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Posted: 8/9/2019 7:46:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronsonburner:
Just tested with a refrigerator magnet. It sticks. Should I have to disassemble the bolt to be really sure? |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2019 3:34:07 PM EDT
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I chose to upgrade my bolt with the premier bolt.. $300.00 upgrade
I give bergara 100% on customer service and service in general they don't fool around, dang accurate rifles |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2019 3:36:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thornejc: I believe the premier is machined. My standard B14 threads started to flatten as well so just said f*** it and spent the $300 on the premier bolt. Its a drop in an well worth the money IMO, especially if you are concerned about the MIM shroud or worried about the B14 shroud failing. Anyone rebarrel their HMR with a non-Bergara barrel yet? |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:45:17 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSC182:
I just stuck a magnet to the shroud on my bolt with it assembled. I don’t see why taking it apart would be necessary. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSC182:
Originally Posted By Bronsonburner:
Just tested with a refrigerator magnet. It sticks. Should I have to disassemble the bolt to be really sure? |
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Posted: 8/11/2019 10:42:45 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the444shooter: Mine stuck with a refrigerator magnet with the old shroud still on the assembly; albeit not a strong attraction. I disassembled it and the shroud didn’t stick. It’s worth disassembling it to be sure, IMHO. |
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Posted: 8/11/2019 12:29:01 PM EDT
[#6]
glad to hear!
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Posted: 8/12/2019 2:50:16 PM EDT
[#7]
Well I finally ordered mine. Sticking a pst gen 2 5-25x on it. Atlas pic rail adapter with a magpul bipod on it. Not sure for the muzzle maybe a form1 can.
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Posted: 8/12/2019 8:52:14 PM EDT
[#8]
I took the shroud itself off and a magnet stuck but not very strongly. I guess it might be OK. It's a 2017 from the serial number.
P.S. Getting the shroud back on was a God-awful bitch but I finally got it. |
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Posted: 8/13/2019 8:28:15 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronsonburner:
I took the shroud itself off and a magnet stuck but not very strongly. I guess it might be OK. It's a 2017 from the serial number. P.S. Getting the shroud back on was a God-awful bitch but I finally got it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/14/2019 8:38:07 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSC182:
Did the magnet stick to the threads? Mine had a strong attraction to both the shroud and threads. If yours is a 2017 my understanding is it still had the old style. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/189957/ABD5E4B8-FE26-4B9A-AB35-CB7123865934_jpeg-1052760.JPG |
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Posted: 8/14/2019 8:54:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bronsonburner]
[#11]
I just emailed Bergara. I'll see what they say.
Wow. Within 5 minutes I had a reply. Gave them my address. New shroud on the way! Excellent service IMO. Edit: Just received the new shroud. Definitely magnetic compared to the old one. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/14/2019 10:11:43 PM EDT
[#12]
Looking at getting an HMR Pro in 6.5 creedmoor since it seems to be a great round. My question is what barrel length should I get? I’m thinking 22” or 24” but can’t decide. Any advice?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/15/2019 5:42:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Reorx]
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elementfreak431:
Looking at getting an HMR Pro in 6.5 creedmoor since it seems to be a great round. My question is what barrel length should I get? I’m thinking 22” or 24” but can’t decide. Any advice? 
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Posted: 10/22/2019 10:41:39 PM EDT
[#14]
Dear God...I may need another Bergara.
I have NO idea where this came from. I snipped it from Rimfire Central. 
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USA
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Posted: 10/22/2019 11:42:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dominion21]
[#15]
Really want to buy the B-14 HMR in 300 Win Mag.
I missed out on no less than 3 of these for $650 to 750 in the EE earlier this month (now there are none in 300WM). Kentucky Guns has them in stock, but is there a better source to buy from if I want this model Bergara? |
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Posted: 10/23/2019 8:06:03 PM EDT
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I have an early production Bergara. Based on some comments and such in this thread, I sent them an email last night about what I need to do about replacing my barrel shroud. Had an email first thing this morning about them needing my address to send me a new shroud.
