Bergara B-14 Series Timber Rifle, Bolt Action Rifle, 243 Winchester, 22″ Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Black

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 Timber in .243 Winchester is where precision rifle engineering meets timeless American hunting tradition. This is the only B-14 built on American walnut—a rifle for hunters who refuse to compromise on accuracy to get the classic look they want. At 7.2 to 7.6 lbs with a 22-inch barrel, it’s nimble enough for all-day hunting yet built on Bergara’s legendary sub-MOA platform. Your .243 Win Timber will shoot groups under 1 inch at 100 yards, straight from the box, backed by Bergara’s accuracy guarantee.

Specifications

What Makes the B-14 Timber Different

• The only wood-stocked B-14: American walnut with a Monte Carlo comb and raised cheekpiece delivers the aesthetic of a heirloom rifle without sacrificing modern accuracy or scope mounting.
• Bergara’s 5-step barrel process: Straightening, deep-hole drilling, three-spindle diamond honing, carbide button rifling (±0.0002″ groove tolerance), and high-temperature stress relief produce match-grade barrels at production prices.
• B-14 action strength: Two-lug design with coned bolt nose, stronger bolt stop than Remington 700, and threaded oversized bolt knob—all on a Remington 700 footprint for unlimited aftermarket compatibility.
• Adjustable trigger no gunsmith required: The Bergara Performance Trigger ships factory-set around 3–3.5 lbs and adjusts from 2 to 4 lbs with an Allen key. Reviewers consistently rate it crisp and on par with upgraded aftermarket triggers.

Bergara’s Barrel Heritage

Bergara is both a company and a town in Spain’s Basque region—centuries of gunmaking tradition. For decades, Bergara has manufactured precision barrels for the world’s most demanding firearms makers. Their proprietary 5-step process—straightening, deep-hole drilling, three-spindle diamond honing to a mirror finish, carbide button rifling held to less than ±0.0002″ groove diameter tolerance, and high-temperature stress relieving—produces barrels that shoot like hand-lapped customs. The B-14 Timber is assembled in Lawrenceville, GA by a team that includes former USMC Precision Weapons Section gunsmiths.

The .243 Winchester: A Classic Choice

The .243 Win is one of North America’s most versatile hunting cartridges. It delivers enough velocity and energy for deer, antelope, and varmints while generating minimal recoil—ideal for younger hunters, smaller-framed shooters, and anyone who values accuracy over blast. In a 22-inch B-14 Timber barrel, you’ll see around 3,400 fps with 100-grain factory loads. The round’s flat trajectory and mild report make it perfect for open-country or timber hunting where you need to place multiple rounds accurately.

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 rifles we sell. We back every recommendation with field experience. Call us at 817-393-4000 with questions about the B-14 Timber, caliber selection, optics pairing, or anything else related to your next rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the .243 Winchester powerful enough for deer hunting?

Absolutely. The .243 Win is one of America’s most popular deer cartridges. With quality 100-grain factory loads, it generates 2,400+ ft-lbs of energy at 100 yards—more than enough for clean, ethical kills on whitetail and mule deer at typical hunting ranges. Many hunters prefer it to magnum calibers because shot placement matters more than raw power, and the .243 rewards accuracy.

Can I upgrade the trigger or swap the stock later?

Yes. The B-14 action uses a Remington 700 footprint, which means it accepts virtually any Remington 700 pattern trigger, stock, or chassis on the market. That said, the factory Bergara Performance Trigger is excellent—most shooters who try it see no reason to replace it. The American walnut stock is the aesthetic heart of the Timber; if you ever want to switch to a synthetic chassis for extreme conditions, the action will drop right in.

What’s the difference between the B-14 Timber and other B-14 models?

The Timber is the only B-14 with an American walnut stock. Other B-14 variants (BMP, Ridge, LRP, Select, etc.) use synthetic stocks or tactical chassis. All share the same sub-MOA guarantee and Bergara-manufactured barrels, but the Timber is built for hunters who want a traditional-looking rifle that performs like a precision instrument. It’s an heirloom rifle in every sense.

Does the sub-MOA guarantee apply to reloaded ammunition?

Bergara’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee applies to quality factory ammunition. If you handload, group sizes will depend entirely on your reloading discipline, components, and technique. That said, the B-14 Timber’s Bergara barrel—combined with the rigid action and adjustable trigger—is exceptionally forgiving of good handloads and often shoots even tighter than factory ammo.

What scope should I pair with the Timber?

The Timber’s Monte Carlo stock and raised cheekpiece are designed around modern variable-power scopes (3–9x or 2.5–10x). A mid-range 2-7x or 3-9x magnification scope is ideal for general hunting; if you plan to shoot beyond 300 yards regularly, a 4-12x or 5-15x will give you more precision. Mount it in a Remington 700 pattern base—you’ll have hundreds of options. Call us at 817-393-4000 if you’d like recommendations based on your hunting terrain.

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