Hey Corey, I really like your approach with 50 rounds for each type of ammo in 5-shot groups. It's really does a great job showing the expected variation from group to group. I have adopted this approach with my "testing" of rifles and ammo. Keep up the great videos, I really enjoy them!
Cory voodoo a custom made rifle. Yes it’s a tack driver with center x. Bergara awesome factory. Cory I just ordered 5000 rounds for NRL SK long range. Wifey thx I’m crazy 😜. Hey your channel has helped people. What your doing has helped. Me. And your average person who wants to shoot good ammo. So keep it up. We thx you.
Thanks for putting all that work in testing multiple rounds. Wow, that Bergara sure can put some tight groups on paper, what a rifle. Much better that the Ruger that was in another video. Well done.
Hi Corey, love your content. You have the most extensive and comprehensive precision 22LR rifle and review in RU-vid. (And I’ve watched them all). Thank you for your work and effort. Simple question, what’s your current favorite 22 bolt rifle?
Thank you for the kind review its nice to hear folks like you. You'd be surprised how angry people get if you say their fanboy brand doesn't shoot well. I feel like I make videos id like to watch. Got a new one in the works
Again a great video😊 I must see if I can get my hands on some Eley ammo. SK rifle match is always performing well in any rifle. I shot it in my new Weihrauch HW66 at 100m in pretty windy conditions, with surprisingly good results. 10 shots in under 1 inch.👍
I just watched your video for the first time.I enjoyed the video.👍 Was the Bergara steel barrel you had before A B14 R steel? If so did it do better than the carbon ? I just purchased a B14 r steel. But haven’t shot it yet. I almost bought the Carbon but decided the steel would be a better choice for a range gun. As weight is your friend on the bench. Weighed both at the gun shop the Steel was 9.2 pounds Carbon was 7.2 pounds If I was using it for hunting I’d have gotten the carbon. I’ll let you know how it shoots when I get it out on the beach. Cheers
yes i've had both the steel and the carbon and didn't notice much between them other than the carbon version looks better. like you said don't wanna huck the steel version around the woods cause its heavier but better for shooting matches IMO.
The barrel is a very tiny airsoft pencil barrel with a fake tube over it to hide it. Check snipershide, a dude took his apart. High heat places will make them shoot awful. Luckily, I live in Arizona and it only gets to 120 air temp and only 175 degrees on black surfaces in the sun. Black surfaces like... this gun and barrel.
go with the bergara. the tikka is nice the action is the best of any 22 i've owned but mine started developing FTE issues. i've yet to have a single one with this rifle in about 2000 rounds. and its much more accurate.
Corey D the Bergara is twice the cost @ $1750 locally...if I’m to spend that much I think I’ll go for a custom like a RimX or an Ultimatum Deuce. Vudoo is not happening for me
@@lonz73 goodness! Well sorry you live in a place like that but under those circumstances the tikka will do just fine. Thr 45 degree bolt throw is easy to get use to
Yea center x is always great. Last I checked you can still find it. Im afraid that when my stock of skrm runs out im gon a have to switch to cx. Can't find it ANYWHERE
dang thats a good deal about 200 less than i got mine. thats funny you said that because i almost ordered the exact same thing then i thought to myself on no planet is that gun worth an extra 1500 bucks.
So, my good man, NOW how do you like THIS Bergara compared to the Tikka you reviewed a while back when you talked about the steel barreled Bergara? (Back then it was the Tikka, hands down, because if the stiff Bergara action and high bolt throw...
@@theoutlawjoseywales8711 no, it still weighs like 8 pounds so its still not "light." Given the fact it shoots so well i don't think anyone will be bothered by the weight.
Really useful Corey, many thanks. I also like the Atlas bipod and have two which are picatiny fittings, could you tell me how you attached yours to the B14R chassis?
@@coreyd1474 hahah this is my first trigger that low, but ive run my Tikka triggers at 1lb for many years so I'm pretty used to it. It is borderline too light for me...
