Bergara HMR... B14 vs Pro?

[Sooter76]

I’m seriously considering picking up a Bergara HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor and I have a couple of questions...

1) Does it’s ‘out of the box’ sub-MOA accuracy guarantee hold true?

2) What are the real differences between the B14 and the HMR Pro? Is the Pro with the difference in price?

3) For those who have one what are your opinions of the rifle?

 

[ebnash]

1) Yes, but if it doesn't, they guarantee it so they will make sure you get what you paid for

2). This is defined on their website. https://www.bergarausa.com/pdf/HMR_vs_HMR_Pro.pdf

3). I love my Pro. It shoots better than I can. I chose the pro because I had the budget and appreciate the material/ finish and the premier action design/build.

My only complaint I that I'm not really crazy about the stock for how I will use it. I will most likely put it in a KRG Bravo stock and when I wear out this barrel, I'll replace with a heavier contour.

Many on here prefer the Tikka platform and had I done a little more research, I might have gone that route, as well.

 

[Lkwoolsey]

I picked up the B-14 and it shoots great, 1/2-3/4" groups at 200 yards with the Hornady 147gr ELDX match rounds. I think the biggest differences are the trigger (I believe the Premier has a trigger tech primary trigger) and the different stock. Also, the premier is cerakoted while the b-14 is blued.
I've been very happy with my B-14. Shoots great, stock is very comfortable, almost no flex. I threw some polish on the bolt and raceways and the action feels just like the LRP action now (also from bergara) and is buttery smooth. Honestly, as far as price goes, it ends up being about the same if you were to swap out the trigger and cerakote the B-14. Either way, I think you'd be happy.

 

[ebnash]

True on the trigger difference. The triggertech is amazing. The stocks, however, are identical other than color

 

[Lkwoolsey]

Yeah, the barrel and bolt are cerakoted, the stock is the same mini chassis design.

 

[Tstorm1]

I can't speak to the HMR/HMR Pro differences, but picked up a B14 Ridge in 300WM used (12 shots used!). Easily shoots under 1MOA, I've got about 60 rounds through it and groups get a little tighter with every range and cleaning cycle (5 rounds). I've got 1 1/4" groups at 250 yards with a hunting load and cheap Nikon scope. Looking for new glass and learning how to shoot long range now.