Product Overview
The BERGARA HMR CF Wilderness in 7mm PRC is a purpose-built precision bolt action rifle designed for experienced shooters who demand technical accuracy and robust performance in varied conditions. This model integrates Bergara’s renowned precision barreling with an ergonomic, adjustable stock system, creating a highly capable platform for both long-range hunting and competitive shooting. The carbon fiber barrel construction significantly reduces weight while maintaining rigidity and thermal stability, crucial for consistent shot placement across extended engagements.
Core Design Philosophy
KFF Defense assesses the HMR CF Wilderness as a practical tool for shooters prioritizing a balanced approach to long-range accuracy and field utility. Its design focuses on mitigating recoil, optimizing ergonomics for diverse shooting positions, and ensuring sub-MOA precision with factory ammunition. The Wilderness series enhancements further extend its operational envelope, making it a reliable choice for challenging environments.
Key Features
Precision Barreling
The core of this rifle’s performance is its 24-inch carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel. This advanced construction reduces overall rifle weight without compromising barrel rigidity or shot consistency. The carbon fiber wrap effectively dissipates heat, minimizing point-of-impact shifts during rapid firing sequences. Chambered in 7mm PRC, a cartridge engineered for high ballistic coefficients and extended range performance, this barrel’s 1:8″ twist rate stabilizes a wide range of modern long-range projectiles, ensuring maximum energy transfer and accuracy at distance. The barrel is threaded 5/8-24″ for the integration of muzzle devices.
Optimized Stock System
The Bergara HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) stock is a cornerstone of this rifle’s ergonomic design. It features a molded polymer exterior with an integrated aluminum mini-chassis, providing a rigid, stress-free bedding platform for the action. The stock is fully adjustable for length of pull (LOP) and comb height, allowing shooters to achieve a precise and repeatable cheek weld and eye relief, critical for optical alignment and recoil management. Multiple sling swivel studs facilitate bipod and sling attachment for enhanced field versatility.
Reliable Action
The BERGARA HMR CF Wilderness utilizes the robust Bergara B-14 action, recognized for its smooth cycling and consistent lock-up. This two-lug bolt system features a sliding plate extractor and a coned bolt nose, ensuring reliable feeding and ejection. The B-14 action is designed for compatibility with Remington 700 pattern scope bases, offering a wide array of optical mounting solutions.
Wilderness Series Enhancements
As part of Bergara’s Wilderness series, this rifle receives specialized finishes and component treatments engineered for increased durability and corrosion resistance. These enhancements ensure the rifle maintains its performance and aesthetic integrity when exposed to harsh weather and demanding field conditions, reflecting its utility as a reliable hunting and match rifle.
Technical Specifications
General
- **Caliber:** 7mm PRC
- **Action:** Bergara B-14
- **Category:** Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel
- **Barrel Length:** 24 inches
- **Barrel Material:** Carbon Fiber Wrapped Stainless Steel
- **Twist Rate:** 1:8″
- **Muzzle Thread:** 5/8-24″
- **Barrel Taper:** No. 6
Stock & Chassis
- **Stock:** Bergara HMR Molded Stock with Aluminum Mini-Chassis
- **Adjustments:** Adjustable Length of Pull, Adjustable Comb Height
Trigger & Magazine
- **Trigger:** Bergara Performance Trigger (User Adjustable)
- **Magazine Capacity:** 5+1 Rounds
- **Magazine Type:** Detachable Box Magazine (AICS Compatible)
Dimensions & Weight
- **Overall Length:** 44 inches (approximately)
- **Weight:** 8.5 lbs (approximately, unloaded)
