Bergara Premier, 7mm PRC, 26 Barrel, Stainless Barreled Action, Bolt Action RifleThe Bergara Premier is a 7mm PRC bolt action rifle with a 26 inch barrel. It is built by Bergara for hunters who want dependable accuracy and simple, rugged handling in the field.This listing is Bergara part number BPBA177PRC (UPC 043125700035) in Stainless Barreled Action.Order the Bergara Premier in 7mm PRC from BattleHawk Armory and get it shipped to your local dealer.Barrel and AccuracyThis model has a 26 inch barrel. Barrel length is a balance between velocity and handling. A longer barrel lets the powder burn more completely for more velocity, which matters most with magnum cartridges, while a shorter barrel is quicker to swing and easier to carry through timber.About the Bergara Premier PlatformThe Premier Series is Bergara's top line of rifles, built on the Premier action with a stainless barrel and premium stocks. The Premier action is a two-lug design with a Remington 700 footprint for wide aftermarket compatibility, and the rifles come set up for serious hunting and long-range shooting.About the 7mm PRCThe 7mm PRC has wide factory ammunition support, so you can find hunting and practice loads for it at most sporting goods counters. Zero the rifle with the exact load you plan to hunt with and stay with it through the season, because changing loads can move your point of impact.Care and Setup TipsBefore the season, check that the action screws are snug, mount your scope with quality rings, and zero at the distance you expect to shoot. Confirm your zero again after travel.After each outing, wipe the metal down, run a patch through the bore, and store the firearm dry. A little care keeps the rifle accurate and protects the finish for years.About BergaraBergara began in 1999 as a barrel maker in Bergara, Spain, and its button-rifled barrels earned a reputation for accuracy long before the company built complete rifles. Today Bergara builds its rifles in Spain and the United States, and the brand is part of BPI Outdoors alongside CVA.Choosing AmmunitionFor hunting, choose a bullet built for the size of game and the distance you expect: controlled-expansion or bonded bullets for large or tough game, and faster-expanding bullets for smaller game. Buy enough of one lot to zero and practice, then stay with it.Practice and Field PrepSpend time at the range before the season shooting from the positions you will use in the field, such as sitting, kneeling and off shooting sticks. Knowing your holdover and your effective range is as important as the rifle itself, and it is what makes ethical shots possible.Transport and StorageCarry and store the firearm unloaded, in a padded case, and away from moisture. If you travel to hunt, check the transport rules for every state you pass through, and keep the owner's manual with the gun so the loading and cleaning steps are always at hand.Mounting an OpticChoose rings or a mount that match the base pattern of this model, torque the screws to the values the ring maker lists, and set eye relief with the rifle shouldered in your normal shooting position before you tighten everything down. A level reticle and correct eye relief do as much for practical accuracy as the rifle itself.Ordering and ShippingFirearms purchased online must be transferred through a federally licensed dealer. At checkout you choose an FFL near you, we ship to that dealer, and you complete the background check when you pick it up. Ask your dealer about any transfer fee ahead of time. Read more about how buying a firearm online works.Is It Right for You?Browse more Bergara rifles or compare other bolt action rifles.Product SpecificationsManufacturer: BergaraModel: PremierPart Number: BPBA177PRCUPC: 043125700035Caliber: 7mm PRCAction: Bolt actionBarrel Length: 26 in.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat caliber is this Bergara Premier?This model is chambered in 7mm PRC.How long is the barrel?The barrel is 26 inches long.Does this ship to my door or to an FFL?It ships to a licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where you complete the transfer.What is the Bergara part number for this listing?The part number is BPBA177PRC and the UPC is 043125700035.Order the Bergara Premier 7mm PRC from BattleHawk Armory today.