Bergara B-14 Wilderness Series Ridge Rifle, Bolt Action Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor, 22″ Barrel, Cerakote Finish

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra in 6.5 Creedmoor is a field-ready hunting rifle built for shooters who refuse to compromise between traditional sporter handling and modern precision capability. The adjustable comb is the game-changer here — you dial in perfect cheek weld height with an Allen key, no gunsmith required, and your eye sits naturally behind any optic. Add the fluted barrel, M5 bottom metal for AICS magazine compatibility, and full Sniper Grey Cerakote, and you’ve got a rifle that hunts as hard as it shoots.

Specifications

What Makes the B-14 Wilderness Sierra Different

• Adjustable comb without the gunsmith visit. Your cheek weld height matches your optic height — no spacers, no new stock, no compromise. Allen key adjustment takes 30 seconds.
• Fluted barrel cuts weight and manages heat. The B-14 Wilderness Sierra sheds ounces compared to a solid-profile barrel while improving thermal dissipation on long days in the field or at the range.
• M5 bottom metal bridges tradition and modern magazine feeds. Run AICS detachable magazines for speed reloads, or swap to a hinged floor plate for classic bolt-action simplicity — both configurations work on the same rifle, field-interchangeable.
• Remington 700 footprint opens the largest aftermarket ecosystem in bolt-action history. Stocks, chassis, triggers, optic mounts — if it fits a Model 700, it fits your B-14. Bergara’s action is stronger, faster-feeding, and built to tighter tolerances than the original.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara isn’t just a rifle brand — it’s a gunmaking town in Spain’s Basque region, and the company has been manufacturing precision barrels for top-tier firearms builders for decades. Every barrel goes through a five-step process: precision straightening, deep-hole drilling, three-spindle diamond honing to a mirror finish, button rifling with carbide buttons held to less than 0.0002″ tolerance, and high-temperature stress relieving. That process eliminates the accuracy lottery. Your B-14 Wilderness Sierra arrives sub-MOA accurate because the barrel was engineered and stress-relieved to stay that way.

6.5 Creedmoor for Long-Range Hunting and Competition

The 6.5 Creedmoor is the modern standard for hunters and competitors who want ballistic efficiency without magnum recoil. At 6.5 Creedmoor velocities, the 22″ barrel on this rifle generates 2,800+ fps with quality factory loads — plenty of energy for hunting medium to large game beyond 300 yards. The cartridge’s low recoil, excellent wind-bucking ballistics, and established ammunition availability make it ideal whether you’re stalking elk in steep country or shooting a precision rifle course. Bergara’s B-14 action and trigger support competition-grade accuracy, so you can push this rifle as far as your skills allow.

Adjustable Comb: The Upgrade That Changes How Your Rifle Fits

Most hunting rifles force you to choose: buy a stock with a comb height that fits your optic height, or buy a new stock if you change scopes. The Wilderness Sierra’s adjustable comb eliminates that choice. The mechanism is built into the side of the stock; you use an Allen key to raise or lower cheek contact height in small increments. Perfect eye-to-scope alignment improves sight picture clarity, reduces scope shadow, and ensures consistent cheek contact shoot after shoot — all without leaving the gun or visiting a gunsmith.

M5 Bottom Metal and Magazine Flexibility

The M5 bottom metal accepts industry-standard AICS detachable magazines, a major upgrade over traditional hunting rifles that rely solely on hinged floor plates. But Bergara doesn’t force the choice: the magazine well is designed to work with both AICS-pattern magazines and a hinged floor plate. You can field-swap between them in seconds, giving you the speed and simplicity of detachable magazines for range work or hunting scenarios where you expect quick follow-ups, or the traditional appeal of a floor-plate for classic field hunting.

Performance Trigger You Won’t Need to Replace

The Bergara Performance Trigger ships factory-set between 3 and 3.5 lbs — clean, predictable, and on par with upgraded triggers that cost $100+ separately. If you prefer something lighter or heavier, adjustment is simple: Allen key, no disassembly, range from 2 to 4 lbs. Most shooters who handle this trigger never feel the need to upgrade. It breaks like a competition trigger, not a hunting rifle trigger.

Sniper Grey Cerakote for Backcountry Durability

Sniper Grey isn’t just a color — it’s a durability choice. The full Cerakote coating (barrel, action, bolt, muzzle brake) stands up to hard use: rain, dust, brush, and temperature swings. Unlike traditional blued finishes, Cerakote doesn’t require babying, and it resists fingerprints and corrosion far better. In the backcountry or under field conditions, that finish buys you years of reliable service.

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

Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a good choice for long-range hunting?

Yes. The 6.5 Creedmoor delivers excellent ballistics — low wind drift, moderate velocity decay over distance, and consistent terminal performance on game from deer to elk at ranges beyond 400 yards. It’s become the standard for precision hunters precisely because it balances power, recoil, and ammunition availability better than older magnums. With the B-14 Wilderness Sierra’s sub-MOA accuracy, you’ll be able to execute cleanly at whatever range your hunting situation demands.

Can I use AICS magazines from other manufacturers with the M5 bottom metal?

Yes. M5 bottom metal is standardized across the industry. Any brand-name AICS magazine (Magpul, MDT, Accuracy International, Duramag, etc.) will fit without modification. You can mix and match, and since the M5 system also accepts a hinged floor plate, you have maximum flexibility for how you want to feed the rifle.

How does the adjustable comb actually work, and will it loosen under recoil?

The comb is secured with an Allen bolt on the side of the stock. It doesn’t loosen under recoil — once you tighten it, it stays put. Adjustment is a one-time setup step. After you dial it in for your specific optic and eyebrow height, you won’t touch it again unless you change scopes. It’s a clever design that solves a real problem without adding complexity.

What’s the real-world accuracy of a B-14 Wilderness Sierra?

Bergara backs every rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee straight from the box. You can reasonably expect groups in the 0.5–0.75 inch range at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition (Federal Gold Medal, Hornady Match, etc.). Hand-loaders often report even tighter groups. The Remington 700 footprint action, the five-step barrel process, and the crisp trigger all contribute to accuracy that rivals rifles costing twice as much.

Is this rifle suitable for both hunting and long-range target shooting?

Absolutely. The B-14 Wilderness Sierra is built to handle both roles. The traditional sporter profile makes it comfortable to carry in the field, while the M5 bottom metal, detachable magazine capability, and sub-MOA accuracy support serious target work and competition shooting. Many shooters use this exact rifle for both — hunt with it in season, shoot matches and practice long-range with it year-round.

Does the fluted barrel affect accuracy?

No. Fluting is a cosmetic and weight-saving enhancement that doesn’t compromise accuracy when done properly. Bergara’s barrels are fluted after the final stress-relief step, so the fluting process doesn’t induce stress or change the metallurgy. You get a lighter, faster-cooling barrel with zero accuracy penalty — only advantage.

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