Bergara Premier Series Barreled Action .300 Win Mag 22″
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About this product
What is the Bergara Premier Series Barreled Action .300 Win Mag 22″? This is a precision-crafted, 416 stainless steel barreled action built in the United States that serves as the foundation for high-performance rifles chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. It maintains strict Remington 700 pattern compatibility for receivers while incorporating Bergara's enhanced extraction and ejection systems. This particular configuration prioritizes stiffness and suppressor compatibility with its weight-saving fluted contours and purpose-driven 22-inch length.
What is the Bergara Premier Series barreled action .300 Win Mag 22″ used for?
This barreled action is designed as the core component for building a magnum-capable, precision-oriented rifle, typically for extended-range hunting of large game or tactical-style shooting. The .300 Winchester Magnum chambering delivers significant downrange energy for ethical elk or moose takedowns beyond 500 yards, while the stiff, 22-inch fluted barrel profile maintains accuracy while allowing for suppressor attachment. Most builds I see integrate this into a specialized mountain hunting rifle or a magnum-chassis rifle for positional shooting, where a custom trigger and stock fine-tune the package.
How does the Bergara Premier Series barreled action compare to the Stevens 334 Rifle in .308 Win?
The Bergara barreled action is a superior precision-building component, whereas the Stevens 334 Rifle | .308 Win, 20in Matte Black Synthetic is a complete, budget-friendly factory rifle. The Bergara uses a premium 416 stainless steel action with a spiral-fluted bolt and sliding-plate extractor for more reliable case extraction under high pressure, compared to the Stevens' simpler, budget-focused action. This Bergara's 1:10 twist rate in .300 Win Mag is optimized for stabilizing heavy, high-BC bullets that the .308 Winchester cannot match at extreme distances, making the Bergara better for dedicated long-range shooters willing to assemble their rifle.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
The barreled action weighs 6.1 pounds (2767 grams) and measures 31.75 inches (806 mm) in total length from the bolt face to the muzzle threads. This weight is concentrated in the action body and barrel profile, with the No. 4 contour barrel being 0.850 inches in diameter at the muzzle ahead of the 5/8x24 threads. The action's footprint is identical to a Remington 700 short action, which is 8.625 inches long from receiver face to tang, requiring a stock or chassis inlet for that specific pattern. You will need to factor in another 2-4 pounds for a complete finished rifle depending on your chosen stock, scope, and bipod.
Who is this NOT for?
This is not for a first-time rifle buyer or someone seeking a ready-to-shoot .300 Win Mag for a single hunting trip. This barreled action demands additional investment in gunsmithing for barrel bedding, a compatible stock or chassis system, and a quality optic mount, easily adding $500-$1500 to the initial $1299.99 price. It's also a poor choice for shooters sensitive to recoil or on a tight ammunition budget, as .300 Win Mag factory ammo costs $3.50-$5 per round, and the shorter 22-inch barrel will produce a significant muzzle blast, especially unsuppressed.
What's in the box?
You receive the complete barreled action, thread protector installed, and nothing else. The box contains the Bergara Premier Series receiver with the 22-inch fluted barrel pre-installed and headspaced at the factory, plus one 5/8x24 thread protector. There is no trigger assembly, no bottom metal or magazine system, no scope bases, and no stock. Your first purchase after this must be a Remington 700-pattern stock or chassis, then a trigger, followed by appropriate scope bases using the 8-40 screw pattern in the receiver's top holes.
Is the Bergara Premier Series barreled action worth it at $1299.99?
At $1299.99, this barreled action delivers tangible value for a builder seeking premium materials and controlled-headspace precision without a full custom gunsmith's price tag. You are paying for U.S.-manufactured 416 stainless steel, a fully-machined and lapped bolt with dual ejectors, and a barrel profile specifically balanced for suppressor use. For perspective, sourcing a comparable custom-cut Remington 700 action and having a gunsmith fit and chamber a match-grade barrel would start around $1800 and take 12-16 weeks.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- U.S.-made 416 stainless steel construction—more corrosion resistant than 4140 phosphate finishes on budget rifles.
- 22-inch fluted barrel weighs 3.4 lbs—reduces overall rifle weight by approx. 12 oz compared to a 24-inch standard contour.
- 5/8x24 muzzle threads allow direct suppressor mounting without an adapter, a feature absent on models like the <a href="/products/stevens-334-243win-20-3rd-black/">Stevens 334 .243 Win</a>.
- Sliding plate extractor and dual ejectors provide more reliable extraction than standard M700 claw designs under high-pressure .300 Win Mag loads.
Trade-offs
- No trigger or bottom metal included—adds a minimum of $150-$400 to complete the functional rifle.
- Raw stainless finish shows handling marks easily—requires immediate oiling or a professional cerakote application for long-term protection.
- 22-inch barrel sacrifices approximately 75-100 fps muzzle velocity compared to a 26-inch standard magnum barrel, impacting long-range trajectory.
- The 1:10 twist rate is ideal for bullets up to 220 grains but may not optimally stabilize the newest extra-long 250+ grain monolithic hunting bullets.
Key attributes
| upc | 043125030064 |
| manufacturer | Bergara |
| manufacturer part number | BPBA26-300WM |
| action | Bolt Action |
| atf type | RECEIVER |
| barrel length | 22" |
| caliber/gauge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| color | Silver |
| length | 22" |
| model | Premier Series |
| package height | 3.7 |
| package width | 10.0 |
| product type | Accessory-Actions |
| shipping weight | 6.95 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it compatible with Remington 700 triggers?
- Yes, it uses a standard Remington 700 trigger footprint. Any trigger unit designed for a Remington 700 short action, such as models from TriggerTech, Timney, or Jewell, will drop directly into this Bergara action without modification, using the same two-pin layout.
- Does it fit Remington 700 stocks?
- Yes, the barreled action is dimensionally identical to a Remington 700 short action and will physically fit any stock or chassis inlet for that pattern. For optimal accuracy, you will still need to properly bed the action into the stock using a compound like Marine-Tex or have a chassis with a fully adjustable bedding system.
- Does this work with a suppressor?
- Yes, the barrel is threaded 5/8x24, the standard pitch for .30 caliber centerfire rifles. You can directly mount any suppressor with that thread pattern, such as a SilencerCo Omega 36M or a Dead Air Nomad-L. Ensure the suppressor is rated for .300 Winchester Magnum pressures, especially with the 22-inch barrel length.
- How long does shipping take?
- For this restricted item, standard shipping takes 7-10 business days to your chosen FFL dealer after order processing, which itself takes 1-2 business days for compliance verification. Expedited options are not available due to federal shipping regulations on firearm components.
- Is the barrel threaded under the protector?
- Yes, the barrel muzzle is fully threaded with clean, concentric 5/8x24 threads. A steel thread protector is shipped installed to protect the threads during shipping and handling. I recommend checking thread concentricity with an alignment rod before mounting a muzzle device or suppressor.