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There is something about a walnut and stainless bolt gun that never goes out of style, and the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter in .243 Winchester is a great example of why. This one takes the classic Hawkeye action and trims the barrel down to 16.6 inches, giving you a quick-handling rifle that carries easy through timber, fits in a truck or blind without fuss, and still delivers the accuracy the platform is known for. The .243 Win chambering keeps recoil mild while giving you plenty of reach for deer, antelope, and pretty much any coyote foolish enough to hang around.
The heart of this rifle is Ruger's non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor, one of the most reliable extraction systems ever put in a bolt gun, backed up by a fixed blade ejector that kicks empties clear every time you run the bolt. The cold hammer-forged stainless barrel uses 5R rifling with a 1:9 twist, and the muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24 with a factory thread protector, so adding a suppressor or brake takes about a minute. The receiver is machined with Ruger's integral scope mounts and ships with scope rings, which means no hunting down bases or worrying about screws backing out. Round it out with the LC6 trigger, a three-position safety that lets you cycle the action with the safety on, and a hinged solid-steel floorplate for easy unloading, and you have a rifle that thinks of the details.
At 6.7 pounds bare with a 36.6 inch overall length, this rifle was clearly designed by people who spend time in the field. The American walnut stock has wrap-around checkering and rounded contours that feel right in the hand, and the satin stainless finish shrugs off wet weather better than blued steel ever will. If you want one rifle that looks like the classics but runs a can like the new stuff, this Hawkeye Hunter splits the difference beautifully.
Yes. The 16.6 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory with a knurled thread protector installed. That is the common thread pattern for most .30 caliber and smaller suppressors and muzzle brakes, so most cans will spin right on.
It ships without iron sights, giving you a clean top end for the optic of your choice. The receiver has Ruger's integral scope mounts machined right into it, and scope rings are included, so all you need to add is the glass itself.
The .243 Winchester is a proven crossover cartridge that handles whitetail, mule deer, and antelope while doubling as a serious varmint and predator round. The 1:9 twist stabilizes the popular 80 to 100 grain hunting bullets well. Combined with the short barrel and mild recoil, it makes a great option for newer hunters and anyone hunting tight cover.
In the rear position the safety locks both the trigger and the bolt. The middle position keeps the trigger blocked but lets you cycle the bolt, so you can load or unload with the safety engaged. Pushed fully forward, the rifle is ready to fire.
| UPC | 736676671069 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 67106 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Satin |
| Barrel Length | 16.6" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 5.8 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 7.0 |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8"x24 |
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