Description
Our Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black is a Hera H7 bolt gun in .308 Winchester. It comes with a 24-inch barrel, a black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It sells for $819, and it’s in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Inside the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black
This rifle puts the Howa 1500 action into a Hera Arms H7 chassis. The H7 is an impact-modified polymer chassis with an aluminum V-block, so the action sits in a rigid, repeatable bed.
Howa Machinery has built the 1500 action in Japan since 1979. It uses a one-piece bolt with two locking lugs and a 90-degree lift, plus a three-position safety. The middle position lets you cycle the bolt and unload with the safety on.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Black Hera H7 chassis
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $819
The .308 Winchester cartridge
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. 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 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 .308 Winchester.
Who should buy it
It’s a good fit for steel matches, long-range practice and hunting from a bipod or pack. The 24-inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge, which helps at longer range.
Picking ammunition
Start with a couple of quality factory loads and see which groups tighter. Once you find it, buy enough of the same lot to get through the season. When you hunt with it, zero with the exact hunting load you’ll carry, since a different bullet can land an inch or two away at 100 yards.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
More about the Howa Hera H7
The Hera H7 chassis gives the 1500 a modern precision setup: a near-vertical grip, an adjustable-style buttstock and a slotted forend for accessories, all around an aluminum V-block bedding system.
Getting it zeroed
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. The .308 Winchester really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black vs similar Howa rifles
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green: an OD Green stock, $819
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black: a 22-inch barrel, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green: a 22-inch barrel and an OD Green stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Tan: a 22-inch barrel and a tan stock, $754
You can also browse all Howa Hera H7 Chassis Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black
You don’t need a long break-in routine. Clean the bore after the first few range sessions to get the copper out, then clean it whenever accuracy starts to drop off. Keep a thin coat of oil on exposed steel, especially after a wet day in the field.
How buying a rifle online works
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black, 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. For the federal side, see the ATF firearms Q&A. Your state may add its own rules, so look those up too.
Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black?
It’s chambered in .308 Winchester 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?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black while it’s in stock
Ready to order? The Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black is $819 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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