Howa 308 Win Rifles

Our Howa 308 Win Rifles collection has 24 rifles in stock, priced from $499 to $1,498. Every one is a Howa bolt action chambered in .308 Winchester. The .308 Winchester came out in 1952 as the commercial version of what became the 7.62x51mm NATO. It’s one of the most common big-game and target rounds in the world.

Howa 308 Win Rifles we carry

We stock 24 Howa 308 Win Rifles across these models:

Howa Hera H7: 8 rifles from $754, like the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black
Howa Superlite: 7 rifles from $589, like the Howa Superlite 308 Walnut
Howa Hogue: 3 rifles from $518, like the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
Howa Gamepro 2: 2 rifles from $676, like the Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win Threaded
Howa APC chassis: 2 rifles from $1,498, like the Howa APC 308 Win Grayscale Flag
Howa Hunter: 1 rifle at $499, like the Howa 1500 Hunter 308 Win
Howa Fence Line: 1 rifle at $604, like the Howa Fence Line 308 Win

What the .308 Winchester is good for

It handles deer, hogs, black bear and, with good bullets, elk at moderate range. It’s also a classic target round, and ammo is easy to find in almost any store. Factory loads run from 125 to 180 grains, with 150, 165, 168 and 175 grain bullets the most common. The 1:10 twist handles all of them.

SAAMI publishes the industry standard for chamber and cartridge dimensions. For history and ballistics, here’s some background on the .308 Winchester.

Choosing between Howa 308 Win Rifles

Howa Hera H7: it suits shooters who want a precision chassis feel in a rifle that’s still light enough to hunt with.
Howa Superlite: it’s made for backcountry and mountain hunters who count every ounce.
Howa Hogue: it’s a no-fuss hunting rifle for people who want a proven action and a stock that shrugs off weather.
Howa APC chassis: it’s for long-range shooters, PRS-style competitors and anyone who shoots prone off a bipod.

Barrel length matters too. Shorter barrels are handier in blinds and with suppressors, while 24-inch barrels squeeze out more velocity for long shots. If you want a ready-to-hunt package, look for models that include a scope.

Popular picks

Howa 1500 Hunter 308 Win ($499, the lowest price here): 22-inch barrel and Italian walnut stock. If you like the look and feel of walnut and want a rifle to hand down, this is a good pick.

Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green ($819, a middle option): 24-inch barrel and OD green and black Hera H7 chassis. It’s a good fit for steel matches, long-range practice and hunting from a bipod or pack.

Howa APC 308 Win ($1,498, the top of the range): 24-inch barrel, APC aluminum chassis and a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope included. If your goal is consistent hits on steel at 600 yards and beyond, this is the kind of rifle you want.

Buying a Howa rifle online

Rifles ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you, not to your home. You’ll complete ATF Form 4473 and the background check when you pick it up. The ATF firearms Q&A covers the federal rules, and your state may add its own.