Hands-On: New Bergara B-14 Squared Crest (Tested in 308)

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Bergara just announced the B-14 Squared Crest, an ultra lightweight hunting rifle with long range features. In this video, we’re giving you a hands-on look!
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[@marcmontreuil5174]

I agree. 7mm PRC would make this exactly what I’ve been wanting for

[@keithprinn720]

bergara not doing 7 PRC I was told

[@Underground4Runner]

"Bergara officially welcomes the 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge to our Wilderness Series rifles and B-14 Squared Crest." @@keithprinn720

[@samuelberryhill2804]

Looks like it'll be a great rifle and thanks for reviewing it in a great all around cartridge.i can't wait to get my hands on one

[@justinsalzl1517]

Great video! This is exactly the information I was seeking. Thank you.

[@user-ee4jy5pp7m]

I LOVE Bergara. I have the Bergara HMR Pro in 6.5creedmoor and it is absolutely FANTASTIC. It's better than my custom build.

[@Bladedancer13]

I have been a fan of Bergara ever since I discovered them. this is just one more great offering.

[@kennethbillman5701]

Looks awesome, thanks for the review

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Thanks for the video and we enjoyed it , see you on the next one

[@blakethorman2339]

I’ve already got it in 308 and love it, it’s been my go to for red stags, already killed 3 so far with the best shot out to 487yds and being a 20 inch barrel it will be joining me for roaring reds in the bush

[@guyminer2384]

Excellent!

[@bpgsontz1072]

Hello from Perth Western Australia!I ordered one of these in last week, in the .308 24 inch configuration. Can't wait for it to get here in 6 months 🤣

[@tomlarue654]

Waiting patiently for my Banish 30. Enjoyed the video.

[@ronladuke7235]

7mm prc for the win!

[@long-range-eliminator]

How about 7stw for win or 7saum

[@kirkmartin2223]

@@long-range-eliminator I've always referred to the 7stw as the 7FTW lol. I dont know why they went with the 300wm instead of the 300prc.... aside from the faster 1:9-1:8.5tw needed. A 30cal barrel in 1:10tw is kinda boring. Bergara has 1:9tw blanks on the rack so I don't get why they didn't just put a 300prc in that stock with the fluted barrel.

[@long-range-eliminator]

@@kirkmartin2223 that about as bad as 6.8 western and have 270 win. Take all the newest and greatest its 28 nos now it 7prc. You have 7 rum 7 tejas. But its whats new at the time.

[@masone4589]

I’m surprised they haven’t announced a 7 PRC yet. They say they are coming but who knows which ones and what barrel length they will go with

[@Tradmark454]

Prolly cuz more people still and will use a 300 win mag. Still havent found a reason to buy a prc yet

[@GetMeThere1]

Very nice! I'm going to pick one up before fall.

[@guyminer2384]

Such a fun rifle to shoot. I think it's perfect for many hunting applications.

[@utahknivesandgearnick7647]

As always amazing video👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@jamesash136]

Just bought mine in 6.5CM. Looking for good glass to buy currently. Super excited to get it out at the range 1-400yards and see how well it does.

[@benjaminbrown1179]

20" in 308 is perfect! Bergara makes accurate smooth rifles. It would have to be in any prc chamberings for me to add to my hunting rigs. Not that older ones are not suffice, I just choose precision. Love the stock, and the camo/ceracote is sexy.

[@longguning1362]

Just heard about the new 360 Buckhammer from Remington. Would love to see a review on this new cartridge for an old rifle in the near future. Love the channel and everything your doing, keep shooting my friend!

[@oliverjre]

Just got one in 6.5cm, waiting on delivery can’t wait. This vid reassures me I made the right decision

[@guerrierweg]

Tried out this rifle at the range last summer. The ergonomics are fantastic, with a lot of familiarities to the Bergara HMR stock but with a fuller palm swell on the pistol grip, and the weight makes it perfect for the hills. It lacks an adjustable comb but I found the fit to be spot on. The carbon fibre stock has a wonderful feel to it. Great review, thank you.

