Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green

Description

The Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green is Howa’s Hera H7 rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built 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. If you want one rifle for deer, black bear and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.

Inside the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch 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.

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 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge

Hornady introduced the 6.5 Creedmoor in 2007 as a match cartridge. It caught on with hunters too, and it’s now one of the best-selling rifle rounds in the US. It fires long, high-BC bullets that hold their speed and resist wind, so it’s popular for target shooting from 300 to 1,000 yards. With the right bullet it’s a proven deer and black bear round, and recoil is noticeably lighter than a .308.

Factory loads usually run 120 to 147 grains. The standard 1:8 twist stabilizes the long 140 and 147 grain match bullets as well as lighter hunting bullets. SAAMI sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Specifications

Model: Howa Hera H7
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Barrel length: 24 inches
Twist rate: 1:8
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 this rifle is for

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.

Choosing 6.5 Creedmoor ammo

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. Hunting loads cost more, but they’re made to expand and hold together on game. Use them in the field and cheaper ammo for practice.

Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.

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

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 6.5 Creedmoor 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 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green compares

Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:

Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Black: a black stock, $819
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan: a tan stock, $819
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black: a 22-inch barrel and a black stock, $754
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green: a 22-inch barrel, $754

You can also browse all Howa Hera H7 Chassis Rifles and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.

Care and storage

Keep the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green 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.

How buying a rifle online works

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 6.5 Creedmoor 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.