The Ruger American Compact .243 Winchester with 18" barrel is designed to be an entry level hunting rifle for new, younger shooters or those with smaller statures with its compact stock and shorter barrel. With its cold hammer forged barrel, power bedding, and marksman adjustable trigger, the Ruger American Compact .243 is more than capable of MOA(Minute Of Angle) accuracy. Soft rubber buttpad absorbs an ample amount of recoil, while the one piece three lug 70 degree throw bolt leaves room to clear even a low mounted scope. The Ruger American Compact .243 is fed by a 4rd flush fit rotary detachable box magazine.