Ruger Hawkeye Laminate Compact .243 Winchester 16.5" Rifle

Ruger Hawkeye Laminate Compact .243 Winchester

The Hawkeye Compact represents Ruger's commitment to building rifles that work. This is a purpose-built hunting rifle for shooters who value reliability, accuracy, and practical handling.

Design & Reliability

The heart of this rifle is its non-rotating Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor—the most positive case extraction system ever devised. This design, combined with a fixed blade-type ejector, ensures reliable feeding and extraction in all conditions. The three-position safety allows you to lock the bolt or load and unload with the safety engaged, giving you flexibility in the field.

Accuracy & Barrel

The cold hammer-forged stainless barrel delivers exceptional accuracy and longevity. Hammer-forging creates ultra-precise rifling that's easier to clean and maintains accuracy shot after shot. The 16.5-inch barrel makes this rifle handy in brush or timber without sacrificing velocity.

Practical Features

• Integral scope mounts machined directly into the solid-steel receiver eliminate a common source of field inaccuracy
• Hinged steel floorplate allows unloading without chambering each round
• LC6 trigger delivers smooth, crisp performance right out of the box
• Black laminate stock resists weather and provides excellent durability
• One-piece stainless steel bolt for reliability and corrosion resistance
• Sling swivel studs included for field carry

Specifications

At 6.2 pounds with a 35.5-inch overall length, this rifle balances shootability with portability. The 12.5-inch length of pull accommodates most shooters comfortably. Four-round capacity and 1:9" right-hand twist complete a package designed for practical hunting and sport shooting.