfort.\u00a0 The more vertical rake compared to a standard A2 grip puts the hand at a more natural angle when shooting, which in turn allows you to better place your finger on the trigger and be more consistent.\u00a0 The palm swells and texturized rubber grip also fit the hand extremely well, making it very comfortable to shoot for extended periods of time.\u00a0 As I may have mentioned before the action locks up like a bank vault and it was as smooth as butter using the Magpul AICS magazines to cycle the action to load another round.\u00a0 \u00a0There wasn\u2019t a lot that I didn\u2019t like about the rifle overall, it had everything you needed and nothing that you didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70322\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Dead-Air-Keymount-Muzzle-Brake.-This-muzzle-brake-did-an-excellent-job-at-mitigating-recoil-and-not-being-concussive-to-the-shooter..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - 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This muzzle brake did an excellent job at mitigating recoil and not being concussive to the shooter.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The design of the rifle and the chassis work together well when working around barricades or other obstacles that you might have to shoot from.\u00a0 The flat bottom of the chassis rides a bag or the top of a barricade well so that recoil is generally straight back allowing the shooter to stay on target better.\u00a0 There is also a small lip at the front of the magazine well that works perfectly for jamming it into a barricade to help steady the rifle without affecting the feeding or cycling of the rifle.\u00a0 The short, light barrel aids in being able to maneuver the rifle quickly around an obstacle without dealing with the momentum of a front heavy rifle.\u00a0 If I have to move from one side of a barricade to the other in order to take the next shot, the less distance I have to step back so that my barrel clears the barricade is all the better.\u00a0 I can then get in position faster and have more time to steady myself to make sure my shot is good compared to if I was wrestling a rifle with a longer, heavier barrel.<\/p>\n<p>By that same token, the cost, features, and adjustability can also make the rifle a worthy candidate for a law enforcement agency that is looking to purchase rifles for their marksman\/observer teams. The modular design of the rifle allows it to be configured for different roles such as the addition of a front rail for clip-on night vision or a folding stock for compactness.\u00a0 A Bergara LRP with a folding stock, clip-on night sight, and Dead Air suppressor would be a force to be reckoned with in the hands of a law enforcement sniper in position during a stand-off.<\/p>\n<p>The LRP by all appearances is a quality rifle and understand that this review is simply a sample of one and I believe hardly indicative of what the rifle is capable of. The ammunition that was graciously provided for testing was also by all appearances quality ammunition, the two just did not seem to like each other in this particular instance.\u00a0 The Bergara LRP is available for $2,190, which is steep but when you compare it to many other long range rifles, especially custom rifles with custom actions, the LRP is a real bargain. LRP rifles are chambered in .308 Winchester as tested here but also in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, perfect for slinging those 140+ grain bullets out to beyond\u00a01,000 yards if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bergarausa.com\/bergara_premier_series_lrp_rifle.php\" campaign=\"BergaraLRP\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/bergarausa.com\/bergara_premier_series_lrp_rifle.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Bergara rifle on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=bergara\" campaign=\"BergaraonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=bergara<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70326\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70326\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope..jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope..jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope.-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope.-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope.-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-XLR-Lite-Tactical-Stock-is-adjustable-for-length-of-pull-and-cheek-height-to-let-you-get-positioned-correctly-behind-the-riflescope.-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The XLR Lite Tactical Stock is adjustable for length of pull and cheek height to let you get positioned correctly behind the riflescope.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_70323\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70323\" title=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger..jpg\" alt=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger..jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger.-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger.-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger.-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Ergo-Delux-pistol-grip-is-my-favorite-for-rifle-chassis-systems-that-utilize-AR-15-grips.-Its-very-comfortable-and-positions-your-trigger-finger-perfectly-on-the-Timney-trigger.-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-70323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ergo Deluxe pistol grip is my favorite for rifle chassis systems that utilize AR-15 grips. It&#8217;s very comfortable and positions your trigger finger perfectly on the Timney trigger.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the United States, Bergara isn\u2019t exactly a household name, but the fact of the matter is that this Spanish-based company is a large OEM provider of barrels to some of the best-known brands in the business. Bergara has started to offer a line of rifles that can be found under their Bergara Premier line, and for review we have their LRP rifle chambered in .308 Winchester in hand for testing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":70320,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,855,694,90,37],"tags":[745,971,68,132,102,108,620],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-70315","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-bolt-action","9":"category-gun-reviews","10":"category-ian-kenney","11":"category-gun-reviews-rifles","12":"tag-308-win","13":"tag-bergara","14":"tag-bolt-action-rifles","15":"tag-buzz","16":"tag-feature-articles","17":"tag-guns","18":"tag-tactical"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review - Authors\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/bergara-premier-lrp-308-chassis-rifle-custom-features-production-value\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bergara Premier LRP .308 Chassis Rifle: Custom Features, Production Value - Full Review\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In the United States, Bergara isn\u2019t exactly a household name, but the fact of the matter is that this Spanish-based company is a large OEM provider of barrels to some of the best-known brands in the business. 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