Description
The Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green is a .308 Winchester bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a OD green and black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. Price is $754, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Inside the Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green
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.
The 1500 action is made by Howa Machinery in Japan. It’s a two-lug, push-feed action with a one-piece bolt, and the three-position safety lets you run the bolt on safe so you can unload without firing.
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. 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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 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: $754
Who should buy it
It suits shooters who want a precision chassis feel in a rifle that’s still light enough to hunt with.
Best .308 Winchester loads for this rifle
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.
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
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.
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.
How the Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green compares
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Black: a black stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win Tan: a tan stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch Black: a 24-inch barrel and a black stock, $819
- Howa Hera H7 308 Win 24 Inch OD Green: a 24-inch barrel, $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.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 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.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
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 OD Green there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. 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 OD Green questions
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 308 Win 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’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Order your Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green
Ready to order? The Howa Hera H7 308 Win OD Green is $754 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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