Ruger Hawkeye FTW Hunter
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 2020
Also known as: Ruger M77 Hawkeye FTW Hunter, Hawkeye FTW Hunter
Overview
The Ruger Hawkeye FTW Hunter is an American bolt-action hunting rifle developed by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in partnership with the FTW Ranch SAAM (Sportsman's All-Weather, All-Terrain Marksmanship) shooting school. Built on Ruger's Model 77 Hawkeye platform, it pairs a Mauser-type controlled-round-feed action and non-rotating claw extractor with a 24-inch cold hammer-forged stainless barrel threaded for a muzzle brake. Chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor and other long-range hunting cartridges, it is aimed at hunters and marksmanship students seeking a durable, precision field rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3674 g (129.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1162 mm (45.75") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 21 N (4.7 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3094 J (2282 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | 6 Grooves, Right-Hand Twist |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Hawkeye Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- 6.5mm Creedmoor · primary — also known as 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 CM, 6.5 CR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: 4-Round Internal Box Magazine With Hinged Floorplate
- Safety mechanisms: Three-Position Wing Safety, Controlled-Round Feed
- Features: Mauser-Type Controlled-Round Feed With Fixed-Blade Ejector, Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Barrel, Threaded Muzzle (5/8-24) With Radial-Port Muzzle Brake, LC6 Trigger, Hinged-Floorplate Internal Magazine, One-Piece Stainless Bolt With Claw Extractor, Integral Scope Mounts Machined Into Receiver
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters
- Long-range sport shooters
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Introduced circa 2020 as an FTW Ranch collaboration; remains in Ruger's catalog.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Sturm, Ruger & Co. in collaboration with FTW Ranch
Notes
Weight and dimensions reflect the 6.5 Creedmoor configuration (Model 57152) with the H-S Precision synthetic stock; laminate Natural Gear camo variants weigh slightly less. Offered in several calibers including 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum.
Background
The FTW Hunter grew out of Ruger's collaboration with the FTW Ranch in Texas, home of the SAAM (Sportsman's All-Weather, All-Terrain Marksmanship) course, where hunters train for long-range field shooting. The rifle distills the school's preferred configuration into a factory Model 77 Hawkeye.