Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0: Is this the perfect Mountain Rifle?

Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0: Is this the perfect Mountain Rifle?

After a long and sometimes frustrating search for a mountain rifle, I've finally found what I've been looking for in the Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0.

In this video, I cover what I was looking for in a rifle built for backpack hunting and what the Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0 offers.

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[doubleedge]

Just got the b 14 ridge in 270. absolutely awesome rifle

[jessiesalmonson]

Awesome job on the review. Definitely seems like a solid rifle option for nearly any style of hunting. Also being in the pacific northwest I agree that a durable and weather proof finish is a must!

[bruceb]

Stumbled upon your channel tonight researching Bergara rifles.
Great channel by the way and I appreciate your opinions!
I'm a .308 guy. I've taken lots of game from Wyoming to Alaska (I live in Alaska) with 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag but the .308 is is like the 30-06 to me. Lots of history and it doesn't beat your shoulder up, and can take down any large game in North America and ammo is cheaper. So it's a win as I see it. I've been looking at getting a Bergara chambered in .308.
Haven't decided on the model yet but the mountain 2.0 is sweet!

[andybannon]

Great video! I’m still on the hunt for my ultralight rifle. Did you ever look at the new ultralight arms made by Melvin forbes? Wilson combat is making them now.

[TexasStyleCuisine]

Nice review, I have a Highlander in 300 win mag and love it.

[ronws]

What I am liking these days is such a wide variety of rifles and the technology that makes them light, affordable, and accurate. Even though I have not been on a "back country hunt" ( which I would like to do, some day, ) I hunt on public land. But even if I could lease some land, the affordable leases are similar to public land hunts. Very overgrown and not manicured. It is not a case of where you ride in a side by side to a permanent stand and aim at a self-feeder 70 yards away. And there is nothing wrong with that, either. It takes work and dedication and the herd lives a good life. Still, however, I hunt public land. That means I need to pack in, and pack out. And so, I wear a back pack with just the bare necessities. Wild Pak kit by Outdoor Edge. Folding camp stool to squat and still hunt. Bog Pod tripod. A few rolls of bathroom tissue. It will happen, trust me. A 22 ounce squeeze bottle of water to stay hydrated. Sometimes, my machete. Binocs (Vortex Diamondback 12x 50 mm.)

Some nylon rope and paracord. Folding gambrel and pulley (from Harbor Freight but you can also get it from Amazon.) The back pack is the Alps Commander Z with the frame and the fold down meat shelf. Where I hunt, it is easier to quarter and even de-bone than to drag out whole, by myself. That being said, the WMA I hunt on has a rule for opening weekend and Thanksgiving weekend. You can field dress the deer where you drop him but you need to bring the carcass whole to the deer check station for herd health and CWD check. So, on those times, I am also packing in my Deersleigh'R toboggan.

So, I also need a light rifle. In most cases, you make a series of compromises. For example, the lights rifles are also not very accurate past the second shot. But, all things being considered, you will probably not make more than two shots. Usually, the buck or bull is out of usable range by then. Except for the video of Ron Spomer using his Mossberg Patriot 7 mm Rem Mag and it took three shots to bring down a bull elk.

So, bravo for finding a good shooting rifle that feels comfortable and you can carry it for miles. as will often be the case on back country or public land hunts.

[tylerd]

I share the same feelings toward the Hell's Canyon. I've heard it shoots good but I just can't get over the vibes it gives me haha! Aesthetics are important to me. If I own something that I find beautiful or intriguing I know I will use it more.

[joesun]

I think you got the nail on the head - it’s a better model 700! Too bad Remington wasn’t able to figure that out! It’s on my list to try in my search for my new mountain rifle!

[dbeardsley]

I'd say you picked the better of the mountain rifles. Better trigger, action, barrel, stock than the others and better priced than the weatherby back country. I greatly enjoy my half dozen Bergara rifles. My favorite is my Approach. The mountain 2.0 just needs threaded and a monte carlo style cheek rise

[MNvikfan]

I always build off a bergara it's a upgraded 700

[narva]

Thanks to you and your great review im going to buy one now.

[chief]

Can you do a video on the accessories of your rifle? What hiking boots do you prefer?

[joeybennett]

Cooper Firearms makes amazing rifles and have a number of offerings for the backcountry hunter. Ordering my 2nd rifle sooner than later.

[markartman]

What I’m dying to know is what future the 30-06 has. I’m in the exact same situation and I’ll be honest. I’m having trouble letting go. The ol Rem 700 dirty aught six seriously gets work done.

[rickbottoms]

I held that exact rifle the other day and fell in love, unfortunately, I am a lefty shooter and will have to wait for their release in southpaw. great review, subscribed.

[stevemarshall]

nice rifle but i also like your "old" 30-06 blue rifles with wood stocks don't wear out or melt they just get more character with use

[pabloburlinksi]

Have you considered giving your old rifle a recondition? Sand back and oil the stock, get the barrel, and action cerekoted

[samuelloy]

Thank you for your content as well as the podcast which provides valuable information on this rifle. I have been leading challenging backcountry expeditions in Alaska, Montana/wyoming and California for the past 10 years and I am happy I found your channel: your content is quite inspiring and you have good taste.
I have a question regarding the rifle: Being a non-ported 22inch barrel, do you find the recoil abusive ? Also, I was wondering what scope and rings you were sporting on this lightweight rifle.

My experience "backpacking" in the wilderness is with a Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun 18.5 inch barrel with iron peep sights. My rifle is manufactured is 2002 with a beautiful walnut stock and has held up pretty well the intense Alaskan elements, but it might be time to consider something more modern :)

[jonreimer]

Wait…… so you got the one and only .270? Wow!!!
A couple of years ago I bought the Premier Mountain Stalker in 6.5 creedmor and it hits regularly at 1200. It’s my favorite rifle in my safe. It looks like this Mountain 2.0 takes the place of the version I bought a couple of years ago……… I may want to get this new one as well.

[karlluhr]

This was a very good review thank you for doing it.