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Work order — Bergara B-14

Taking the firearm apart for a job such as refinishing, and putting it back together to specification. Generated from the Pew-Takedown entry last updated 2026-10-29. Confidence: medium.

Shop difficulty: Tier 1 of 3

The rifle list has 29 key numbers, plus 12 for the bolt, and the trigger is one drop-in unit. Everything comes apart with screwdrivers and Allen keys. Two things to watch: a stock that can stick in the receiver, and the trigger, which Bergara says only a gunsmith or the factory should adjust. 41 parts (Rifle list (29 keys, bolt and trigger as units) plus bolt list (12 keys); trigger mechanism not broken down). Pew-Takedown's rating, not the manufacturer's.

Bench time: strip ~20 min, rebuild ~30 min (estimate). Actual: strip ______ rebuild ______

Special tools:

• Bolt disassembly / cocking-piece tool — Firing pin assembly removal
• Torque driver (in-lb) — Guard screws; Bergara gives 6.2 N·m (55 in-lb) in its DBM kit instructions

Watch for:

• The stock can bind on the receiver and be slow to come off. It goes back on with the action screws torqued to spec (6.2 N·m on the guard screws in the DBM kit instructions). (both; Bergara)
• The trigger mechanism comes out as a unit. Its adjustment screws are not to be touched, so leave it assembled and do not disturb the settings when coating around it. (reassembly; Bergara)

Tools

• Bore guide — Cleaning from the breech without damaging the throat or the crown.
• Hex key or screwdriver matching the action screws — Removing the barrelled action from the stock. Not needed for routine cleaning.
• Torque wrench — Reinstalling action screws to a consistent value, which is an accuracy variable on every bolt rifle.

1. Clear and make safe

1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger.
2. Place the safety in the on position.
3. Lift the bolt handle and draw the bolt fully rearward, extracting and ejecting any chambered round.
4. Remove the detachable magazine.
5. Inspect the chamber and magazine well with a light and physically confirm the chamber is empty.
   Warning: Look and feel. Both, every time.
6. Remove all live ammunition from the work area.

2. Disassemble

Field Strip

1. Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure.
2. Lift the bolt handle. Note that the safety catch cannot be engaged at all with the bolt handle down and the firing pin uncocked — once the handle is lifted you can set it.
   Warning: The rifle is unloaded at this point. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction regardless.
   Tip: Bergara's manual does not specify a safety position for removing the bolt, so this entry does not invent one. Lifting the handle first is what the manual does describe.
3. Draw the bolt rearward.
4. Press the bolt stop and withdraw the bolt out of the rear of the receiver.
5. Clean the bore from the breech using a bore guide, and clean the bolt face, lugs, and chamber.
   Warning: Always use a bore guide.

Remove the Barrelled Action from the Stock

1. Verify the rifle is unloaded and remove the bolt and magazine.
2. Remove the action screws from the bottom of the stock, noting which screw came from which hole.
   Tip: They are often different lengths.
3. Lift the barrelled action out of the stock.

3. Refinish

The components the procedures above separate. Coating, masking and cure are outside this database; follow your coating system's instructions. A part the manufacturer marks "factory fit" should not be swapped or reworked.

4. Reassemble

Manufacturer's video: Why Won't My Bolt Close? - Check Your Bolt Shroud First (Bergara)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpCZc8vm0N8

Remove the Barrelled Action from the Stock

1. To reinstall, seat the action in the stock, start both screws by hand, then tighten the front screw first and the rear second to a consistent torque.
   Warning: Inconsistent action screw torque is one of the most common causes of a rifle that will not hold zero. Consult your stock maker’s specification rather than guessing.

Reassembly

1. Confirm the bolt is correctly assembled and the bolt head is properly oriented.
2. Align the bolt with the receiver raceway and slide it forward into the action.
3. Close the bolt handle and cycle the bolt several times to confirm smooth travel and correct cocking.
4. Confirm the bolt release retains the bolt when the action is opened fully.
5. Perform the function check.

5. Torque

Reported by other sources — not the manufacturer

Notes: From Bergara's B-14 instruction manual, which writes decimals with a comma ("6,2Nm"). The scope figure comes from a troubleshooting table, not a mounting procedure, and does not distinguish base screws from ring caps — treat it as Bergara's statement about the rifle end of the mount, and follow the ring maker's value for ring caps.

Fit or check on rebuild

• Action screw torque — Bergara specifies guard screw torque
• Trigger left as set — Adjustment is gunsmith/factory only

6. Function check

• Verify the rifle is unloaded and the magazine is empty before each check.
• Cycle the bolt and confirm it cocks and closes fully into battery.
• With the action cocked, engage the safety and press the trigger. The firing pin must not release.
• Disengage the safety without touching the trigger. The firing pin must not release.
• Press the trigger and confirm the firing pin releases cleanly.
• Confirm the bolt release retains the bolt.
• Load dummy rounds and confirm they feed from the magazine and eject cleanly.

If any check fails, the firearm is not safe to fire. Stop and see a licensed gunsmith.

Sources

1. Bergara B-14 Owner's Manual — Bergara primary
   https://www.bergara.online/es/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/B14-EN-ES-D-FR-32328U.pdf
2. Bergara B-14 Owner’s Manual — Bergara primary
3. Torque Specs (Torque Specs by Brand — Bergara B14 Rifle Series) — Fix It Sticks (compiled reference list) tertiary
   https://store.fixitsticks.com/pages/torque-specs
4. B-14 Hunter - Bergara USA — Bergara (Bergara North America / Blackpowder Products, Inc.) primary
   https://www.bergara.online/us/rifles/b14/hunter-rifle/
5. Grayboe — UMC (Universal Mini Chassis) Installation Instructions (web page) — Grayboe secondary
   https://www.grayboe.com/pages/umc-installation-instructions

Educational guide only. Some information comes from non-authoritative sources. Always consult your manufacturer's manual and a licensed gunsmith. Verify your firearm is unloaded before every procedure. Full disclaimer: https://github.com/Fundamental-build-LLC/Pew-Takedown

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