@@coreyd1474 I couldn't get my Bergara trigger to go below 2lbs. Was pretty crisp, but heavier than I like. Love the factory tikka triggers, esp with Yodave
@@SCQT yea there is no doubt. I've said this and ill say it again. T1x has the best out of the box action and trigger on the market. The trigger in my t3x tac a1 is better than most after market triggers IMO
Going to buy one of these this weekend. Did you have to glass any part if your chassis? We put a Trigger Tech Diamond trigger in my brothers steel barrel version and it’s amazing! Thanks for a great detailed review!
No i haven't done any bedding work on this i don't feel it needs it. i eventually put a triggertech in it but the original trigger is pretty good for being factory.
Great video, I recently found Ballistic X. Its an app for measuring groups, it takes a little of playing with it but its great. Once you learn how it works its a time saver. 👍
no they were pretty similar for me. if you plan on huckin it around the woods get the carbon. if not get the steel, save a little money. same performance.
Sorry but I’m really late to this vid. Great test as usual. I’m about to buy a B14R and was just wondering after all this time which do you prefer, the steel or the carbon. Which one shoots better, and was there one that performed overall better than the other over time. Cheers Mate
the action out of the box was better on the carbon for whatever reason. if you're going to be lugging it around the woods i say go carbon. shooting prs go steel. the added weight helps. not much if any difference in performance.
Cory I think 🤔 it’s time we get a Voodoo 22. People are trying to compare Bergara b14r to a Voodoo. Voodoo is a custom rifle. B14r is a factory rifle. Have you Ck out element optics. If so you should. Quality optics stainless steel turrets. Are you in Ohio. They have that Lapua service center there. Trying to go in April. Thx for videos. 👍🏻
So since this video i've done several upgrades. i'm going to make a part 2 video probably this weekend if i get time. i have shot in several matches with a lot of folks who shoot vudoo and EVERY single one of them has had some sort of feeding issue. accuracy wise sure i bet the vudoo is a little better but its more than twice the cost. and when i say every one of them i mean every single one. Not sure if its attributed to the mag or what but that would be very frustrating to me. be on the lookout for a part 2 on this rifle i think you'll be surprised.
Welp, had decided to go with the T1x since i love my CTR/TACA1 so much(ive ruled out the Vudoo, for now), but looks like ill be picking on of these up instead. A lot to like about them. Only question is to go barreled action, and put the extra $175 towards a chassis of choice, or go full rifle which is obviously much better value.
in my personal opinion i would buy the complete rifle. i don't think you'd be gaining much if anything from an aftermarket chassis especially for the extra money.
I have the same rifle but with an Athlon Midas BTR scope. At 50 yards I am getting the following results: SK Plus = .49, RWS R-50 = .63, Eley Club = .48
The gun likes Lapua ammo try Lapua Midas plus. I have a RPR with a match carbon fiber barrel from BSF and it shoot an average of 0.259” or 0.494 MOA for five five shot groups at total of 25 shots. The Midas plus feels like it fits tighter in the match chamber because the bolt requires a little bit more force to load a round.
How does the T1X MTR, Ruger American Rimfire Target, & This rifle compare? Accurace finish and what you get for money (Before diminishing returns) - Lovely video as always
they all have their advantages and disadvantages. the t1x has a good trigger and a great action but the extraction system is poor quality and will wear out over time. the feel of the ruger is great and the action is nice and smooth but lacking accuracy. all in all for what you get in my personal opinion having owned a lot of 22s including a rimx, and currently a vudoo the bergara is the best *for the money.* mags are cheap unlike rimx or vudoo, 700 footprint so aftermarket is endless and they're readily available. the t1x you need to replace the stock and the ruger you'll need to replace the trigger. save yourself some hassle and go with a berg.
Not sure if you need em, but magazines are in stock right now on Bergara's site. They never sent me email notification, just got lucky and happened to be looking.
