The Ruger M77 Hawkeye Standard is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .223 Rem. with a 22" barrel, 42" overall length, and 5+1 capacity. It weighs 7.20 lbs. The stock is American walnut with a stained and polished finish; the receiver has a satin blued finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2024003238 
• UPC: 736676371174 
• Brand: Ruger 
• Model Name: Hawkeye Standard 
• MPN: 37117 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber: .223 Rem. 
• Capacity: 5+1 RD 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Total Length: 42" 
• Weight: 7.20 lbs 
• Stock Material: American Walnut, Stained and Polished 
• Trigger Type: LC6 Trigger 
• Safety Mechanism: Three Position Safety 
• Finish: Satin Blued Receiver / Brown Walnut Stock 
   

Features 

 
The LC6 trigger is a factory-adjusted, single-stage trigger with a smooth pull that does not require aftermarket work for most shooters. The three-position safety allows for bolt cycling with the safety engaged, useful in the field when you need to chamber or clear a round without taking the gun off safe. 
 
The 22" barrel in .223 Rem. gives a good balance of velocity and maneuverability. The American walnut stock has a traditional appearance that distinguishes this from synthetic-stocked variants in the Hawkeye line. Satin blued finish on the receiver and barrel is standard and needs normal care to prevent rust. 
 
The M77 Hawkeye suits varmint hunting, predator control, and target shooting at moderate distances. The walnut stock and blued finish make it more of a traditional-looking working rifle than a tactical platform.

Hawkeye owners in .223 Rem. consistently mention accuracy and action smoothness as the main draws. The bolt cycles cleanly and the LC6 trigger gets positive marks for a factory unit. Most shooters find they do not need to do anything to it before shooting.

The walnut stock and blued finish attract traditionalist buyers who prefer classic rifle aesthetics. That same combination also means the rifle demands more maintenance than a synthetic/stainless version, and a few owners note this as a practical trade-off.

At 7.20 lbs. it is on the heavier end for a .223 bolt gun, which comes up in discussions about carrying it long distances on varmint hunts. Aftermarket options are more limited than for modern tactical platforms, though the M77 family has been around long enough that this is not a surprise to most buyers. Overall sentiment is favorable among those who want a well-built traditional bolt rifle in this caliber.