The Howa M1500 Hera H7 .308 Win bolt-action rifle in black delivers a modern, modular platform built for hunters and shooters who want accuracy without breaking the bank. This short-action rifle pairs Howa's proven M1500 receiver with the Hera Arms H7 chassis system—a contemporary stock design that combines aluminum bedding and fiberglass-reinforced polymer construction. Whether you're hunting medium to large game, shooting steel out to distance, or building a precision rifle around a reliable platform, the M1500 Hera H7 gives you a solid foundation and the modularity to tune it your way.
The H7 chassis is the standout feature here. It uses an aluminum V-block for rigid, repeatable bedding and pairs that with an aluminum forestock for a lightweight, rigid platform. A removable butt panel and three length-of-pull adjustment inserts let you dial in fit and comfort—critical when you're settling behind a rifle for long days afield. The polymer cheek piece support is repositionable and removable, so you can tailor your sight picture whether you're shooting irons, a traditional scope, or mounting optics low on a modern chassis. M-Lok mounting points forward let you attach slings, lights, or other field accessories without gunsmithing.
The rifle comes ready to shoot with an AICS-compatible 5-round magazine, meaning you can source aftermarket mags and choose your capacity as hunting regulations or personal preference dictates. In .308 Winchester—a cartridge that handles hunting across most of North America and shoots well at distance—this is a thinking hunter's rifle: accurate, adaptable, and unfussy about ammo selection.
| Rifle Type | Bolt-Action |
| Manufacturer | Howa |
| Model | M1500 Hera H7 |
| Chambering | .308 Winchester |
| Action | Short Action |
| Stock System | Hera Arms H7 Chassis |
| Stock Material | Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer, Aluminum |
| Bedding | Aluminum V-Block |
| Forestock | Aluminum |
| Magazine Compatibility | AICS-Compatible |
| Magazine Capacity (Included) | 5 Rounds |
| Accessory Mounts | M-Lok |
| LOP Adjustments | 3 Inserts |
| Finish | Black |
The rifle comes with three length-of-pull adjustment inserts, allowing you to customize the stock fit without tools. This makes it easier to find a comfortable, repeatable shooting position whether you're wearing heavy outerwear or shooting in shirt sleeves.
Yes. The removable butt panel and repositionable polymer cheek piece support allow you to set up your sightline to work with your optic choice—whether that's a traditional scope, a low-mounted chassis-friendly optic, or iron sights. The H7 chassis is designed with modern optics mounting in mind.
The rifle features an AICS-compatible magazine system. It ships with one 5-round magazine; you can source additional AICS-pattern magazines separately to increase capacity or have backups in the field.
.308 Winchester is one of the most versatile hunting cartridges, effective on medium to large game across most of North America. It's also a proven long-range target and precision shooting round, with abundant ammunition selection and reloading support.
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