Bergara Premier Series, Crest Carbon, 6.5 Creedmoor, 20″ Carbon Fiber Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Sniper Gray

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 Squared Crest Carbon Fiber in 6.5 Creedmoor is built for hunters who refuse to compromise between precision and pack weight. This is the lightest rifle in the Crest lineup—a 100% carbon fiber stock paired with Bergara’s proprietary CURE Carbon barrel creates a sub-6-pound package that shoots like a custom without the custom price. If you’re glassing ridges in the high country or planning a backcountry hunt where every ounce matters, this rifle earns its place in your gear rotation.

Specifications

What Makes the B-14 Squared Crest Carbon Fiber Different

• CURE Carbon barrel technology—Bergara’s proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands solves the thermal consistency problem that plagues lighter barrels. Shot-to-shot accuracy stays true even during extended shooting sessions or rapid fire.
• Carbon fiber stock under 18 oz—The CF-RTM construction paired with a carbon spine delivers rigidity without traditional stock weight. Total rifle weight rivals purpose-built sheep rifles and mountain platforms costing thousands more.
• M5 bottom metal with AICS-to-floor plate conversion—Run AICS detachable magazines on the range for speed and convenience, then swap to a floor plate for the hunt when you want a single, silent mag loaded and ready.
• Bergara’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee—Every rifle ships verified to print under 1 inch at 100 yards. This isn’t a marketing claim; it’s a promise backed by five decades of barrel-making precision and an FFL dealer’s willingness to stand behind it.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara doesn’t just assemble rifles—they manufacture barrels the way precision-rifle gunmakers do. Every CURE Carbon barrel goes through Bergara’s five-step process: straightening to exacting tolerances, deep-hole drilling to prevent tool deflection, 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 to lock in zero-shift stability. The result is accuracy that rivals hand-lapped custom barrels at production prices. The thermal management built into CURE Carbon’s embedded stainless strands means your 20-inch barrel performs like a heavier, slower-heating profile—critical when you’re hunting high-altitude terrain where every shot counts.

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and we ship it to the licensed FFL dealer you choose near you — see how buying a gun online works. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the real-world advantage of the CURE Carbon barrel over a standard carbon-wrapped barrel?

Standard carbon barrels wrap a steel liner, and the bond between materials can transfer heat inconsistently, causing shot-to-shot velocity and impact variance. CURE Carbon embeds stainless steel strands directly into the carbon weave, creating consistent thermal transfer properties throughout the barrel. That means your first shot and your fifth shot print in the same place—essential for hunting where you may not have a second opportunity.

Is the 20-inch barrel long enough for 6.5 Creedmoor hunting?

Absolutely. The 6.5 Creedmoor was designed to be effective from short barrels. You’ll lose roughly 50–75 fps compared to a 24-inch barrel, but you’re still looking at 2,700+ fps from quality factory ammo, which delivers plenty of energy for elk-size game to 500 yards. The trade-off—a rifle you can actually carry across a ridge—makes the 20-inch Crest the right choice for mountain hunters.

Can I swap the Omni Muzzle Brake for a suppressor, and will the rifle still shoot sub-MOA?

Yes. The barrel is threaded 5/8×24, the industry standard. Any quality suppressor will thread right on. Suppressors typically reduce recoil and lower noise signature without sacrificing accuracy—in fact, many shooters report tighter groups because recoil management improves. The sub-MOA guarantee applies to the rifle as shipped; suppressor performance depends on the suppressor brand and your load, but a decent can won’t hurt accuracy.

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