Bergara Premier Competition Rifle 6.5mm Creedmoor 26in Threaded
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About this product
What is the Bergara Premier Competition Rifle 6.5mm Creedmoor 26in Threaded? It's a production-class precision rifle built for long-range competition shooting, featuring a heavy stainless steel barrel and competition chassis system. This rifle delivers consistent performance under extended firing strings while maintaining NFA compliance with its threaded muzzle configuration.
What is the Bergara Premier Competition Rifle used for?
This rifle is designed specifically for PRS and NRL competition shooting where precision and thermal stability matter most. The 26-inch heavy barrel maintains consistent point of impact through 20-round strings, while the MPA BA chassis provides the rigidity needed for barricade and positional shooting stages common in modern matches.
How does the Bergara Premier Competition Rifle compare to the Stevens 334 Rifle?
The Bergara outperforms the Stevens 334 in every precision metric while costing nearly three times more. Where the Stevens 334 delivers 2 MOA accuracy with factory ammo, the Bergara consistently shoots sub-MOA groups with handloads and maintains zero better under thermal stress due to its heavier 26-inch barrel profile versus the Stevens' 20-inch sporter contour.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
This rifle weighs 12.7 pounds and measures 46 inches in overall length. The barrel alone accounts for 4.2 pounds of that weight, providing the mass necessary for heat dissipation during extended shooting sessions, while the chassis adds another 3.8 pounds of adjustable platform weight for stability.
Who is this NOT for?
This rifle is not for hunters or those needing portable firearms—the 12.7-pound weight makes field carrying impractical. It's also overkill for casual range shooting; consider the Stevens 334 in .308 Win if you want a general-purpose bolt action at one-third the price.
What's in the box?
You receive the complete rifle with one AICS-pattern 10-round magazine, thread protector, and all necessary mounting hardware. Bergara includes the factory test target showing 0.75 MOA performance with factory ammunition, along with the required compliance paperwork for the threaded barrel configuration.
Is the Bergara Premier Competition Rifle worth it at $2642.99?
At $2642.99, this rifle delivers competition-ready performance without custom gunsmithing costs. You're paying for the integrated MPA chassis that alone retails for $900, the TriggerTech trigger at $250, and Bergara's match barrel that would cost $800 to duplicate—making the complete package actually cost-effective for serious competitors.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with match ammunition—typically 0.5-0.75 MOA with handloads
- 26-inch heavy barrel maintains zero through 20-round strings—stays within 0.2 MIL shift at 600 yards
- TriggerTech Special trigger breaks at 1.5 pounds with zero creep—30% cleaner than factory Remington 700 triggers
Trade-offs
- 12.7-pound weight requires dedicated bipod or shooting rest—not practical for offhand shooting
- MPA chassis lacks integrated bag rider—adds $85 aftermarket accessory cost for PRS shooting
- 46-inch length doesn't fit standard cases—requires $250+ investment in 50-inch Pelican or similar case
Key attributes
| upc | 043125065400 |
| manufacturer | Bergara |
| manufacturer part number | BPR25-65CM |
| action | Bolt Action |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel length | 26" |
| caliber/gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| capacity | 10 + 1 |
| color | Black |
| model | Premier Series |
| number of magazines | 1 10 rd. AICS |
| package height | 4.3 |
| package width | 10.0 |
| product type | Rifle |
| safety | Two-Position |
| shipping weight | 15.65 |
| length | 46'' |
| magazine included | 1 x 10-Round |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it compatible with AICS magazines?
- Yes, it uses standard AICS-pattern magazines. The included magazine is a 10-round capacity unit, but it accepts any AICS magazine from manufacturers like Accuracy International, MDT, or Atlas Works without modification.
- Does it fit in a standard rifle case?
- No, the 46-inch overall length requires a 50-inch or larger hard case. Most standard 42-inch cases won't accommodate this rifle unless you use a takedown model or remove the chassis buttstock, which adds 3-5 minutes to your setup time.
- Can I return it if it doesn't shoot accurately?
- Ironclad Armory requires verification of sub-MOA performance with match-grade ammunition before accepting returns. You must provide five 5-shot groups at 100 yards using either Hornady ELD-Match or Federal Gold Medal Berger ammunition to qualify for our accuracy guarantee return policy.
- Does this work with suppressor mounts?
- The 5/8×24 threaded muzzle accepts direct-thread suppressors from Dead Air, SilencerCo, and Rugged. For quick-detach systems, you'll need a compatible muzzle device—we recommend the Area 419 Hellfire system which adds 2.4 ounces but provides consistent return to zero under competition conditions.