The Ruger Hawkeye FTW Hunter in .308 WIN is a bolt-action rifle with a 22" cold hammer-forged barrel, stainless steel construction, 4-round fixed magazine, and an H-S Precision synthetic stock in the tan/black speckled pattern. At 7.9 lbs and 43.75" overall, it sits on the lighter end of the Hawkeye FTW lineup. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Hawkeye FTW Hunter 
• Caliber: .308 WIN 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.75 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (fixed magazine) 
• Weight: 7.9 lbs. 
• Finish: Tan with Black Webbing (Matte Stainless) 
• Stock Material: H-S Precision Synthetic (Tan/black speckled) 
• Twist Rate: 1:10" Right Hand 
   

Detailed Features 

• Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel: CHF rifling is consistent bore to bore and resists erosion over time better than a button-rifled barrel. 
   
• Controlled Round Feed Extractor: Non-rotating Mauser-type extractor with a fixed blade ejector for positive extraction and ejection. 
   
• Hinged Solid Steel Floorplate: Opens for convenient unloading without chambering each round. Patented latch prevents accidental release. 
   
• 20 MOA Picatinny Rail: Factory-fitted with 20 MOA cant for extended elevation range with long-range scopes. 
   
• Three-Position Safety: Allows bolt locking or safe loading/unloading. 
   
• H-S Precision Stock with Aluminum Bedding Block: Full-length bedding block for consistent torque between the receiver and stock.

Owners of the Hawkeye FTW Hunter in .308 WIN rate accuracy and build quality consistently well. The CHF barrel gets credit for tight groups, and the tan/black color scheme is cited favorably by buyers who prefer a more tactical aesthetic.

Weight is the most commonly noted limitation -- at 7.9 lbs it is manageable but some hunters find it heavy for all-day carry. Factory trigger gets mixed notes; some owners are satisfied, others have fitted aftermarket triggers. Aftermarket support for this specific model is more limited than for milspec or Remington 700 platform rifles. Price discussions are generally positive relative to the feature set.