[@unclejj509]

How does this differ from the HMR Wilderness?

[@garywatters8133]

Nice review thanks. I'll opt for the 6.5 prc

[@QuitoQueso]

This is an exciting rifle. I was disappointed in only 4 initial chamberings, but hopefully they add more soon. I'd love to see 7mm PRC and .280 AI. Those would round out the offerings nicely. Maybe even a .338 Win Mag.

[@_cal_techie]

Yes!! I hope Bergara gets on the 7 PRC train very soon. This rifle in 7 PRC would be perfection.

[@jimbograves1576]

Agree with you completely. I'd like to see 6CM, 6arc, maybe .243.

[@RogerJohnson-fe7zh]

I've got A 6.5 cr ridge and its a awesome rifle very accurate . I would love to have this new Bergara in a 308. Its a great looking rifle each of my sons have the 6.5 cr hmr and hmr 308 all are so accurate.

[@TAWier]

I'd love to see it in 7mm-08 Rem and 30-06 Springfield. I like the other chamberings as well and will probably get the one in 6.5 PRC but I already own one of those so it would be nice if they also offered it in 7mm PRC & 300 PRC so I would have an excuse to buy another rifle.

[@edstettin6799]

I agree. It should be chambered in ALL the PRC calibers. Looks like a great rifle. I would buy one in 7 PRC or 300 PRC. Already have a 6.5 PRC. Don't need another.

[@richwc1]

I'm in the same boat. 308 or 6.5prc. I'd also love to see one of these or a seekins ph2 in 7mm08.

[@SigCross]

Mine didn’t come with a pic rail installed from the factory! Did yours? Absolutely love this rifle. Putting a Vortex Viper 4x16x50 on it and it’s perfect for me.

[@Bullseye45]

Thanks for the review , I would like to get one like you just reviewed but I would like one in 7prc as well.

[@danijelmadzar3832]

Just love Bergara!

[@greggilliam1829]

30-06 for me

[@blindsquirrel3123]

I’m hoping Bergara will soon offer the 7PRC. But, I would be happy with this in 6.5PRC also.

[@Ultimatereloader]

I would love to see this in 7MM PRC!

[@jefferyyoder8718]

When it came out I thought for sure they would have in a 7 prc

[@brendanbaker5487]

They replied to some comments on social media via instagram that 7 prc would be coming soon

[@fx4fxnytro]

Sweet rifle! All the options I like in a rifle for big game hunting and range shooting. Other then .308, would like it in 6.5 prc or the new 7 prc.

[@tjames525]

Just picked this up in 308. I love the feel of it but accuracy will definitely be the deciding factor when it comes to keeping it long term. Fingers crossed

[@bradenstackhouse1335]

How is it

[@kevinwood7358]

I agree with Ron and Blind Squirrel 7 PRC would be awesome.

[@jacobmullins3644]

Finally a rifle I can use 30-06 in

[@cpfpv6410]

I would love to see this chambered in 7mm PRC. But if I had to choose which caliber to buy it in, 6.5 PRC all day!! I think this Rifle in 6.5 PRC or 7 PRC would be a really awesome do everything rifle!

[@kbowen2251]

Would be great to see more 300wsm offerings!

[@jerrycoon2797]

That was a nice review. I would have liked to have seen how it performed at longer range though.

[@erikdgreenlund]

This will be my first Bergara rifle. I’m a spit to transfer back to shore duty so I’ll have real deer hunting opportunities for the next couple of years. The classic .308 would be fine for me (Southeast Whitetail) but I really want a 300 WM

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Great video Gavin! Go to source for the rifle related content!

[@charlesbpoulstonlr.5477]

Yes sir, rifle looks great. Would love to see it offered in the 270WSM cartridge. Whitetail Deer, Black Bear is all I have around here [ Virginia]..As of now, maybe ELK down the road. Just came across your channel; love it . THANKS.

