Ruger Hawkeye Compact .243 Winchester 16.5" 4rd Bolt Action Rifle, American Walnut - 37138

The Ruger Hawkeye Compact in .243 Winchester is a lightweight, easy-handling bolt-action rifle designed for hunters who need dependable performance in a compact package. Built around Ruger's trusted Hawkeye action, the rifle features a 16.5-inch free-floated sporter barrel that delivers excellent maneuverability in dense timber, elevated blinds, and other confined hunting environments. Chambered in the versatile .243 Winchester cartridge, it offers a combination of mild recoil, flat trajectory, and effective performance for varmints, predators, and deer-sized game. The satin-finished American walnut stock provides classic styling and incorporates checkered grip panels, sling swivel studs, and a recoil pad for enhanced comfort and control. With a shortened 12.5-inch length of pull, an overall length of just 35.5 inches, and a weight of 6 pounds, the Hawkeye Compact is particularly well suited for youth hunters, smaller-framed shooters, and anyone seeking a lightweight field rifle.The rifle features a cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel with a satin blued finish, paired with a satin blued alloy steel receiver that incorporates Ruger's one-piece bolt design and Mauser-style controlled-round-feed extractor for exceptional reliability. The 1:9 twist rate is optimized to stabilize a wide range of .243 Winchester bullet weights, while the hinged floorplate magazine provides a four-round capacity and allows for convenient unloading. Ruger's LC6 trigger delivers a crisp, clean break that promotes precise shot placement, and the three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated while the firearm remains on safe. Drilled and tapped for scope mounts, the Hawkeye Compact offers hunters a rugged, accurate, and traditionally styled rifle built to perform in demanding field conditions.