Description
The Stevens 334 Walnut Compact chambered in 350 Legend is Savage's answer for hunters who want classic wood-and-steel looks in a package that handles like a short, quick deer gun. It pairs a genuine Turkish walnut stock with a matte black carbon steel receiver and a bright silver bolt, giving it the kind of old-school deer camp character most of us grew up around. The straight-wall 350 Legend hits hard inside typical whitetail range while keeping recoil mild and ammo easy to live with.
What Sets the 334 Walnut Compact Apart
The heart of this rifle is a three-lug bolt with a fast 60-degree lift, which clears a scope's ocular bell and cycles smooth and quick for follow-up shots. The free-floating, button-rifled carbon steel barrel measures 18 inches and wears an 11-degree target crown for clean, consistent muzzle exit. A three-position safety lets you work the bolt with the safety still engaged, which is handy when you're loading up or clearing the chamber at the end of a sit. It feeds from a three-round detachable box magazine, and the integrated recoil lug keeps the barreled action planted in the stock.
Built Short for Blinds and Timber
The Compact designation is the key here. Savage trimmed the stock and barrel down so the rifle shoulders fast and carries easy, which makes it a natural fit for ground blinds, tight stands, and younger or smaller-framed hunters who find a full-size deer rifle a handful. The 350 Legend is popular in straight-wall country, and this short-barreled walnut build leans right into that role.
Scope-Ready Right Out of the Box
The receiver comes drilled and tapped on the Savage 110 pattern with a one-piece steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail already installed, so mounting an optic is a simple job. Two sling swivel studs come fitted for a carry strap, and the checkered grip and fore-end give you a secure hold in cold or wet conditions.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms (Stevens)
- Model: 334 Walnut Compact
- Manufacturer Part Number: 23299
- UPC: 011356232991
- Caliber: 350 Legend
- Action: Bolt Action, 3-Lug, 60-Degree Lift
- Barrel Length: 18 inches
- Barrel: Free-Floating, Button-Rifled Carbon Steel, 11-Degree Target Crown
- Twist Rate: 1:16 inches
- Magazine Capacity: 3-Round Detachable Box
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Compact Dimensions
- Bolt Finish: Silver
- Receiver: Matte Black Carbon Steel with Integrated Recoil Lug
- Safety: 3-Position
- Optics Mounting: Drilled & Tapped (Savage 110 Pattern) with Pre-Mounted Picatinny Rail
- Sling Studs: 2 Swivel Studs
What’s Included
- Stevens 334 Walnut Compact bolt-action rifle
- One 3-round detachable box magazine
- Pre-mounted steel Picatinny rail
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What twist rate does the Stevens 334 Compact in 350 Legend use?
The 350 Legend version of the 334 uses a 1:16 twist, which is well matched to the common bullet weights offered in that cartridge. That setup keeps groups consistent at typical whitetail distances. It pairs nicely with the 18-inch barrel for a short, handy package.
Does the Stevens 334 Walnut Compact come with a scope rail?
Yes. It ships with a one-piece steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail already mounted to the receiver, so you can add rings and an optic without extra parts. The receiver is drilled and tapped on the Savage 110 pattern, which makes finding mounts easy if you ever want to swap setups.
How is the Compact different from the standard 334 Walnut?
The Compact version has a shortened stock and barrel to shoulder quicker and carry easier, which suits blinds, brush, and smaller-framed hunters. In 350 Legend both the standard and Compact use an 18-inch barrel, so the main difference comes down to the trimmed stock dimensions and overall fit.
Is the 334 Walnut Compact a good choice for straight-wall deer hunting?
It is a solid pick for that role. The 350 Legend is a popular straight-wall cartridge that delivers plenty of punch at common deer ranges with manageable recoil, and the short barreled walnut build makes it easy to maneuver in tight spots. The silver bolt and checkered Turkish walnut stock give it classic deer rifle character on top of the practical handling.




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