Description
Our Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan is a Hera H7 bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 22-inch barrel, a tan and black Hera H7 chassis and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $754 and in stock now. Most buyers pick it for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan features
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.
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. 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: 22 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: $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.
Best 6.5 Creedmoor loads for this rifle
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.
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.
How the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan compares
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black: a black stock, $754
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor OD Green: an OD Green 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 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 Tan
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
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 Tan 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.
Questions about the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan
What caliber is the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 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, 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.
Buy the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan today
Add the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Tan to your cart now for $754. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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