The Ruger American Compact in .223 Remington combines the short-barreled compact stock with the lightweight varmint cartridge. Popular as a first centerfire rifle for young hunters and for ranch utility work requiring a compact, low-recoil bolt-action. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .223 Rem Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 2016, USA Weight: 35 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: Varmint, Hunting