The Bergara B-14 Crest is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC with a 20-inch barrel. It comes finished in Sniper Gray Cerakote over a carbon fiber stock with a digital camouflage pattern. The Cerakote finish is more than cosmetic -- it holds up well against moisture and field use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: B-14 Crest 
• UPC: 043125016716 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (3 + 1 configuration available) 
• Weight: 7.2 lbs. 
• Finish Color: Sniper Gray Cerakote 
• Stock Material: Carbon Fiber with Digital Camouflage Finish 
   

Features 

The bolt cycles smoothly and locks up consistently, which matters at the ranges where 6.5 PRC is typically used. An Omni muzzle brake is fitted from the factory and meaningfully reduces recoil -- follow-up shots are noticeably quicker than on an unbraked rifle in this caliber. The stock is a fixed Monte Carlo design with a high comb, which puts your eye naturally behind most scopes without a lot of fiddling. Twist rate is 1:8", suited to the heavier 140- to 156-grain bullets that 6.5 PRC handles best at long range.

The Bergara B-14 Crest in 6.5 PRC gets largely positive feedback, with a few recurring criticisms worth noting.

Accuracy is the most commonly praised attribute. Buyers regularly report tight groups out of the box, which makes sense given the barrel quality Bergara is known for. The 6.5 PRC cartridge also gives the rifle real reach -- it carries velocity well past 500 yards.

Build quality comments are consistent: the carbon fiber stock feels light but not flimsy, and the Sniper Gray Cerakote finish looks clean and holds up in the field. A few users specifically appreciate the corrosion resistance during wet hunts.

Recoil management with the factory Omni brake is well-regarded. The 6.5 PRC has more bark than 6.5 Creedmoor, so the brake makes a real difference for back-to-back shots.

The main criticisms cluster around weight and price. At 7.2 lbs. before optics, some hunters find it heavy for all-day carries in the mountains. On price, opinions split: some feel Bergara hits a sweet spot between budget and custom-shop rifles; others think there are comparable options for less.

Customization discussions mostly center on scope pairings -- the rifle's accuracy ceiling is high enough that glass selection matters -- and a handful of users wish there were more factory stock options.