I think I'm going to do it : Bergara B-14 Hunter in 7mm-08

[Dougfirtree]

As long as you don't mind the weight. They're a tad heavier than many other rifles. I like the look of them and they have a great reputation for accuracy. The weight was the main reason I went with a Tikka instead. I don't think you'd ever regret shooting a 7mm-08. Really pleasant to shoot and the critters are just as dead when you hit them.

 

[Dsnow9]

As long as you don't mind the weight. They're a tad heavier than many other rifles. I like the look of them and they have a great reputation for accuracy. The weight was the main reason I went with a Tikka instead. I don't think you'd ever regret shooting a 7mm-08. Really pleasant to shoot and the critters are just as dead when you hit them.

Definitely heavy but I prefer that. Find it to be more stable

 

[EastTNHunter]

Nice rifles. A buddy of mine who doesn’t shoot much lucked into one in 308W at a good price. I sighted it in and developed some loads for it for him. I couldn’t get the thing to NOT shoot any load well. I told him that I wanted first dibs if he ever decided to sell it

 

[Addicting]

Nice rifles. A buddy of mine who doesn’t shoot much licked into one in 308W at a good price. I sighted it in and developed some loads for it for him. I couldn’t get the thing to NOT shoot any load well. I told him that I wanted first dibs if he ever decided to sell it

Are you gonna have to lick him to get it too? Lol

 

[EastTNHunter]

Are you gonna have to lick him to get it too? Lol

Dang spell check

 

[Dakota79]

I also have one and it shoots really good. I'm dang sure happy with it.

 

[p_ham]

Are you gonna have to lick him to get it too? Lol

Everyone has a price!

 

[CowboyLeroy]

Do it

 

[F250]

Ordered one. Picked it up today and mounted a Trijicon Accupoint 3X9 mil dot green. I have several brands of ammo to try. I’ll follow the Bergara suggested break in process. Probably be next week as we are headed into some -20F weather this weekend.

 

[homers]

Ordered one. Picked it up today and mounted a Trijicon Accupoint 3X9 mil dot green. I have several brands of ammo to try. I’ll follow the Bergara suggested break in process. Probably be next week as we are headed into some -20F weather this weekend.

-20, won’t have to worry about cooling the barrel between shots

 

[F250]

I tried 4 different brands of ammo with the rifle. Average group was 3.5” . I called Bergara snd they sent me a free shipping form. Yesterday a rifle box arrived by UPS. Bergara sent me a new rifle, saying my first one had an action that’s was out of spec. They advised the new rifle grouped 3 shots at .214” and sent me the target. Anxious to try it, but I’m only 5 weeks into recovery from rotator cuff surgery .

 

[CowboyLeroy]

Try the norma line too, that's what mine shoots. 3 inches at 400.

 

[Bowmannate2000]

I tried 4 different brands of ammo with the rifle. Average group was 3.5” . I called Bergara snd they sent me a free shipping form. Yesterday a rifle box arrived by UPS. Bergara sent me a new rifle, saying my first one had an action that’s was out of spec. They advised the new rifle grouped 3 shots at .214” and sent me the target. Anxious to try it, but I’m only 5 weeks into recovery from rotator cuff surgery .

Hopefully the new one is better. Every company has a few lemons, but not all have good customer service or stand behind their product. Sounds like Bergara is doing that for you.

 

[Sytes]

I tried 4 different brands of ammo with the rifle. Average group was 3.5” . I called Bergara snd they sent me a free shipping form. Yesterday a rifle box arrived by UPS. Bergara sent me a new rifle, saying my first one had an action that’s was out of spec. They advised the new rifle grouped 3 shots at .214” and sent me the target. Anxious to try it, but I’m only 5 weeks into recovery from rotator cuff surgery .

Get the surgery cleared up. Great to hear their mounted tests were dialed in. Good service.

Look forward to your target grouping. Wish I had the bling $ for a new thunderstick. In the mean time, I'll live through the many here.

 

[F250]

Sorry no pics. 140 gr. Federal Premium Nosler Partions and 150 gr Nosler EldX are grouping 3/4”. It doesn’t like Federal Fusions, Remington Core Lock, Hornady Interlock. Still to try Winchester Power Points and Nosler Ballistic Tip.

 

[Boarmaster]

Great chambering. I’m learning to love my 7mm08. A bit tough the last few years to find specific ammo but thankfully I had about a five year supply. I have about two years supply left of the federal nosler bts I been using. Got worn out looking for it so
I bought about another 5 year supply of Nosler BTs to give them a go. The new ammo shoots good and POI was so close to the federals it was scary.

 

[F250]

Found the winner ! 140 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips. Shooting under 1/2" at 200 yards.

 

[Chingon]

Glad yours worked out for you. This happened to me except the rifle still didn't shoot until I paid out of pocket for a gunsmith. I'll never buy Bergarbage again, but my 6.5CM HMR is a shooter. Heavy, but a shooter.

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So I've had a very challenging battle with getting my Bergara B-14 300WM to shoot their guaranteed MOA (read about the saga here)... Long story short - spent $$$ on ammo and sent the rifle in to Bergara. They adjusted the headspace and re-bored the muzzle brake, then claim they shot MOA and...

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[Hess6911]

I’ve heard a lot of good things about bergera, I almost bought one over my tikka t3x, be interested to know how it holds up. Best of luck with it