SHOT Show 2019: NEW Bergera Calibers & Left-Handed Rifles

Bergera has been listening to their shooter base because for 2019 they have new desired caliber offerings, left-handed rifles, and new models available for the first time. Everything from their Timber and Woodsman up to their Ridgeback has had a discerning eye looked at it to give hunters more of what they want. Small changes, but desired modifications, indeed. Let’s take a look at everything!

The Bergera “Premier Series” Ridgeback is a NEW rifle for 2019 and it melds a multitude of popular features for shooters. You have M-LOK slots, an easily adjustable cheek rest, and a threaded barrel with a 5/8×24 muzzle and a knurled thread protector. It also boasts a TriggerTech trigger, Bergera Premier action, and accepts AICS style magazines. The calibers you get to choose from are as follows:

6mm Creedmoor | 1 in 8″ Twist
6.5 Creedmoor | 1 in 8″ Twist
6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) | 1 in 8″ Twist
.308 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.300 Win. Mag. (Winchester Magnum) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) | 1 in 8″ Twist

The MSRP you are looking at for all of these caliber offerings is a flat $2,100. These should all be available very soon.

Another new rifle for 2019 is the Bergera “Premier Series” Highlander. This rifle is thoughtfully-driven for hunters who want premium features in their firearm. You once again have a TriggerTech trigger placed in a Bergera Premier action, and a threaded muzzle with a knurled thread protector. Your caliber choices for this rifle are as follows:

6.5 Creedmoor | 1 in 8″ Twist
.270 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.280 Ackley Improved | 1 in 9″ Twist
7mm-08 | 1 in 9″ Twist
7mm Rem. Mag. (Remington Magnum) | 1 in 9 1/2″ Twist
.308 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.30-06 Sprg. (Springfield) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.300 Win. Mag. (Winchester Magnum) | 1 in 10″ Twist

All of these rifles are benchmarked at the price of $1,850.

Next up within the Timber and Woodsman rifles there are new caliber choices for shooters to pick from. With the Timber, which features a Monte Carlo style walnut stock, there are now all of these calibers to select from:

.243 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
6.5 Creedmoor | 1 in 8″ Twist
.270 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
7mm-08 | 1 in 9″ Twist
.308 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.30-06 Sprg. (Springfield) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.300 Win. Mag. (Winchester Magnum) | 1 in 10″ Twist

These chamberings should hopefully satisfy everyone from youth shooters up to people looking to take down some of the largest game North America has to offer. All of these various calibers have an MSRP of $945.

Switching to the Woodsman, the small difference between these two walnut hunting rifles is the Woodsman uses an American style stock (no raised wood cheek rest). The Woodsman is now chambered in all of the same calibers as the Timber above and hits home at the exact same price point as the Timber as well.

Finally, for all of our left-handed folks out there the B-14 HMR (Hunting & Match Rifle) will come in 4 left-handed choices beginning this year. The rifle’s overall specifications remain the same as always, but these following calibers are now available in a dedicated left-hand offering:

.22-250 Rem. (Remington) | 1 in 9″ Twist
6.5 Creedmoor | 1 in 8″ Twist
.308 Win. (Winchester) | 1 in 10″ Twist
.300 Win. Mag. (Winchester Magnum) | 1 in 10″ Twist

The Bergera B-14 HMR in left-hand selections, or right-hand, comes in at $1,150. All of these should be available early this year.

So out of the new models, new calibers, and options for lefties what do you think? Would you dive in on a Bergera rifle in 2019? Let us know what you think in the Comments below! We always appreciate feedback from all of our readers out there!

Adam Scepaniak