NEW: Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra (Hands On)

[@sylviahofer1246]

I loved that you admitted the 2 "don't likes" were nitpicks. Excellent video. Loved it. Great content.

[@stampthelamp]

Got mine in 6 creedmore. It's my first hunting rifle. So far, I love it.

[@patrioticguy1791]

I LOVE all of my bergara's! They make a great rifle.

[@curtisbailey7534]

I snagged one on Monday just because I could finally find a great rifle in 6mm Creedmoor. I love that cartridge and the industry has left it behind even though it’s very popular among predator hunters and competition shooters. Finally, I have a hunting companion to go with my PRS rifle.

[@hunterzwiers7936]

You should consider doing your grouping drills on squares or triangles. Aiming at the same spot on a circle with the center dot is harder to repeat POA.

[@kellym3531]

Maybe he is. You can aim at the very top, bottom, or sides of a circle. Maybe not quite as precise as a point, but better than the randomness of a black hole. Your point is well taken.

[@richardgray59]

Got one on the way in 30-06 love Bergara rifles

[@kanyon20]

Have you had a chance to try it out? I’m on the fence about getting a bergara sierra in 30-06 would love to know what your experience is like with yours

[@jonah988]

i bought tge same gun in 7PRC on Friday and im very satisfied with this rifle

[@mattbrewer5808]

What's the bedding like in that stock? Is it pillar bedded or does it have an aluminum chassis under the synthetic's? I can't find info or breakdown videos anywhere on that. Looking at getting the 7PRC as well. Thanks!

[@jonah988]

@@mattbrewer5808 i have to look how its beddet but i Need to say that it is very Precise Right out of the Box

[@GatlinMcDoubleStack]

I have a B14 Wilderness Ridge .308, my next bolt gun is going to be a 30-06 to replace my old Winchester model 70 30-06 that I regrettably sold. I was going to buy another Model 70, but after seeing this and knowing how much I like my Bergara .308, this is now the rifle I’m replacing the Model 70 with. Bergara rifles have become one of my favorite rifle brands hands down.

[@andrewrodgers2799]

I purchased the Bergara Wilderness Ridge .308. Absolutely love it. Best three shot group 0.331, averages 0.849 ! True tack driver.

[@traviscohan9016]

3 shot groups? Not saying much

[@henryhughes2800]

@@traviscohan9016for hunting yes

[@Tpepper70]

I just picked this rifle up in 300 PRC and love it. My total set up is less than 11lbs. Does it kick a little? Yep, but not any worse than my old 700 BDL in 280 Rem. Perfect all around hunting rifle that can dabble in long range target shooting.

[@Manbunmen65]

I have the squared crest in 308 and the premier approach in 6.5 PRC. I would like another on, but the premier approach in 6.5 PRC checks every box.

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

I would love to see a video on the Bergara b14 stoke in 22-250. Especially its weight after scoped and its accuracy with the 20” barrel!

[@kalindanley2843]

I'd sure like to see, Jim, Who-tee or yourself do a review on the Hera H7. Seems like everyone is over looking it's potential

[@Snailz5]

epikarms did a great review on the Hera H7. WTW doesn't really review anything, basically just shoots groups off a bench. Jim does a fine job, but so does epikarms. Gavin is too booshie for a lowly howa.

[@joeywhipple8483]

I’ve bought one in 7prc, love it!!! Going to be my long range rifle and my all around hunting rifle.

[@Snailz5]

This looks a lot like Bergara's version of the CVA Cascade LRH. Same parent company, so it makes sense. Bergara if you want R700 intercompatibility, CVA if you want to save a little money, want a mag off the bat, or prefer the 60 degree bolt or the aesthetics.

[@djl0fne]

The cva cascade is hard to find in 308

[@seetownwv]

I'm a lefty an I'm excited I done been looking at one for my next 22 creedmoor build

[@TheCptdelta]

I got the Wilderness Thumbhole (should be comparable) in 30-06 with Hornady ECX 168Gr for all hunting from Roe Deer over Wild Boar to Red Deer in Germany

[@perakojotgenije]

I ordered Wilderness Tumbhole and a spare magazine with 10 rounds, mine will arrive in 15 days and it is in caliber 308, because we all use the same caliber, so when someone manages to buy some quality ammunition, we all have it, unfortunately hand reloading is still not allowed here. when it is, then it will be happy 😊