Sorry such a late comment but just been researching Bergara B14r. Really like your reviews. Question for you. Is the carbon B14r as nose heavy as the steel B14r? Thanks
Ordered the carbon barrel and a Masterpiece Arms chassis and hoping it’ll out shoot a CZ and a RPR. Thanks for the ammo comparison. With the current state of ammo availability you saved me both time and ammunition.
thanks for watching. fouling is when you get the barrel acclimated to the type of ammo youre using. 22 is picky and its something you have to do before you get reliable results.
Picking up a B14 R here soon. Was going to double or triple down on a Vudoo so I could get a matching trainer to my MPA BA65-SL but didn’t like the $2800 price tag, so I settled on the steel barrel version. Coming from a CZ 457 AT ONE, I think I’ll be very happy with this gun. Have you tried Midas+ by Lapua? Some people said that if Center X shot decent, Midas+ shoots a little better, but you’re talking $16.50-$18 a box of 50 for that (same price as RWS R-50).
yea you know i always get in arguments people about this and granted i have never personally fingered a vudoo but i just can't see how in anyway its 1300 bucks better. there is NO way.
Corey D it seems as though the vudoo owners are very die hard, just how some people are into cars; Their choice of brand is the best, everyone else is garbage. I don’t care what brand I rock, as long as it’s accurate, and doesn’t hurt my wallet too bad, that’s a win win in my books.
@@tjordan4436 totally agree. this rifle for me anyway has been 100% spot on. its rare i get a flyer and after about 4-5 thousand rounds i have still have to have a failure to eject or any malfunctions at all. and its only "only" 1100.
kind of interesting how much better the CX was at 100 than at 50. 100 is pretty impressive You had any chance to shoot more of it at 50? Still getting same results? Ever try the Eley Action? See almost nothing on it out there, but it was nice and cheap. Had to jump on the chance to grab 2krds of CX before I even tested it in my rifle, hope it likes it. Still havent found any SK rifle match for anything resembling a reasonable price, but did grab a brick of flatnose match to try out.
i have been shooting matches with sk rifle match its as good as this rifle is going to shoot. although its hard to find now and the places that have it in price gouge the fuck out of it. it use to be 65 before chynah flu now i've seen it upwards of 150 for a brick. sickening.
I’ve had good luck with SK Standard plus, granted on my range, I cannot shoot further than 30M, but reliably groups 5 shots into a single hole. It’s pretty inexpensive too.
yea these rifles shoot well. unfortunately i haven't been able to find any sk standard to buy to try out of this i think its permanently out of stock. i shoot matches with sk rifle match which is a little more per box
i have never held one so i cannot speak on it from personal experience but i have had a cz. the action is good but thats where it stopped for me anyway. but there is a TON of aftermarket for them now though. but the b14r is ready to rock out of the box. and the cz market will never be as good as the aftermarket for the bergara since its a rem 700 footprint.
That rifle performs better at 100 than 50. My CZ 452 American consistently shoots low to mid .3’s @ 50 with most lots of Center X, but it shoots the same Ammo right at an inch @100.
@@coreyd1474 I have about 5 bricks I bought last year! Fortunately & coincidently, my new B14r arrives this week! Have you tried a compensator, or suppressor on yours yet? And your thoughts? Thanks for the fine review!
@@ronedee thats good that you have some already cause you can't find it ANYWHERE. i have only shot this rifle exclusively suppressed. there isn't any accuracy loss going from non suppressed to suppressed.
@@coreyd1474 backordered 3 bricks from Creedmoor @$5.65/50, supposedly will be in stock at the end of the month. Dont think the price is THAT bad considering RM is going for near center x prices. So is SV for that matter... Best deal ive found was killough selling Eley Action @32.5/500 about a week ago. Grabbed 4 of em and have absolutely no clue if it shoots even decently, just couldnt pass the price. Was sold out in about an hour, poor website was crashing constantly.
