What BERGARA does

Bergara designs and manufactures precision rifle barrels, complete rifles, and shooting accessories for the hunting and sport-shooting market. The product portfolio spans five series — Premier, B-14 Squared, B-14 Wilderness, B-14, and Rimfire — covering price points from a $1,265 entry-level B-14 BMP to premium Premier models featuring the proprietary CURE Carbon Barrel (patent pending) with Cold Bore Technology, an XLR Element magnesium chassis, and a 1.0 MOA accuracy guarantee on all B-14 rifles. Core technical differentiation rests on the B-14 two-lug action with coned bolt nose and the BMP chassis stock, both manufactured at a highly automated facility in Arrasate, Spain, operated by parent entity Dikar S.Coop.

Bergara's go-to-market is a hybrid channel-partner and direct-to-consumer model. Distribution flows through 657+ authorized dealers in the US and Canada, including Cabela's (50+ stores), Sportsman's Warehouse (70+), Scheels (30+), and 500+ independent FFL dealers, complemented by an owned e-commerce store at bergara.bpishopping.com for accessories and apparel. The company monetizes four streams: rifle sales (primary), suppressor sales (BTi-30), accessories and components (magazines, stocks, apparel, branded merchandise), and training/experience services (Bergara Academy locations in Montana and Wyoming, Bergara Experience in Texas). Revenue is unverified in source data.

Operating through two entities — Blackpowder Products, Inc. for North America (Lawrenceville, GA) and Dikar S.Coop. for Europe — Bergara serves three customer segments: hunters (primary), competition shooters, and rimfire shooters, with limited penetration into law enforcement/tactical channels. Customer acquisition emphasizes outdoor media content, YouTube influencer showcases at Bergara Academy, trade shows including the NRA Show, and an Academy-driven experiential model. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or external investors.

Name

BERGARA

Legal name

Bergara Rifles

Website

https://bergara.online

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bergara designs and manufactures precision rifle barrels, complete rifles, suppressors, and shooting accessories for hunters, competition shooters, and rimfire enthusiasts, distributed through 657+ North American dealers and a Spanish manufacturing operation owned by parent Dikar S.Coop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Rifle Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting, Shooting Sports & Archery Retail (CRAMABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Precision rifle manufacturing
• Hunting rifles
• Rifle barrels
• Rimfire rifles
• Suppressors and accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Rifle Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling precision rifles across multiple series including Premier, B-14 Squared, B-14 Wilderness, B-14, and Rimfire. Includes barreled actions and complete rifles at various price points from entry to premium.
2. Suppressor Sales: Sales of BTi-30 suppressors and accessories as complementary products to the rifle line.
3. Accessories and Components: Sales of magazines, rifle components, stocks, parts, apparel, and branded merchandise through the BPI shopping platform.
4. Training and Experience Programs: Revenue from Bergara Academy shooting schools in Belt, Montana and Evanston, Wyoming, as well as Bergara Experience events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bergara designs and manufactures precision rifle barrels, complete rifles, and shooting accessories for hunting and sport shooting. Its portfolio spans multiple rifle series (Premier, B-14 Squared, B-14 Wilderness, B-14, and Rimfire), proprietary carbon fiber barrel technology (CURE), suppressors (BTi-30), standalone barreled actions, magazines, components, and apparel, with complementary shooting school programs (Bergara Academy) and experience events.

Product overview

Bergara is a rifle manufacturer with a diversified product portfolio spanning multiple rifle series and categories. The core offering consists of precision rifles organized into series: the Premier Series (featuring premium rifles like the MGLite with magnesium chassis and CURE Carbon barrels), the B-14 Squared Series (carbon fiber mountain hunting rifles), the B-14 Wilderness Series (rugged outdoor rifles with CURE carbon fiber barrels and Cold Bore Technology), the standard B-14 Series (production hunting rifles), and the Rimfire Series (rimfire precision rifles including B-14R, BMR-X, BMR, and BXR models). The company also offers suppressor products (BTi-30), standalone actions and barreled actions for custom builds, and limited Small Batch production rifles. Supporting products include accessories, magazines, components, and apparel. Complementary service offerings include the Bergara Academy (shooting training with locations in Montana and Wyoming) and the Bergara Experience (hands-on shooting experiences in Texas).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premier Series: High-performance precision rifle series including MgLite, Cima Pro, Platinum Stalker, Competition Rifle, and HMR Pro models
• B-14 Series
• B-14 Wilderness Series
• B-14 Squared Series
• Rimfire Series
• CURE Carbon Barrels
• BTi-30
• Bergara Academy
• Bergara Experience

