Bergara B14, Caliber, Long Action, Picatinny rail, rail, Short Action

Bergara B14 Picatinny rails: how to choose the right one

Once you you've got yourself a new Bergara B14, and you're looking for the right Picatiny rail to install your scope. Because there are more types of Picatinny rails for different variants of Bergara B14, I put together this article. To explain, how to get the right Picatinny rail.

The key thing to know here is that the rail you need depends entirely on the action length of your rifle. And the action length is determined by the caliber of the rifle. 

Bergara B14: Rails

Step 1: Identify Your Rifle’s Action Length by Caliber

Bergara B14 rifles come in two different action lengths: Short Action (SA) and Long Action (LA). The easiest way to determine which one your rifle has is by checking its caliber:

  • Short Action calibers: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win, 6.5 PRC, and similar.
  • Long Action calibers: .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, 270 Win, and similar.

If you know your rifle’s caliber, you already know whether it’s a Short Action or Long Action model!

Step 2: Choose the Right Rail

Once you’ve identified your rifle’s action length, selecting a rail is straightforward:

Bergara B14 [Short Action] picatinny rail
Bergara B14 [Long Action] picatinny rail | 20 MOA

Rails typically come in different materials (aluminum or steel) and in various MOA (Minutes of Angle) configurations, like 0 MOA, 20 MOA or larger. All the rails you find in our store are made of steel. 

You can also encounter normal Picatinny rails and light weight Picatinny rails. The light weight variant has some extra material removed (compare the two pictures above). In each case, both types function 100%.

If you're planning on long-range shooting, a 20 MOA rail will give you extra elevation adjustment. Otherwise, a 0 MOA rail is fine for general shooting. 

Step 3: Installation and Compatibility

Loctite

Most rails for the Bergara B14 are Picatinny or Weaver style, which means they’ll be compatible with most scope rings and optics. When installing the rail:

  • Use the recommended torque specs to avoid stripping screws. Manufacturer of the rails shall specify it.
  • Consider applying a bit of blue Loctite on the screws to keep them secure under recoil.

Final Thoughts

Picking the right rail for your Bergara B14 is all about knowing your rifle’s caliber, since that determines whether you need a Short Action or Long Action rail.

Once you have that figured out, choosing a rail becomes simple. Just make sure to get a solid & well-machined one, and you’ll be all set for a rock-solid scope mount.

 

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