The Ruger Hawkeye Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win with a 16.6-inch threaded steel barrel in satin blued finish. It has an American walnut stock and a 4-round capacity. The muzzle has a 5/8x24 thread pitch, and the steel receiver is satin blued to match the barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Ruger 
• Model: Hawkeye Hunter 
• Caliber: .243 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 16.6 inches 
• Color/Finish: Satin Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.6-inch threaded steel barrel with 5/8x24 thread pitch 
• Satin blued steel receiver 
• American walnut stock 
• 4-round capacity 
• Compact configuration relative to standard hunting bolt guns

Owners of the Hawkeye Hunter in .243 Win often pick it specifically for its compact length in a centerfire rifle. The 16.6-inch barrel keeps overall length down for truck use or tight blinds, and .243 Win recoil in this package is mild enough that younger or smaller-framed shooters find it comfortable.

The walnut stock draws consistent praise for aesthetics, though some owners note the finish is simple rather than high-grade. Bolt feel on production Hawkeyes is generally described as smooth, with the factory trigger being acceptable for hunting but not particularly light. A small number of owners replace the trigger for more precise work.

For value, the threaded barrel is a major draw at this price point, as it opens suppressor use without extra gunsmithing. Owners who want a compact .243 bolt gun with suppressor-ready threading see it as a practical buy. Those needing a longer barrel for maximum .243 velocity will find the compact format a tradeoff.