Description
The Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black is Howa’s Hera H7 rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built with a 22-inch barrel, a black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It sells for $754, and it’s in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
What you get with the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 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.
Every Howa 1500 starts with a forged and machined receiver and a one-piece bolt with two lugs. The three-position safety has a middle setting that lets you work the bolt to unload while the rifle stays on safe.
Why .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. 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. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the .308 Winchester too.
Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 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: $754
Who this rifle is for
It suits shooters who want a precision chassis feel in a rifle that’s still light enough to hunt with.
Picking ammunition
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. 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.
Seasons, legal calibers and hunter education rules vary by state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page links to state wildlife agencies and public land where you can hunt.
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.
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 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 OD Green: an OD Green stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Tan: a tan stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black: a 24-inch barrel, $819
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green: a 24-inch barrel and an OD Green stock, $819
You can also browse all Howa Hera H7 Chassis Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Keep the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black unloaded and stored somewhere dry. Don’t leave it in a soft case after a wet hunt; let it dry out, oil the metal lightly and check the action screws now and then.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
We send the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black to the FFL dealer you choose. They run the federal background check, you sign the transfer form, and the rifle is yours. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Questions about the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 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. It’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
No, this version has a plain muzzle. Look at our threaded options if you plan to run a suppressor.
Order your Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black
Add the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black to your cart now for $754. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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