The Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan features a Hogue OverMolded stock which is molded from durable synthetic rubber that provides a soft, recoil-absorbing feel without affecting accuracy. Its cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. The barrel also features a the Ruger Muzzle Brake System includes a removable, radial-port muzzle brake that significantly reduces felt recoil. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor is among the most positive case extraction systems ever invented, and features a fixed blade-type ejector that positively ejects the empty cases as the bolt is moved fully rearward. The Hawkeye Alaskan also utilizes a hinged solid-steel floorplate, solid-steel receiver, LC6 trigger, three-position safety and a thread protector.
Brand Ruger
Category Rifles
Caliber 338 Win Mag
Model Hawkeye
Series Alaskan
Action Bolt
Sights Adjustable Rear, Bead Front
Capacity 3+1
Muzzle Muzzle Brake
Hand Right
Length of Pull 13.5"
Metal Finish Stainless Steel
Oal 42"
Receiver Material Steel
Safety Three Position
Stock Description Hogue Overmold Black
Stock Finish Group Synthetic
Thread Pattern 1 / 2"x32
Trigger LC6
Twist 1:10"
Weight 8 lbs
Barrel Description Cold Hammer Forged
Barrel Length 20"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 338 Winchester Magnum was introduced in 1958 in a version of the Winchester Model 70 called the "Alaskan." A companion introduction with the 264 Winchester Magnum (in the Model 70 "Westerner"), the 338 Winchester Magnum is based on the 458 Winchester Magnum necked down to take a .338-inch bullet. Case length is 2.5 inches, making it suitable for 30-06-length actions. Acceptance was initially slow, perhaps because of recoil and certainly because, above 30-caliber, all American cartridge sales drop off. Over time it has achieved its proper place as one of the best of all elk cartridges, adequate for the largest bears, and yet flat-shooting enough for use on smaller game if desired. It is an exceptionally good choice for the full run of African plains game. Standard velocities are a 200-grain bullet at 2960 feet per second; 225-grain bullet at 2780; and 250-grain bullet at 2660. Both rifles and ammunition are offered by most major manufacturers. — Craig Boddington
