Bergara B-14 Cima CF

Carbon Fiber Barrel: Weight Reduction Without Accuracy Sacrifice

The Cima CF’s carbon fiber wrapped barrel is the platform’s defining feature — a steel liner wrapped in carbon fiber to reduce barrel weight while maintaining the rigidity and heat dissipation that accuracy requires. Carbon fiber barrel wrapping reduces barrel weight by 30–50% compared to a steel contour barrel of equivalent stiffness, a meaningful difference in an ultralight build where every ounce contributes to the total carry weight. Bergara’s steel liner maintains the rifling quality and dimensional consistency that Bergara’s Spanish barrel manufacturing is known for — the carbon fiber wrap is purely structural, not a compromise of the barrel’s internal quality. The result is match-grade barrel performance in a featherweight package.

Carbon Fiber Stock: The Complete Ultralight System

Pairing the carbon fiber barrel with a carbon fiber stock completes the Cima CF’s ultralight system. Carbon fiber stocks provide exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, dimensional stability across temperature extremes, and moisture resistance that wood and many synthetic stocks don’t match. For backcountry hunters who carry rifles through elevation changes and weather variations, the carbon fiber stock’s stability means the zero that was set at the bench holds through a backcountry approach. The Cima CF’s matte black carbon fiber finish also provides a practical non-reflective appearance appropriate for hunting environments.

Caliber Selection: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm PRC

The Cima CF is available in two premium long-range calibers. 6.5 Creedmoor is the established precision shooting and hunting standard — the most widely available match-grade ammunition, extensive ballistic data, and proven terminal performance on deer-class game to 500+ yards. 7mm PRC is the newer Hornady precision cartridge offering larger bullet diameter, increased energy, and improved performance on larger game and at extended ranges, at the cost of slightly more recoil and currently more limited ammunition availability. For backcountry deer and elk hunting at moderate ranges: 6.5 Creedmoor. For buyers who want maximum long-range performance and hunt larger game: 7mm PRC. See our 6.5 Creedmoor ammo page for ammunition selection.

Threaded Barrel: Suppressor and Brake Options

Both Cima CF barrel configurations ship threaded — enabling suppressor mounting without aftermarket work. A suppressed bolt action in 6.5 Creedmoor is an increasingly popular hunting configuration, providing hearing protection in the field without hearing protection device requirements and reducing the report that can spook game on a missed shot. Since January 1, 2026, the NFA $200 tax stamp has been eliminated, making suppressor ownership straightforward. The Cima CF’s threaded barrel also accepts muzzle brakes for further recoil reduction during extended precision shooting sessions. See our suppressors page for compatible rifle cans.

Bergara B-14 Action: Match-Grade Foundation

The Cima CF is built on Bergara’s B-14 action — a two-lug bolt with a 90-degree throw, cone-shaped bolt nose for smooth feeding, and factory-match trigger. The B-14 action’s reputation for tight tolerances and smooth cycling has made it the basis for Bergara’s full precision rifle lineup. For buyers familiar with the Bergara B-14 Premier series, the Cima CF’s action quality is identical — the carbon fiber components reduce weight without changing the action’s mechanical character. Compare with the full Bergara lineup and the Tikka T3x as the primary lightweight precision rifle alternative.

Related Pages at Impact Guns

See the full Bergara brand page. Compare with Tikka and Savage 110 as lightweight precision alternatives. Browse our bolt action rifles page and hunting rifles page. For suppressors see our suppressors page. For ammunition see our 6.5 Creedmoor ammo page.