Professional Hunting Match Rifle! Bergara HMR Pro 6mm Creedmoor

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[@vagrantheart6961]

That smile after the head shot ! Is what it’s all about ! All my friends are telling me to get a tikka but I can’t get the hmr pro out of my head

[@AztecViking4]

I ordered my HMR Pro on Friday. I live in east central NeBRaSKa so I went with the .308.. very excited for a number of reasons but maybe none more so than it’s my first bolt gun!! Thank you for your video.

[@pnwsportsman4036]

My HMR Pro is the favorite rifle I’ve ever owned. Absolute tack driver. Bergara knows what they’re doing 😎

[@Plainsimple67]

THEY NEED TO MAKE THEIR HMR14 .308 WITH A 22 INCH BARREL AND 6.5 WITH MINIMUM 24 INCH. THIS 20 INCH BARREL LENGTH IS A TOTALLY A WASTE OF MONEY.

[@SVTsupercharged]

@@Plainsimple67 My Bergara 6.5cm has a 24 inch barrel. 😎

[@Plainsimple67]

@@SVTsupercharged sorry, I meant 26 inch minimum for any 6.5 caliber.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Fun fact: _Bergara_ is a Spanish word that roughly translates to “Buy a Savage.” My friend bought the so-called “Pro” model at a near $500 premium over the standard model and all it is is a swirly shaped bolt body and a $3 Krylon paint job. Went to degrease the screw holes to mount the scope base, using 99% alcohol on a q-tip and the storebrand spray paint Bergara uses as a “finish” on their alleged “Pro” model came off instantly. And I’m sure the swirly dog turd bolt body appeals to the same crowd that carries Extreme Shock! ammo and buys “ACOGs” off of the Wish app, but it along with the spray-paint finish certainly does not justify the several hundred dollar price increase over the standard model. Especially when it’s a 3/4 MOA rifle, which isn’t much of an improvement over a $210 TC Compass. In short the Bergara “Pro” model is a *scam.*

[@logant4217]

@@Plainsimple67 nah dude 24 inch MAX for 6.5

[@staysafe1096]

that smile from headshot was a priceless!! Oh man, that was awesome!!

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

The algorithm hasn’t blessed me with one of your videos in a long time. I had forgotten what a great job you do on reviews. Top notch. Answered every question I have about the Bergara HMR Pro. I am certainly going to order one. Probably in 28 Nosler.

[@corybolton7462]

My B-14 HMR in 6.5 creed is the best damn rifle I've ever shot, couldn't imagine just how good the pro is. Plus they are built close to where I work here in Georgia!

[@DaveDeVault]

Are you sure that is a 6mm Creedmoor barrel and not a *6ft* Creedmoor barrel?!? That goes on longer than a drunken ex-girlfriend leaving a voicemail.

[@victordasilva5255]

Dave DeVault you know my ex eh?

[@ianhillard3820]

Ackthually idth 6 milli-mile or 5.28ft

[@intj7447]

Great bolt gun. I've tried others & chose the HMR because they also have them for left handed people. This gun is worth every penny.

[@seanmtactical6069]

Notice how the brass dribbles out and in the initial vid of shooting one of the cartridges pops loose before ejection? The extractors are cast and have too large a ball bearing detent hole in them. Put an AD Arms extractor in it and it will cure this issue.

[@TiborasaurusRex]

Excellent!

[@gustonzimasheen]

Awesome videos as always. Thanks so much for all of your hard work and effort to bring us interesting, fun, informative content. Cheers from New Zealand

[@soundexilemusic]

Thanks you so much for this review!!! Found a great deal on an HMR Pro in 6.5 Creedmoor with the heavy barrel and its on its way to its new home!!! I can’t wait to see what it can do.

[@smiilan]

How did it go ? :D

[@soundexilemusic]

@@smiilan All I could ever hope for my first bolt gun! Bore sighted at 50, got on paper while breaking in. Dialed in at 100yds, next day took it out to 200, 400,, then 535 yards on an 8” plate pretty consistently… with S&B 140g soft point.

