Bergara Premier CIMA Pro: Is this the ultimate lightweight hunting rifle?

In this video, Ed Jackson takes a deep dive into the Bergara Premier CIMA Pro, a high-tech addition to the Bergara Premier series, first spotted at the 2026 British Shooting Show.

Designed specifically for the weight-conscious hunter, this rifle tips the scales at just 2.6 kg (5.6 lbs unscoped). But does that extreme weight saving come at the cost of accuracy or shootability? We head to the range and the field to find out.

Key Features of the CIMA Pro:

– Cure carbon-fibre barrel: 20-inch barrel featuring “Cold Bore” technology to reduce point-of-impact shift.

– Premier Gen 2 action: 416 stainless steel with a titanium-coloured Cerakote finish and enlarged ejection port.

– TriggerTech unit: a crisp, adjustable trigger (1.5 lb – 4 lb) for ultimate precision.

– Autoclave carbon-fibre stock: remarkably rigid and “dead in the hand” with a distinct splatter finish.

– Hinged floor plate: a 5-round capacity (in .308) for snag-free hunting in the woods.

Performance & Testing: We test the rifle’s MOA guarantee using Hornady non-toxic ammunition, including the 125-grain ECX, 150-grain ECX, and 165-grain CX. See the results of our 100m groups and find out how it performed during a real-world stalking session for muntjac.