Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green Rifle, 24″ Barrel, Threaded

Description

Our Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green is a Hera H7 bolt gun in .308 Winchester. It comes with a 24-inch threaded carbon fiber barrel, a OD green and 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 OD Green

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.

The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, so you can fit a brake, flash hider or suppressor where your state allows it. 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.

Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green 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: OD green and black Hera H7 chassis
• Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
• Safety: three-position
• Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
• Price: $1,224

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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the .308 Winchester.

Is this the right rifle for you?

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.

Choosing .308 Winchester ammo

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 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.

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.

How the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green compares

Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:

• Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Black: a black stock, $1,224
• Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon Tan: a tan stock, $1,224
• Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black: a black stock, a steel barrel and a plain muzzle, $819
• Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green: 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.

Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green

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

We send the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green 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.

Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green questions

What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon 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. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.

Is the barrel threaded?

Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.

Buy the Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green today

Ready to order? The Howa Hera H7 308 Win Carbon OD Green is $1,224 and ships to your FFL. If you’re stuck between two models, send us a message and we’ll give you a straight answer.