When searching for a rifle for their son or daughter, many hunters may be inclined to go with a youth model version of a firearm to better fit the smaller stature of their child. While this is a perfectly good route to take, it inevitably leads to a future hurdle, as the youth hunter will eventually outgrow the rifle. Bergara offers a solution for that with their B-14 HMR series of rifles.
My 8-year-old son has been shooting and hunting with the Bergara B-14 Wilderness HMR CF rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor this season. The stock of this rifle features length of pull spacers, that can be removed or added. We initially removed some spacers to shorten the length of pull to accommodate for his small frame. However, as he grows in the future, the firearm will be able to grow with him, as we can add spacers to the stock to increase the length of pull.
The stock of this rifle also features an adjustable cheekpiece. Adjusting the height of the cheekpiece is simple, and can be done quickly by hand, by turning the regulation screw located on the side of the buttstock of the gun.
The adjustability of the length of pull and the adjustable cheekpiece make the B-14 Wilderness HMR CF rifle a firearm that anyone, regardless of their size and stature, can comfortably and accurately shoot. This versatility is a key factor to consider, when it comes to spending your hard-earned money on a new hunting rifle.
Perhaps the most impressive feature on the rifle is the trigger. It comes light and smooth right out of the box. Having added aftermarket triggers to other rifles in the past, I see no need to do so with this gun. The trigger is ready to hunt, as is.
This rifle has a Carbon Fiber barrel, which not only makes it lighter, but also allows it to maintain precise accuracy in harsh and extreme conditions and environments. The barrel is also equipped with a threaded 5/8-24 Omni muzzle bake.
The action of the B-14 Wilderness HMR CF rifle by Bergara is extremely smooth and produces super clean feeding and extraction of cartridges. It also features a Cerakote finish, for advanced protection in inclement weather.
This rifle weighs in at 7.9 pounds and has an overall length of 40 inches. It comes with a detachable five round magazine, and the stock features QD flush cups for easy attachment and detachment of slings.
I have been extremely impressed with this rifle from the moment we took it out of the box. It is accurate, versatile, and an excellent firearm to hunt with. Simply add your preferred optic of choice, sight it in, and get out there.
