Ruger Hawkeye African
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 2008
Overview
The Ruger Hawkeye African is a dangerous game rifle featuring a controlled-round-feed action, express-style sights with brass bead front sight on a barrel band, and premium walnut stock with ebony forend tip. Designed for African dangerous game hunting in the magnum calibers developed jointly by Ruger and Hornady.
Specifications
| Overall Length | 1140 mm (44.88") |
| Barrel Length | 584 mm (22.99") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 250 m (273 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Satin Blued |
Calibers
- .416 Ruger · primary — also known as 416 Ruger
- .375 Ruger — also known as 375 Ruger
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Controlled Round Feed, Non Rotating Extractor, Express Sights, Barrel Band Front Sight
Production
Production years: 2008-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP $1,699. Chambered in proprietary Ruger/Hornady calibers. Also available left-handed in .375 Ruger.
Background
The .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger cartridges were co-developed by Ruger and Hornady to deliver magnum performance from a standard-length action, eliminating the need for the longer magnum-length actions required by belted magnums.