The Ruger Hawkeye Laminate Compact is a bolt-action sporting rifle built by Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co. This compact model features a matte stainless, cold-hammer-forged barrel and an ergonomically contoured black laminate stock. The rifle is configured with integral scope mounts and includes scope rings for straightforward optics installation.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .308 Winchester (7.62×51 NATO).
- The action is a Bolt Action with a one-piece stainless steel bolt.
- The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is cold hammer-forged with a matte stainless finish.
- The rifle has an overall length of 35.5 inches.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 6 lb.
- Feeding is from a 4-round fixed magazine with a hinged floorplate for unloading.
- The stock is black laminate with wraparound checkering on the forend and grip.
- The trigger is a LC6 design for a crisp break out of the box.
- Safety is a three-position manual safety allowing bolt lock or safe unloading with the safety engaged.
- Included accessories: integral scope mounts and scope rings; swivel studs are provided for sling attachment.
The Hawkeye Laminate Compact presents a balanced, compact platform for field applications where maneuverability and reliable feeding are priorities. Ruger’s Mauser-style controlled round feed extractor, fixed blade ejector, hinged floorplate and integral scope mounting system combine to provide a stable, serviceable rifle for hunting and general sporting use. Its black laminate stock and matte stainless barrel offer durable styling and easy maintenance in variable conditions.
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