I've only had my Bergara B14 HMR Carbon 7PRC for a few months now, getting it ready to take out this Fall. Its the nicest off the shelf rifle I own and if it continues to perform well, I'd take it over any of my customs into the woods. From a shoot house or stand its a dream, but for a stalk I can see the Ridge being more desirable... Lighter stock, slightly thicker barrel.