Description
Our Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green is a Hera H7 bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 22-inch barrel, a OD green and black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It sells for $754, 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.
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green features
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.
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.
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.
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green specs
- Model: Howa Hera H7
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 22 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: $754
Is this the right rifle for you?
It’s a good fit for steel matches, long-range practice and hunting from a bipod or pack.
Picking ammunition
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.
Your first range trip
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 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 OD Green vs similar Howa rifles
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black: a black 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 and a black stock, $819
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch OD Green: a 24-inch barrel, $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 OD Green
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.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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. 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 OD Green FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green while it’s in stock
The Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green is in stock at $754. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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