NRA Gun of the Week: Bergara B-14 Timber Bolt-Action Rifle

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posted on April 30, 2016
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Bergara has become one of the most well-known and respected barrel makers worldwide, building its Spanish-made, precision barrels for many top U.S. and European rifle manufacturers. Now the company is offering its own bolt-action rifle—the B-14 Timber—to the consumer market. Imported by Bergara USA's parent company, BPI Outdoors, the Performance Series B-14 Timber features Bergara's proprietary premium action, barrel and oil-finished walnut stock. 

The rifle's 4140 chromoly steel barrel has undergone a proprietary honing process to guarantee sub-m.o.a. accuracy with factory match-grade ammunition, and is finished in a matte blue. The action also features a coned bolt nose and breech to ease lockup and ensure smooth feeding. A bolt guide is used to eliminate binding. For more on the B-14 Timber rifle, watch this week's "NRA Gun of the Week" video hosted by Christopher Olsen.

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Bergara USA
Model: B-14 Timber
Action: bolt-action, center-fire rifle
Caliber: .270 Win.
Magazine: four-round-capacity, closed-box
Barrel: 24”, 4140 chromoly steel, matte finish
Stock: walnut, oiled finish
Trigger: 2-lb. 7.7-oz. pull
Sights: none; drilled-and-tapped receiver
Overall Length: 40.5”
Weight: 7 lbs., 9 ozs.
Twist: 1:10” RH
MSRP: $945

To learn more about Bergara rifles, please enjoy the following articles:

Bergara Storms the Rifle Market
New Bergara B-14 Woodsman Rifle
Bergara USA Performance Series B-14 Timber Production Rifles Now Shipping

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