[@jeremycollins3408]

In my opinion this is just quality for your money

[@rancher011]

I need Bergara to get it together and announce that they will be doing 7PRC and in what rifles. I’ve been waiting to buy my first Bergara ever since 7PRC was said to be coming down the line lol.

[@rpk5250]

Great review! Wonder how this is as a mainly benchrest shooting platform?

[@dawiebyleveld6913]

The new 7PRC would be a killer. One thing it needs are a Arca rail.

[@brandon152lee]

Absolutely!

[@Longshothawk]

Still hoping to see a comparison of a carbon wrapped barrel vs an equivalent weight pencil barrel. Pros and cons, muzzle threading options, effects of heat on groups, 3 shot vs 5 shot vs 10 shot groups. Mirage from heat of of each.

[@foonus406]

I'd love to see a cold barrel (-20F) shot comparison with carbon wrapped vs traditional steel for us cold weather coyote hunters up north :)

[@johnkellmer5133]

I know that I would really like that sort of "Bisley Grip" because it feels so good in my hand with Ruger's .45 Colt Bisley. The light weight is awesome, and because in winter I tend to bulk up, a shorter trigger reach would be good. I like what I've heard about Bergara barrels... I think .308 would be my personal choice, here.

[@ijgdjvjd2998]

I have a b14 hmr in 22-250 and love it. Sub 1/2 moa. I've even stretched it out to 2000 yards with hand loads. It shoots with much more expensive guns.

[@tonydevich7937]

What bullets are you launching

[@ijgdjvjd2998]

@@tonydevich7937 serra game king 65gn. 1/9 twist barrel.

[@clarkjolly335]

What’s the chance you want to get hold of and review the b14 squared carbon? Could really do with some of your experience and knowledge with seeing if it’s maybe too light and how well made the barrel really is, maybe push the barrel to its limits with heating and seeing how it cools? Cheers guys great videos!

[@Damon1359]

I’m really looking forward to know and see reviews about the new Ridge Carbon! Want to get one and change the stock with a MDT HNT26 chassis! Are you going to review ridge carbon as well?

[@dukevonflankenheimer9430]

I am getting consistent flyers. Even after mailing it back for warranty and waiting 6 months. I have ordered a re-crowning set as the last 1" of bore and crown look terrible. I will cut and re-crown then bed as shown in this video. I hope it fixes the issue, as Bergara will not. I have tried various quality mounts/optics, hundreds of dollars worth of various premium ammos and patient cold bore shooting. I am still getting consistent 3" flyers at 100m. Thanks to Island Outfitters in Victoria for their support.

[@SW737Flyer]

I love this gun. It will be added to my stable of bolt actions. However, I wish it was available in 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC. I have enough 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC and .308 WIN but nothing in or near that .277 or .284 Caliber. I am hoping those options come available soon.

[@TomasHunting]

I would love to see it in 6mm creedmoor. Lightweight and light recoil for mountain hunting 😊

[@davesiefert1257]

❤ the look and features, my chambering of choice would be 7MMPRC

[@barrygenta9729]

Have one and shoot the same bullet you did 2906 FPS, 1/2-inch groups at 100 yds. At first it wouldn't feed or eject properly, but I kept on using it and it started working great. Seems like it kind of needed to break in. you can also take the magazine apart and change the tension on the spring by bending it and experiment until it feeds. Would buy it again. Love it. Love the looks too. It seems like the spring is too strong and the shells jump out of the mag. to hard. I have several mags, and some work perfect, and others need a little tune-up.

[@brandong8978]

Can't wait to pick this up in 308! When will they be available for purchase?

[@trx20shooterlikky86]

Yea I'd like to see them chamber in 7 PRC . I'd really like a 280 AI but in the future I believe the 7 PRC components are going to be more affordable and readily available.

[@coreyblumenthal]

Another manufacturer getting behind the 6.8 western would be great

[@ronherman6033]

I wish I would find them in stores locally or online...hopefully they arrive soon. Want it in 6.5 PRC......fingers crossed.

