Hello
I am currently in the market for a new bolt action hunting rifle. I have done a lot of searching and looking at reviews online and am down to choosing between the bergara b14 Hunter vs the Winchester XPR. .308 caliber is my choice. I’ve read good reviews about both and both have things I like and dislike.
Bergara barrels are said to be amazing for accuracy. The b14 is also a 700 clone so parts would be easier to find if need be. Good hunting capacity of 4+1 with a trapdoor magazine (would prefer a detachable box but a trap door would be fine. The stock I’m going to assume is like any other synthetic stock, has some flex, not very rigid. The safety is something that worries me as I have only used tang safeties on hunting rifles and feel the safety on the bergara could be accidentally thrown to fire when walking through brush. The bolt throw is also 90 degrees which is fine but I feel that cuts down on a fast follow up shot if need be. The trigger is excellent as I have felt it myself.
The xpr also comes from a great company and has some attractive features. 60 degree bolt throw, detachable box magazine (although it only holds 3 rounds and is not flush to the stock), a better safety switch in my mind as it doesn’t protrude as much from the stock as the bergara does. Free floated barrel. The aftermarket for the xpr seems to be very limited as I have found very little on it. Typical synthetic stock. I’ve heard the MOA Trigger system is nice but I have not felt one myself.
Both seem to be accurate and reliable from what sources I have read but I am torn between the two. Any experiences you guys have had with either would be awesome
I am currently in the market for a new bolt action hunting rifle. I have done a lot of searching and looking at reviews online and am down to choosing between the bergara b14 Hunter vs the Winchester XPR. .308 caliber is my choice. I’ve read good reviews about both and both have things I like and dislike.
Bergara barrels are said to be amazing for accuracy. The b14 is also a 700 clone so parts would be easier to find if need be. Good hunting capacity of 4+1 with a trapdoor magazine (would prefer a detachable box but a trap door would be fine. The stock I’m going to assume is like any other synthetic stock, has some flex, not very rigid. The safety is something that worries me as I have only used tang safeties on hunting rifles and feel the safety on the bergara could be accidentally thrown to fire when walking through brush. The bolt throw is also 90 degrees which is fine but I feel that cuts down on a fast follow up shot if need be. The trigger is excellent as I have felt it myself.
The xpr also comes from a great company and has some attractive features. 60 degree bolt throw, detachable box magazine (although it only holds 3 rounds and is not flush to the stock), a better safety switch in my mind as it doesn’t protrude as much from the stock as the bergara does. Free floated barrel. The aftermarket for the xpr seems to be very limited as I have found very little on it. Typical synthetic stock. I’ve heard the MOA Trigger system is nice but I have not felt one myself.
Both seem to be accurate and reliable from what sources I have read but I am torn between the two. Any experiences you guys have had with either would be awesome
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