Description
The Stevens 334 is built for the hunter who wants a dependable bolt gun without paying for features they'll never use. This version comes chambered in .243 Winchester, one of the most forgiving deer and varmint cartridges out there, with mild recoil that makes it a natural pick for newer hunters and smaller-framed shooters alike. The 20 inch carbon steel barrel is free-floated and button rifled, finished with an 11 degree target crown, and it feeds from a 3 round detachable box magazine that sits flush with the stock.
What Sets the Model 334 Apart
The bolt is where this rifle earns its keep. Three locking lugs give it a short 60 degree lift, so you can run the action faster and with more clearance under a scope than a traditional 90 degree bolt allows. Pair that with a two-stage trigger that's adjustable for pull weight and a three-position safety, and you've got controls that punch above the price tag. The matte black synthetic stock wears a recoil pad and two sling swivel studs, and the whole package comes in at a manageable 7.2 pounds with a 41.25 inch overall length that carries well in the timber or a box blind.
Optics-Ready Out of the Box
There are no iron sights here, and that's by design. The carbon steel receiver has an integrated recoil lug and comes drilled and tapped to the familiar Savage Model 110 spacing, with a steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail already installed from the factory. Mount your scope, get it zeroed, and you're ready for opening day. Ring and base options are everywhere thanks to that 110 pattern, so upgrading or swapping optics down the road is simple.
Why the Stevens 334 in .243 Win Makes Sense
For whitetail, antelope, hogs, and coyotes, the .243 Win covers a lot of ground with light recoil and flat trajectory. The 334 wraps that versatility in a rifle with genuinely nice touches, and it makes a great first deer rifle, a truck gun, or a loaner for hunting camp that nobody will complain about.
Key Specifications
- Model: Stevens 334 Synthetic
- Manufacturer Part Number: 18824
- UPC: 011356188243
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action, 3-Lug, 60-Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 20"
- Barrel: Free-Floating, Button-Rifled Carbon Steel with 11-Degree Target Crown
- Capacity: 3+1
- Magazine: Detachable Box
- Trigger: Two-Stage, Adjustable
- Safety: 3-Position
- Stock: Black Synthetic with Recoil Pad
- Sights: None; Steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Rail Installed
- Overall Length: 41.25"
- Weight: 7.2 lbs
- Length of Pull: 14.5"
What’s Included
- Stevens 334 bolt-action rifle
- One 3-round detachable box magazine
- Factory-installed steel Picatinny rail
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Stevens 334 come with a scope or sights?
No, this rifle ships without iron sights or an optic. It does come with a steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail already installed on the receiver, so all you need is a scope and a set of rings. The receiver is drilled and tapped to Savage Model 110 spacing, which means base and mount options are easy to find if you'd rather run a different setup.
Is the trigger on the Stevens 334 adjustable?
Yes, the 334 uses a two-stage trigger that's adjustable for pull weight. Out of the box it tends to run on the heavier side, but a little tuning gets it into comfortable hunting territory. It's a nice feature to find on a rifle in this class.
Is .243 Winchester a good choice for deer hunting?
It's one of the most popular deer cartridges in the country for good reason. With 90 to 100 grain bullets it handles whitetail and antelope cleanly out to reasonable ranges, and lighter varmint loads make it a solid coyote and predator rifle too. Recoil is mild, which makes this a great pick for younger hunters or anyone who'd rather not get beat up at the bench.
What's the advantage of the 60-degree bolt lift on the Model 334?
The three-lug bolt design shortens the bolt throw compared to a typical 90-degree two-lug action. That means faster cycling on follow-up shots and more knuckle clearance under a mounted scope, especially with larger ocular bells. It's a feature usually found on rifles that cost quite a bit more.




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