Description
The Stevens 334C takes the proven Model 334 platform and trims it down into a handier package. You still get the Turkish walnut stock and matte black carbon steel receiver that made the original a favorite among budget-minded deer hunters, but the shorter 18.5-inch barrel makes a real difference when you're climbing into a stand, working through brush, or keeping a rifle tucked into a truck. Chambered in .308 Winchester, it's a do-it-all cartridge that handles whitetail, hogs, and black bear with factory ammo you can find just about anywhere.
What Sets the 334C Apart
The heart of this rifle is a three-lug bolt that cycles on a short 60-degree throw, which keeps the handle well clear of a mounted scope and makes quick follow-up shots feel natural. The barrel is free-floating and button rifled with an 11-degree target crown to protect the rifling and keep groups consistent. Feeding comes from a three-round detachable box magazine, giving you a 3+1 total when you top one off in the chamber. A two-stage trigger and a sliding three-position safety round out the action, and the bolt has a cocking indicator so you can confirm status at a glance.
Glassing Up the Stevens 334C
Savage ships this rifle drilled and tapped in the Savage 110 pattern with a steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail already installed, so mounting your optic is about as painless as it gets. There are no iron sights, which is the norm for a rifle built around a scope. Keep in mind the barrel is not threaded, so this one is set up as a traditional hunting rig rather than a suppressor host.
Wood and Steel Done Right
The oil-finished Turkish walnut gives the 334C a classic look with checkering at the wrist and fore-end for grip, and the flat-bottom fore-end rides nicely on a bag or shooting rail. A thick rubber recoil pad soaks up the .308's kick, and two sling swivel studs are already in place for carry. For a hunter who wants real wood, dependable accuracy, and a shorter barrel that handles well in tight quarters, this one checks the boxes.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms (Stevens)
- Model: 334C Walnut Compact
- Manufacturer Part Number: 23298
- UPC: 011356232984
- Action: Bolt Action, 3 lugs, 60-degree lift
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
- Barrel: Free-floating, button rifled carbon steel, 11-degree target crown
- Receiver: Matte black carbon steel with integrated recoil lug
- Capacity: 3+1 (3-round detachable box magazine)
- Trigger: Two-stage
- Safety: 3-position sliding
- Stock: Turkish walnut, oil finish, sporter/compact
- Optics: Drilled & tapped (Savage M110 spacing), steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail installed
- Threaded Barrel: No
- Hand: Right
What’s Included
- Stevens 334C bolt-action rifle
- One 3-round detachable box magazine
- Steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What barrel length does the Stevens 334C have?
The 334C Compact wears an 18.5-inch free-floating, button-rifled carbon steel barrel with an 11-degree target crown. That's a step shorter than the standard 20-inch Model 334, which makes it easier to maneuver in a blind, through brush, or in and out of a vehicle.
Does the Stevens 334C come ready for a scope?
Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped to the Savage 110 pattern and ships with a steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail already installed, so you just add rings and your optic. There are no iron sights on this rifle, which is standard for a scope-ready hunting setup.
Is the barrel on the 334C threaded for a suppressor?
No, the 334C barrel is not threaded. It's built as a traditional hunting rifle, so if you want to run a suppressor you'd need to have the muzzle threaded by a gunsmith.
What capacity is the Stevens 334C in .308?
It feeds from a three-round detachable box magazine for a 3+1 total when you load the chamber. The magazine drops free with a catch behind the forward action screw and is easy to work even with gloves on.




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