Description
The Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green is Howa’s Hera H7 rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built with a 24-inch threaded carbon fiber barrel, a OD green and black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. Price is $1,224, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
Inside the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon 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 the reason Howa has such a following. It’s simple, strong and made in Japan, with a one-piece two-lug bolt and a three-position safety you can unload on.
A threaded muzzle (5/8×24) means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows. 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 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green specifications
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24
- Twist rate: 1:8
- 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 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.
Who should buy it
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.
Best 6.5 Creedmoor 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.
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.
Other options like the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon Black: a black stock, $1,224
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon Tan: a tan stock, $1,224
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Black: a black stock, a steel barrel and a plain muzzle, $819
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green, 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. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green?
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?
Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.
Order your Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green
Ready to order? The Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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.
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