Bergara B14 Hunter Rifle Review - Best Affordable Hunting Rifle | Outdoor Jack
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- This is Outdoor Jack's in depth review of the Bergara B14 Hunter rifle. The Bergara B14 Hunter is, in my opinion, the best affordable rifle for the outdoorsman or women. My B14 Hunter is chambered in .30-06 and had the following accessories:
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Fantastic rifle....I have the B 14 Hunter in 7MM-08. Shoots like a champ!
It is a good one no doubt.
What ammo does that rifle like?
Norma Whitetail 150 grain
@@gabrielcantu3772 thanks
I have a Bergara B14hunter in 7mm rem mag and 7mm-08. Love them.
I hear you there. 🤛🏼🤛🏼
Ate my fair share of tag soup over the years lol. I’m thinking of getting that same rifle in that same caliber. Thanks for the review brother 👍
You bet thanks for the comment. be sure to like and sub 🤛🏼 God Bless
I have one chambered 22 250. Tack Driver!!!!! Got a lot of woodchuck with it. Love it.
I do like that round. That’s awesome.
Great review! Like to glass bed mine, but looks difficult with the this type of stock.
I am getting consistent flyers. Even after mailing it back for warranty and waiting 6 months. I have ordered a re-crowning set as the last 1" of bore and crown look terrible. I will cut and re-crown then bed as shown in this video. I hope it fixes the issue, as Bergara will not. I have tried various quality mounts/optics, hundreds of dollars worth of various premium ammos and patient cold bore shooting. I am still getting consistent 3" flyers at 100m. Thanks to Island Outfitters in Victoria for their support.
Shoot man I’m sorry about that. I wish you didn’t have those issues.
I have one in 6.5 Creedmoor for Whitetail. It’s an awesome rifle
You bet, I just got in the mail another one of their guns to review and it’s in 6.5 creedmoor and I’m excited to shoot it!
@@OutdoorJack 6.5 Creedmoor is an awesome little round that’s for sure
I have the same in 308 Win. I could not agree more!!!
Nice 👍🏼
I've got an old Howa 308 that will poke all three into a single jagged hole everytime I do my part right.
It only cost 700 scope and mounts and 2 boxes of winchester 180 grain power points. Haven't had a wild hog or axis or whitetail take one step since.
That’s cool. Lot of great guns out there.
top quality
Thank you Steven 🤛🏼
Trying to find a 22.250, lots of good things told about Bergara Bbls
Love that caliber. Yes lots of good things! They are great.
I too have the B14 in 6.5 CM and love it
That’s awesome, I’ll be doing a review soon on another Bergara rifle in 6.5 it’s going to be awesome.
@@OutdoorJack That would be great. Mine is a tack driver
@@SteveFromWyoming I bet it is all my Bergara's are awesome.
There is a weird phenomenon going on with bergaras. The vast majority of people using them sounds very satisfied, often reporting custom rifle like accuracy. But on several forums sometimes a few "influent" guys pop up and literally start throwing s..t to bergara, with a lot of hanger and committment, getting even to say that these rifles are so bad that they would never own or work on one or even use parts for builds. To me it seems that these guys are actively trying to bash Bergara, maybe on the payroll of someone who could benefit from this. Emotional involvement in defending something we like is understandable, emotional involvement and committment in bashing a brand is more difficult to undestand if there is not some interest on the table. It wouldn't be the first time anyway
That is Just sad, I can’t for the life of me understand why someone would bash a brand like that. I hope they understand that when it comes to be their time there is only one ultimate judge. Store up your treasures in Heaven my friends. Thanks for the comment be sure to like and sub 👍🏼
Imo, as you said emotionally invested to defend sth, bashing is an extreme side to it. Ask them what they prefer, and they'll 1) pick sth expensive like Sako or 2) pick a direct competitor like Howa etc
@@mohammadnashitsiddiqui2168 they do, i can confirm
Great video, great rifle, but, for accuracy sake, your setup is likely much heavier than 8 lbs. Rifle 7.2 lbs, scope 1.7 lbs, plus rings, bases, scope caps, ammo (7 rounds @ 1 oz/rnd= about 0.4 lb) + carrier, and sling. More like 9.5-10lb. Okay for flat land, but in my opinion a little heavy for extensive mountain hunting. You could find economy in the scope weight: Burris 4-14x4 E1 is 0.96 lbs. A person may also consider a belt-attached ammo carrier to keep the weight on the hips not a shoulder. I say all this to keep it real for someone who might copy your setup for their first back country hunt. What works for you is, is what is important here. I am glad you are happy and the best of luck in the future.