[@user-ee4jy5pp7m]

I want one of these light weight hunters. Or 3! I wouldn't mind in .308 and 300wm. Obviously I would love another 6.5.

[@dankoziol2434]

I really like the look of the gun. I’d like to see it in 7 MM PRC…there really needs to be a gun in this style in 7 PRC….waiting for a Springfield Waypoint or now this model to be in 7 PRC..

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yes to 7mm PRC! I want that!

[@67REBELSSTAMC]

Hopefully they will offer these in a longer barrel length.

[@markartman3166]

30-06 and a Savage style barrel nut for easy barrel changes!

[@bigeclipse718]

Super nice but wish it had an adjustable cheek riser and for the price you could get a waypoint 2020 with carbon fiber barrel

[@stevenlewis6781]

That looks like a great rifle. Begara is absolutely the best rifle for feature set, accuracy, and cost. I find it a little amusing that the.308 just keeps trucking on despite everyone predicting it's demise. Truth is inside of 500 yards it's fine for any hoofed game in the world, except the big African buffalo. Outside of 500 yards there's so many other variables that outweigh the caliber, not the least of which is the person pulling the trigger.

[@ashlynphillips]

Hoping for an update on this setup. Can’t wait to hunt with mine!

[@Ultimatereloader]

We have the new one, just filmed the unboxing this morning! Stay tuned.

[@edstettin6799]

How was the cheek weld? It looks like that stock would work pretty well.

[@paulgroniger4494]

I have a Wilderness HMR in 300 WM and am considering a lighter companion for it in the same chambering... at ~ 3 lbs. lighter this is a very viable option for that purpose.

[@spencercahill1634]

I would like to see 280 rem or 280AI

[@jesseiancassidy]

I want to see an in depth study on 3 round clean break in style vs no break in just shoot.

[@zebacake4683]

6.8 western would be sick

[@mainenorthwoodshunter3265]

How do you like the stock on the rifle? Does it have any texture to it in the grip areas? Does it feel cheap or brittle? I see the cutaway and worry about it getting damaged easily. I see they now make it in the 7 PRC. That is what I would get it in. I would also like a 3-round magazine if they make one. I do not like my magazine hanging down in my hunting rifle. I see you can also get a hinged floor plate for it now so I would be tossing that around as well. Another great video. Thank you! Good Hunting to you from Maine North Woods Hunter

[@foonus406]

An aside, with all of these Rifles coming out with the Quick Detach sling mounts why the heck is the market still only providing military straps for this configuration! Love to see a 6 dasher or a competition chambering, After buying a HMR Premiere in 300 PRC I would just buy a barreled action and put it into a MDT stock looking at balancing for PRS or competition.

[@supplementalman]

Would love this in 6.5 PRC. What does the 20” barrel do to muzzle velocity? Might have preferred a 22” barrel…

[@brandonm6052]

I wish I had that ammo as “surplus” from hornady. Heck I don’t even live that far from the plant and grew up 20 minutes away. My rem 700 sps doesn’t get much ammo love. Also if they made 3 options to save some weight but one wasn’t a combo of carbon barrel AND stock…what the heck.

[@carlnewby5963]

I like that! Gonna have to add to the collection! 300 or 308 🤷‍♂️

[@farmerwayne1404]

Gavin, is that a 1st or 2nd focal plane? Thank you!!

[@ronmartblog]

I can’t afford it, but boy that would be so sweet to have in 6.5 PRC

[@davidesaviane2249]

Id like to hear what you think about the carbon version with the carbon wrapped barrel

[@3172bees]

Awesome

[@Ultimatereloader]

We had some fun with this one, wish it was deer season here!

[@aerialexcursions]

Would love to see this rifle in 7 PRC!

[@nickbaade6547]

I see you are running your banish at the 7" configuration. Does it seem to make much of a difference for sound between the 7" and 9" configuration?

[@toddstaker847]

Great video. Begara website states that Its available in 7PRC. Tough decision, Wilderness Ridge Carbon 7PRC or Crest 7PRC. Mostly will be used for hunting, more than constant shooting. Any suggestions. Thx

[@kevinmorris8727]

I would love to see a comparison between the B-14 Crest and the Weatherby 703. Seem very similar. Does the bolt break down without tools?

