Bergara Premier Series, Crest Carbon, 308 Winchester, 20″ Carbon Fiber Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Sniper Gray

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 Squared Crest Carbon Fiber in .308 Winchester redefines what a mountain rifle can be. At 6.0–6.5 lbs, this is the lightest rifle in the Crest lineup—purpose-built for hunters and backcountry shooters who refuse to sacrifice precision for packability. The combination of Bergara’s proprietary CURE Carbon barrel and a 100% carbon fiber stock with carbon spine delivers the weight savings of a purpose-built sheep rifle without compromising the sub-MOA accuracy Bergara guarantees on every rifle that leaves the shop.

Specifications

What Makes the Bergara Crest Carbon Different

• CURE Carbon Barrel: Bergara’s proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands eliminates thermal inconsistency across shots. Lighter than traditional steel, thermally stable like a precision barrel should be—no more waiting between shots for zero shift on longer strings of fire.
• 100% Carbon Fiber Stock Under 18 oz: The CF-RTM carbon stock with integrated carbon spine delivers rigidity without weight. At 6.0–6.5 lbs total, this rifle rivals purpose-built lightweight sheep rifles while maintaining full Bergara accuracy standards.
• M5 Bottom Metal with Dual-Purpose Design: Run AICS detachable magazines on the range for rapid practice. Switch to a traditional floor plate for the hunt without tools or stock changes. The flexibility serious hunters and competitors demand.
• Threaded Action with Oversized Bolt Knob: The B-14 action ships with a standard threaded oversized bolt knob and accepts all Remington 700 pattern optics, stocks, chassis, and triggers. The world’s largest aftermarket ecosystem means you can upgrade, customize, or swap parts without question.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara isn’t just a brand—it’s a town in the Basque region of Spain with centuries of gunmaking heritage. For decades, Bergara has manufactured precision barrels for world-class firearms manufacturers and earned a global reputation for consistency. Every Bergara barrel undergoes a rigorous five-step process: straightening to tolerances most factories ignore, deep-hole drilling for internal consistency, 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 accuracy. That methodology is why a Bergara rifle shoots like a hand-lapped custom out of the box—and why we back every rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.

Ordering from Western Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CURE Carbon, and why does it matter for .308 hunting?

CURE is Bergara’s proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands that manage thermal transfer. Traditional steel barrels can shift zero as they heat up during extended strings of fire. CURE Carbon stays thermally stable, delivering consistent bullet impact whether you fire one shot or ten. For backcountry hunters who take careful, deliberate shots, this means your zero stays put all day in the field.

Is 20 inches enough barrel for .308 Winchester?

Absolutely. The .308 Winchester reaches peak performance around 18–22 inches of barrel. At 20 inches, you’re getting excellent velocity retention (roughly 2,600–2,700 fps depending on load), the ballistic performance hunters have relied on for seventy years, and a rifle short enough to be genuinely packable in rough country. The trade-off is minimal; the weight savings are massive.

Can I use this rifle with modern M5 AICS magazines and traditional floor plates?

Yes. The M5 bottom metal accepts standard AICS detachable magazines on the range and switches to a traditional floorplate for hunting. No tools required—just swap the mag well. This gives you the speed and convenience of detachable mags for practice and the reliability hunters demand in the field.

What’s the trigger like out of the box?

The Bergara Performance Trigger comes factory-set around 3.0–3.5 lbs and breaks clean and crisp. Reviewers consistently compare it to upgraded aftermarket triggers—no creep, no mushy takeup. If you want to adjust it, use a supplied Allen key to dial it anywhere from 2 to 4 lbs. No gunsmith needed.

Does this rifle truly weigh 6 lbs?

The Crest Carbon comes in at 6.0–6.5 lbs without optics or suppressor. That includes the 20-inch CURE Carbon barrel, the M5 bottom metal, and the carbon fiber stock. For context, most purpose-built sheep rifles in this caliber weigh 6.5–7.5 lbs. You’re getting true lightweight performance without gimping barrel life or accuracy.

Is the B-14 action compatible with Remington 700 stocks and chassis?

Completely. The B-14 Squared uses a Remington 700 footprint with a two-lug bolt system, coned bolt nose, and standard threaded oversized bolt knob. It accepts every Remington 700 pattern stock, chassis, trigger, and scope mount ever made. If you ever want to change stocks or upgrade your trigger, the aftermarket options are endless.

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