Products and services

• Premier Series Rifles Flagship precision rifles including ultra-lightweight packable hunting models with XLR Element magnesium chassis and proprietary CURE Carbon barrels, plus high-end precision and competition configurations. Aimed at hunters and competitive shooters seeking premium-grade production rifles.
• B-14 Squared Series Rifles Premium mountain hunting rifles featuring 100% carbon fiber stocks, including the Cima CF, Crest, and Crest CF variants. Built for demanding backcountry hunting at extended range.
• B-14 Wilderness Series Rifles Rugged, weather-resistant hunting rifles designed for field conditions, available with CURE carbon fiber barrels. Includes HMR, Ridge, and Sierra variants.
• B-14 Series Rifles Core production hunting rifles featuring the Bergara barrel and B-14 action, including the B-14 BMP at $1,265 MSRP. All B-14 rifles carry a 1.0 MOA accuracy guarantee with factory match grade ammunition.
• B-14 BMP Rifle Bergara Match Precision rifle with BMP Chassis Stock built for competition shooter's ideal rifle at an affordable $1,265 MSRP, featuring world-renowned Bergara barrel and super-smooth B-14 Action.
• Rimfire Series Rifles Economical .22 LR precision rifles for rimfire training, competition, and small game hunting, available in carbon fiber and steel configurations.
• Premier Actions & Barreled Actions Standalone rifle actions and complete barreled actions for custom builds and gunsmithing applications.
• Small Batch Rifles Limited production rifles including the M40-ish, inspired by military precision rifle specifications, and the Sidekick, a compact versatile companion firearm.
• BTi-30 Suppressor Sound suppressor designed for firearms noise reduction, sold as a complementary product to the rifle line.
• CURE Carbon Barrels Proprietary carbon fiber barrel technology (patent pending) featuring Cold Bore Technology, designed for weight savings without sacrificing accuracy in wilderness and lightweight rifle models.
• Rifle Magazines and Accessories Replacement and upgrade magazines, mounts, tools, and maintenance items sold as accessories for Bergara rifles.
• Rifle Components and Stocks Rifle components including stocks, triggers, and replacement parts sold for Bergara rifles.
• Bergara Academy Shooting school with locations in Belt, Montana and Evanston, Wyoming offering training and education programs for rifle shooters.
• Bergara Experience Immersive shooting experience program located in Cresson, Texas where customers can test Bergara rifles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.0 MOA or less accuracy guarantee at 100 yards with quality factory match grade ammunition on all B-14 rifles

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dikar S.Coop.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDikar S.Coop. is Bergara's parent company in Spain that operates the primary manufacturing facility. They produce Bergara's world-renowned barrels and rifles in a highly automated factory, enabling the quality and precision that defines the brand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tikka (Sako): Tikka, owned by Beretta, produces precision bolt-action rifles (T1x, T3x) that directly compete with Bergara's B-14 and Premier series in the production hunting and long-range precision rifle categories.
• Weatherby: Weatherby produces premium hunting and precision rifles in the same price segments as Bergara's Premier Series. Both brands emphasize accuracy, craftsmanship, and outdoor lifestyle marketing to hunters.
• Christensen Arms: Christensen Arms manufactures precision hunting and tactical rifles with a strong focus on carbon fiber barrel technology—the closest direct competitor to Bergara in terms of lightweight precision rifle positioning and material science differentiation.
• Kimber (Kimber America): Kimber manufactures bolt-action precision rifles (Hunter, Pro, Mountain Ascent) that compete with Bergara's B-14 Squared and Premier series in the lightweight mountain hunting category.
• Seekins Precision: Seekins Precision manufactures precision bolt-action rifles (HAVAK, Element) with a focus on long-range shooting and hunting. As a smaller specialist competitor, Seekins targets similar precision-oriented customers to Bergara's Premier Series.
• Remington Arms: Remington's 700 series is the foundational bolt-action design that Bergara's BMP and Premier actions explicitly reference (Remington 700 compatibility). As one of the most iconic American rifle brands, Remington competes head-to-head across Bergara's product lines.
• Howa (Legacy Sports International): Howa produces Japanese-made bolt-action rifles distributed in North America at price points directly competing with Bergara's B-14 series. Like Bergara, Howa leverages international manufacturing for cost-efficient precision production.
• Savage Arms: Savage Arms manufactures production hunting and precision rifles with a strong reputation for accuracy (AccuTrigger, AccuStock). It directly competes with Bergara's B-14 series at similar price points through overlapping dealer networks.

Broad incumbents

• Sturm, Ruger & Co. Ruger is a major US firearms manufacturer with broad product lines including bolt-action rifles (American Rifle, Hawkeye, M77). While covering many categories beyond precision hunting, Ruger competes with Bergara in the production hunting rifle segment with deeper financial resources and brand recognition.
• Browning: Browning offers precision hunting rifles (X-Bolt, Maxus) within a broader firearms portfolio. While not a specialist precision rifle maker like Bergara, Browning competes in the same dealer channels and customer segments at premium price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bergararifles
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BergaraRifles
• Facebookfacebook.com/BergaraRifles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergara-rifles
• Instagraminstagram.com/bergara_rifles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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