Description
Our Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green is a Hera H7 bolt gun in .308 Winchester. It comes with a 24-inch barrel, a OD green and black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. Price is $819, and we have it in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green features
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.
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.
What the .308 Winchester is good for
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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the .308 Winchester.
Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: OD green and black Hera H7 chassis
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $819
Who should buy it
It suits shooters who want a precision chassis feel in a rifle that’s still light enough to hunt with. The 24-inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge, which helps at longer range.
Picking ammunition
Try a few factory loads before you settle on one. Barrels have preferences, and a 20-minute test at the range tells you which load to buy in bulk. For game, choose a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet. Practice ammo is fine for paper but not for animals.
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.
More about the Howa Hera H7
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.
At the range
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. 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 OD Green vs similar Howa rifles
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black: a black stock, $819
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black: a 22-inch barrel and a black stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green: a 22-inch barrel, $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.
Setting up your Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. Pick rings or a base that suit the scope you plan to run, and use a torque driver on the ring screws. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Federal law requires rifles bought online to go through a licensed dealer. Pick an FFL near you at checkout, and we’ll ship the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green questions
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green?
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, it comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Buy the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green today
Ready to order? The Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green 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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