Bergara Premier Series, Crest Carbon, 22″ Carbon Fiber Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Sniper Gray, 5 Rounds, 7MM PRC 5RD

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 Squared Crest Carbon Fiber in 7mm PRC is the lightest rifle in the Crest lineup—purpose-built for mountain hunters and backcountry packrafters who refuse to compromise precision for weight. A 100% carbon fiber stock paired with Bergara’s proprietary CURE Carbon barrel brings your total rifle weight to just 6.0–6.5 lbs without sacrificing the sub-MOA accuracy Bergara guarantees on every rifle. This is what happens when a Spanish barrel maker with centuries of gunmaking heritage decides to solve the thermal stability problem that plagues lightweight rifles: embedded stainless strands in the carbon weave manage heat transfer so your first and fifth shots print in the same place.

Specifications

What Makes the B-14 Squared Crest Carbon Different

• CURE Carbon barrel technology: Embedded stainless strands within the carbon weave actively manage thermal transfer, eliminating the traditional lightweight-rifle problem of heat-induced point-of-impact shift between strings of fire.
• Featherweight platform without compromise: The carbon fiber stock weighs under 18 oz. Combined with the CURE Carbon barrel, you’re looking at a finished rifle that rivals purpose-built sheep rifles in weight while maintaining full-size magnum capability.
• M5 bottom metal flexibility: Switch between AICS detachable magazines on the range and a floor plate in the field—no tools, no gunsmith. One rifle, two configurations.
• Bergara Performance Trigger, user-adjustable: Pull range from 2 to 4 lbs via Allen key. No gunsmith required. Factory-set around 3 to 3.5 lbs, it consistently earns praise for a clean break that matches aftermarket triggers costing significantly more.
• B-14 action ecosystem: Built on a Remington 700 footprint with the largest aftermarket support in bolt-action history. Two-lug design, coned bolt nose for smooth feeding, stronger bolt stop than original Remington 700s, and a threaded oversized bolt knob standard. Accepts all R700-pattern stocks, triggers, and scope mounts.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara isn’t just a rifle company—it’s also a town in Spain’s Basque region, home to centuries of gunmaking heritage. For decades, Bergara manufactured precision barrels for some of the world’s tier-one firearms makers before building their own line. Every Bergara barrel undergoes a rigorous 5-step process: precision straightening, deep-hole drilling, three-spindle diamond honing to a mirror finish, button rifling with carbide buttons held to less than .0002″ groove diameter deviation, and high-temperature stress relieving. That meticulous engineering is why Bergara barrels shoot like hand-lapped customs at production prices—and why the company can back every rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, straight out of the box.

Why Buy from Western Sport

Western Sport is an FFL/SOT dealer in Roanoke, TX, just north of Fort Worth in the DFW area, and we’ve been selling and servicing firearms since 2007. Our staff shoots the same rifles we sell, which means when you call with questions about the Crest Carbon or any other Bergara model, you’re talking to someone who knows the rifle firsthand. Call us at 817-393-4000 for pricing, inventory, or to discuss whether the 7mm PRC is the right caliber for your next mountain hunt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CURE Carbon mean, and why does it matter in a lightweight rifle?

CURE stands for Bergara’s proprietary carbon composite weave with embedded stainless steel strands. In traditional carbon barrels, thermal expansion and contraction can shift point of impact as the barrel heats up during shooting strings. The embedded stainless strands in CURE barrels manage and dissipate heat more evenly, keeping shot-to-shot consistency intact even after multiple rounds downrange. For a mountain rifle where you might fire 3–5 rounds in a hunting situation, it’s peace of mind. For a range session, it means you can shoot strings without expecting poi drift.

Is 7mm PRC the right caliber for mountain hunting?

The 7mm PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is a modern magnum designed to deliver magnum performance with less recoil and better aerodynamics than older 7mm cartridges. It shoots flatter than a .308, carries more energy downrange than a .280 Ackley, and generates considerably less recoil than a 7mm Remington Magnum. For mountain hunting in the West—sheep, elk, mule deer at elevation—the 7mm PRC splits the difference perfectly. It’s powerful enough for elk at distance, efficient enough that a lightweight rifle like the Crest Carbon doesn’t punish your shoulder, and ammo is readily available through major manufacturers. If you’re hunting closer ranges in timber, you might prefer a .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor. If you’re hunting open country and expect long shots, the 7mm PRC is a modern, smart choice.

Can I use standard Remington 700 stocks and accessories on the B-14 Squared?

Yes. The B-14 action is built on a Remington 700 footprint and accepts all R700-pattern stocks, chassis, bottom metals, triggers, and scope bases. The threaded oversized bolt knob is standard, and the coned bolt nose works flawlessly with modern feeding systems. That said, the B-14 Squared Crest Carbon ships with a world-class carbon fiber stock and trigger already dialed in—you’re buying a finished, accurate rifle, not a platform requiring upgrades. But if you ever want to experiment with a different chassis or trigger, the entire aftermarket is open to you.

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