The Ruger Hawkeye Compact is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm-08 Remington with a 16.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and a 4-round capacity. It weighs 6 lbs. The American walnut stock has rounded contours and wrap-around checkering. The receiver is satin blued. The LC6 trigger is smooth from the factory. A three-position safety allows locking bolt and trigger independently, and integral scope mounts are machined directly into the steel receiver. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Ruger 
• Model: Hawkeye Compact Rifle 
• Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
• Weight: 6 lbs 
• Finish: Satin Blued Receiver with American Walnut Stock 
• Trigger Type: Standard LC6 Trigger 
• Safety Mechanism: Three-position safety 
   
  The Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor grabs the case rim at the moment of chambering and holds it through the entire extraction cycle, which is more reliable than push-feed designs in rough conditions. The hinged solid steel floorplate allows easy unloading without running rounds through the action. Integral scope mounts eliminate the need for separate bases.

Hunters and shooters who put a premium on portability find the Compact's 6 lb weight and 16.5-inch barrel a good combination for carrying through dense woods. The 7mm-08 cartridge gets consistent praise for its manageable recoil alongside adequate power for deer-sized game.

Accuracy out of the box is a common talking point, with tight groups frequently reported. Build quality is solid and the walnut stock is well-finished for a production rifle. The compact dimensions do produce a shorter length of pull and snappier recoil compared to full-sized rifles in heavier calibers, which some shooters mention as an adjustment. Pricing relative to comparable compact bolt-actions draws mixed reactions; some find it fair, others feel it runs high for a limited-capacity hunting rifle.