The Bergara B-14R Crest CF is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR with an 18-inch carbon fiber barrel threaded 1/2x28. It has a carbon fiber Crest stock and a 10-round AICS-compatible magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Bergara 
• Model: B-14R Crest CF 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18-inch carbon fiber barrel with 1/2x28 threaded muzzle 
• Carbon fiber Crest stock 
• AICS-pattern magazine compatibility 
• 10-round capacity included magazine

Owners of the B-14R Crest CF consistently point to the carbon fiber barrel and stock combination as the standout feature, noting it keeps weight low without sacrificing rigidity. The threaded muzzle gets regular praise from those who run a suppressor on rimfire duty.

In the field, shooters appreciate the AICS magazine compatibility, which makes it easy to swap in aftermarket mags. A few note that the bolt feel is smooth but different from centerfire B-14 variants, which takes a short adjustment period.

On value, the carbon fiber components push the price above typical rimfire trainers, and opinions split on whether the premium is justified for a .22 LR platform. Those who use it alongside a centerfire B-14 see it as a cost-effective training tool; others feel the cost is harder to justify as a standalone rimfire.