Bergara B-14

The Bergara B-14 is the foundation of Bergara’s bolt action lineup — a Spanish-manufactured action with a match-grade cold hammer-forged barrel, two-lug bolt design, and factory trigger that competes with custom-quality rifles at a fraction of the price. Available across more than a dozen series covering hunting, precision, carbon fiber ultralight, and rimfire applications, the B-14 platform offers one of the widest range of factory configurations of any bolt action rifle on the market, all built on Bergara’s industry-leading barrel manufacturing in Bergara, Spain.

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The B-14 Action: What Makes It the Foundation

Every B-14 rifle shares the same core action — a two-lug bolt with a 90-degree throw, cone-shaped bolt nose for reliable feeding from the detachable box magazine, and Bergara’s factory trigger adjustable from 2.5 to 4 lbs. The action’s precise manufacturing tolerances produce a bolt-to-receiver fit that contributes directly to the B-14’s accuracy reputation. Bergara manufactures its own barrels at the same Spanish facility that supplies barrel blanks to custom rifle builders worldwide — the same barrel quality in a factory-complete package. The B-14 action is also the basis for a thriving custom build market, with aftermarket stocks from Manners, MDT, and McMillan fitting directly without modification.

B-14 Series Guide: Choosing the Right Configuration

The B-14 family covers every shooting application. The B-14 Timber uses a walnut stock for traditional hunting aesthetics. The B-14 Crest pairs a carbon fiber stock with a steel barrel for a mid-weight precision platform. The B-14 Ridgeback uses an adjustable chassis for precise fit and precision shooting. The B-14 Cima CF is the ultralight flagship — carbon fiber barrel and stock for maximum weight reduction. The B-14R is the rimfire .22 LR configuration sharing the same action geometry and trigger as the centerfire B-14s for a faithful training analog. Each series uses the same B-14 action with different stock and barrel configurations targeting specific use cases.

Caliber Options: From .22 LR to .300 Win Mag

The B-14 centerfire lineup spans from 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor through .308 Win, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC. For precision long-range shooting: 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC balance trajectory, wind resistance, and recoil management. For hunters who need more energy on larger game: 7mm PRC and .300 Win Mag deliver it. For the widest ammunition availability and most established ballistic data: .308 Win remains the most versatile all-around bolt action caliber. The B-14R in .22 LR provides a rimfire training companion using the same action geometry for consistent skill transfer between practice and field use.

B-14 vs. Tikka T3x and Savage 110: The Precision Value Comparison

The Bergara B-14 competes directly with the Tikka T3x and Savage 110 in the premium-value bolt action tier. The Tikka T3x is the Finnish alternative with exceptional feeding reliability and a devoted following. The Savage 110 offers the widest caliber availability and AccuTrigger. The B-14 differentiates with Bergara’s proprietary barrel manufacturing — the same barrels sold to custom builders — and the widest range of factory series configurations. For buyers who want one platform covering the range from traditional walnut to carbon fiber ultralight: the B-14 family is unmatched in factory configuration breadth at its price tier.

Aftermarket and Customization

The B-14 action supports one of the strongest aftermarket ecosystems of any production bolt action. Manners, MDT, McMillan, Grayboe, and KRG all produce stocks specifically fitted to the B-14 action, enabling buyers to start with a factory B-14 and build toward a fully custom configuration over time. The B-14’s 20 MOA Picatinny rail-ready receiver accepts standard scope mounts. For competitive precision rifle shooters who want to grow into a more capable platform without replacing the action, the B-14’s aftermarket depth makes it a natural foundation for a long-term build.