Description
The Bergara Crest Carbon 308 Win pairs a full carbon fiber stock with a CURE carbon fiber barrel, giving hunters serious accuracy in a rifle that barely registers on a pack. This configuration (Bergara model B14S751CF, UPC 043125016686) is chambered in .308 Winchester with a 20-inch threaded barrel, a Sniper Gray Cerakote action and a black stock with gray sponge accents, and it weighs about 6.2 pounds before optics.
Bergara Crest Carbon 308 Win Overview
Bergara designed the Crest stock from the ground up in carbon fiber, with an internal carbon spine that adds rigidity where the action and barrel meet. The Bergara Crest Carbon 308 Win matches that stock with a CURE carbon barrel in a No. 6 taper, so the rifle stays stiff and accurate while trimming weight for steep country. Bergara backs the Crest line with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when used with quality factory ammunition.
The Do-Everything .308 Winchester
The .308 Winchester is accurate, efficient and available everywhere, and it handles deer, black bear and elk at sensible ranges with bullets from 150 to 180 grains. The 1:10 twist stabilizes the full range of common hunting loads, and the short action keeps the whole lightweight mountain rifle compact and quick to handle.
Carbon Fiber Stock With M5 Cutout
The 100 percent carbon stock includes length-of-pull spacers for a custom fit and an M5 inlet that runs an AICS-style detachable magazine or converts to a traditional floorplate. Sling studs are installed for a sling or bipod. The black finish with gray sponge accents gives the rifle a clean look and a grippy texture in wet or cold weather.
Threaded Barrel With Omni Muzzle Brake
The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 and ships with Bergara’s Omni brake, which takes a big bite out of recoil. That helps you spot your own hits and stay on target for a quick follow-up. The same threads accept most suppressors in the right caliber if you prefer to hunt quiet.
Field Notes and Setup Tips
Before the season, mount your scope with quality rings, torque everything to spec and confirm zero at 100 yards. Then gather real drop data at 300, 500 and beyond with the exact load you plan to hunt with, since published charts rarely match your barrel. Practice from field positions such as kneeling, sitting and off a pack, because hunting shots seldom come from a bench. A good sling and a lightweight bipod or tripod make a big difference in the mountains.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bergara
- Model: B-14 Crest Carbon (B14S751CF)
- UPC: 043125016686
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Action: B-14 bolt action, right hand
- Barrel: 20-inch CURE carbon fiber, No. 6 taper
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24 with Omni brake
- Magazine: AICS-style detachable, 5 rounds
- Overall length: 40 inches
- Weight: about 6.2 pounds
- Receiver: steel, Sniper Gray Cerakote, drilled and tapped
- Stock: carbon fiber with carbon spine, length-of-pull spacers, M5 cutout
- Accuracy: sub-MOA guarantee
Before You Buy
A rifle this light recoils more than a heavier .308, even with the brake installed. A brake also makes the rifle louder for the shooter and anyone beside the bench, so wear good hearing protection. No scope or base is included.
Who It Is For
The Bergara Crest Carbon 308 Win fits deer and elk hunters who cover a lot of ground on foot, and anyone who wants a light, accurate rifle in a cartridge they can buy anywhere. Pair it with a quality 4-16x or 5-25x scope and a solid 20 MOA base to get the most from it.
Buy the Bergara Crest Carbon 308 Win at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Bergara Crest Carbon 308 Win 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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