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Bergara B-14r - .17 Hmr - ''''trainer'''' Rifle - Steel Barrel - B-14r - .17 Hmr ''''trainer'''' Rifle - Steel Barrel
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SKU: 250033977
Overview
Built as a rimfire trainer, this rifle is intended for shooters who want a .17 HMR platform that mirrors the dimensions of a Remington 700 setup. It is well suited for practice sessions where matching the size and feel of a centerfire rifle matters, and it can also serve as a foundation for a clone-style training rifle. Compatibility with REM700 stocks, bases, and triggers gives it broad accessory support, while the short-action AICS magazine format helps it fit into familiar setup choices. For hunters and precision-minded shooters, it offers a practical way to train with a configurable rifle before heading into the field.
Why Hunters Choose the Bergara
Designed As
True rimfire trainer within REM700
Fits Rem700
Compatible stocks, bases, and triggers
Supports Centerfire-style
Similar size and feel
Uses Single-stack
Magazine sized like a standard
Strong Customization
Widely available accessories
Key Features
- True rimfire trainer built around REM700 platform dimensions
- Compatible with REM700 stocks, bases, and triggers
- Designed to mimic centerfire rifle size and feel
- Uses a single-stack magazine in standard short-action AICS dimensions
- Supports customization with widely available compatible accessories
- Intended for long-range shooting practice and training
Best Used For
- Centerfire shooters building a rimfire trainer that matches a REM700 platform's size and feel.
- Hunters and precision shooters wanting practice with REM700-compatible stocks, bases, and triggers.
- Long-range shooters looking for a rimfire setup that supports familiar accessory choices.
- Users planning a customizable rifle using components already common in the market.
Specifications
| Barrel Material | Steel |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .17 Hmr |
| Compatible Bases | REM700 compatible bases |
| Compatible Stocks | REM700 compatible stocks |
| Compatible Triggers | REM700 compatible triggers |
| Magazine Dimensions | Standard short action AICS mag dimensions |
| Magazine Type | Single stack magazine |
| Platform Compatibility | REM700 platform |
| Rifle Type | Rimfire trainer |
Pros
- Designed as a true rimfire trainer within REM700 platform dimensions.
- Fits REM700 compatible stocks, bases, and triggers for broad parts compatibility.
- Supports centerfire-style training with similar size and feel.
- Uses a single-stack magazine sized like a standard short-action AICS magazine.
- Offers a strong customization platform with widely available accessories.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed around a REM700 footprint, so it is intended for training and setup compatibility rather than as a standalone rimfire format.
- Uses .17 HMR, which is a specific rimfire chambering; buyers should confirm it matches their intended training or hunting use.
- The single-stack magazine is built to standard short-action AICS dimensions, which supports compatibility but may not offer the same capacity or loading feel as other magazine styles.
- Its appeal is strongest for shooters who want to mirror a centerfire setup, so it may be more specialized than a general-purpose rimfire rifle.
Suggested Comparisons
- Rimfire trainer rifle
- Remington 700-compatible bolt-action rifle
- Long-range rimfire practice rifle
Suggested Accessories
- REM700-compatible stock
- REM700-compatible base
- REM700-compatible trigger
- AICS-pattern magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bergara B-14r designed to do?
It is described as a true rimfire trainer. The rifle is built to work within the dimensions of a REM700 platform so it can provide a similar size and feel to a centerfire rifle for training.
What caliber is this B-14r model chambered in?
This product is listed as .17 HMR.
Will this rifle work with REM700-compatible parts?
Yes. The source states that it fits REM700-compatible stocks, bases, and triggers.
What kind of magazine does it use?
It uses a single-stack magazine built within the same dimensions as a standard short-action AICS magazine.
Is this rifle intended for customization?
Yes. The description says it provides a platform for customization with compatible accessories already on the market. Specific accessory fit beyond the listed REM700-compatible stocks, bases, and triggers is not detailed in the source.