NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Winning Combination: Bergara and Hornady

Published on April 28, 2017
Duration: 4:10

This video reviews the Bergara Premier Stalker rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting its performance during a plains game hunt in South Africa. The rifle features a 22-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist, Bergara's Premier action, an all-carbon fiber stock for lightweight carry, and a Timney 510 trigger. It was paired with Hornady's Precision Hunter ammunition featuring 143-grain ELDX bullets for excellent expansion at various ranges, and Hornady's Superformance 120-grain GMX bullets for deep penetration on tougher game. A key finding was that both ammunition types shot to the same point of impact at 100 yards, simplifying range adjustments.

Quick Summary

The Bergara Premier Stalker rifle, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, is a lightweight hunting rifle featuring an all-carbon fiber stock and Bergara's Premier action. It demonstrated sub-MOA accuracy and paired effectively with Hornady's 143-grain ELDX and 120-grain GMX ammunition, notably shooting both loads to the same point of impact at 100 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Winning Combo
  2. 00:12South Africa Hunt Experience
  3. 00:30Bergara Premier Stalker Rifle
  4. 00:59Premier Stalker Features
  5. 01:12Carbon Fiber Stock & Weight
  6. 01:30Timney 510 Trigger
  7. 01:39Rifle Performance & Accuracy
  8. 01:55Testing 6.5 Creedmoor Limits
  9. 02:04Hornady Precision Hunter ELDX
  10. 02:15ELDX Bullet Performance
  11. 02:33Hornady GMX Bullet
  12. 02:45GMX Bullet Advantages
  13. 03:01GMX Weight Retention
  14. 03:14Ethical Harvest with GMX
  15. 03:23Winning Combination Explained
  16. 03:29Same Point of Impact
  17. 03:43Precision Accuracy & Dial Ups
  18. 03:53Where to Find More Info

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Bergara Premier Stalker a good hunting rifle?

The Bergara Premier Stalker is praised for its lightweight all-carbon fiber stock, making it easy to carry on long hunts. It features Bergara's accurate and reliable Premier action, a 22-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist, and a quality Timney 510 trigger, all contributing to its sub-MOA accuracy.

How did Hornady's ELDX and GMX bullets perform in the 6.5 Creedmoor?

Hornady's 143-grain ELDX bullets demonstrated excellent expansion at various ranges, even retaining their mushroomed shape at 515 yards. The 120-grain GMX bullets provided deep penetration on tougher game due to their high velocity and near 100% weight retention.

What was the key advantage of using both ELDX and GMX ammunition with the Bergara Premier Stalker?

A significant advantage was that both the Hornady ELDX and GMX loads shot to the same point of impact at 100 yards. This consistency allowed the shooter to maintain the same zero and simply make range adjustments for different bullets, simplifying extended range shooting.

What are the key specifications of the Bergara Premier Stalker rifle?

The Bergara Premier Stalker rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor features a 22-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, Bergara's in-house Premier action (a two-lug design), an all-carbon fiber stock for lightweight handling, and a Timney 510 trigger.

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