Description
Our Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 is a Gamepro 2 bolt gun in 7mm-08 Remington. It comes with a 22-inch barrel, a black Hogue OverMolded stock and 5-round capacity. A Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope comes with it. Price is $676, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, black bear and pronghorn.
Inside the Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08
Howa’s Gamepro 2 package bundles the 1500 action, a pillar-bedded Hogue OverMolded stock and a mounted Nikko Stirling scope. It’s aimed at hunters who want one purchase and a short trip to the range.
The 1500 action is made by Howa Machinery in Japan. It’s a two-lug, push-feed action with a one-piece bolt, and the three-position safety lets you run the bolt on safe so you can unload without firing.
The HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) is a two-stage trigger. There’s a light take-up stage, then a crisp break, which makes it easier to shoot well from field positions.
Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 specs
- Model: Howa Gamepro 2
- Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Black Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 42.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Optic: Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope included
- Scope mounted on the factory base
- Price: $676
The included scope
This rifle comes with a Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope. 3.5 to 10 power is about right for deer hunting: wide enough at the bottom for close shots and enough magnification for longer ones. Zero it at 100 yards with your hunting load and confirm at the distance you expect to shoot.
Why 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. 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 sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the 7mm-08 Remington.
Who this rifle is for
It’s for the hunter who’d rather buy one box and head to the range than piece a setup together.
Best 7mm-08 Remington loads for this rifle
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
Hunting rules are set state by state. Start at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page for federal lands, then check your state agency for seasons and caliber limits.
Your first range trip
Set up at 25 yards first so your first shots land on paper. Then move back to 100 yards and adjust in small steps, firing three-shot groups and letting the barrel cool between them. Once you’re zeroed, shoot from sitting and kneeling too, since that’s how most field shots happen.
Other options like the Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 Brown: a brown stock, $676
- Howa Gamepro 2 243 Win: chambered in .243 Winchester, $676
- Howa Gamepro 2 22-250: chambered in .22-250 Remington, $676
- Howa Gamepro 2 22-250 Green: chambered in .22-250 Remington and a green stock, $676
You can also browse all Howa Gamepro 2 Rifle Packages, Howa Rifles With Scope and Howa 7mm-08 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. The scope is already mounted, so check the ring screws with a torque driver before you zero. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08, we ship it to a federally licensed (FFL) dealer near you. You fill out ATF Form 4473 there, pass the background check and take it home. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08?
It’s chambered in 7mm-08 Remington with a 1:10 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 5 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
Yes. It ships with a Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope.
Is the barrel threaded?
Not on this model. Several of our other Howa rifles in this caliber come threaded.
Get the Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 while it’s in stock
Ready to order? The Howa Gamepro 2 7mm-08 is $676 and ships to your FFL. If you’re stuck between two models, send us a message and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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