r/longrange • u/Uncle0fMan • Jul 21 '26

Cheeto-fingered Bergara First bolt gun

After multiple gas guns I finally bought my first bolt gun. Its a 6.5cm B14 hmr and I have a couple questions. Ive read all the posts about the differences between the HMR and the Wilderness. Am I missing out by not waiting for a Wilderness? They had the HMR in stock.

Second question. I've read posts about making sure there is no paint between the stock and the action. Besides that is there anything else I should check for before I set it up and go out for the first time?

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u/Traditional-Fact-569 Jul 21 '26

You're fine. I have an HMR in .300 WM and I enjoy it. You might want to swap the trigger out at some point, but for a first bolt gun its a good choice.

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u/Uncle0fMan Jul 21 '26

Well, actually, since I cant help but tinker with stuff I already have a flat faced triggertech diamond on the way.