WATCH: Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback Rifle

by
posted on January 28, 2019
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
At SHOT Show 2019's Industry Day at the Range, our friends at Bergara had a new product showcase, chief among them the new Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback Rifle. Dan Hanus, technical development manager for Bergara Rifles was kind enough to go over the Ridgeback's key features. Watch the video above.
 

Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback Rifle

Built with precision rifle shooters in mind, the new Ridgeback rifle features Bergara’s Premier action in combination with a medium Palma-tapered, stainless steel Bergara barrel. The bolt is fluted and includes a tactical knob. The Trigger Tech trigger that comes standard is best described as having a "not too light, not too heavy" disposition. The trigger uses frictionless release technology, which is a marvel to use. Trust us when we say that you want one of these.

The new Grayboe Ridgeback stock is the first composite stock that fully supports the M-Lok system, with 12 slots available for accessory attachment. Manufactured from fiberglass, the cheek rest is adjustable. There's even an anti-cant level embedded in the stock, which can come in handy for precision shooters.

The Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback is available in the following calibers: .223 Rem., 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .300 Win. Mag. and .300 PRC. The weight of the Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback is 10 to 10½ pounds, depending on caliber. Barrel length varies from 20 to 26 inches, again depending on the caliber. Overall length of the rifle ranges from 39½ to 46 inches, depending on barrel length.

The Bergara Premier Series is an extension of the company's Custom Series, but with standardized parts. This allows the company to make a "near-custom" rifle at a very affordable price. All Bergara Premier rifles are built around Bergara's premium barrels, which are highly regarded for their quality and attention to detail. We learned firsthand at Industry Day just how great of a bargain this new Bergara is for PRS shooters looking for an affordable, Production division-legal rifle to use for competition. Be on the lookout for a full review of the Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback in a future issue of the digital magazine.

MSRP: $2,000. An AICS-style detachable 5-round magazine is included (6.5 PRC magazine is bumped up to 7 rounds).

Learn more at www.BergaraUSA.com.


More SHOT Show 2019 coverage:

Latest

Bobsled AR15 1
Bobsled AR15 1

Following or Sledding? The Better Way to Single-Load the AR-15

Explore follower replacements and sleds for AR-15s to reduce feeding failures and enable longer handloads during slow fire competition or precision shooting

Eight Decades of Weatherby: A Legacy Rifle for the Company’s 80th Anniversary

Weatherby marks its 80th year with a custom-built Mark V rifle and a nostalgic return of three iconic ammunition box designs

Remington’s Low Decibel .410 Brings Comfort to the Range

Remington’s Low Decibel .410 shells reduce recoil and noise, making shooting more enjoyable, especially for new or recoil-sensitive shooters

Katie Zaun Surges to Victory in CMP Prone 6400 Debut

Katie Zaun clinched the CMP Prone 6400 Aggregate title in her first appearance, focusing on experience and walking away with an unexpected win

USPSA Launches Unified App for USPSA and Steel Challenge Shooters

All-in-one USPSA app combines USPSA & Steel Challenge tools with a modern interface, optimized for shooters and ready for future features

U.S. Shotgun Team Reigns Supreme in 2025 International Season

Team USA’s shotgun athletes have captured 34 international medals in 2025, showcasing excellence from Olympic legends to junior stars

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.