
In the data above, you can see 51% of these guys said they might run a muzzle brake or a suppressor depending on the situation.

The legend on the chart itemizes the league and ranks each color represents, but basically the darker the color, the higher up the shooters placed. The green colors represents the top shooters in the NRL, where the darkest green is the top 10, medium green is 11-25, and light green are 26th to 50th. For example, black indicates shooters who finished in the top 10 in the PRS, dark blue is those who finished 11-25 in the PRS, and the lighter the blue, the further out they finished in PRS Open Division season standings.

The various colors on the chart represent the league and rank of the shooters. ( View other “What The Pros Use” articles) Muzzle Brake or Suppressor?Įvery precision rifleman faces the decision: Do I go with a muzzle brake or suppressor? Both have their advantages, so I thought we’d start by looking at what these guys run: This data is very unique, because it is a wide sample of the most elite marksmen and experts in the field.
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It’s based on a recent survey I conducted of the top 125 shooters in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and top 50 shooters in the National Rifle League (NRL), which are points-race leagues based on the biggest long-range, field-based rifle matches across the country. The muzzle is threaded and includes a Bergara Omni Muzzle Brake.This article covers the muzzle brakes and suppressors the top 170+ precision rifle shooters in the country are running. The Bergara 4140 CrMo steel barrel is finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote®. The free-floating Bergara barrel on this long range precision rifle is complemented by their own super-smooth B-14 Action, which is a two-lug system with a sliding plate extractor and a coned bolt nose and breech to ensure a smooth feeding and extraction of the cartridge.Ī 5-round AICS compatible detachable magazine is standard with the HMR rifle The stock features Bergara’s hand-painted camouflage and integrated QD flush cup mounts for easy sling attachment, an adjustable cheekpiece, and length of pull spacers to adjust from 14.5″ at the longest to 12.25″ at the shortest.īergara's integrated mini-chassis molded into the stock gives the rifle repeatable bedding and accuracy. Versatile synthetic stock with mini chassis: They built the B-14 Wilderness Series to match every stride taken off the beaten trail.Īll B-14 Wilderness rifles are capable of producing sub-1.0 MOA groups or less at 100 yards using factory match grade ammunition. Bergara is breaking through the uninhabited and inhospitable regions to bring you the protection needed.īergara believes the word wilderness, while may be rugged, harsh and unforgiving, describes an experience rather than a location.

The B-14 Wilderness Series provides a great deal of added value for the hunter that wants a no-nonsense performer that is built to withstand the backcountry. The HMR feature a seamless, omnidirectional, and multi-ported muzzle brake that will reduce felt recoil by up to 35 percent.

All Wilderness Series barreled actions features Sniper Grey Cerakote® finishes for advanced protection in harsh weather. This series tackles the need for rifles that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness while blending into those very same elements – hence Bergara’s hand-painted camouflage stocks with added webbing for increased texture and grip. Bridging the gap between the B-14 and Premier Series, Bergara brings you the B-14 Wilderness Series.
