Ruger Hawkeye Standard
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 2006
Also known as: Ruger M77 Hawkeye Standard, M77 Hawkeye
Overview
The Ruger Hawkeye Standard is a bolt-action hunting rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 2006 as the base model of the M77 Hawkeye line, succeeding the M77 Mark II. It pairs a Mauser-inspired one-piece stainless steel bolt featuring two forward locking lugs and a non-rotating claw extractor for controlled-round feed with the refined LC6 trigger. The Standard model is fitted with an American walnut stock, a cold hammer-forged blued alloy steel barrel, an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, and Ruger's signature integral scope mount system, and is offered in calibers from .204 Ruger up to the magnums.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3290 g (116.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1105 mm (43.50") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4515 J (3330 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine, Hinged Floorplate
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Mauser Style Claw Extractor, Controlled Round Feed, Lc6 Trigger, Integral Scope Mount System, Fixed Blade Ejector, Hammer Forged Barrel
Variants
- Ruger Hawkeye Hunter - Hunter
- Ruger Hawkeye African - African
- Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan - Alaskan
- Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target - Long Range Target
Base model
Production
Production years: 2006-present
Continuation of the long-running M77 platform first introduced in 1968; the Hawkeye rebranding arrived in 2006.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: L. James Sullivan, Harry Sefried
Notes
The Standard is the most basic version of the M77 Hawkeye family. The .30-06 Springfield chambering uses a 22-inch barrel and a four-round internal magazine; some chamberings use 24-inch barrels and differing capacities.
Background
The M77 lineage began in 1968 when William B. Ruger set out to build a classic, Mauser-style controlled-round-feed sporting rifle at a time when most makers were moving to push-feed designs. The 2006 Hawkeye update added the lighter, smoother LC6 trigger and a recontoured stock, answering long-standing complaints about the earlier Mark II trigger.