[@magnumcipher4971]

The OG HMR is tough to beat, even if paired off against the HMR PRO. In my opinion, the Bergera trigger edges out the Trigger Tech unit (I own both). Both amazing rifles out of the box, but the additional $700 bones saved by going with the OG HMR, it frees up some cash for a high quality base, rings and optic. My HMR is fitted with a Warne 20 MOA steel base, Warne 34mm split steel rings holding true a Steiner T5Xi 3-15x50 scope with the SCR reticle. Chambered in 6.5CM and handloaded 143 grain Hornady ELD-X’s, this setup is my go to rifle for deer...and I’ve got a damn fine selection of rifles to choose from. The additional barrel length made available in the PRO line will certainly aid in stretching out a given cartridge. Love the content. Keep it up bud!

[@sethjagow2018]

I wish I could afford something like that or even the ammo. I just shoot 475 meters with my DPMS Orical rested on a bucket with a 2-7x30 Centerpoint scope. But maybe one day when I am done with college and get a decent welding job.

[@lucass4758]

Look at the Ruger American Predator in 6mm Creed or 6.5 Creed. They are lasers and only $400. If you get it make sure you get the stock that uses AICS magazines.

[@dash8896]

Grest video. What was the bipod, scope, and rings you were using? Just picked up my Bergara HMR Pro in 6.5 and starting to plan the setup.

[@cgr88m]

Now I can hit deer from the entrance of the Ranch without even having to drive inside.

[@timothygarrity5181]

I have a tikka t3x tac a1 in 6.5. These rifles are also a sub half moa gun.Never shot bergara yet but they seem interesting. Tikkas have awesome bolts also.

[@GetMeThere1]

Amazing grouping for that range and wind conditions (550 yds)! It's also amazing how greatly VALUE has increased in bolt action rifles -- more quality and reduced pricing. This is really an excellent value for "realistic" long range shooting (i.e., it's not meant for 2000 yard shooing -- although one could probably get some utility at even that sort of range with it).

[@markoajduk7096]

I mean ypu cant really get much better than this. 2000 yard shoot is more about shooter, conditions, maths and luck.

[@ОлегМальчик-ш7ю]

☢️

[@timg9134]

Best review of this rifle on KZbin l...thank you! Mine should be here tomorrow!

[@e.l.robbins5614]

I may have to start doing some pushups, so I can carry one of these bergara through the woods. 9.5 plus an optic its tempting.

[@Plainsimple67]

OR SIMPLY WAIT UNTIL THE GAME COME TO YOU?!🤔😏😉😂

[@raysimonds3927]

My b14 hmr shoots 5 shot groups @ .5 at 100 with the 140 gr. ELD match. Best $1000 I've ever spent.

[@NanookFieryArcticSkyy]

I pick mine up Saturday. My friend is match nut and is going to help me get started. 6.5 LH ! HMR

[@TexasTrained]

Im hoping my new Bergara shoots this well or better.My Remington 700 PCR in 6. 5 Creedmoor shoots 5shots in a 1 inch Bullseye at 600 yards.Thats a long range as we have now. I ordered a Bergar HMR PRO in 6.5 PRC todhotfarther in matches. So far I like what your rifle fdoes.Great video.Thanks .

[@pfootball6363]

I think it's funny how when Ruger came out with the RPR they offered it in .243AMD a lot of people just kinda laughed it off. Now 6mm Creedmore comes out and it's the same idea but can shoot heavier bullets. I get that that makes a big difference bit I'm just thinking it's funny that so many people laughed at the .243. It's one of my favorite calibers.

[@foragefarmer1300]

Last weekend I shot a 1:10 twist rate .243 to a 3rd place finish in a sniper match shooting out to 1100 yards. I was shooting an 87gr. vmax and my ballistics app was showing 1220 fps @ 1100 yards.

[@str3tchr]

Great caliber but doesn’t have flashy match ammo offerings Hornady is just making it easy for people

[@aubreyroche5080]

Yep, that was the Rifle I was looking into.

