Bergara B-14 Series HMR Carbon Wilderness Rifle, Bolt Action Rifle, 6.5 PRC, 24″ Carbon Fiber Barrel

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness in 6.5 PRC is purpose-built for backcountry hunters who refuse to compromise between precision and pack weight. This rifle pairs the legendary accuracy of Bergara’s HMR platform with a proprietary CURE Carbon barrel that sheds significant weight without sacrificing the sub-MOA performance you demand. At 8.1–8.5 lbs, you’re carrying a rifle that punches like a 10-lb target gun but moves through the mountains like a lightweight hunting rifle.

Specifications

What Makes the HMR Carbon Wilderness Different

• CURE Carbon Barrel Technology. Bergara’s proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands manages barrel heat without the accuracy loss common in pure-carbon designs. You get the weight savings of carbon with the thermal stability of a steel barrel.
• Sub-MOA Guaranteed, Straight from the Box. Bergara backs every rifle with a factory accuracy guarantee. Your HMR Carbon Wilderness will print groups under 1 inch at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition—no excuses, no exceptions.
• The Largest Aftermarket Ecosystem in Bolt-Action History. Built on a Remington 700 footprint with a stronger two-lug action, your rifle accepts any R700-pattern stock, chassis, trigger, or scope mount. That’s decades of proven aftermarket support at your fingertips.
• Integrated Mini-Chassis HMR Stock. Adjustable cheekpiece and LOP spacers let you dial in fit without removing the barreled action. The aluminum reinforcement keeps the stock rigid under recoil while the molded design provides natural ergonomics for field shooting.
• Crisp, User-Adjustable Trigger. The Bergara Performance Trigger breaks at 3–3.5 lbs out of the box and adjusts from 2–4 lbs with an Allen key. No gunsmith, no complications—just the kind of trigger feel that reviewers compare to premium aftermarket units costing twice the price.
• Lightweight without Compromise. At 8.1–8.5 lbs, this rifle is light enough to carry all day in rough country but heavy enough to deliver the barrel harmonics and recoil management serious hunters expect.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara isn’t just a rifle brand—it’s a town in Spain’s Basque region, built on centuries of gunmaking craftsmanship. For decades, Bergara has supplied precision barrels to tier-one firearms manufacturers worldwide. Every barrel in the HMR Carbon Wilderness goes through Bergara’s 5-step 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. That process—the kind traditionally reserved for hand-lapped customs—is why Bergara rifles shoot like $4,000 rifles at $1,800 prices. The B-14 HMR line is assembled in Georgia by a team that includes former USMC Precision Weapons Section gunsmiths who spent their careers building combat rifles for Marines. That heritage lives in every trigger pull.

6.5 PRC: Why This Caliber Matters

The 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) was purpose-built for modern long-range hunting and competition. It delivers the ballistics of a .308 Win Magnum with less recoil, less powder burn, and higher velocity. In the HMR Carbon Wilderness, 6.5 PRC gives you a flat trajectory past 400 yards, devastating terminal performance on elk and deer, and the precision that makes 1000-yard practice realistic. If you’re serious about backcountry hunting or long-range accuracy, 6.5 PRC is the cartridge that makes both accessible without brutality.

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. We don’t push inventory; we recommend rifles we trust. If you have questions about the HMR Carbon Wilderness, caliber selection, or how to get your rifle dialed in, call us at 817-393-4000. We’re here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much lighter is the CURE Carbon barrel compared to a standard steel HMR?

The CURE Carbon barrel saves roughly 1.5–2 lbs compared to a steel HMR barrel of the same length. On a rifle designed for backcountry hunting, that weight savings translates to easier carries over steep terrain and less fatigue on long stalks—without sacrificing accuracy or thermal stability.

Will the carbon barrel lose accuracy as it heats up during shooting?

No. That’s the engineering advantage of Bergara’s proprietary CURE system. The embedded stainless strands within the carbon weave manage heat dissipation, preventing the accuracy falloff common in pure-carbon barrels. Your groups stay consistent from the first shot to the fiftieth.

Can I upgrade the trigger or swap the stock for a different chassis?

Absolutely. The B-14 action is built on a Remington 700 footprint with a two-lug system and coned bolt nose. That means you can drop this rifle into any R700-pattern stock or chassis, swap in any modern trigger system, and use any scope mount designed for the 700 ecosystem. It’s one of the few modern production rifles that truly embraces modularity.

What does the accuracy guarantee mean?

Bergara guarantees that your HMR Carbon Wilderness will print groups smaller than 1 inch at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition, straight from the box—no break-in required. If it doesn’t, Bergara stands behind the rifle. That’s confidence built on decades of barrel manufacturing and a production team of former Marine gunsmiths.

Is the Omni Muzzle Brake removable?

Yes. The barrel is threaded 5/8×24, and the Omni Brake is pinned and welded or removable depending on your order. Call us at 817-393-4000 if you want to discuss muzzle options—we can help you choose between the included brake, a suppressor-ready thread protector, or other solutions.

What makes 6.5 PRC the right choice for a backcountry rifle?

6.5 PRC splits the difference between flat-shooting and recoil-friendly. You get .308 Win Magnum ballistics with substantially less recoil, less powder consumption, and a flatter trajectory beyond 300 yards. For mountain hunting where precise shot placement matters and you’re carrying your rifle all day, 6.5 PRC is the modern standard.

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