The Ruger Hawkeye Compact chambered in .243 Winchester (brand part no. 37138) gives smaller-framed hunters a proper deer cartridge in a rifle built with a shorter length of pull and a compact 16.5-inch barrel rather than an oversized standard-length gun. A satin blued alloy steel barrel pairs with an American walnut fixed stock for classic looks, and the receiver includes an integral scope mount so mounting an optic requires no separate base. Right-handed shooters get a rifle that handles quickly in tight cover while .243 Winchester’s mild recoil keeps the experience comfortable for newer or smaller-framed hunters. With a 4+1 round capacity, the Hawkeye Compact is built to fit the shooter first.
Key Specifications
- The 16.5-inch barrel and shorter length of pull are built specifically to fit smaller-framed shooters.
- A 1-in-9 rate of twist stabilizes typical .243 Winchester bullet weights.
- The integral scope mount means mounting an optic requires no separate base purchase.
- The 4+1 round capacity keeps ammunition ready for follow-up shots.
- The satin blued walnut stock gives the rifle classic, traditional styling.
- The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
- Equipped with a 3-Position safety.
- Chambered in .243 Winchester.
- Runs Ruger’s LC6 trigger for smooth, crisp performance out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Hawkeye Compact built for? It uses a shorter length of pull and barrel built specifically for smaller-framed shooters.
What caliber does it chamber? It is chambered in .243 Winchester, one of the mildest-recoiling deer cartridges available.
Does it come ready for an optic? Yes, the receiver includes an integral scope mount.
Buy the Ruger Hawkeye Compact .243 Winchester Rifle
Smaller-framed hunters get a proper .243 in a rifle actually built to fit them with the Hawkeye Compact. See more of our bolt-action rifles and order this one from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.
