Bergara B-14 Series Ridge Rifle Special Purpose Short Barrel, Bolt Action Rifle, 18″ Barrel, Cerakote Finish

Product Description

The Bergara Ridge SP in .223 Rem with an 18-inch barrel is a purpose-built compact rifle designed for suppressor use, home defense, and shooters who value a handy, maneuverable platform without sacrificing sub-MOA accuracy. This Special Purpose variant delivers the proven precision of the B-14 Ridge series in a shorter, lighter configuration that handles like a traditional sporter while offering modern performance features and an extensive Remington 700 aftermarket ecosystem.

Specifications

What Makes the Ridge SP Different

• Purpose-Built Compact Design: The 18-inch barrel and lightweight synthetic stock create an agile, maneuverable rifle optimized for suppressor use and tactical or home defense applications while maintaining the Ridge’s sporter ergonomics.
• B-14 Action with Unlimited Aftermarket Support: Built on the legendary Remington 700 footprint, your rifle accepts any Remington 700 pattern stock, chassis, trigger, or scope mount—an aftermarket ecosystem unmatched in bolt-action rifle history.
• Crisp, Adjustable Performance Trigger: The Bergara trigger breaks cleanly at 2–4 lbs (factory ~3–3.5 lbs) and can be tweaked with nothing more than an Allen key—no gunsmith needed.
• Sub-MOA Accuracy Guarantee from the Factory: Bergara stands behind every rifle with a promise of sub-1-inch groups at 100 yards using quality factory ammunition, eliminating guesswork about the platform’s capability.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Every Bergara barrel begins with a 4140 Chrome-Moly blank that is straightened, deep-hole drilled, and then subjected to three-spindle diamond honing to a mirror finish—a process that removes material more consistently than traditional rifling alone. Carbide button rifling with deviation held to less than .0002″ groove diameter ensures perfect uniformity from chamber to muzzle. Finally, high-temperature stress relieving relieves internal residual stresses that would otherwise accumulate as the barrel warms and cools during shooting, degrading accuracy over time. This five-step process, refined over decades at Bergara’s Spanish manufactory, produces production barrels that perform like hand-lapped customs—which is why shooters and gunsmiths worldwide trust Bergara for consistency and precision.

Why Buy from Western Sport

Western Sport is a licensed FFL/SOT dealer based in Roanoke, TX, just north of Fort Worth in the DFW area, with 17 years of firearms sales and service experience. Our staff shoots the same rifles we sell, so when you call with questions about caliber selection, suppressor compatibility, or how the Ridge SP compares to other compact precision rifles, you’re talking to people who have skin in the game. Call us at 817-393-4000 to discuss your needs or to learn more about any Bergara model.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 18-inch .223 Rem barrel long enough for hunting?

The 18-inch .223 Rem is perfectly adequate for varmint hunting, predator control, and small-game hunting where shot placement is precise. However, if you intend to hunt medium game like deer or larger, you should look at a larger caliber—the Ridge is available in dozens of hunting calibers, including 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and 7 PRC. The compact 18-inch .223 excels in home defense, suppressor work, and tactical applications where barrel length and maneuverability matter more than range.

Can I use this rifle with a suppressor?

Yes. The 18-inch Special Purpose configuration was designed with suppressor use in mind. The shorter barrel keeps overall length manageable even with a suppressor mounted, and the threaded muzzle accommodates 1/2×28 TPI suppressors (standard for .223 Rem). A suppressed .223 is effective for training, varmint control, and low-noise shooting, though subsonic ammunition is required to eliminate the supersonic crack if that is your goal.

What makes the B-14 action so valuable compared to other modern bolt actions?

The B-14 action is built to Remington 700 specifications, which means your rifle accepts any Remington 700 pattern component: stocks, chassis, triggers, scope mounts, and aftermarket barrels. No other modern action offers this depth of support. If you want to change stocks, upgrade the trigger further, or even swap to a different caliber down the road, the aftermarket ecosystem is essentially unlimited. That compatibility, combined with Bergara’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee and Remington 700–class reliability, makes the B-14 one of the best foundational platforms for hunters and precision shooters.

About Bergara

Bergara is both a company and a town in the Basque region of northern Spain, a region steeped in centuries of gunmaking tradition. For decades, Bergara has manufactured precision barrels for top-tier firearms companies worldwide, earning a global reputation for consistency and accuracy. Their Premier Series rifles are assembled in Lawrenceville, GA by a team that includes former USMC Precision Weapons Section alumni—gunsmiths who built rifles for Marine Corps precision shooters in combat and competition.

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