Bergara B14 Ridge B14S513C Bolt-Action Rifle, 18-Inch Barrel

Description

The B-14 Ridge in its short-barrel Special Purpose configuration is built for hunters and shooters who want a compact, packable bolt gun without giving up the accuracy Bergara’s barrels are known for. The shorter overall length makes it easier to maneuver in dense cover or from a blind, and the reduced weight compared to full-length variants matters on a long day in the field.

The 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel is finished in Graphite Black Cerakote, which resists moisture and abrasion better than a standard blued finish — a practical choice for a rifle that will see hard field use. The 1-in-9 inch twist rate is well-matched to the .223 Rem/5.56 NATO chambering: it stabilizes the mid-weight projectiles most hunters and general shooters favor in this caliber, roughly in the 55–62 grain range, without over-spinning lighter varmint bullets. If your load selection leans toward heavier long-range projectiles above 70 grains, that twist rate is worth keeping in mind.

The B-14 action uses a two-lug design with a coned bolt nose and a sliding plate extractor. The coned geometry guides rounds into the chamber smoothly under field conditions, and the sliding extractor maintains consistent tension for reliable case removal. Feeding and ejection are handled through an internal box magazine with a hinged floor plate, which lets you unload quickly without cycling rounds through the action. The two-position safety gives you a clear, tactile distinction between ready and safe. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, so you’re working with a known, standard interface rather than a proprietary base system. The glass-fiber reinforced polymer stock keeps weight down and holds up in wet conditions.

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