The Bergara Timber is a left-handed bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield, built for big-game hunting. It pairs a 24-inch barrel with a walnut stock and a black steel receiver, and weighs 7.9 lbs. 
 

Key specifications 

• Model: Timber 
• UPC: 043125016730 
• Action: Bolt action 
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield 
• Barrel length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.9 lbs 
• Finish: Walnut stock, black steel receiver 
• Safety: Manual thumb safety 
• Overall length: 44.5 inches 
• Stock: Monte Carlo style 
   

Features 

The 24-inch barrel gives a longer sight radius and more velocity than a short hunting barrel, which helps at the longer ranges this rifle is meant for. The receiver is steel with a black finish, so it holds up to weather and field use as long as you keep it maintained. The trigger is Bergara's Performance Trigger, user-adjustable for pull weight, so you can set it lighter for the bench or heavier for hunting. The Monte Carlo stock is the key detail: it's cut specifically for left-handed shooters, with the comb shaped to bring a lefty's eye in line with the scope. That's the main reason to buy this version rather than shoot a right-handed action off the wrong shoulder. 
 

Who it's for 

Left-handed hunters and target shooters who want an action built for them instead of a converted right-handed gun. The .30-06 is a do-everything big-game cartridge in North America, capable on deer, elk, and most game in between, so the Timber can be the one rifle that covers a lot of hunting. 
 

Use 

The rifle works for big-game hunting and for range and load-development work. Keep in mind the .30-06 recoils more than a .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor; the 7.9-lb weight and the stock design absorb some of that, but newer shooters should plan on a firmer push and practice accordingly.

Feedback on the Bergara Timber LH leans positive, and a few themes come up again and again, especially from left-handed shooters who are relieved to find a rifle actually built for them rather than a right-handed gun they have to adapt to.

Build quality and the stock get the most attention. Owners like how the walnut looks and how it feels in the hand, and the fit and finish generally come across as a step above what people expect at the price. The left-hand bolt and the way the stock is shaped for a lefty's cheek weld are what shooters point to as setting it apart.

Accuracy is the other recurring point. A lot of owners report tight groups straight out of the box, including at longer ranges, which is what you'd hope for from a 24-inch .30-06 aimed at hunting and target work. The bolt throw is usually described as smooth and easy to run.

On the cartridge, the .30-06 gets credit for its versatility across big game, and most shooters consider the recoil manageable for what it is, helped by the rifle's weight.

The criticism is consistent. Price is the main one — some owners feel the Timber sits at the higher end of its class, though plenty also feel the accuracy and the genuine left-hand build justify it. Customer service is the other mixed point: some people report quick, helpful contact, while others mention slow responses or communication gaps. None of that is universal and experiences clearly vary, but those two are what come up when owners have something negative to say. Overall the rifle reviews well, mostly on accuracy, the stock, and the fact that it's left-handed from the ground up.