The Ruger Hawkeye Hunter rifle in .358 Winchester with a satin blued finish and American walnut stock (brand part no. 67103) pairs a short, hard-hitting barrel with classic styling for hunters who want stopping power in dense cover. Ruger threads the 16.6-inch barrel 5/8×24 inches with a factory-installed thread protector, and integral scope mounts machined directly into the solid steel receiver provide a stable optic-mounting surface. The LC6 trigger breaks smooth and crisp out of the box, and a fixed blade-type ejector positively clears empty cases as the bolt cycles rearward. A three-position safety allows loading and unloading with the safety engaged, and wrap-around checkering on the grip and forend adds control in the field. Among short-barrel, hard-hitting bolt action rifles, this Hawkeye Hunter configuration favors hunters working dense timber and brush.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .358 Winchester, a hard-hitting round suited to dense-cover hunting.
• The barrel measures 16.6 inches and is threaded 5/8×24 inches with a thread protector.
• The finish is satin blued over an American walnut stock.
• The trigger is Ruger’s LC6 design, delivering a smooth, crisp break out of the box.
• The safety is a three-position design, allowing safe loading and unloading.
• The magazine holds 4+1 rounds, and scope mounts are integral to the receiver.
• Cut with a 1:12-inch RH rate of twist.
• Shipping weight of approximately 0 pounds.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle threaded for a suppressor? Yes, the 16.6-inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24 inches with a factory thread protector installed.

What game is .358 Winchester suited for? Its hard-hitting performance at moderate range makes it a strong choice for hunting in dense timber and brush.

Buy the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter Rifle, .358 Winchester

A short, hard-hitting barrel with classic styling built for dense cover is exactly what this Hawkeye Hunter rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.