THAT is customer service. |
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Posted: 10/26/2019 7:48:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: desertmoon]
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the444shooter:
Mine stuck with a refrigerator magnet with the old shroud still on the assembly; albeit not a strong attraction. I disassembled it and the shroud didn't stick. It's worth disassembling it to be sure, IMHO. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the444shooter:
Originally Posted By MSC182:
Originally Posted By Bronsonburner:
Just tested with a refrigerator magnet. It sticks. Should I have to disassemble the bolt to be really sure? Anyhow, when I got the new shroud, it looked nearly exactly like the old shroud and was a wee bit miffed that maybe they sent the wrong part. HOWEVER, when the old shroud is off, it is a nearly non magnetic alloy. A magnet would just BARELY grab (but not hold) onto only the rearmost, thickest portion of the shroud. The new shroud, on the other hand, was heavily ferromagnetic at all points of construction and stuck fast to my magnet. Though my original shroud looked fine I didn't like the idea of driving one hundred miles to shoot somewhere nice and remote only to have the threads on the shroud fail after a shot or two...or something equally frustrating so I ordered a new one early this week. I had it by yesterday. I am guessing that the alloy they were using just wasn't always up to the task OR there could have been variations in geometry and heat treat that could cause one to fail. I do feel a bit more confident with an ostensibly tougher alloy, proper steel shroud. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2019 11:18:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Reorx]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By desertmoon:
...I am guessing that the alloy they were using just wasn't always up to the task OR there could have been variations in geometry and heat treat that could cause one to fail. I do feel a bit more confident with an ostensibly tougher alloy, proper steel shroud. 
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Posted: 10/26/2019 11:37:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Reorx:
Interesting... @desertmoon - how many rounds do you have thru your HMR? I bought an HMR (in .308) in mid-2017. Since then I have run about 1,400 rounds thru it without a single problem... I have considered getting a replacement shroud but so far, I am going with - if it ain't broke, don't fix it... although I AM glad to hear that Bergara stands firmly behind their products! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2019 11:55:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By desertmoon:
Honestly, I probably only have two hundred rounds through it at the most. I had no issues...but I just didn't wanna be caught with my pants down. |
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Posted: 10/27/2019 12:37:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: wildearp]
[#21]
Damn. Pants tight.
Thread is aged like shower cookie. 
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USA
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Posted: 11/4/2019 9:19:46 PM EDT
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Just bought a HMR Pro in 6.5 PRC. Was able to get it on sale at the LGS for $1449 before taxes.
Apparently they said these 6.5 PRC rifles are selling like hot cakes at that store from what the manager told me. I'm going to throw on a Leupold Mark5HD 5-25 on it. Not too big of a fan of the stock so I might just take it off and swap in a Manners or KRG. If anyone is interested in making an offer on the HMR Pro stock I'd be willing to part with it lol. I'm going to expirement with loads on this gun for sure. Once I break it in, I think I am going to reload some 147 grains @3150-3175 FPS. Maybe higher at the expense of the barrel's life. Which makes me bring up a question that may be a dumb one. Since Bergaras have special actions / barrels, do I HAVE to send the action in for them to rebarrel it or is there a way to get pre-fit barrels made up for these? |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 11/4/2019 10:32:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: thornejc]
[#23]
Has anyone else cut down their HMR barrel? I took mine down from 22" to 18" and I am only losing about 40fps according to my el cheapo caldwell chrono. The 22" was getting about 2670 while the 18" is getting 2630... I was just wondering if this is typical or if i need to invest in a new chrono. (Ammo was factory Hornady ELD-M). Whatever the velocity was... it shot well (about 0.45moa average over 3 3-shot groups to rezero)
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OK, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2019 1:45:46 PM EDT
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Took my new Bergara HMR Pro in .308 to the range for the first time yesterday, I've got a Vortex Viper PST 4-16 mounted on a 0 MOA EGW base. Put 3 different rounds through it at 100 yards and so far I'm not happy. I'm going to spend some time this week and clean it and double check and make sure that everything is torqued down properly and then next time I go out I'll most likely pick up a box of Federal Premium Gold Medal Match and see how that shoots since it is one of the rounds that Bergara uses to accuracy check their rifles.
Hornady Superformance 150GR SST 
Nosler 165GR Ballistic Tip 
Hornady Precision Hunter 178GR ELD-X 
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Posted: 11/16/2019 1:48:51 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travis442:
Took my new Bergara HMR Pro in .308 to the range for the first time yesterday, I've got a Vortex Viper PST 4-16 mounted on a 0 MOA EGW base. Put 3 different rounds through it at 100 yards and so far I'm not happy. I'm going to spend some time this week and clean it and double check and make sure that everything is torqued down properly and then next time I go out I'll most likely pick up a box of Federal Premium Gold Medal Match and see how that shoots since it is one of the rounds that Bergara uses to accuracy check their rifles. Hornady Superformance 150GR SST https://i.imgur.com/j8x2bAu.jpg Nosler 165GR Ballistic Tip https://i.imgur.com/ik2jr8v.jpg Hornady Precision Hunter 178GR ELD-X https://i.imgur.com/MqoODhm.jpg
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CA, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2019 6:32:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: joe4702]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BCV:
Took my new Bergara HMR Pro in .308 to the range for the first time yesterday, I've got a Vortex Viper PST 4-16 mounted on a 0 MOA EGW base. Put 3 different rounds through it at 100 yards and so far I'm not happy. I'm going to spend some time this week and clean it and double check and make sure that everything is torqued down properly and then next time I go out I'll most likely pick up a box of Federal Premium Gold Medal Match and see how that shoots since it is one of the rounds that Bergara uses to accuracy check their rifles. I'm an average shooter, but with minimal effort on my part, my .308 700 AAC-SD readily shoots 1" 5-shot group at 100yds. with Federal Gold Medal Match 168 or 175gr. If I put in a bit more effort, I can usually get a few groups around 1/2" out of say 6 or 8 groups in a single range trip. I only shoot a box or two per range trip as the FGGM is expensive ($1/round) Two best groups (pure luck) have been 0.38" (5 shots,168gr) and 0.21" (4-shots, 175gr). Hopefully your B-14 will like it. I would say if not, something is wrong. |
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Posted: 11/25/2019 12:07:03 AM EDT
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My bolt shroud just broke. Called customer service and they are sending two new ones.
