Description
The Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness is a B-14 bolt-action rifle in 7mm PRC that blends Bergara’s adjustable HMR stock with a CURE carbon fiber barrel for long-range accuracy at a manageable carry weight. This configuration (Bergara model B14LM3613CF, UPC 043125017287) has a 24-inch threaded barrel with an Omni muzzle brake, a Sniper Gray Cerakote action and a woodland camo stock with a SoftTouch finish.
Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness Overview
The HMR, short for Hunting and Match Rifle, is one of Bergara’s most respected designs thanks to its ergonomics and consistent accuracy. The Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness takes that proven layout and swaps the heavy steel barrel for a No. 6 CURE carbon fiber barrel, trimming weight from the front of the rifle while keeping the stiffness that long shots demand. The company backs it with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with quality factory ammunition.
Why Choose a 7mm PRC Rifle
The 7mm PRC pushes long, high-BC 7mm bullets at magnum speed, so it shoots flat and holds energy deep into the ranges where elk, mule deer and sheep are often taken. Recoil is noticeably milder than a 300 magnum, and the muzzle brake tames it further. That makes this 7mm PRC rifle a smart fit for hunters who want reach without a punishing shoulder.
Adjustable HMR Stock With Mini-Chassis
The molded stock carries an internal aluminum mini-chassis for a rock-solid bedding surface. The cheek riser and length of pull both adjust with simple tools, so you can set a proper cheek weld behind a big scope. A flat-bottom fore-end rides well on packs and bags, and multiple sling studs give room for a bipod and sling at the same time. The camo pattern with a SoftTouch coating stays grippy in rain and snow.
Carbon Fiber Barrel and Omni Muzzle Brake
Bergara’s CURE barrel wraps a steel liner in carbon fiber for rigidity and faster cooling between shots. It is threaded 5/8×24 and ships with the Omni muzzle brake, and the same threads accept most 7mm and .30 caliber suppressors. The one-piece B-14 action is drilled and tapped for standard Remington 700 long-action bases.
Setup and Optics Tips
A 20 MOA one-piece base gives you more elevation travel for long shots, and quality 30mm or 34mm rings will keep the scope locked down under magnum recoil. A first focal plane scope in the 4-16x or 5-25x range pairs well with this platform. Before the season, confirm zero at 100 yards, then record real drop data at 300, 500 and 700 yards with the exact load you plan to hunt with.
Practice from field positions as often as you can. Kneeling, sitting and prone off a backpack all feel different from a bench, and an hour of practice from those positions pays off on a mountain. A lightweight tripod with an ARCA clamp or a sturdy bipod turns long shots into repeatable ones.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bergara
- Model: B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness (B14LM3613CF)
- UPC: 043125017287
- Caliber: 7mm PRC
- Action: B-14 bolt action, right hand
- Barrel: 24-inch No. 6 CURE carbon fiber, threaded 5/8×24
- Muzzle device: Omni muzzle brake
- Magazine: AICS-style detachable box (1 included)
- Weight: about 7.5 pounds (starting weight per Bergara)
- Receiver: Sniper Gray Cerakote, drilled and tapped
- Stock: HMR molded with mini-chassis, adjustable cheek riser and length of pull
- Finish: woodland camo with SoftTouch coating
- Accuracy: sub-MOA guarantee
Before You Buy
Distributor listings disagree on barrel length for this model (22 or 24 inches), so confirm the exact length on the box if it matters for your build. A muzzle brake is loud for the shooter and anyone nearby, so plan on good hearing protection. 7mm PRC ammunition is widely available from the major makers but can cost more than older 7mm magnums, and no scope or base is included.
Who It Is For
The Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness suits western hunters who stretch shots across canyons, eastern hunters who want one rifle for both bean fields and an out-of-state elk trip, and anyone who wants match-style ergonomics in a rifle light enough to carry.
Buy the Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more hunting rifles. For factory details and manuals, visit Bergara.
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