[@johns5336]

I have not seen this version (Thumbhole) in US, but dam I want it

[@merlinnorris817]

Well, I have hunted deer here in Georgia and lived in the Midwest for 16 years, and a 308.Is plenty enough gun to hunt whitetail deer in my opinion

[@brucegillespie654]

Looks like a nice unit with some good features for the money . I would also like the .280 Ackley if it was available but could settle for the 7 PRC . QD inserts would also be a must for me .Hunting Elk , moose mostly with enough power to get me out of a dangerous situation. I have bigger custom rifles if I need them

[@keithprinn720]

Popular chamberings missing 243W, 7MM 08, 280 AI. So many demand these choices.

[@raivkka4313]

Would I choose the Wilderness, NO! I did choose the Timber because it is offered in Left Handed" had a 24" barrel and in 30-06 (OMG, NOT THAT). 6.5PRC was not offered and the .308 only had a 20" inch barrel and I wanted the best velocity from large bullets out to a max of 400 yards. Guess I just chose the most obsolete out dated platform but very happy with my purchase.

[@jaydunbar7538]

308 is supposed to have a shorter barrel, it makes up for the barrel with higher pressure in it’s specifications. If your hand loading though 06 is certainly the way to go, in a modern rifle there’s no reason to not run an 06 at modern pressures.

[@jaymiller393]

30-06 hand loaded with some 165gr Barnes TSX is a bad bad dude! You’re definitely not out gunned! People over think cartridge selection WAY too much.

[@MossyOakFreak]

Didn't ask

[@Helfirearms]

They offer the wilderness Sierra in left hand and 30-06. It does have a 22” barrel but that is one of the things that sets this rifle apart, they shave 2” off the typical barrel lengths to make it a little more compact, light and a better suppressor host

[@raivkka4313]

@@Helfirearms Nope, they do not offer the sierra in 30-06 left handed, it is offered for right handed though. Would have considered the .308 or 6.5PRC but both of those barrels are only 20".

[@tommyhood5900]

I was thinking about the Sierra, but decided on the Terrain. It was on sale and was actually cheaper than the Sierra.

[@dougrybarczyk4449]

I love Bergara and this Sierra looks great. I only wish it came in some of the "in between" calibers, like 6.8 western, 280 AI, or even 300WSM, for my type of hunting.

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

Those “in between” cartridges look more like a list of the most efficient perfectly optimized hunting cartridges ever devised.

[@K-bob_45]

I think the 7 PRC is the new 280 AI. I love 300 wsm but the brass situation is ridiculous

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

@@K-bob_45 280ai comes within about 100fps of 7prc with considerably less powder and recoil, fits an additional cartridge in the magazine, and has optimized performance with AVAILABLE powders. Mine pushes 175eldx at 2850 out of a 24” barrel which maintains 1500 lb ft and 2000fps beyond 700 yards. What more does a fella need for hunting in a 7mm? Not saying 7prc isn’t MORE… but what more do you need?

[@K-bob_45]

@@DrewEdwardBacklas factory rifle options with factory brass options

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

@@K-bob_45 nosler federal Hornady weatherby all make 280ai ammo. But this is the ultimate RELOADER channel… Peterson makes amazing 280ai brass. Norma 280rem fireformed is also excellent . 7prc is definitely available in more factory rifles… that said I’ve not found a factory rifle that exactly suits my desire. I always end up customizing or building custom regardless of the chambering.

[@CoopaTroopa0525]

I’ve been waiting for this to come to market when it was announced. I feel like a I deserve some credit, because I commented on every single post Bergara made to “make the wilderness terrain in left hand” 😂

[@PopShot76]

6mm Creedmoor is not listed on Bergara site.

[@toddw392]

Thanks for the video. I’m considering this Bergara rifle or a Browning Xbolt in 7 PRC for hunting deer.

[@fuelguy2020]

I'm between the 2 myself

[@minax92]

Im so happy you made a review of this ! I wanted to know your opinion !:)

[@richardring7762]

I came up with a design for a fully ambi bolt action a few years ago. Not sure how well it would do at market though.

[@douglasberman840]

LH 6.5 PRC for the low recoil vs the 7mm PRC. 20" barrel gives the PRC a Creedmoor 24" barrel energy

[@lancerhill]

I bought this rifle in 7 PRC left handed. Got it a week ago.

