Bergara B-14 Wilderness HMR 6.5 Creedmoor 24″ Bolt Action Rifle & Scope
SOLD FOR: $1,050.00
LSB#: LSB260622LG004
Make: Bergara; Spain.
Model: B-14 Wilderness HMR
Serial Number: 61-06-058615-20
Year of Manufacture: 2020 / Modern
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Action Type: Bolt Action, fed by Detachable Magazine.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “BERGARA”, with the Bergara logo. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and a couple proof marks. The right side of the barrel is marked “6.5 Creedmoor B-14 BPF LAWRENCEVILLE,GA MADE IN SPAIN/DIKAR”.
Barrel Length: 24″; 25 1/2″ with Omni Muzzle Brake installed. Threaded 5/8×24. 1:8″ Twist. No. 6 Taper.
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with an Arken SH-4 Gen. II 4-16×50 FFP scope, with Arken’s illuminated VPR MIL reticle. The illumination in the reticle functions correctly. The glass in the scope is clear. The scope shows light handling wear. The scope is mounted on an EGW 20 MOA picatinny rail, and sits in a one-piece 30mm 20 MOA Arken Rigid Precision Mount. The 20 MOA EGW rail and 20 MOA Arken mount provide a combined 40 MOA of elevation bias. Overall, the scope rates in Very Good to Fine condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is Bergara’s HMR molded stock with mini-chassis. The stock features a textured pistol grip, adjustable comb, adjustable LOP (via removable spacers), bag rider cutout, black rubber buttpad, textured forend with 7.5″ ARCA rail, and sling studs and flush cups front and rear. The LOP measures 14 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad in its current configuration. The stock shows no notable wear. The stock’s finish is intact, and the stock fits tightly to the barreled action, with no play. The barrel is free-floating all the way to the action. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 5rd factory AICS pattern magazine, in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Sniper Gray Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with only minor superficial imperfections present. The cerakote finish is intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one additional LOP spacer, along with the scope and magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Bergara B-14 Wilderness HMR is a precision-oriented bolt-action rifle that combines Bergara’s well-regarded barrel system with the company’s molded HMR stock and integral mini-chassis. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, this 2020 example features a 24″ No. 6 taper barrel with a 1:8″ twist, threaded muzzle with Omni brake, adjustable comb and length of pull, free-floated barrel, AICS-pattern magazine system, and an added ARCA rail. The mounted Arken SH-4 Gen. II 4-16×50 first-focal-plane scope is paired with an EGW 20 MOA Picatinny rail and 20 MOA Arken Rigid Precision Mount, providing a combined 40 MOA of elevation bias for extended-range use.
This rifle is in Excellent condition overall, retaining about 99% of its original Sniper Gray Cerakote finish with only minor superficial handling marks. The HMR stock also remains in Excellent condition with an intact finish, tight fit to the barreled action, and fully free-floated barrel. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and some fouling, rating 9.5/10, while the action and safety function correctly and the trigger has a crisp, clean break. The Arken scope has clear glass, functioning illuminated VPR MIL reticle, and rates in Very Good to Fine condition. The rifle also includes one Excellent-condition factory 5-round AICS-pattern magazine and an additional length-of-pull spacer. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! – J.D.