“Bergara may very well be the sleeper of the bunch,” was my exact quote from the 2019 BB comparison. I’m having a strange feeling of Deja Vu, but the difference is, the Bergara isn’t a sleeper. In fact, it’s an obvious serious contender for top spot as soon as you give it a once over.
Aesthetically it taps into that original MPA chassis that put them on the map, with excellent finish and touches like the Bergara “B” on the magazine. It’s clean with the heavy profile stainless barrel contrasting. and the black action and thread protector up front.
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The action is smooth and sure feeling, and it’s made in the state of Georgia. It feels a lot like the Zermatt action and looks like it too, but it’s more forgiving to run. The MPA chassis is proven if not old school, but it all fits together so well. Plus, the fact that upgrades can be had for the chassis is a plus.
We all scratched our heads and exchanged the “Aw shit” looks with one another as it sat on the tripod. Then we put it on a bag and it displayed great manners as well. It’s even got a Trigger Tech trigger, but I can’t fault it for that. This rifle is a kick to the precision nads, especially with a price tag under $2,500. Kendl noted, “Shockingly amazing. This rifle is an absolute steal at this price point, especially with that action feel.” Dave exclaimed, “This combination is the best buy of the bunch in the sub-$3,000 class of competition rifles.” And Kevin went on to say, “It’s a steal! So much goodness on the smoothest bolt. Priced like they want to sell volume, built like the last precision action you will need.”
The Bergara is not perfect but it’s hard to fault with all things considered. And to think, it almost missed the dance this year.
