GUN TEST: B14 Wilderness, Thumbhole, Carbon

Pete Moore reckons, this is Bergara's most shootable and tough hunting rifle yet and just loves that camo stock
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[@jon1801]

Thanks Pete, none lead results are amazing.

[@roseybut]

Thanks Pete. Nice rifle.

[@espanolbueno7307]

Please, whats your oppinion between carbon or steel, in this rifle barrel???

[@PCMGuns]

Well apart from the obvious weight difference, it has been said that CF insulates more, so a barrel takes longer to cool down, but on a hunting gun that's academic as you're not firing that many shots at any one time. The real thing is the price, as in the majority of cases a CF tube is a lot more expensive than steel, with only Bergara having a near identical and cost effective price tag.

[@WEEGIMEDIA]

Good to see you reviewing, have subbed to the channel . Curious to know if any of the manufacturers test with hunting ammo as this Bergara is a hunting rifle or at least to my thinking ? Would be encouraging to hear/read guaranteed sub MOA using non match ammo, is this possible or is it not worth it from a costing perspective? My S20 6.5 is giving me 1/3” MOA with S&B Blue 120’s @ 100m’s and Federal Power Shock 130’s 0.203” MOA @ 100m’s which I’m glad as it saves me going down the reloading rabbit hole 😅.

[@PCMGuns]

Thanks for subbing, always appreciated. I think that most sub-MOA claims are done with match ammo, as if it shoots tighter, they are getting their message across. After all it's not a lie, also I think cost is a factor. Some sweet groups there. Even though I still reload, I have found some factory fodder for my 8x57, 243 and 308 that shoots very well and it does stop the rabbit hole effect, problem is mine now a warren.

[@mephy45]

Nice rifle, looking at the 22“ CM one.

[@PCMGuns]

Good call

[@TheRockomb]

6.5PRC is short action

[@grallochervideos]

I currently have a Bergara itch that I need to scratch and this thumbhole carbon in CM is on the shortlist. Only because I can’t afford a Bergara Elevate!

[@PCMGuns]

Yeah, fair bit of difference between £1500 and £3500, that's the curse of carbon fibre.

[@BreakingPROs]

Which barrel is better: Wilderness Thumbhole Steel or Wilderness Ridge Steel? What do you recommend?

[@PCMGuns]

I would guess they are both the same, being both all-steel construction.