[@VISNIS33]

Thank you for your review I just picked one up in 300 win mag caliber in the Premier HMR pro … i’ll be honest I haven’t received it’s yet but I think from all the reviews that I’m hearing that it should be a very good rifle and I feel that you really do get what you paid for but there are a when the extra mile with this one hopefully it will last me a long time and then I can pass it on to my kids I did a lot of research about the regular B 14 and the only thing the bug me is the professionals usually said that the chromemoly steel starts to go down and quality after your first shot that kind of really bugged me that’s why I decided to go with stainless steel and another thing I called Vergara and specifically ask them about the barrel if it’s made in the USA and they told me that all of the barrels doesn’t matter if it’s in chromemoly steel or stainless steel they all come from Spain but then get finished in USA And I personally really like that because I study different steals and I’m also a knife guy I can tell you that the Spain stainless steel is one of the best in the world that’s why after very long research I realize that only the premiere series is the best because they offer it in stainless steel

[@smiilan]

How did it go?😁

[@andrewreeves2215]

Not sure if it's the ammo you're using (seems to be the ammo that Bergara suggests), but the ejection on this rifle looks very suspect. Spent cases are barely making it out of the action, and you even experienced two failures to eject in the video which you failed to address. I wonder if this is an issue with all Bergaras or just this one rifle/calibre combination?

[@ScottPriestley]

I lived in Apex/Pittsboro for 15 years! How did I miss this place??

[@mikellwehrer]

That bipod thing might give you +5 to accuracy, but it sure as hell gives the gun -20 to charisma. #DnDJoke

[@GunFunZS]

I made something very similar with 1" DOM tube, scope rings and a shotgun barrel clamp to put picatinny at the far end. Just bits I had laying around. It really does work. Very useful for dialing in the pistol ARs and knowing how much is you vs how much is the gun/load.

[@oneshothunter9877]

F... charisma, it's a tool 😉

[@joetrump5844]

Thank you for the great video...... I’ve found my rifle in the Bergara 6mm Creedmor. Now , my mission is to save up the money 💰, without upsetting the house budget. Again, thank you for sharing. That’s a rifle that I know I’m not going to outgrow anytime soon. And it’s USA 🇺🇸 made. 👍👍 😎

[@contractor9391]

Did the picatinny scope mount come with the gun??? Great video. I ordered this gun today

[@TWANGnBANG]

No. I recommend getting a 20MOA rail from Seekins Precision or similar high-end manufacturer.

[@captainrick9379]

Great review as always! thanks for sharing!

[@Mossberg590Mariner]

A scope cam would have been great, man! That's an amazing rifle. HMR version is bad ass too. Found a few for under $1000 before.

[@jasoncarpenter4116]

Now I want the PRO too!

[@philbiagi721]

I like the angle of that bipod, it looks very stable. For shooting groups, like you are, with very good results, I may add, mission accompished.

[@painterpow9494]

Great video as always just wondering why 6 instead of 6.5 maybe explain thanks again for all your great videos

[@TWANGnBANG]

Better long range ballistics. As good as 6.5CM is, 6CM shoots flatter and cheats the wind way better.

[@painterpow9494]

Thank you

[@dwalker8145]

You need to do another video of The General!!

[@caseroj6020]

Man I love Bergara's!!!!!! They are the best bang for the buck in the market place now!

[@eyeofmit]

Good info, good to see something from you. Because of this and the past presentations about Bergara......it is a top contender for a bolt gun for me.

[@posjoey]

Love my 6 Creed! Thinking about getting a HMR Pro in 300 PRC.

[@TWANGnBANG]

That’s my next caliber, though not in a Bergara. Can’t wait.

[@42N8_1]

That's my next caliber too.

[@PikeSlayer69]

Did u get a 300

[@lancewoodward5841]

Do you recall what height of scope rings were on this setup? It looks good.

[@VaMike9]

Good comparison, Bergara rifles are hard to beat.

[@garypostell5268]

Awesomeness at its finest indeed, love it!

[@davidhoward4609]

Where I work we actually make the complete action minus the trigger, bolt heads,gas shields shrouds, bolt bodies,firing pins and handle oh scope rails too

[@dillowhollowranch5798]

What do you think about the Bergara B-14 Wilderness B14S382 $1,260.00 6.5 Creedmoor 1:8 AICS Detachable 5 44" 24" 9.7 lbs

[@berndschwarz6442]

Hello everyone, what kind of rail is on the front of the rifle installed? Thanks alot for the response. Greetings from Germany

[@NaderBissani]

Hi, in my area I can get a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor. Do you think it would be as precise as the one you demonstrated?

[@BuffaloTrace602]

The 6.5 creedmoor HMR PRO is insane. I get 1/2” or less groups on mine all day

[@autorecambiosherme4883]

Great video. Bergara is doing well, and made in Spain.

