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

Product Description

The Bergara Crest Carbon 300 PRC in 22″ is the lightest rifle in the B-14 Squared lineup — purpose-built for mountain hunters and backcountry packrafters who refuse to compromise precision for portability. A 100% carbon fiber stock paired with Bergara’s proprietary CURE Carbon barrel delivers sub-MOA accuracy at under 6.5 lbs total weight, rivaling purpose-built sheep rifles in the field.

Specifications

What Makes the Crest Carbon 300 PRC Different

• CURE Carbon barrel — Bergara’s proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands solves the thermal consistency problem. Stainless strands manage heat transfer through the barrel, stabilizing shot-to-shot velocity and grouping even during rapid fire or temperature swings in the field.
• 100% carbon fiber construction — CF-RTM carbon stock weighs under 18 oz; combined with the CURE barrel, total rifle weight stays under 6.5 lbs without sacrificing rigidity or accuracy. This is lightweight without the trade-offs.
• M5 AICS bottom metal with dual-platform versatility — Run AICS detachable magazines on the range or at the shooting bench; swap to a floor plate for the hunt. No tools, no compromise, no separate builds.
• 300 PRC in a mountain platform — The 300 PRC delivers terminal velocity and energy at extended ranges, but traditionally shows up in 8–10 lb hunting rifles. The Crest Carbon brings modern long-range ballistics into a sub-7 lb package, perfect for glassing and glassing in steep terrain.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara’s 5-step barrel manufacturing process — 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 — produces barrels that rival hand-lapped customs at production prices. Every Crest Carbon barrel starts as a precision-engineered blank in Bergara, Spain, a town with centuries of gunmaking heritage. The CURE Carbon variant adds embedded stainless strands during the carbon weave, managing thermal transfer for the kind of shot-to-shot consistency mountain hunters and long-range shooters demand.

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, and we stand behind every Bergara we stock. Questions about the Crest Carbon, magazine compatibility, or Bergara’s warranty? Call us at 817-393-4000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the CURE Carbon barrel, and why does it matter for the 300 PRC?

CURE is Bergara’s proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands running through the barrel. The 300 PRC generates significant heat under rapid fire; the stainless strands manage thermal transfer, keeping barrel temperature consistent and shot-to-shot velocity stable. In the field, this means your first shot and your tenth shot print to the same point of aim — critical for mountain hunting where you may only get one opportunity.

How much does the carbon fiber stock really weigh, and is it as rigid as aluminum or steel?

The CF-RTM carbon stock weighs under 18 oz and includes a carbon spine for reinforcement. CF-RTM (Carbon Fiber Resin Transfer Molding) is used in aerospace and competition rifle platforms because it offers rigidity equal to aluminum at a fraction of the weight. You’re not sacrificing accuracy for portability — you’re gaining both.

Can I use standard Remington 700 magazines and accessories on the Crest Carbon?

Yes — the B-14 action is built on a Remington 700 footprint with the largest aftermarket ecosystem in bolt-action history. Triggers, stocks, chassis, scope mounts, and bolt handles all swap. The M5 bottom metal accepts AICS-pattern magazines and can run a standard floor plate for field hunting. Complete compatibility, zero gunsmith trips required.

Is the Bergara Performance Trigger good enough, or should I upgrade?

The Bergara Performance Trigger breaks crisp at 3–3.5 lbs out of the box and is adjustable from 2–4 lbs via simple Allen key — no gunsmith required. Reviewers consistently rate it on par with aftermarket upgrades costing $200–300 more. For most shooters, it’s a “leave it alone” trigger. If you want it lighter or heavier, you can dial it in yourself in under five minutes.

Does Bergara’s sub-MOA guarantee apply to the Crest Carbon 300 PRC?

Yes. Every Bergara rifle, including this model, ships with a factory sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. Straight from the box, using quality factory 300 PRC ammunition, your Crest Carbon will print groups under 1 inch at 100 yards. If it doesn’t, Bergara will work with you to make it right.