[@worthb1592]

The inital relaese should have also had a 7mm PRC option since the 300WM is being offered.

[@claytonolsen4914]

I hear you mention seating depth on a regular basis as a method of handload tuning. Though when I speak to other folks in the hand loading community I am repeatedly met with a similar answer revolving around “seating depth is an out of date tuning method, bullets nowadays are so flexible on jump distance that it’s no longer necessary. Just seat 20thou off lands.” What do you think of this?

[@uMalice]

Bergara is spot on with this config. I so want a 308 win or for small game a 243 win in 1:8 twist.

[@jarredlkling]

Yes a 6mm offering would be nice. A .243 or 6CM would be perfect in a rifle the weight and size for deer, pronghorn, goats, sheep and Yotes.

[@patthis]

Great video and another sweet Bergara a 7mm of some sort would be nice

[@Ultimatereloader]

7mm PRC would be my vote!

[@josephsoltes1250]

I tell you I like it and like you said in 6.5 PRC would me my choice

[@ykv6840]

What’s your take on this vs. the Springfield waypoint and weatherby 307?

[@Tradmark454]

I see hornady’s marketing machine has been working well.

[@Agent_Lemur]

What are some options for attaching a small ARCA swiss rail just in front of the mag well? Is the foam they use hard enough to put screws into it?

[@twissted1277]

300 win mag is going to be a beast if you need more than one shot. But it's the one I would pick.

[@thomashale8063]

Could you put crest barreled action in a pro stock? I like the barrel length, want a adj cheek piece. Looking for 308

[@markusbruns3271]

This rifle is a bit longer on the European market because Bergara is an Spanish company. I got mine last autumn. It’s an 20” 308 too. I am using factory lead free ammo from RWS. Mainly used for deer hunting. My initial thoughts were, that I wanted a rifle with an extendable stock. But thanks to the straight grip, the two extensions wich are delivered with the rifle are enough. This rifle feels so natural and perfect balanced. I use it with an Stalon X108 suppressor. Thanks for the really good video and greetings from Germany

[@SuperBee039]

Any comparison with the 2020 Waypoint from Springfield?

[@richardc-ex7rt]

30-06 would be a great chambering. I think Bergara chambers only 3 models in that caliber and none are what would be considered a premium rifle. It’s also a great all around caliber. Folks like me aren’t really interested in the latest barrel burner calibers. I know that Bergara will get under 1/2 moa that you want with hand loads. My 7-08 Ridge does 1/2 moa on a bad day with mine.

[@Devanzo321]

30-06 is never a great chambering good maybe but not great

[@bigben9379]

@@Devanzo321 It gets a lot of love. During the pandemic when most chamberings were not to be found -there was 30-06 from time to time. It may be in the top 3 if not the most popular deer caliber in the United States . We won't even get into the military history and the fact that it can due it all in N America adequately at least -that I think that qualifies for "great. " If you mean its not the best paper puncher than -ok.

[@MrDan1509]

@@Devanzo321 Ok Videogamer!

[@Devanzo321]

@@MrDan1509 video gamer?? Lol

[@BurkeSchneider]

Would love to see a .300 PRC chambering.

[@Weaselsilent]

7mm PRC would be perfection in this rifle!

[@anthonygendron9737]

It would have been nice if they offered a 300WSM in any of their rifles but this rifle in 30/06 would have been great as well.

[@HightowerYork]

Would love this in 7mm PRC

[@derallrounder8835]

Oh damn i would like one of those in 22-250rem

[@jordanmadonna7440]

This looks perfect for an all around deer and elk set up. Lets go 7mm PRC

[@muffchomp635]

So I inherited a vx 6hd leupold 3x18 scope and want to put it on a .300win mag. I've narrowed it down to the bergara b-14 crest or the t3x lite veil. Thoughts on which one?