Bergara has introduced the Premier Competition Elite, bringing a broader chambering selection and an MDT ACC Elite chassis to its competition rifle range. The formula combines Bergara’s Premier barreled action with established specialist components, offering a complete factory rifle for shooters who would otherwise be considering a custom build. Bergara’s announcement positions it squarely at PRS-style competition.
The appeal is straightforward. Choosing a competition rifle often involves balancing the cost of a complete package against the freedom of selecting every component individually. This release gives shooters another option between those approaches, with particular interest for anyone already considering an MDT-equipped rifle.
Bergara Premier Competition Elite Specifications
Bergara’s current US specifications list:
| Feature | Premier Competition Elite |
|---|---|
| Action | Bergara Premier |
| Barrel | 26-inch stainless steel, No. 7 profile |
| Chassis | MDT ACC Elite |
| Trigger | TriggerTech Special |
| Finish | Graphite Black Cerakote |
| Listed weight | 13.5lb, approximately 6.12kg |
| Overall length | 46.5 inches, approximately 1,181mm |
| Magazine | AICS-pattern, supplied MDT 12-round magazine |
| US MSRP | US$2,999 |
These are the manufacturer’s listed specifications, rather than a configured weight with an optic and accessories fitted. Official specifications.
Seven Chamberings
The US Competition Elite range includes .22 Creedmoor, .25 Creedmoor, 6mm Dasher, 6mm GT, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester. All seven appear in Bergara’s current model table at the same advertised MSRP. Bergara’s chambering list.
That breadth is a significant part of the announcement. Rather than offering a single competition configuration with only a couple of cartridge choices, Bergara is giving buyers more options within one factory platform.
For prospective owners, the practical question is which chambering fits their existing equipment, ammunition supply and competition plans. Local availability will also matter, particularly for Australian readers assessing a US release.
The MDT Chassis
The ACC Elite is central to the rifle’s identity. MDT’s competition chassis includes a full-length ARCA forend, M-LOK attachment points, an adjustable grip and an extensively adjustable buttstock. Its design also accommodates optional weights. MDT’s ACC Elite specifications describe a system developed specifically around competition use.
The important point is the level of equipment included from the outset. Someone who already wants an ACC Elite does not have to treat the factory stock as a temporary component and budget for replacing it later.
MDT’s SRS-X Elite buttstock provides adjustments for the cheek rest, length of pull and buttpad position, with tool-free controls for several settings. That makes the chassis relevant to comfort and fit, rather than simply giving the rifle a competition appearance. MDT’s buttstock details.
For me, that is the strongest reason to consider this type of complete rifle: the major components already align with the intended use.
What Has Changed?
Bergara’s previous US Premier Competition used an MPA BA chassis. Its archived specifications list three chamberings, a 26-inch barrel, a supplied 10-round magazine and a US$2,699 MSRP. Bergara now places that model under its discontinued range. Previous Premier Competition specifications.
The new release therefore deserves more attention than a simple name change. The chassis choice changes the overall package, while the expanded catalogue gives buyers more configurations to consider.
Existing Premier Competition owners should view it as a different factory offering, rather than assume their rifle has suddenly become outdated. The more useful comparison is whether the new package offers something they actually wanted to change.
The Trigger Distinction
There is an important naming detail here. Bergara’s earlier international Premier Elite paired an MDT ACC Elite chassis with a TriggerTech Diamond trigger. That model appears in older coverage and remains documented on Bergara’s international website. International Premier Elite specifications.
The new US Competition Elite instead lists the TriggerTech Special. Buyers comparing articles or dealer descriptions should keep those versions separate.
This is especially relevant when assessing value. A familiar model name and similar appearance do not necessarily mean that the trigger, supplied magazine or available chamberings are identical across markets.
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