Have We FIXED the Bergara BA13? 🙏

Tom and Harry spend some time on the range testing different loads for the 130gr Fox bullets through the Bergara BA13. The boys make some good progress and conclude a 41gr powder charge is the way forwards.

[@Daveflem76]

Copper bullets generally need seating deeper.... and no disrespect but stop snatching the trigger, hold it back for 2 seconds after the shot has gone off.... that will help keep the rifle consistently held into the shoulder pocket and aid follow through. Good videos guys!

[@Mex_the_Fox]

This weapon is a nightmare.... I'm glad having sold it! Did everything to make it shoot consistently - no chance... And I'm an amateur gunsmith...!

[@TheDeercast]

What gave you the best results?

[@Mex_the_Fox]

@@TheDeercast I owned the BA13, 16.5" barrel, chambered in 308... I switched the picatinny to a steel one (Innomount), used loctite and also glued the rail on (usually this is not necessary, but I wanted to get 100% safe). I used a very high quality mount for the scope and a premium brand scope. After that I tested some ammo. The best 3-shot-group was 1/2inch with a super light copper bullet (S&B Exergy Blue 110 grain).... So far so good... But out of nothing I got random flyers... 3 shot perfect - one shot 10 inches high! Wtf?! Also sometimes the first round would be all over the place for no reason... I figured that these things influence accuracy and poi shift: -varying pressure on the clip-on forend -how hard or soft you close the gun (different chamber pressure) -3 shots are maximum before the welds expand under heat and poi will shift After spending a boatload of money on improvements and ammo I gave up... I wanted to love this simple rifle, but it is not reliable enough to hunt with. I stick to my Tikka T3x and my Bergara B14 Crest. BTW kipplauf-rifles can be the most accurate rifles - but bergara cheaps out in their locking system... Have a look at the super expensive Blaser K95 just for comparison - this thing is a laser!

[@mattroberts1664]

Loving the Human Centipede reference the end Harry 😂

[@callumhepworth-smith6376]

Guys i suspect you have not done the process in the best manner. Its not about getting a load of powder that just shoots at paper. You need a chrono.... find a load with a consistent speed, then adjust your seating depth and you will get a load that will clover leaf ...simples

[@TheDeercast]

Chronograph was used throughout (you can see it in the footage!). Speaking to others with the same rifle they have suggested the issue is that the rifle prefers heavier bullets, not the 130gr variants we were trying.

[@eiszeit9795]

the rail isn’t torqued, but there should be a note on the box. the original rail is absolute trash, dumped mine. Bought a proper steel rail from Germany. Unfortunately mine was never getting better groups then 70mm on 100m with about 15 brands and sorts of factory ammo. Even with handloads it didn’t group better then 50mm. After waisting 200 shots i dumped it at the gunstore to get rid of it. First time i get defeated by a rifle 😅

[@richarddicktaylor219]

what this indicates is most shhoters would be better off with a Tikka or a Bergara B14

[@kristiangustafson4130]

30 in/lb torque for rails, generally.

[@domivdb6889]

Can you tell me which powder you use , i also want to reload fox 130 and tested N140 , N135 , Ramshot tac and O.A.L

[@TheDeercast]

For the 130gr we use N135.

[@chrisr001]

Loctite always on the screw Harry that way excess can easily be removed, if the threaded hole is filled then not so easy to remove, sorry mate it's the engineer in me coming out!

[@PaulSmith-gw9ri]

Your not really giving yourself the best chance with them targets just a simple X on paper will give you a smaller hold point instead of a 2inch black square and will aid in shooting smaller groups.

[@TheDeercast]

Harry is only using a fixed power (7.5x) scope so struggled to see small aiming points, hence the 2” black squares.

[@kristiangustafson4130]

yeah, draw a 10cm box for measure, but put a 1cm black dot in the middle to aim at.

[@PaulSmith-gw9ri]

@@TheDeercastyou can make the X not a + you can make the lines as thick and as long as you like

[@fenwelder2474]

persevere that rifle will group well under 1 MOA with food it likes. headspace is crucial on non bolt actions.

[@conorburke1550]

was cosiderin g a few of these with factory ammo. But this doesnt augur well.

[@christophemuller6593]

Bergara à émit une manière de procéder à la réception de la carabine. Si vous ne suivez pas les recommandations, il ne vous arrivera que des malheurs...

[@conorburke1550]

et les recommandations sont...?

[@christophemuller6593]

@@conorburke1550 chercher et vous trouverez

[@1valg]

The misfortune happened when he bought it.

[@christophemuller6593]

Je sais d'où mon commentaire... Si (comme quand vous recevez un nouvel appareil) vous ne lisez pas la notice c'est ce qui vous arrive. Des problèmes