The Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. Barrel is 24 inches with a 1:8" twist rate and threaded muzzle. Capacity is 3 rounds. Overall length is 44 inches, weight is 8.2 lbs. The stock is synthetic with an adjustable cheekpiece. Finish is Woodland Camo with Cerakote. Safety is thumb type. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: HMR Carbon Wilderness 
• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Barrel Twist: 1:8" 
• Capacity: 3 rounds 
• Overall Length: 44 inches 
• Weight: 8.2 lbs 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Safety Type: Thumb Safety 
• Stock Material: Synthetic with Adjustable Cheekpiece 
• Finish Color: Woodland Camo (Cerakote) 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The carbon fiber barrel is the key spec here — it reduces weight without giving up stiffness, and it dissipates heat faster than steel during extended strings. The 1:8" twist handles the heavier 6.5 PRC projectiles well. The threaded muzzle takes suppressors or muzzle brakes. 
 
The synthetic stock has an adjustable cheekpiece, which is useful for dialing in a solid cheek weld with different optics. The Woodland Camo Cerakote finish handles field conditions. At 8.2 lbs it is heavier than the lightest hunting rifles but lighter than most purpose-built precision platforms.

The Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness draws hunters and precision shooters who want to bring down pack weight without giving up accuracy. The carbon barrel and overall weight reduction are the most frequently praised features. The 6.5 PRC chambering gets consistent positive feedback for its flat trajectory and long-range performance.

Accuracy is the central selling point and most owners report it delivers well. The bolt action is described as smooth and the adjustable trigger is appreciated by shooters who prefer a customized pull weight.

Felt recoil comes up as the main practical concern — the lighter weight means more perceived recoil compared to heavier rifles in the same caliber, which some shooters find significant, particularly newer ones. Price is noted as higher than entry-level options, but most buyers feel the carbon construction and Bergara accuracy justify the cost.