The Ruger Hawkeye Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win with a 16.6-inch threaded steel barrel. It has a 4-round magazine capacity and carries a satin blued finish on the barrel. The stock is American walnut, and the barrel is threaded 5/8x24. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Ruger 
• Model: Hawkeye Hunter 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4rd 
• Barrel Length: 16.6 in 
• Color/Finish: Satin Blued / American Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.6-inch steel barrel with 5/8x24 threaded muzzle 
• Satin blued finish on barrel paired with American walnut stock 
• 4-round magazine 
• Compact barrel length for a .308 Win bolt-action platform

Owners of the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter in .308 Win generally like the walnut and blued combination, which stands out against the synthetic-stock majority in the bolt-action market. The American walnut stock gets consistent praise for look and feel, though some note fit and finish can vary between examples.

The 16.6-inch barrel length is shorter than typical hunting rifles in this caliber, and opinion splits on it. Some owners appreciate the handier length for woodland or close-country use; others feel it gives up too much velocity for longer shots. The 5/8x24 threaded muzzle is a plus for suppressor users.

The Hawkeye Hunter's trigger is generally regarded as decent but not exceptional, and many owners consider aftermarket options. Reliability and feeding are rarely a complaint. Value relative to similarly configured bolt-action rifles in this class is seen as reasonable, given the walnut stock and threaded barrel come standard.