I did a search but didn't find much. I am looking at a Bergara Ridgeback in 6.5cm What the consensus on Bergara?
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Bergara quality
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I’m about to write a final review on my HMR Pro in 6mm. Astounding factory rifle. And mine is not a one off fluke. I keep seeing results like this again and again. They have the barrel making game down pat. Couple that with a great action and you can’t go wrong.
I just printed a sub 1/4” group at 200 yards today and that’s not a lucky deal. The gun does this consistently. My largest group today at 200 was 7/8” while testing 10 different loads. I’d say pick your caliber and don’t look back. You will be happy.
I just printed a sub 1/4” group at 200 yards today and that’s not a lucky deal. The gun does this consistently. My largest group today at 200 was 7/8” while testing 10 different loads. I’d say pick your caliber and don’t look back. You will be happy.
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That's great to hear, thanks. Begs the question about why spend big bucks and wait months for a smith
There are any number of reasons guys go with custom guns. It definitely can take the guesswork out if the equation and with done actions the ease of barrel swaps is a bonus. At one time not very long ago it was a crap shoot as to whether your factory gun was going to be an occasional sub moa shooter or a consistent performer. Modern manufacturing processes are changing that.
In the pistol world, Cabot firearms is a perfect example of this. They’re guns are perfection. And their process is entirely automated. They require zero hand fitting. Yet they are tighter and as required as the finest smith built pistol.
Modern machining is giving us barrels that are predictable and consistent. Learning which manufacturers are capable at this time is the trick. Long gone are the days when you had to buy a Remington and immediately hand it over to a gunmaker to make it into a shooter.
In the pistol world, Cabot firearms is a perfect example of this. They’re guns are perfection. And their process is entirely automated. They require zero hand fitting. Yet they are tighter and as required as the finest smith built pistol.
Modern machining is giving us barrels that are predictable and consistent. Learning which manufacturers are capable at this time is the trick. Long gone are the days when you had to buy a Remington and immediately hand it over to a gunmaker to make it into a shooter.
I agree with everything except the last sentence. Remington is still crap. I had one shooting 1.5moa and I watch my smith blue print it. I could not believe how bad their tolerances were. This was 8 months ago
That was my point about Remington. You still have to give it to a smith to rework it if you want a decent gun and by the time you do all that you could have bought a nice factory gun that shoots lights out, out of the box. Theres just no need for messing about to make a Rem into a shooter. That was something you did because there were no other options. Today we have many better options.
Now I understand your point about Remmy. I misread what you were saying. I agree, we have much better options nowadays
I haven't shot a "bad" Bergara yet. I have an HMR that is hands down my favorite rifle. I have been debating on another one or another Tikka, but, I am pretty sure I will go with Bergara.
I purchased a Bergara HMR Pro 6.5 Creedmoor. Right from the start I wanted to adjust length of pull. I discovered that they do not include 2 shorter screws required when you eliminate the spacers. In my opinion a company that doesn't include 2 of the .95 cent parts required to utilize their own design , doesn't have the best interest for the consumer in mind. I hope it shoots straight and keeps with the advertised Guaranteed Sub MOA.
If you do decide to purchase a premier rifle , keep in mind The 6.5 CM is a Rem 700 Short Action receiver and uses #8-40 screws.
Bergaras are great out of the factory, especially with the premier action & bolt. Their barrels typically shoot lights out, even with factory loads, and tighten up further with a worked up hand load. You just won't be buying a pre-fit barrel when replacement time comes, but any competent smith can re-barrel em. The Bergaras also support the array of rem700 aftermarket triggers, giving them a HUGE advantage over every other factory rifle like Tikka & Savage, but the premier ridgeback comes with a TT primary (from what I can gather) so you're getting a great one out of the box. There are certainly benefits of going custom including certain action features, certainly barrel choice (and contour), and trigger choice. The premier ridgeback is essentially a custom rifle built with Bergara's action & barrel. You're just stuck without being able to customize out of the factory of course.
Well, I guess I am convinced enough on Bergara I just ordered another. I ordered a Wilderness series, Terrain in 6.5 Creedmoor. I can't wait to set it up.
