Bergara B-14 Series HMR Carbon Wilderness, Bolt Action Rifle, 24″ Carbon Fiber Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Black

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness in 7mm PRC is built for backcountry hunters who refuse to compromise on precision—but won’t carry an ounce more than necessary. This rifle marries the legendary accuracy of Bergara’s HMR platform with a proprietary CURE Carbon barrel that sheds significant weight without the accuracy falloff that plagues lesser carbon designs. You get a sub-MOA rifle that weighs 8.1–8.5 lbs, a crisp two-stage trigger you can tune yourself, and the largest aftermarket ecosystem in bolt-action history.

Specifications

What Makes the HMR Carbon Wilderness Different

• CURE Carbon Barrel Technology: Proprietary carbon weave with embedded stainless strands eliminates the thermal expansion and accuracy loss that compromise many carbon-barreled rifles. Heat cycles through the stainless strands, keeping bore temperature stable and groups tight.
• Significant Weight Reduction: At 8.1–8.5 lbs, this rifle is noticeably lighter than the steel-barreled HMR without sacrificing the platform’s legendary accuracy or shooter confidence.
• Adjustable Bergara Performance Trigger: No gunsmith needed. Tune your trigger pull from 2 to 4 lbs with a simple Allen key. Factory-set crisp at 3–3.5 lbs—shooters consistently compare it to premium aftermarket triggers costing twice as much.
• Integrated Mini-Chassis & Remington 700 Ecosystem: The B-14 action accepts every stock, chassis, trigger, and mount built for the Remington 700 platform. Your upgrade path is unlimited.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara is a gunmaking town in Spain’s Basque region, with centuries of precision manufacturing heritage. Every Bergara barrel is hand-straightened, deep-hole drilled, and run through three-spindle diamond honing to a mirror finish before carbide button rifling and high-temperature stress relief. That five-step process holds groove diameter variance to less than .0002 inches—accuracy that rivals hand-lapped custom barrels, but at production rifle prices. The CURE Carbon barrels in the Wilderness line add embedded stainless thermal management, so you get that precision without the heat-induced fliers that plague standard carbon designs.

Why Buy from Western Sport

Western Sport is an FFL/SOT dealer in Roanoke, TX, just north of Fort Worth in the DFW area. We’ve been selling and servicing firearms since 2007, and our staff shoots the same rifles we sell. If you have questions about the HMR Carbon Wilderness, 7mm PRC ballistics, or how this rifle stacks up against other long-range platforms, call us at 817-393-4000. We’ll give you straight answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why 7mm PRC over .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 7mm PRC splits the difference between velocity and recoil better than older magnums. It delivers .300 Win Mag ballistics with .308-level recoil, less powder consumption, and excellent barrel life. For backcountry hunters who want flat trajectory and terminal performance on game to 1,500 yards without shouldering a magnum bruiser, 7mm PRC is the modern answer.

How much lighter is the carbon barrel version than the steel HMR?

Steel HMR barrels in this caliber typically run 9.5–10 lbs, so the CURE Carbon Wilderness saves roughly 1.5–2 lbs of dead weight at the muzzle. That matters on mile-high hunts. The embedded stainless strands ensure you don’t trade accuracy for weight—Bergara’s sub-MOA guarantee applies equally to both steel and carbon versions.

Will the CURE Carbon barrel heat-fade like other carbon rifles?

No. Standard carbon barrels conduct heat unevenly, causing bore expansion and shot-to-shot drift during rapid fire or string shooting. Bergara’s embedded stainless strands act as thermal conductors, distributing heat evenly along the bore. Groups stay consistent across a full magazine—something you’ll notice immediately if you’ve shot carbon rifles that opened up after three or four rounds.

Is the trigger user-adjustable, or do I need a gunsmith?

Fully user-adjustable with an Allen key. The Bergara Performance Trigger comes with a spec wrench and ships factory-set around 3–3.5 lbs. You can dial it down to 2 lbs for precision work or up to 4 lbs for hunting safety if you prefer. No visit to a gunsmith required, and the adjustment won’t void your warranty if done correctly.

What is the Omni Muzzle Brake, and can I remove it?

The Omni is Bergara’s in-house brake design, threaded 5/8×24 standard. It reduces felt recoil and keeps you on target between shots. If you prefer a suppressor, different brake, or bare muzzle, the 5/8×24 threads accept any suppressor-ready brake, can, or flash hider on the market. Barrel is threaded from the factory.

Does the HMR Carbon Wilderness have the same aftermarket compatibility as the standard HMR?

Yes. The B-14 action is built to Remington 700 dimensions, so you can swap stocks, chassis systems, triggers, and scope mounts with any platform that accepts 700 pattern components. The integrated mini-chassis and adjustable stock are standard, but you’re not locked into Bergara parts—the ecosystem is massive and your rifle grows with your needs.

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