That is a great point Ray. You exactly right. Great feedback and thanks for watching.
I agree...it always confuses me when I see these giant scopes. A Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14X40 CDS-ZL weighs 13.3 oz. Saves almost a pound of weight just by changing the scope. Also, load 3 roads in the rifle...no ammo carrier needed. If you're taking more than 2 shots you're doing something wrong, this would give you 3.
I agree that you could also carry an extra 3 rounds on your person if you really feel like they're necessary. I'd use a lightweight sling and some Talley lightweight scope mounts and call it a day.
This setup would take you to just about 9 pounds field ready.
I agree with you the Rem 700 is not what I want anymore.
Hmm 👍🏼
It would have been nice to show feeding, shooting, extraction, how much it holds in the chamber etc.
Yeah, I am sorry I did plan on doing that, and just didn't have the time that day. It is a 3+1 maybe 4 if you load and then hold down the round in the mag as you close the bolt. I can do that for you sometime for sure if that would help you make a buying decision.
@@OutdoorJack I’m thinking of going down to my local gun shop and have a look at one. A friend of mine got one in a 7-08 but I haven’t heard from him of what he thinks. Thanks for the info.
I bought a Sako 85 in Sept and it will not eject reliably. Everything else is good except for one crucial issue. I won’t be buying another Sako again.
@@larrysayers1377 I’m about to review another Bergara the B14 Terrain in 6.5 creedmoor. I’ve never had any issue with a Bergara.
What ammo did you use and bullet weight?
Nice review .
And God bless you from a fellow believer.
I used Federal Premium Berger Hybrid Hunter 168 grain. God is good! 🤛🏼
@@OutdoorJack ...All the time!
Hey sir,
I’ve been struggling to find the appropriate rail for this gun. Can you please tell me what rail you purchased?
So I did to at first. You need to purchase Remington 700 rails. The one I stumbled on was a one piece one from BlackHawk. You will have to select between short or long action so know that before buying. www.cabelas.com/shop/en/blackhawk-extended-multislot-picatinny-base
Mind if I ask where In western nebraska? I grew up just east of chadron ne and hunter all over western side of the state
South if that, near Gurley, NE
I am on the fence about ordering this same rifle… Can you measure the Length of Pull on it? Anything over 13.5” is too long for me when I have jacket on.
Sooo is it under 13.5” lol
So I just measured for you and the LOP is 13.5”. I hope that helps.
@@OutdoorJack awesome, thanks man! I think I’m gonna go with this same rifle. I don’t see the added benefits of getting the Ridge model since all I use it for is hunting
@@benjaminkubrick3461 that’s awesome. You’ll be happy.
Is that a veracity? What zero you go with? How far you think you would shoot with it for elk?
Yes it is a Veracity, I zeroed it at 100 yards. I'd have no problem shooting an elk with it out to 600 yards if I had a rock solid rest.
@@OutdoorJackYou do custom dials? They offer them for those, but can't remember price. Not sure if they do it, or have kenten do it.
@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill they do custom dials for sure but I just use dope cards.
Many will disagree with me on the subject of , necessary scope power, but, I personally think these extreem, high power scopes are unessary, case in point..... Female Russian Snipers did just fine taking long shots with 3x power fixed scopes. Carlos Hathcock , Ledgenary, Vietnam Era U.S.A. Marine Sniper, did Wonders, with an 8 power Unirtle brand scope; Jack O' Conner, Preacher of the 270 cal, did fine with basic power scopes, and quite often a 2.75 power Lyman Alaskan Scope for Sheep Hunting. Almost all game are shot at much closer ranges, and this just adds alot of unessary weight to a hunting Rifle, but I get it..... Very high percentage of people want to be that EXTREEM,Long Range , Sniper type Hunter.
I agree, I rarely use more than 16 or 18 when shooting 1000 yards. These 30 something power scopes just aren't necessary for it. For hunting I like a 4x16, low enough for something close, high enough to take a longer shot if needed.
Your quite right it does ad extra weight, I’d likely only use up to 12-16 power anyway.
@@olsonfun Thanks for the reply Sam ,on the subject of necessary scope power. I Live in Muskegon Michigan and mostly Woods hunt. My wife was from Wyoming , and shot quite a few Deer and a Moose. The 12 power would indeed , be the overall balance,especially out there. Take Care and Stand your ground on the 2nd Amendment my Brother!
