Bergara Premier Highlander

[WTN]

Anyone have or handled one of these and if so, your thoughts?

https://www.bergara.online/us/rifles/premier/highlander-rifle/

[TX03RUBI]

Nice rifle for the money. The Trigger Tech Primary they come with is a really nice addition.the bolt is pretty smooth, and the 700 footprint is always welcomed. The few ive been around have all shot very well.

[Matt_C]

Well, for that kind of money and only a 1 MOA or less guarantee with match grade factory ammo is a waste. A 700.00 tikka will do that and it's guaranteed as well. I have a Bergara in 308. It's got a great stock but my Tikka will shoot slightly better than 1/2 MOA and the best I could get with my Bergara was much closer to 1 MOA.

I wouldn't do it.

[7m STW]

I just ordered one of these, what kind of bases are y’all using? It looks like anything for a 700 will work.

[Twist]

Not that exact model but I do have a Pro. It shoots well under 1 MOA and I checked this with Federal Premium box ammo and a Caldwell plastic base. At 100 yards I thought I hit the target once out of 3 shots and was confused, until the range went cold and I walked down to check the target in person. All 3 shots hit and made a pattern which I can only describe as the smallest 3 leaf clover ever.

Yes, it is a 700 pattern but be careful as Bergara generally taps the upper for 8x40 screws instead of 6x42 which is/had been standard for Remmy 700 uppers. The base I used was a Seekins Precision 20 MOA model.

[futureagg]

I just ordered one of these, what kind of bases are y’all using? It looks like anything for a 700 will work.

It uses 8-40 screws. I’ve seen a lot of people running the Area 419 rail.


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[Buzzsaw]

Great rifles, depending on caliber choice, ammo and shooters skill, easy under their MOA guarantee.
Buy with confidence . My choice if not building custom