Bergara B-14 Crest 6.5 PRC Rifle, 20" Barrel, 3-Round, Gray

The Bergara B-14 Crest 6.5 PRC rifle brings serious mountain-country performance to backcountry hunters who refuse to compromise between weight and reliability. Built on Bergara's proven B-14 action and paired with a 20-inch 4140 CrMo barrel chambered in 6.5 PRC, this rifle cuts the kind of profile that matters when every vertical foot and horizontal mile counts. The real innovation here is the stock: a fully carbon-fiber monocoque design with an internal carbon spine that delivers exceptional rigidity without adding unnecessary heft. This isn't marketing speak—the engineering is about creating a platform stiff enough to shoot accurately, tough enough to survive backcountry punishment, and light enough that you'll actually want to pack it into the high country.

The B-14 Crest comes dressed in Sniper Grey Cerakote, a finish that handles the elements as well as it looks. The 3-round magazine keeps things trim, and the overall package is engineered for hunters who understand that a rifle's real job begins where the truck ends. Whether you're glassing alpine basins, navigating dense timber, or making the long walk to a glassing point, the combination of barrel profile, stock technology, and Bergara's manufacturing heritage means you're carrying a tool that performs when conditions get demanding.

If your hunting vocabulary includes terms like "elevation gain," "remote drainage," or "one-shot opportunity," the B-14 Crest speaks your language. This is a rifle built for serious mountain hunters who've learned that weight matters, but so does confidence in your equipment when you're alone at altitude with a tag in your pocket.

Key Features

• 100% carbon fiber monocoque stock with internal carbon spine for maximum rigidity and durability
• Proven Bergara B-14 action paired with 20-inch 4140 CrMo steel barrel
• Chambered in 6.5 PRC for extended-range mountain hunting capability
• Sniper Grey Cerakote finish for weather resistance and backcountry durability
• 3-round magazine for a compact, packable profile
• Purpose-built for ultralight mountain hunting applications

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the carbon fiber stock different from traditional composite stocks?

The B-14 Crest features a monocoque carbon fiber stock with an internal carbon spine. This design delivers superior rigidity and strength compared to hollow composite designs, creating a more stable shooting platform while keeping overall weight down—critical for backcountry hunting.

Is the 6.5 PRC a good choice for mountain hunting?

The 6.5 PRC is purpose-built for extended-range hunting applications. Its performance characteristics and availability make it a solid choice for hunters pursuing game where longer shots are possible, particularly in open mountain terrain.

What's the advantage of the 20-inch barrel length?

A 20-inch barrel strikes a balance between ballistic performance and packability. On a mountain rifle, this length reduces overall weight and handiness while the 6.5 PRC cartridge maintains effective velocity and energy at hunting distances.

Why does this rifle have a 3-round magazine?

The compact magazine capacity supports the ultralight mountain hunting design philosophy. A smaller magazine footprint contributes to a slimmer overall profile and lighter weight—both valuable when covering rough terrain on foot.