[@dirkvanvuuren2598]

I've never shot te premier action and it looks like a superb rifle. Only problem I see in prs is the extraction that look quite weak and in the video even it doesn't extract the case once or twice. This is also under near perfect conditions. In a match that can cost you time

[@ES44AC-2]

That is a very nice rifle. Good to see your beautiful dog.

[@contractor9391]

I just bought this gun in 300 win mag. Do you recommend a aluminum or steel scope rail or does it matter? Does the steel help out on strength?

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

Wow! I want one although I never shoot any fire arm.

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

Is the pro worth it? I own an HMR in Creedmoor but I want to go to 300 win mag.

[@garypostell5268]

Love the Bergara HMR Pro 💯👍🇺🇸

[@dbelex]

Great, another rifle in a another caliber. More overtime in my future.

[@mc-sillix961]

Is this a 1000y gun with 6.5CM?

[@BTLAD]

The author is so happy at the 550 yard distance like a child)) At this distance the most efficient rifle in 223 caliber hits 5 out of 5

[@rickygarcia7830]

what base are you running on that rifle? Awesome video! hope to get one soon

[@rodhelms-yt2pk]

What makes it a match grade gun hum blue print the action or a match grade barrel or just a big price

[@theshootindutchman]

I've got the B14 Chassis rifle👍 Sweet!

[@brianlee6849]

Very nice 👍! I'm seriously considering the 6mm creedmoor in the Bergara. I was looking at larger calibers ... I hunt with aperture sights out to 300 yards with ballistics and accuracy of the 6mm I'm thinking it's all I need. How do you feel about the Bergara 6mm creedmoor after a year? I think I would go with a 24" barrel from what I've read I don't think I will give up that much but I still may go 26" for the increased sight radius. Thanks for sharing

[@TWANGnBANG]

Still one of my favorite rifles I own.

[@brianlee6849]

@@TWANGnBANG I know you mostly reload and I plan to get into reloading but what is your opinion on the factory ammo for 6mm creedmoor?

[@TWANGnBANG]

Actually, I don't reload at all. Hornady has been the most consistent 6MM match grade ammo for me in this rifle.

[@brianlee6849]

@@TWANGnBANG How is the accuracy of the Hornady hunting ammo? What is your favorite cheap ammo for plinking ? I know there is not that much cheaper ammo available right now compared to 6.5 or 308. Thanks

[@germ4bass]

You look like a happy man .

[@TWANGnBANG]

I definitely am.

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Seems like u were having some injection issues? Or the bolt wasn’t pulled back with enough force to get a positive injection..

[@redmen69er]

Ejection*

[@ecast7135]

Any changes on their LRP models or any new reviews expected on them, and you need to do a review on the scope in the video as well?

[@PittsburghFan4Life13]

if ya can, do a video of the Bergara B14 HMR 300 WIN MAG.. keep up the good work bud..

[@thomasarcturus8947]

Never seen this guy smile so much.

[@petersquatch]

I hope to pick one up in 300 prc soon

[@tommylee5092]

TWANGnBANG, have the exact same Bergara rifle and Seekins rail. What Seekins ring height did you get ? Thanks, Tom

[@ericrobinson5056]

Look up 204 ruger it's around 4,000 fps it's an awesome round

[@albertaguidetwahl469]

eric robinson very fast round but due to the low B.C. of the 20 cal bullets it doesn’t buck the wind or maintain energy at longer ranges

[@joshawalister4657]

Light 6mm bullets go 4k+fps

[@albertaguidetwahl469]

Northern Precision Reloading yeah I’m currently shooting 58gr vmax at 3997fps. My comment is the lighter 20 cal bullets will lose velocity quicker than the 6mm. For longer range heavier long for caliber bullies maintain energy better due to higher ballistic coefficient and simple physics.

[@joshawalister4657]

I agree. My response was to OP

[@albertaguidetwahl469]

Northern Precision Reloading ah. I’m currently working up a load for the 95gr Sierra TMK. aiming for 3100fps.

[@dustbustr91]

yeah but how long is the throat (freebore). lawyer length? or reachable?

[@bmstylee]

Not a bad rig. If I already didn't have the HMR it would be interesting.

[@grace_alone_toward_repentance]

Hahaha! I get ticked off when I'm shooting and I miss too many times, too. I think all of us perfectionists have that in common, man. Great shooting, by the way! This was a really entertaining video. 👏👏

[@TWANGnBANG]

Thanks for watching!

