Description
The Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Black is Howa’s Hera H7 rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built with a 24-inch threaded carbon fiber barrel, a black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $1,224 and in stock now. It’s a solid match for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Inside the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon 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.
A threaded muzzle (5/8×24) means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows. The barrel is carbon fiber wrapped steel. It’s lighter than a solid steel barrel of the same contour and stays stiff, so it doesn’t walk as it heats up during a string.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Barrel: carbon fiber wrapped steel
- Stock: Black Hera H7 chassis
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,224
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. 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.
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.
Best .308 Winchester loads for this rifle
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. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
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.
At the range
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. 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.
Other options like the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Black
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green: an OD Green stock, $1,224
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Tan: a tan stock, $1,224
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black: a steel barrel and a plain muzzle, $819
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green: an OD Green stock, a steel barrel and a plain muzzle, $819
You can also browse all Howa Hera H7 Chassis Rifles, Howa Carbon Fiber Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Black after every outing, more so after rain. A safe or cabinet with a dehumidifier keeps rust away, and a quick check of the action screws each season keeps your zero where you left it.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon 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 Carbon Black questions
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon 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?
Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.
Get the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Black while it’s in stock
The Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Black is in stock at $1,224. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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