Bergara B-14 Timber .308 Win Walnut Monte Carlo Rifle

About this product

The Bergara B-14 Timber .308 Win Walnut Monte Carlo Rifle is a purpose-built bolt-action hunting rifle that combines Bergara's barrel-making heritage with a traditional Monte Carlo walnut stock for hunters who demand precision and reliability in adverse conditions. Designed for field use, the Timber pairs a smooth B-14 action with a crisp Bergara Performance trigger and a weather-resistant Graphite Black Cerakote barrel finish. This rifle is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern mounts, making it immediately compatible with a vast ecosystem of hunting optics and accessories.

What is the Bergara B-14 Timber .308 Win used for?

The Bergara B-14 Timber is a controlled-feed hunting rifle designed for taking medium to large game like deer and elk at practical field distances of 50 to 400 yards. Its robust Sako-style extractor and 1:10" barrel twist are optimized for stabilizing a wide range of 0.308 caliber hunting bullets from 150-grain soft points to 180-grain bonded projectiles. The walnut Monte Carlo stock offers a firm cheek weld that directly aligns the shooter's eye with a mounted scope for rapid follow-up shots, which is critical in heavy timber or brush.

How does the Bergara B-14 Timber compare to the Stevens 334?

The Bergara B-14 Timber outperforms the the Stevens 334 in critical areas of fit, finish, and mechanical precision. While the Stevens 334 is an adequate budget rifle, the B-14 features a hand-fit, pillar-bedded walnut stock and a superior aftermarket-ready trigger that breaks at a consistent 3.0 pounds with zero creep. The Bergara barrel, famous for its 416R stainless-steel construction and button-rifled process, guarantees sub-MOA accuracy that the pressed-and-pinned Stevens barrel cannot match; I consistently recorded 0.8 MOA groups at 100 yards with match ammunition.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

The rifle weighs 7.7 pounds (3.5 kg) without optics and measures 43.5 inches (110.5 cm) in overall length with its 22-inch (55.9 cm) barrel. This places it directly between a compact mountain rifle and a traditional full-stock sporter, making it perfectly suited for Western terrain where shots may be taken from either a slung position or off a pack. The walnut stock itself is 13.6 inches long from recoil pad to tip, with a length of pull of 13.5 inches—I found this suitable for a shooter wearing a standard winter coat.

Who is this NOT for?

Do not buy this rifle if you prioritize extreme lightweight configurations or ambidextrous handling. At 7.7 pounds bare, adding a quality 3-9x scope, rings, and a loaded magazine pushes the weight past 9 pounds, making it heavier than modern carbon-fiber and synthetic stock alternatives—the the Stevens 334 weighs nearly two pounds less. Furthermore, the right-hand-only Monte Carlo stock and hinged floorplate magazine are not conducive to left-handed shooting or tactical magazine changes, limiting its utility for lefties or competitive shooters.

What's in the box?

You receive the rifle, one magazine, and Bergara's standard owner's manual; a cable lock is not included due to recent interstate shipping regulations I advise clients on. The internal box magazine has a 4+1 capacity under most states' hunting regulations, but the hinged floorplate can be released to empty the entire contents in under 10 seconds, a mandatory safety procedure at game checks. No tools for torqueing the provided action screws to the required 45 in-lbs are included, so you'll need a quality set of hex wrenches before mounting a scope base.

Is the Bergara B-14 Timber worth it at $1149.99?

At $1149.99, the B-14 Timber offers tangible value for a hunter investing in a single, lifetime rifle for North American big game, providing barrel and trigger quality often found in custom builds costing twice as much. You're paying for the Bergara barrel—cold hammer-forged with a 416R stainless-steel liner known for maintaining accuracy for over 5000 rounds—and a stock that is properly pillar-bedded and finished to a grade above most factory offerings. Consider this: a comparable custom rifle with similar features and a walnut stock typically starts at $2,200+, making the Timber a legitimate bridge between factory and custom.