Bergara Rifles BPR2865 Premier 6.5 Creedmoor 22" 5-Round Stainless Rifle

The Bergara Rifles BPR2865 Premier 6.5 Creedmoor 22" 5-Round Stainless Rifle represents a precision platform purpose-built for long-range hunters, competitive shooters, and tactical marksmen who demand consistent sub-MOA performance in a lightweight, packable format. This rifle bridges the gap between field-ready mountain hunting and precision rifle disciplines, delivering inherent accuracy without the weight penalty typical of traditional bolt-action designs. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge has become the gold standard for extended-range applications, offering superior ballistics, lower recoil impulse, and proven real-world terminal performance across diverse environments and distances.

Built on Bergara's renowned BA action platform, the BPR2865 features a hand-lapped stainless steel barrel cut to 22 inches—the optimal balance between velocity, velocity stability, and portability—combined with a meticulously blueprinted receiver that ensures minimal headspace variation and repeatable accuracy. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion in harsh weather conditions, a critical factor for hunters operating in alpine or wet climates where carbon steel barrels degrade rapidly. At 9.8 pounds, this rifle remains manageable in mountain terrain while maintaining the rigidity required for precision work; the five-round magazine capacity satisfies both hunting legality requirements in most jurisdictions and provides adequate reserve ammunition for follow-up shots when precision matters most. The quality of Bergara's machining and assembly is evident in the tight tolerances throughout the action, barrel extension, and trigger group—hallmarks that differentiate purpose-built precision rifles from commodity bolt-actions.

This rifle excels for hunters and shooters who routinely engage targets beyond 400 yards, competitive precision rifle matches, and tactical applications where long-dwell ammunition demand and sub-second trigger response drive operational success. The 22-inch stainless barrel pairs seamlessly with modern optic systems—a one-piece aluminum scope rail is standard and accepts virtually all industry-standard 20 MOA or 0 MOA Picatinny-mounted optics, allowing rapid integration of quality glass. Magazine compatibility with standard AICS-pattern magazines expands ammunition flexibility and resupply logistics. Installation of the Bergara Rifles BPR2865 Premier 6.5 Creedmoor requires no gunsmithing; the rifle ships ready to mount your optic and engage targets immediately upon arrival. Both right- and left-hand bolt options ensure compatibility regardless of shooter orientation, a feature often overlooked in entry-level precision rifles but essential for left-handed shooters seeking production-grade accuracy.