[@HowManyLegsItHas]

I like Bergara.

[@djl0fne]

Similarities between the cva cascade long range hunger , same company

[@BadKarma.-]

Difference is the action is a 700 style action and I believed the CVAs are savage style actions

[@usafret4709]

CVA Cascade is, in my opinion, the best deal for the rifle you get. I own three and they are absolute tack drivers.

[@djl0fne]

@@usafret4709not many online reviews on the cva lrh

[@simmywilliams4424]

​@BadKarma.- if I'm not mistaken barrel material is different also

[@BadKarma.-]

@@simmywilliams4424 that's also likely due to it probably using a cheaper blank

[@four4bman979]

Well, I have a B-14 Hunter in 308 and it is a tack driver!!!! 1-2 inch groups at 200 yds.

[@livingthedream3649]

Just picked up their 30 06. im really liking it. I ordered the mag conversion kit for it.

[@bigwestreviews4933]

Where did you find the kit?

[@henryhughes2800]

@@bigwestreviews4933just look in m5 mag kit and you can find some

[@oswaldosanchez2141]

What about the big brother to this rifle, the wilderness terrain? I would love to see a comparison since they’re very similar

[@localyokel1000]

Im looking to get one in .22-250. Checks a lot of boxes for handy sized coyote rifle. Fast twist in shorter overall pkg for running suppressed

[@donrowan760]

i just order one in .22-250. Not sure if I want to go with the external mag or not. thoughts? Coyote/varmint gun only.

[@localyokel1000]

​@donrowan760 I'm in same boat, looking to get the Grayboe M5 Hunter bottom metal and an AICS pattern mag from redhawkrifles. Mine shoots 1/2 MOA with factory 55gr VMAX,running suppressed at 3400fps.

[@henryhughes2800]

⁠@@localyokel1000have you got the Grayboe bottom metal thing yet?

[@localyokel1000]

Important to note that the website you showed is the European market site, not US. They come with mag configuration in Europe. Also stainless models and thumbholes.

[@pjbarney9580]

I wonder if the bigger calibers have more barrel lenght?... I'd rather have a 24" 6.5 cm over a 20" 6.5 prc!... Bergara is one of those brands when you hear about constantly putting out good products

[@bigben9379]

That is what I wondering about. I'm seeing all these shorter barrel offerings but there is no free lunch. If you aren't into brakes and may or may not run a supressor even a 22 inch barrel isnt a true 22 inches with a thread protector. I see a lot of the manufactures doing this.

[@northwesternflyways5126]

The only thing all 700 platforms need is a locking bolt while on safe ..... I don't know how manufacturers haven't figured that out

[@phild9813]

I’m with you 100%. It’s almost a joke that this isn’t standard. I also much prefer less bolt lift than 90 degrees. This should also be standard. These companies that keep just making Remington 700 copies should be ashamed of themselves. At least try to be better maybe?

[@chewkopete]

They haven’t made their way to Australia yet, however I’m a lefty and am keenly waiting. Have a Tikka Lite 308WIN (excellent rifle) would like a Sierra 308WIN mounted with LPVO for hunting feral pigs, cats, foxes, goats and dogs, would then dedicate my Tikka to night shooting mounted with a thermal and the Bergara as my daytime rifle.

[@miguelajedecadiz]

I bought the same Bergara model for left hand in .308 Win. Really awesome rifle.

[@henryhughes2800]

How good does it shoot?

[@miguelajedecadiz]

@@henryhughes2800 0.35 moas @100 meters, using the 185 grains Lapua Mega bullet (factory ammo).

[@miguelajedecadiz]

@@henryhughes2800 0.35 moas @100 meters, using the 185 grains Lapua Mega bullet (factory ammo)

[@RobertDonlon-qj2hs]

Is that hawkins m5 bottom metal compatible with magpul and stock bergara magazines?

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

As someone who is a left hand shooter and wanting to try something different than a Savage as a rifle (even though I like both of them that I have) when I saw this was coming out from Bergara I have been pretty excited but also waiting patiently for them to FINALLY become available online and hopefully 🤞🏻 in stores so that I can handle one. I also want a rifle with a threaded barrel which made the choices even more limited for me. Pretty much Savage, Christensen Arms, some Gen 1 Ruger American 🇺🇸 Predator series, some Tikkas and this Bergara Sierra or the standard HMR. I do plan on ordering one of these in left hand and 7mm PRC to go with my 270 Win and 300 WSM.