My rifle has a build date of 2017. Are the new ones good? Or has there been problems with the new shrouds? Only have 200 rds through the gun. Thanks! |
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Posted: 12/1/2019 1:58:42 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnMH92:
My bolt shroud just broke. Called customer service and they are sending two new ones. My rifle has a build date of 2017. Are the new ones good? Or has there been problems with the new shrouds? Only have 200 rds through the gun. Thanks! |
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USA
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Posted: 1/21/2020 8:53:07 PM EDT
[#29]
I was about to pull the trigger on an HMR Pro but got a Dan Wesson Specialist instead
Still plan to get a Bergara but is the HMR Pro worth the additional ~$500 over the regular HMR? I’ve seen all the comparison sheets but for people who have experience with both models do you feel that the Pro was worth the additional money? |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 6:10:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scottyman]
[#30]
Does anybody if the adjustable cheek piece knob/lever is reversible? Being a lefty I just ordered the right handed HMR in 300WM and hope to simply flip it around.
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USA
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Posted: 2/2/2020 10:19:03 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elementfreak431:
I was about to pull the trigger on an HMR Pro but got a Dan Wesson Specialist instead
Still plan to get a Bergara but is the HMR Pro worth the additional ~$500 over the regular HMR? I’ve seen all the comparison sheets but for people who have experience with both models do you feel that the Pro was worth the additional money? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2020 11:17:12 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elementfreak431:
So I ordered the Pro version since it offers a lot of features over the regular HMR. Any recommendations on a base and rings? I don’t do crazy long range shooting so a zero MOA base is fine with me. I’m using a Vortex Viper HST 4-16 that I already have until I decide on a permanent optic. I’m thinking EGW base and Warne rings since I’ve had good experiences with them in the past and they are not crazy expensive. I don’t need the absolute best quality yet since this is non-competition range gun. My only other recommendation is that you get a 20 MOA base. The cost is the same as a 0 MOA base and you might save yourself (or the gun's next owner) some work down the road when someone decides that they want to use it to shoot at something 1,000 yards away! |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 2/3/2020 11:50:00 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scottyman:
Does anybody if the adjustable cheek piece knob/lever is reversible? Being a lefty I just ordered the right handed HMR in 300WM and hope to simply flip it around.
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Posted: 2/6/2020 8:03:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scottyman]
[#34]
I received my b-14 HMR in 300WM today and it appears there was an update to the adjustable cheek piece. They cut an oval into the front of the cheek piece to allow room for the bolt.
I prefer the older cheek piece. Oh, yes the adjustment knob is reversible. 6-2019 build  Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 2/6/2020 9:44:34 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scottyman:
I received my b-14 HMR in 300WM today and it appears there was an update to the adjustable cheek piece. They cut an oval into the front of the cheek piece to allow room for the bolt. I prefer the older cheek piece. Oh, yes the adjustment knob is reversible. 6-2019 build https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/139044/Cheek_jpg-1266422.JPG |
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Posted: 2/6/2020 10:02:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chenault: Pretty sure the long action has always been like that. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/7/2020 2:20:42 AM EDT
[#37]
I ordered a Premier Series bolt for my standard 6.5CM HMR. Any else down so with their HMR? It's a direct drop-in bolt between the HMR and HMR Pro.
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Posted: 2/10/2020 1:20:46 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seattle206:
I ordered a Premier Series bolt for my standard 6.5CM HMR. Any else down so with their HMR? It's a direct drop-in bolt between the HMR and HMR Pro. Are you certain it's a direct drop-in, ie. no headspace concerns? |
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Posted: 2/10/2020 2:07:08 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blwngazkit:
Apologies if this was already posted, but how much did that cost you? Are you certain it's a direct drop-in, ie. no headspace concerns? |
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USA
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Posted: 2/16/2020 11:24:05 AM EDT
[#40]
Got the HMR Pro in 6.5 Creedmoor out yesterday and this thing is a laser with Hornady 140 gr ELD. Current setup is a Seekins 20 MOA base, Warne low rings, and vortex viper HST Gen 1 4-16 SFP MOA version. Eventually I’m going to replace the glass with a mil dot Gen 2 PST. I see a lot of negative stuff on vertical split rings but I didn’t have any issues yesterday getting hits out to 500 yards. Very happy with the Pro version, I just wish 6.5 had a longer barrel life.
