Howa 7mm-08 Rifles

Our Howa 7mm-08 Rifles collection has 4 rifles in stock, priced from $613 to $949. Every one is a Howa bolt action chambered in 7mm-08 Remington. Remington made the 7mm-08 a factory round in 1980 by necking the .308 Winchester case to 7mm. It fits short actions and recoils less than a .308.

Howa 7mm-08 Rifles we carry

We stock 4 Howa 7mm-08 Rifles across these models:

Howa Gamepro 2: 2 rifles from $676, like the Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08
Howa Hunter: 1 rifle at $613, like the Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 7mm-08
Howa Superlite: 1 rifle at $949, like the Howa Superlite Gen2 7mm-08

What the 7mm-08 Remington is good for

It’s a very efficient deer cartridge. It’s mild enough for new hunters, but with 140 to 150 grain bullets it will take deer, black bear and pronghorn cleanly. Common loads use 120 to 150 grain bullets. A 1:9.5 or 1:10 twist stabilizes all of them.

SAAMI publishes the industry standard for chamber and cartridge dimensions. For history and ballistics, here’s some background on the 7mm-08 Remington.

Choosing between Howa 7mm-08 Rifles

Howa Gamepro 2: it’s for the hunter who’d rather buy one box and head to the range than piece a setup together.
Howa Superlite: it’s made for backcountry and mountain hunters who count every ounce.
Howa Hunter: it’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.

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.

Where to start

Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 7mm-08 ($613, the lowest price here): 22-inch threaded barrel and walnut stock. It’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.

Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 Brown ($676, a middle option): 22-inch barrel, brown Hogue OverMolded stock and a Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope included. It suits first-time buyers and anyone who wants a matched rifle and scope at a fair price.

Howa Superlite Gen2 7mm-08 ($949, the top of the range): 20-inch threaded barrel and OD green HS Precision synthetic stock with black webbing. If your hunts involve long hikes or steep climbs, a lighter rifle is easier to carry, and that matters on the last mile.

How shipping to your FFL works

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.