[@ryanjackson4759]

New arken ep5 7-35 34mm scope out with Japanese glass. Looking forward to this one!

[@ottokittel709]

people are just choked up when they hear 6.5 CM, just plain marketed to death, 6.5 prc not so much. people seem to be a bit shy of the market tricksters after the 7 prc Hornady ammo not even close to their trickery claims on the ammo box. still nice looking rifle, if the quality control comes close to tikka! marketing trust seems to be about the same as the media in politics.

[@rpk5250]

Great information. What did you mean when you said the suppressor throws you off at 300?

[@artemusp.folgelmeyer4821]

Looking at this rifle or the Timber in .30-06. Prefer a 24" barrel, but want the ability to fit a detachable magazine. A detachable on the Timber might be viewed as sacrilege, but being able to use five or ten round magazines is a big plus for me. All my present .30-06 rifles are military collectors, and I want a scoped rifle for my old eyes. Try looking through the leaf sight of a 1903 Springfield and you know what I mean.

[@CrimeVid]

I like everything about this rifle, apart from the look of it fitted with a box magazine !

[@Ultimatereloader]

Well I guess you like everything about how it comes from the factory then! 😅

[@jordanlargent5165]

I’m trying to decide between this Sierra or the Terrain with the main difference being standard barrel on the terrain vs the fluted barrel on the sierra. The other difference being the terrain has the Bergara mini chassis. Is the mini chassis really that critical for everyday hunting accuracy?

[@heinzmisselhorn2587]

How flexible is the stock front end?

[@stefanandermann7864]

Think I wanna spend a little more and get the carbon crest. 6.5 cm for long range and deer. Do you think it's worth the extra $ vs this rifle? Thanks. Love the vids and knowledge...

[@PinkHomes]

Torn between this and the b-14 hmr for hunting and general range shooting. What is your opinion?

[@TonyG-i8t]

Hi Gavin - you helped me make up my mind in this new Bergara. I’m thinking of 30-06 because of the reloading options available (and I already have all the reloading components). Do you or anyone else have experience with Bergara rifles in 30-06? Good or bad?

[@carlosgaray5672]

I’m also considering the Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra in .30-06. Anyone have any experience with it/ feedback?

[@18wheelsandadozen6shooters5]

Do you know if the 30-06 can be converted to box mag as well?

[@Ouwkackemann]

I have one in 270 Winchester about 3 weeks ago. I have a horizontal spread, at least 1.5" or more. Vertical spread is good, with around .5 to 1".

[@masone4589]

Is the barrel length with or without the brake? I’ve seen different manufacturers measure it different ways

[@Youtuber30k.youtuberYT67]

Where do you find your shells and tips an powder for the machine

[@larryjohnson6948]

I am looking at the HMR in 6.5 PRC My hold up is choosing the Carbon Barrel or Steel. What do you recommend?

[@henryhughes2800]

What hight rings did u get for the Hawkins

[@garageliving3658]

4:44

[@7979Army]

I’m in debate. I want one because it comes in left handed. I have the HMR in 6.5cm, I have a Ridge of course right handed. If I get one I think I’d have to do with a 6.5PRC

[@Yoda052]

I recently bought a new Bergara Stoke in 300 Blackout to work up subsonic handloads for my Mini-Fix and Honey Badger. I was impressed with the rifle but have been completely unable to find additional magazines anywhere… what’s the deal Bergara ?

[@djl0fne]

Is that the hmr model ? How is the bedding ? Can you perform an as found blue print on the action ?

[@LC_14]

It’s a great rifle, I own one, but if you want to be accurate with every shot you MUST change the trigger. It’s quite hard, you can drop the pressure only to 980 gr and that’s to much pressure for a hunting rifle.

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

Front ring is mounted too close to the erector housing, should have been spun 180 degrees, that's not good mounting practices. I do like the looks of the gen 2 Nexus scope though and I like my 22-250 Sierra. One thing I wish they would have done was make the barrel longer, but I'm assuming they were counting on people running them suppressed.

[@heinzmisselhorn2587]

How much was the bullet jump with the Hornady?

[@timwilhelmson9950]

hunting deer and hogs how good is the stock

[@duckhuntindawg1]

What bipod did you use?

