Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan Rifle

Description

Our Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan is a Hera H7 bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 24-inch barrel, a tan and black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It sells for $819, and it’s in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, black bear and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.

What you get with the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan

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.

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.

Why 6.5 Creedmoor?

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. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor too.

Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan specifications

• Model: Howa Hera H7
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Barrel length: 24 inches
• Twist rate: 1:8
• Stock: Tan and black Hera H7 chassis
• Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
• Safety: three-position
• Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
• Price: $819

Is this the right rifle for you?

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan vs similar Howa rifles

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

• Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Black: a black stock, $819
• Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green: an OD Green 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 and an OD Green stock, $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.

Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan

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

Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan, 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 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan questions

What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan?

It’s chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 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?

Not on this model. Several of our other Howa rifles in this caliber come threaded.

Order your Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan

Add the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan to your cart now for $819. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.