[@grace_alone_toward_repentance]

@@TWANGnBANG You're welcome. I pray you are blessed! Jesus told me to tell you that He loves you, bud. He tells me to say that to people all the time. God bless you.🙏 Christopher

[@LowRise]

I thought my 20" 6.5 Tikka with a sandman on the end was long and front heavy.

[@WestDesertShooter]

Great info, even better shooting!

[@Jarhead6]

Wow that was amazing!

[@petebeam420]

Did Bergara stop producing 6mm creed?

[@bob4003]

Is 6mm better than 6.5 for long distance

[@Ellienollie]

wow thats.....reaaally consistent

[@COOLBREEZE1976]

This guy is definitely radars son..

[@prepperpov5852]

Thank you, once again! Awesome!

[@TWANGnBANG]

You bet! Thanks for your support as always.

[@umarche81]

please tell me what is the name of this picatinny bar with recoil paw ???

[@angelcapote1218]

Hey buddy I’m new to all this and I’m looking to buy my fist rifle.if you had to choose between bergara hmr and Ruger Hawkeye wich one would you pick.

[@Modsnake98]

Bergara or Tikka in 6.5cm

[@alangrant7349]

Ok, hopefully you can or will answer this question. I am straddling the fence between the HMR Pro and the LRP in 6.5 Creedmoor. Thoughts? Is there a real difference other than the chassis/stock? thanks.

[@scottyscott1898]

Alan Grant what did you end up with Alan?

[@alangrant7349]

Actually, I kept my Savage BA Stealth and added a Bergara Ridge in 6.5CM to hunt with. Excellent rifle!

[@mgmmaze]

My roommate got the hmr on sale in 300 win mag. That thing is a beast. Me of course wanting to show him up want the pro in 300 win mag 🤣

[@sjohnson1776]

I've never had a primer blow up in the chamber. He mentioned it a couple times like it's a norm or something?????

[@TWANGnBANG]

It’s plenty normal for reloaders pushing brass life or pressures.

[@jamescampbell1126]

Where'd you get the bipod mount? >>>> Never mind - found your vid covering this. Excellent vid, mate.

[@unisuit]

Does anyone know What TriggerTech trigger they use? looking to upgrade my HMR.

[@treece1]

Wherd you say he's at? NC somewhere?

[@taps_1021]

Just the vid I been looking for.

[@Deuceblank]

Is there a 7mm08 offering?

[@landonadams6431]

Did you have to do any modifications to the rail you put on the forearm of the rifle? I’m thinking of getting one for my HMR Pro.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Yes. The rail using three mounting points- two are already there in the two sling stud mounts. I had to drill a third hole and put a sling mount in it. They include some, but they’re much larger diameter than the ones you can find elsewhere.

[@johncburks4392]

Bergara rifles are awesome shooters. I have a B-14 hunter in 30/06, and it's a sweet shooter.

[@jefflawrence5342]

Did you get the license number of the car that ran over your bipod?

[@Regnisab]

I enjoy your vids, you sound like Shaggy in Scooby-Doo. That is a complement in my books.

[@TWANGnBANG]

lol

[@swedish_steel7861]

the ejection is looking lousy though.. hope my highlander will do better

[@NessNik]

I'm getting one in .300 PRC!

[@SnipeU696]

Thank you.

[@michaelhill6451]

I have the B-14 HMR in 308. It is far from impressive. The thing maybe puts 2 out 3 5-shot groups under 1 MOA with the best handloads I've been able to work up for it or factory ammo it likes. I contacted Bergara about it. They fired two 3-shot groups through it (one of which was 0.98 MOA), and sent it back to me without even telling me they were returning it. I was away on vacation and had to pay UPS to hold it so it wouldn't be returned to sender. Anyway, the gun still shoots just as bad as before. I will never buy another Bergara product.

[@maddiekendallmyers1063]

I’m I big airgunner, but dang, that’s a cool ass rifle! Thx for the review!!

[@TWANGnBANG]

Thanks for watching!

[@maddiekendallmyers1063]

TWANGnBANG I do enjoy your videos. Very well done and informative. I appreciate learning more about powder burners. Cheers!!

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

What bipod is that in the cover photo?

[@MrHoleemolee]

How many yards in a meter? I used to get a 45mm grouping with a Iron sight at 100 metres

[@TheJttv]

550yards = ~503meters