What adaptor did you use from a swivel to a mount for your atlas bipod. Trying to set mine up with an atlas bipod. Just bought this exact rifle and need some input.
no i don't clean the barrel between just shoot fowling rounds. Ive done it before and it doesn't seem to make any difference. 10-15 rounds will usually do it if the ammo type is somewhat similar. I have yet to feel a hot bolt action 22 barrel especially a carbon one so thats not a factor.
Cory nice rifle I have the b14r bull barrel. I put a amazing scope on it. New scope company. Element optics. The Nexus. Titan. Helix. I got the Nexus 5-20-50 1500 bucks. Titan 800. Helix 400. Ok lot of money for Nexus it’s made in Japan Side by shooters. I’m done with Vortex never again. These all scopes have Stainless steel turrets even in their Helix. The Nexus side by side next to a Nightforce blew it away. There made in same factory. The Bergara b14r gets better as I shoot it very happy with both. Please Ck out Element Optics you will thank me. Same scope on Plinksters b14r video. Great videos. Thx B
I'm new to this so maybe someone could help answer this, but why does it seem like the fouling groups are tighter than the right side groups? Wouldn't you think the groups get tighter the more you shoot? Thanks for the great videos and help!! Keep up the great work!
@@coreyd1474 thanks for the info!! I'm really digging your channel/videos. I'm just getting started in the precision 22 game and it sure is a blast. I just purchased the B14R carbon and can't wait to get out and shoot it, just not in -15.
@@Matt-zn4zp hopefully it doesn't disappoint because this one sure didn't. zero issues what so ever. i'm in ohio and the last few matches we've had have been in the single digits lol makes it hard to go out and practice.
@@coreyd1474 another quick question, sorry...do you clean your barrel between different brands of ammo? Or just shoot a few groups to "season" the barrel to that particular ammo? Thanks again!!!
Wow. I have the same rifle and I get slightly better accuracy at 50 yards (SK standard+ and SK long range match) but my 100 yard groups don't come close.
Hi, again, Corey!.... well, I have decided to buy the carbon fiber barrel version! Now I need your suggestions... how can I mount an Area 419 Arca swiss rail under this rifle's forearm? Area 419 says mount their universal 12" rail with m-loks nuts (if m-lok slots are available)... or they recommend you drill the forearm underbelly and install using their t-nuts... which is a bit scary... not crazy about drilling my stock's fiberglass resin. Have you mounted an Arca-swiss rail to the B-14r, or do you know anyone who has done so?
i have and the holes in the original stock you can use. the action screw that comes with the kit will need to be trimmed a little bit because its too long but the holes in the fore end align with the rail so no drilling is required. thankfully because i was in the same boat as you i didn't want to drill in to the stock.
Ever try Gemtech 42gr match subsonic? Shit is amazing outta any gun I e shot it out of and isn't that expensive. Heard they were made by cci for gemtech.👍🙏🇺🇸🤙
yea to be honest before i started being around people with vudoo i had one in my cart ready to order. again don't get me wrong they are a little more accurate and quality rifles i just wouldn't be able to deal with having all those feeding issues for the money. I get ammo from there whenever they have what i'm looking for in stock.
Just send it to lapua! Free lot testing if you buy a case...no covid price gouging, same price as before...and will be the most accurate! Just ordered a b14r steel complete rifle for $860!!!
@@coreyd1474 I did that on some CCI SV because the good shooters at my matches do it. Personally I didn't see much better groups from the CCI that I separated into tighter weight groups. Give it a shot. I'd like to see what you come up with.
Dude this is NOT vudoo accuracy lol..vudoos shoot .25 or better at 50 yards..hell even my ruger precision shoots under .35 at 50 and that cost me 450 bucks.
Ok boomer...look at what all the prs/nrl pros are using! Pretty high rings are normal nowdays...low height over bore only helps if not using math, and dialing elevation...higher height over bore actually had MANY advantages, for example you have a better line of sight for the path of the bullet...maybe do some research before telling another good shooter they are wrong!!!
@@orsonhumphrey2188 their explanation for this is ALWAYS "something something IN VIETNAM WE HAD something something something" i've seen it on my channel more than a few times and thats always the response.
