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Is the Bergara B14CF Cima worth your money or total garbage? I put this new rifle to the test at the range to see how it performs.
If you are considering the Bergara B14CF Cima for your next build or purchase, this range evaluation offers a clear look at its capabilities. I break down real-world handling and accuracy to help you decide if this model meets the standards you expect from your equipment.
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Bergara B14 CF Cima Review: Range Results, Features and Verdict
Is the Bergara B14 CF Cima worth your money or total garbage? This review covers the 6.5 PRC version with a 20-inch barrel, tested at the range with a Bergara BTI 30 suppressor and a Tract Optics Toric UHD 3-15x scope.
Quick Verdict
Fantastic rifle with no complaints about the setup. The Cima CF shot about 0.75 to 0.8 MOA at 100 yards on a hot barrel with the first two loads tried, and the reviewer expects half-MOA after more break-in. It is planned as a primary hunting rifle for antelope and maybe whitetail.
Range Results
| Rifle | Bergara B14 CF Cima, 6.5 PRC, 20 in barrel, 1:8 twist, 3+1 capacity |
|---|---|
| Remington Premier Cut copper bullet, 130 gr | About 0.8 MOA at 100 yards (a little under 3/4 inch group) |
| Pendleton 130 gr Swift Scirocco II, 6.5 PRC | About 0.75 MOA at 100 yards, shot on a hot barrel |
| Break-in | About 80 rounds before it settled in |
The rifle was a little picky at first. About 80 rounds were needed before it started to settle, which is normal for a button-rifled (cut) barrel. The Remington Premier Cut copper-tipped load and the Pendleton Scirocco II load both shot very well. The Pendleton ammunition is loaded longer and faster, and it was the pick for antelope hunting.
Features and Build Quality
- Carbon fiber stock and carbon fiber barrel, with a quality Cerakote finish
- Stock with a built-in cheek rest and a pocket for the rear bag hand, with a flattened area for a solid rest
- Grip is a bit larger than a traditional Monte Carlo stock, narrow, and comfortable for a medium-size hand
- Metal bottom metal with a metal floorplate
- Remington 700 footprint action with a recoil lug sandwiched between the barrel and receiver
- Large tactical knurled bolt handle, threaded on so you can swap it out
- Two-position safety that does not lock the bolt
- Traditional sling swivel studs
- Available in 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor and many other calibers
What Could Be Better
The reviewer would add flush cups for QD sling attachment instead of the traditional swivel studs, change the action to a 60 or 70 degree bolt throw, and use a slightly smaller bolt knob. A three-position safety would also let you lock the bolt.
Bergara BTI 30 Suppressor
The rifle was tested with a Bergara BTI 30 suppressor: titanium grade 5, 3D printed, with changeable end caps (flow-through and non-flow-through), spiral fluting to dissipate heat, and a hub-compatible design for different adapters and thread pitches. The biggest takeaway was that the suppressor made the rifle noticeably more accurate.
Scope: Tract Optics Toric UHD 3-15x
The rifle was topped with the Tract Optics Toric UHD 3-15x in the lighter 1-inch main tube version. It has Japanese glass, an aircraft-grade aluminum body, a matching Cerakote finish, and very forgiving eye relief and eye box that stay nearly constant through the magnification range, even at 15x.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber was tested?
This review uses the 6.5 PRC version with a 20 inch barrel and 1:8 twist. The B14 Cima CF is also sold in other calibers.
Is the Bergara B14 CF Cima accurate?
Yes. It shot about 0.75 to 0.8 MOA at 100 yards with two different hunting loads during the review, including on a hot barrel, and more break-in may improve that.
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