Bergara B14 HMR VS Tikka T3X Varmint

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Had a Henry 223 Long Ranger. It shot well but after 8-10 rounds it would walk all over a 100 yard target. I sold it for more than I paid for it and bought a Tikka T3 varmint rifle. That big barrel really made a difference. Several of my friends came up and we put about 100 rounds through the Tikka (5 of us shooting 52, 55, and 64 grain bullets at 2 gongs, 8” and 4” at 250 yards. Consistently hitting both gongs regardless of the bullet weight. I also have a SAKO 50+ years old, thick barrel in 22-250 and it shoots as accurately. Best rifles I have ever fired. By the way I am 84 years old and shoot golf balls at 50 and 100 Yards as a hobby. One of the few things I am still able to do. I will probably do a video when it cools off a little bit.

Ive got both in 6.5CM. Tikka is easier to shoot tighter groups with (and thats with several samples of Tikkas and HMRs that friends and family own.). Tikka has the better trigger, and has the odd advantage of being able to swap from short to long action chamberings with a simple bolt stop swap. The Tikka's action is smoother and less prone to binding. It also has the advantage of a 70 degree throw which some people prefer (I can take it or leave it). The Bergara has a better factory stock by far, and has a decent advantage in aftermarket support. If I were to recomend one to someone who doesnt want to change or upgrade the gun at all, then get the Bergara just for the stock alone, the stock is great. But if you plan to change the stock, then Tikka is the better platform to make a semi-custom out of imo. Especially if you get the new Tikka T3x Supervarmint. If you want to get a Bergara and replace the stock and trigger and barrel etc..., then just get a custom action to begin with. Bergaras shine brightest when left in stock configuration in my opinion. Thats where they represent the greatest value.

Great review. I have to admit I wasn't expecting the Bergara to get so many of the categories. I have a Begara, and love it, and for fairness I don't have a Tikka, but everyone I know that owns a Tikka swears by it.

Great review. Thank you for this video.

I just bought the bergara b14 hmr in the 6.5 Creedmoor and after my barrel break in I shot a 3/16 group at 100m, and that was on a fairly windy day. My brother then shot and got a 3/8 group at 100m. The bergara is a laser beam so far. I can’t wait too stretch it out. That was with the Sako TRG Precision target rounds 136 grain. So far that’s all I’ve shot out of it. I’m not reloading yet but plan to shortly.

In Europe Begara won't make/sell an HMR in .223 Rem. Apparently the Spanish Govt won't allow them to make them for the European market so I was told by a Spanish sales rep. Instead I bought the Tikka T3X CTR, 24" barrel , 1:8" twist and love it.It's accurate, like the double stack single feed mag and the standard trigger is fine for me breaking at around 3lbs.I'd still like a Bergara HMR at some point and will probably go for a .308 or 6.5 creed...One of my favourite channels and always look out ofr your video's so keep up the good work.. Regards from England.. :-)

I think it’s amazing that both of those rifles can be had for the price they’re sold as. It’s awesome.

Calm and professional video. Was very interesting and useful to look. Thanks for video. Good job!!!

I was having issues with neck sizing my HMR to. When I switched to the Full length resizing that fixed all issues I had. I highly recommend the HMR to its a good rifle. Unless you want a lighter rifle then Tikka is your choice.

Thanks for the (as always) very helpful, informative and very good review!

Thanks. Great review. I have 5 tikkas and love them. That said comparing things like accuracy using a tikka that has after market stocks etc isn’t necessarily a like for like comparison without at least taking the additional cost into account.

Great review, your videos are VERY helpful!!!

Not to slam any other manufacturers here because they all make good rifles. But Tikka doesn’t make good rifles. They make GREAT rifles. I’ve owned two now and would never go back. Tikka is top notch and their slogan is not a joke.

Ive been really interested in a 6.5 HMR. Thanks for doing this review!

You have some beautiful rifles!

Hello, great video! Which option of the two would you take to alternate shooting and mountain hunting? Thank you!

European here.. was deciding between the HMR and the CTR myself. Went with the HMR in .308, taking it out to the range for the first time tomorrow! Interesting to see the price comparison. Here, the Bergara is around 1300€ while the tikka won't be less than 1600€ (CTR; 20"). Interesting to see you give the point for the barreled action to the HMR. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for posting the video and confirming my selection. I’ve been debating a B14 HMR or Varmint/ Super Varmint T3x and I’ve decided on the B14 HMR mainly due to its compatibility to the Rem 700 and shootability straight out from the box. Love the T3X and how slick the action is, but the Bergara is very nice too. Although the plastic bolt shroud used to bug me, alot.

Fantastic info