[@brianjazek7769]

Personally I'd rather do the hmr carbon because the stock is more comfortable for me in 308 or 6.5 creedmoor

[@timsalgado9932]

I just picked one up last week in 7mm PRC...

[@danielvalencia6582]

How do you like it, im in between this and the squared crest in the same caliber

[@timsalgado9932]

@@danielvalencia6582 Love it! Lifelong Remington 700 hunter, but this one changed me. Smooth action, balanced, light weight. I topped it with a Leupold Mark 4 hd.

[@Schooloutdoors]

Where can I find this in 7prc?

[@NealKennedy-t6q]

Sierra Wilderness in 6 Creed for a pronghorn gun?

[@mr.mr.3301]

$233 for that Hawkins bottom metal.

[@adamturnbull6157]

Yeah, kind of ridiculous. I think fair would be $100 to $150

[@903outdoorsman5]

I bought one for big game(elk) in 300 win mag

[@estebanbernaljr.3787]

Why doesn't Bergara make a B-14 Wilderness Ridge in 22-250?

[@adamturnbull6157]

If you wanna pay like $100 instead of over $200 for the bottom metal conversion you can get the Bergara one. I definitely like/recommend doing bottom metal upgrades when called for.

[@jaymiller393]

Quality between bergara & Hawkins is big.

[@localyokel1000]

I assume the $100 one is all plastic?

[@ronherman6033]

wish had in 280 AI....so next choice would likely be 7 PRC

[@patrickaherne3598]

3 shots isn't a group. Please go to at least 5 shot groups for accuracy testing, but 10 shot is the best.

[@Zefferum]

Absolutely! I just can’t understand why people accept 3 shot “groups”

[@AlanHalligan-z4w]

More than 3 heats up the barrel causing a loss in accuracy. 5 is definitely better but one must take more time to cool the barrel down.

[@jzxwannabe2685]

Most of these rifle companies have their “sub-moa guarantee” based on a 3 inch group.

[@jde7861]

It’s a hunting rifle a 3 shot group is fine not shooting a match with a thin contour barrel like that…. It’s gonna heat up fast…

[@toolman9081]

There's F class guys shooting 308. Don't poop on the most versatile cartridge of all time lol

[@BadKarma.-]

Why wont Bergara give us a 300wsm

[@keithprinn720]

because few choose it in comparison to others, 7mm08, 280 AI and 243W all better options for more buyers. similar ignoring of western 6.8.

[@BadKarma.-]

@@keithprinn720 I know far more 300wsm users than 280 or 7-08 nowadays

[@chrisb9478]

I bought 1 of these in 6.5Cm several months ago when they came out. Great deer & antelope gun! I put a 3-12 Burris on mine. Might upgrade to a Triggertech later on.,The stock trigger adjusted down to 2.75lbs on mine. It’s good, but not excellent.

[@jeffreyd513]

6 creed all day

[@erikhayrapetov5177]

Hay eanki 416 barert

[@K-bob_45]

What velocity did you get out of your reload in that gun? lol if this rifle was chambered in 6.5 creed I wasn’t even going to watch. I find it amusing that people still act like 6.5 creed is a drastic improvement over 308, especially on a reloading channel.

[@Kentucky.Tactical]

6.5 Creedmoor is a pretty good improvement over 308. I'm a 308 fan but 6.5 Creedmoor is just better. 308 can shoot heavier bullets which is great but ballistically the Creed is better.

[@K-bob_45]

@@Kentucky.Tactical I think the factory ammo situation is better, for match ammo. If you get any real hunting bullet the bc is typically not great. Probably a bigger emphasis on terminal performance. If you want to see a slippery bullet for 308 look no further than the berger elite hunter 180. Apples to apples I feel like the difference in hit probability between the two is probably not that much when like bullets are used. Using similarly designed bullets the 308 typically retains more energy too

[@laszlovandor4770]

" Sniper grade ceracoat " ??? 😂😂😂😂

[@clintivy623]

Sniper gray, it's a color

[@Overit5000]

If you think that 6.5 is better than .308 for hunting you don’t hunt much

[@leehuntley189]

2000 dollar scope on a 1300 dollar rifle

[@Hunterwilson7-m4z]

You can tell this guy knows nothing about hunting

Bergara are a trash company. I wouldn't have one of their rifles if it were free.

[@HyperManArchery]

looks like another piece of plastic crap