Bergara - B14 Ridge vs B14 HMR

[mobo215]

How important is it to have an embedded mini-chasis (B14 HMR) vs pillar bedding (B14 Ridge)? I ask because I prefer a standard hunting-style stock with a hinged floorplate. My next rifle will have a 22"-24" barrel, as I only own 16" rifles right now (Rem 700 in .308 and Ruger American Ranch in .300blk) and want to get out past 500yds.

Am I making a mistake if I opt for the Ridge over the HMR?

 

[Gryntch]

How important is it to have an embedded mini-chasis (B14 HMR) vs pillar bedding (B14 Ridge)? I ask because I prefer a standard hunting-style stock with a hinged floorplate. My next rifle will have a 22"-24" barrel, as I only own 16" rifles right now (Rem 700 in .308 and Ruger American Ranch in .300blk) and want to get out past 500yds.

Am I making a mistake if I opt for the Ridge over the HMR?

Mobo I'm with you on traditional stocks. I don't know about the hmr but I have 3 bergaras 223 ridge sp that is a tack driver,243 ridge and 243 timber both shoot .75 moa @135 yds wouldn't trade my bergaras for any other rifle

 

[Ty21]

what are you going to be using the rifle for mostly?

 

[mobo215]

what are you going to be using the rifle for mostly?

Target shooting only, but my experience is limited.

I've heard that the Ridge has a different taper than the HMR, but the pictures online seem to show that both have bull barrels (or close to a bull barrel profile).

If the stock is the only difference, I'm definitely going with the Ridge. I don't need an adjustable cheek riser and the ergonomics are better for me with the traditional stocks. If the HMR has a thicker barrel I might consider that before buying.

 

[Gryntch]

The ridge has a #5 contour the hmr has a #6 contour and is 2 lbs heavier I have the ridge in 243 and do targets only had to put a comb riser on to fit me

 

[mobo215]

The ridge has a #5 contour the hmr has a #6 contour and is 2 lbs heavier I have the ridge in 243 and do targets only had to put a comb riser on to fit me

What's the difference between #5 & #6 contour? Is all off the difference in weight from the difference in barrel mass or is it mostly that the stocks different weights?

 

[Ty21]

Well if its for target shooting on a bench and prone then I would get the hmr because its more comfortable for longer periods of time but thats just me. Doesnt put your wrist at a wierd angle. But if you feel the ridge is more comfortable then get it… it’s just a bench gun so not going to make that much of a difference