The only reason those people used those scopes is because that’s all they had. I guarantee you if you showed them all a modern 4-16x with Japanese or German glass they’d take it in a heartbeat.
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 Yeah, if I had a 3-9x40mm scope in one hand and a 4-18x50 in the other said you can pick one. Which one would you pick? lol
Can u hunt whitetail
With that rifle? Yes sir, perfect for that. If your asking me specifically yes I can hunt whitetails. Hope that helps!
I have one in a 7mm08 fitted with a LP VX 3x9 and can't get a decent group at all using 139g sst , my Tikka same glass and ammo Hit same hole at 100 any suggestions I'm talking all over the paper
I’d first check and make sure your rings and bases are all tight and torqued to specs. If they are id probably contact customer service. There is the rare chance it could be a barrel defect.
@@OutdoorJack yeah I double checked it all myself just after all the reviews I was hoping it wasn't a barreled issue but I'll contact them see what's up
@@michaelminetta2167 sounds good let me know if I can help any other ways.
@@michaelminetta2167I'm hoping you got the issue sorted out, as you never reposted, but some rifle barrels just do not like a particular bullet. Sometimes you have to try a few different types of bullets (shapes, construction, weight) to find one it likes. Also, make sure you check the action screws, torquing them to Bergara's spec, plus sometimes you have to tighten the front first then the rear, or vice versa. A call to Bergara will get you the proper order and torque value
@@scotteger6271 appreciate the follow up. I put a box of factory recommended ammo down it still bad groups so I put put it up for the season,I did end up grabbing a few different rounds and weight went completely through it got all the specs from bagara, torqued everything, reset scope,rings etc I haven't got to put rounds down her yet used the Tikka all deer season and just finished up turkey but I will be on it in the next few weeks and either it works or it's going to turn into another Tikka
Mine is in .308 and it's sweet.
That’s great. Awesome gun! 👊🏼
Wat scope do u have on it ?
Have you mounted a bipod and/or a pic rail on this?
I did after this video. I used the Caldwell adapter so their was a pic rail on the forend. Then added a Atlas bipod.
@@OutdoorJack Did you add any epoxy to the stock screw? had any issues with it staying in the stock?
@@StrateOutdoors No I did not have any issues with it. Or I have not had any yet. lol
@@OutdoorJack good to hear, thanks for the help! get luck out there and get after it!
@@StrateOutdoors Same to you!
Is the bolt locked when the safety is on?
No the bolt does not lock when on safety. You are still able to work the action on both safety and while on fire.
@@OutdoorJack thanks
@@steveharvey6421 You bet, Not sure if its a benefit or a downfall, depends I guess but its an awesome rifle.
What height rings did you use ?
Medium high Burris rings. Like 1.25” I believe
How about ammo? Mine didn’t shoot the sst well at all. Bergara told me to try the eldx 178 grain. So we will see
i would have loved this video if you knew how to manage the wind noise. dub over it for the love of modern video quality. i didnt get the last 2 minutes of your video because it sounded like i was in a 30ft tall ninja blender
What about the trigger?
For a 799 rifle the trigger is okay, in that 5ish pound mark.
I wish you would show loading/unloading the gun in a review like this.
Thank you for the feedback. I will sure take that into consideration. I’m doing another gun review on a Bergara coming up. I will make sure to do that.
Can you top load it?
Yes you sure can 👍🏼
It's a hinged floor plate...how else would you load it?
well I first thought it uses a magazine haha
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Yes he does, I love him.
@@OutdoorJack Christ is King! Great video man!
I’ve killed a moose with a 30-06 😂
It’s the perfect caliber for sure. 🤛🏼🤛🏼 would love to see any pics!
You got that rifle for $800 😮
Yeah, and actually if you go here Brownells has it for less - bit.ly/3JFi4gu 🤛🏼
@@OutdoorJack thank you sir
@@BUTLER308 You bet man!
I just got my b14 hunter today for $699 at sportsman’s warehouse 😮
@@HighEchelongotta be careful with these...not to say there's something wrong with the one you got for $699, but the original B14 Hunters were only blued. The newer B14 Hunter models are now cerakoted. They honestly don't look much different, as the cerakote is black, but the model numbers are different, with the cerakoted models ending with "C" and they tend to cost slightly more, like $725 or so