Weatherby 307 Apline CT vs Bergara B-14 Squared Crest Carbon

[Junkel87]

Looking at getting either a Weatherby 307 alpine ct or Bergara B-14 crest carbon does anyone got any pros or cons with either. Or is one better then the other. They both seem equal from what I've read. This will be a western backcountry elk rifle. Looking at 6.5 PRC. I did look at seekins ph3 also but I have a ph2 and I'm not a huge fan of there stocks and nobody makes stocks for them. There also about a pound heavier, not sure how much that will matter but people always say every oz matters.

 

[Bearded Bowhunter]

I handled both and went with the alpine CT. Biggest in the hands differenc efor me was I prefered the peak 44 stock to the bergara stock. Has been extremely accurate with factory eldm.

 

[Junkel87]

I handled both and went with the alpine CT. Biggest in the hands differenc efor me was I prefered the peak 44 stock to the bergara stock. Has been extremely accurate with factory eldm.

Ok awsome thanks. Unfortunately no places around me have either so I can't get hands on.

 

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[mbailey25]

I’ve also handled both and went with the Weatherby. I have two rifles now with stocks from Peak 44 and I wish every rifle I own had one. I’m shooting excellent groups with my Alpine CT. I shot sub 1” groups with factory 175 ELD-X rounds in my 7mm PRC, but my best groups were from 162gr ELD-M handloads. Overall, it’s the best rifle I own for a variety of reasons.

 

[Junkel87]

I’ve also handled both and went with the Weatherby. I have two rifles now with stocks from Peak 44 and I wish every rifle I own had one. I’m shooting excellent groups with my Alpine CT. I shot sub 1” groups with factory 175 ELD-X rounds in my 7mm PRC, but my best groups were from 162gr ELD-M handloads. Overall, it’s the best rifle I own for a variety of reasons.

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That's some good shooting

 

[Ackley Disciple]

Seconding the Alpine CT. For the price I think it can't be beat. As @mbailey25 said, the Peak 44 stock is everything you could want in a hunting stock. It's at home in the field, but also has modern lines and features that allow it to also serve you for long range shooting practice. I've considered buying a second one in another caliber because I love it so much, but they only make one color so I worry I'd confuse myself.

This image was yesterday at the range (200 yards). The flyer was my first shot (fouling shot) so if you throw it out, that's a 1/4 MOA group and I'm not a particularly good shooter. This rifle just makes me look good.

All that said, I think you're on the right track because I've heard nothing but good things about the B14... tough decision but you can't go wrong.

 

[Good Stuff]

Bergara for me. I felt the bolt on the Alpine was sloppy loose.