Description
The Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black is a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $754 and in stock now. 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 Black
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.
Underneath it all is the Howa 1500, a Japanese-made two-lug action that’s been in production since 1979. The bolt is one piece, and the safety has three positions, the middle one letting you unload with the rifle on safe.
What the 6.5 Creedmoor is good for
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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Black Hera H7 chassis
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $754
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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.
Other options like the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green: an OD Green stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan: a tan stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Black: a 24-inch barrel, $819
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green: a 24-inch barrel and an OD Green stock, $819
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.
Setting up your Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. Pick rings or a base that suit the scope you plan to run, and use a torque driver on the ring screws. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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 6.5 Creedmoor Black questions
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black?
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, it comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
Not on this model. Several of our other Howa rifles in this caliber come threaded.
Get the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black while it’s in stock
Ready to order? The Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black 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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