Bergara - I’ve fondled a B14. For the price it seems so sweet. The reviews I’ve read are outstanding. However, I’m not sure the barrel is up to task - and with that said, it would also need to be threaded and cerakoted.
I got a chance to handle one of these in Cabela's, and really liked the feel and heft of it. Not sure what you mean about the barrel not being up to task - I've read a lot of good things about Bergara's barrels.
The Bergara Premier HMR Pro (Hunting and Match Rifle) is on my short list, and it comes cerakoted as well as threaded. It doesn't come in .300 Win mag, which is fine by me. It's as good a time as any to join Creed-Nation, I suppose. Street price is around $1500.
http://www.bergarausa.com/bergara_premier_series_hmr_pro_rifle.php
