The Bergara Ridge Carbon Wilderness is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm PRC with a 22-inch barrel and a 1:8" twist rate. At 6.5 lbs it's a legitimate lightweight hunting rifle — the carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel is the primary reason for the low weight without giving up stiffness. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber: 7MM PRC 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.5 lbs. 
• Finish: Woodland Camo 
• Receiver Finish: Sniper Gray Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

The 22-inch barrel has a 1:8" twist to stabilize the heavier 7mm PRC projectiles at extended range. The receiver gets a Sniper Gray Cerakote finish for corrosion resistance. The fixed American-style stock has a SoftTouch synthetic surface that maintains grip in wet conditions. Bergara's Performance trigger is factory-set and adjustable — it breaks cleanly without the grit common on budget bolt guns. The Woodland Camo pattern covers the stock and is appropriate for most North American hunting environments. 
 

Usage 

7mm PRC is a modern long-range hunting cartridge with high ballistic coefficients and a flat trajectory — well-suited to elk, mule deer, and other big game at distance. The 1:8" twist is optimized for heavier 7mm bullets, which is the right call for a PRC build. At 6.5 lbs, this rifle is pack-friendly for mountain or backcountry hunting where every pound matters.

The Ridge Carbon Wilderness in 7mm PRC draws consistently positive feedback, with the weight and out-of-box accuracy being the two most-cited strengths.

The 6.5-lb weight is the headline feature for most buyers — carbon-wrapped barrels are the right way to get there, and owners confirm the rifle carries well over long distances in rough terrain. It's meaningfully lighter than a comparable steel-barreled hunting rifle.

Accuracy is reported as good right out of the box. The Bergara Performance trigger gets credit here — it breaks cleanly and doesn't require gunsmith attention to be usable, which isn't always the case at this price level.

7mm PRC as a caliber choice draws its own positive commentary. For big game hunting at range, it's a capable modern cartridge, and the 1:8" twist handles heavy bullets well.

Price is the main friction point. The Bergara Ridge Carbon line sits higher than comparable steel-barreled hunting rifles, and some buyers debate whether the weight savings justify the premium. Owners who've carried it in the field tend to say yes; those shopping primarily on specs sometimes aren't as sure.

Stock configuration preferences come up occasionally — some shooters prefer different geometry or finishes. The Woodland Camo is functional and works for its intended use, but it's not everyone's aesthetic choice.