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Posted: 2/29/2020 12:19:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scottyman]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By falcon6five: They are $300 dollars and just drop in. Make sure you specify which color bolt handle you want (raw metal gray color or black) |
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Posted: 3/4/2020 11:07:09 PM EDT
[#42]
I just joined the club.
HMR in 6.5CM. What am I in for now? |
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Posted: 3/5/2020 9:24:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: falcon6five]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GTBJW: I just joined the club. HMR in 6.5CM. What am I in for now? Well... i'd just buy ammo and be done with it. If you reload, do that but as far as factory ammo, mine shoots the 140gr Hornady Match best. Or you could go a little overboard and change everything like i did   |
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Posted: 3/5/2020 11:28:48 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By falcon6five: Well... i'd just buy ammo and be done with it. If you reload, do that but as far as factory ammo, mine shoots the 140gr Hornady Match best. Or you could go a little overboard and change everything like i did
https://i.imgur.com/BpmGK7Q.jpg Does anyone else have periodic ejection issues? Every once in awhile mine doesn't clear the brass and I have to fish it out. I replaced the normal hmr bolt with the premier and the problem persisted. Anyone have a way to fix that? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2020 1:25:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: isaidme]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travis442:
Took my new Bergara HMR Pro in .308 to the range for the first time yesterday, I've got a Vortex Viper PST 4-16 mounted on a 0 MOA EGW base. Put 3 different rounds through it at 100 yards and so far I'm not happy. I'm going to spend some time this week and clean it and double check and make sure that everything is torqued down properly and then next time I go out I'll most likely pick up a box of Federal Premium Gold Medal Match and see how that shoots since it is one of the rounds that Bergara uses to accuracy check their rifles. Hornady Superformance 150GR SST https://i.imgur.com/j8x2bAu.jpg Nosler 165GR Ballistic Tip https://i.imgur.com/ik2jr8v.jpg Hornady Precision Hunter 178GR ELD-X https://i.imgur.com/MqoODhm.jpg |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2020 12:53:13 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scottyman: Bergara won't sell me the LA version of their Premier bolt. Why? |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2020 1:24:02 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSC182: I have the same ejection issue with my standard HMR bolt. I’ve gotten good at clearing it though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSC182: Originally Posted By falcon6five: Does anyone else have periodic ejection issues? Every once in awhile mine doesn't clear the brass and I have to fish it out. I replaced the normal hmr bolt with the premier and the problem persisted. Anyone have a way to fix that? I have the same ejection issue with my standard HMR bolt. I’ve gotten good at clearing it though. Ya know, I've seen this in quite a few review videos. The reviewers never mention it and I sort of wrote it off as them short/weak stroking the bolt but I does look fairly common with these rifles. |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 4/14/2020 9:32:17 PM EDT
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Got my 24" 6.5 today. I got the scope mounted but then immediately ordered shorter rings. I can drop it down a notch no sweat and may even go to direct mounts rings to get even lower. I use Talley rings on my R700 223 and may do that again. My only concern is that I not go so low that when I upgrade the Viper 6.5-20 to something with a larger lens I don't have clearance. We'll see once the low Vortex rings arrive.
Did anyone specifically remove the shiny/slick surface on the stock? I wouldn't call it glossy but it's definitely got a sheen to it and isn't doing me any favors for grip while carrying it. I gave the stock a gentle clean with soapy water but haven't done anything serious yet. 0000 steel wool didn't do anything noticeable but I don't have anything coarser handy. I'm not unhappy with the paint job so I'm not really looking to repaint or remove so much it's visibly worn if I can avoid it. That'll happen on its own just fine. I guess worst case scenario I do a good textured clear coat. Overall, very happy with it for a "haven't shot it yet" situation. Fit and finish are good. Mags seat nicely. Everything feels like what I'd expect. I'm going to hold off taking it to the range until I can get the lower rings but that should still get me to pew pew sometime early next week or maybe even this weekend. |
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Posted: 4/16/2020 5:46:56 PM EDT
[#49]
I ordered a 6mm Creedmoor this week. Hopefully she shoots well.
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Posted: 4/22/2020 3:04:09 PM EDT
[#50]
for those of you that have taken the stock of to adjust the trigger (or for any other reason), what did you torque it back down to when reassembling?
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