The Bergara HMR is a bolt-action precision rifle chambered in 7mm PRC, configured here in a left-hand action with a 24" barrel. It weighs 9.70 lbs, heavy for a hunting rifle, but that mass pays off at the bench or from a bipod. The adjustable synthetic mini-chassis stock, AICS-compatible magazine well, and threaded left-hand barrel give it a practical precision-rifle setup without requiring custom parts. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Bergara 
• Model: HMR 
• Caliber: 7MM PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 45.5 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds (AICS magazine) 
• Weight: 9.70 lbs 
• Finish: Brown Cerakote 
• Stock Type: Adjustable Synthetic Mini-Chassis 
• Safety Features: Two-position thumb safety 
• Trigger Type: Standard adjustable trigger 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1 in 8 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The left-hand threaded barrel allows direct attachment of suppressors or muzzle brakes without adapters. QD flush sling mounts are built into the chassis, which is a small but useful detail for anyone who carries the rifle rather than just shooting it from a bench. The No. 6 barrel profile gives enough stiffness to hold zero through a sustained string of fire. 
 
The two-position thumb safety is positive and easy to reach from a normal firing grip. The adjustable trigger can be set to a preferred pull weight without replacing components. Brown Cerakote on the metalwork handles field conditions without the maintenance overhead of a blued finish. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The 7mm PRC is a relatively new cartridge with a 1:8" twist specified for long, high-BC bullets, this rifle is set up to take advantage of that. At longer ranges the cartridge carries energy well, making it a reasonable choice for hunting medium to large game or for precision rifle competition. The left-hand configuration addresses a real gap in the market; most bolt guns default to right-hand actions, so this gets used by shooters who've been making do with less-suited options.

The Bergara HMR in 7mm PRC left-hand configuration draws consistent praise for its accuracy. The combination of the 7mm PRC cartridge's inherent ballistics and Bergara's barrel quality results in tight groups, and owners shooting at distance report reliable consistency across varying conditions.

The left-hand setup is a genuine selling point. Left-handed shooters have limited options in precision bolt rifles, and the feedback on this model's ergonomics and bolt throw is largely positive, no awkward workarounds required.

Build quality comments focus on the smooth bolt, solid construction, and the adjustable chassis stock. Owners appreciate having a stock that actually fits rather than requiring aftermarket work. The brown Cerakote finish is mentioned positively for durability in outdoor use.

Weight is the most common criticism. At 9.70 lbs, it's not a carry gun, and some hunters who bought it expecting an all-day field rifle found it heavy. Most acknowledge, though, that the weight contributes to stability from a rest or prone position, so it's more of a use-case mismatch than a flaw.

Price splits opinion. Some feel the HMR represents good value in the precision segment; others compare it to higher-end options and question whether Bergara's manufacturing justifies the cost. The majority who weigh in consider it a fair deal for what it delivers.