Merkel Helix Carbon

The Merkel Helix Carbon Straight-Pull Repeater is the perfect synthesis of one of the most advanced hunting rifle concepts with a novel stock made of composite material. The new lightness from carbon saves weight and fits as a counter-movement to the times, as more and more functional attachments make the rifle heavier.
The linear repeater Merkel Helix Carbon impresses with short cycling distances, intuitive handling, and a carbon fiber stock in anthracite. With an enormous breaking load, it is designed for the toughest hunting applications. Its soft grip surface ensures optimal handling even in cold weather, equipping the hunter perfectly for everyday use.
Straight-Pull Repeating System with Manual CockingThe HELIX system: Straight-pull repeating system with a 1:2 gear ratio results in an extremely short cycling distance. The straight pull stands for the fastest cycling in the shooting position. It allows for lightning-fast shot sequences while maintaining a relaxed body posture without lowering the weapon. The shooter's eye and the barrel of the weapon remain focused on the target. The time gained in target acquisition leads to a safer shot release. The manual cocking safety system is considered one of the best safety systems. No other mechanical safety can offer the security of a relaxed firing pin spring. The Merkel Helix Carbon is consciously cocked just before the shot: the cocking slider is pushed forward. If not shot, a light pressure on the cocking slider is sufficient to let it slide back and relax the system.
System & AssemblyThe closed system housing prevents contamination from the outside and inside. The 6-lug rotary head lock directly locks in the barrel and stands for maximum precision. The modular system allows for easy caliber changes. Only the barrel and chamber head need to be exchanged. The weapon can be disassembled almost tool-free in seconds and can be conveniently transported. The top of the bolt sleeve is designed as a Weaver rail. All commercially available Weaver mounts can be used for mounting a riflescope.
Merkel I-Sight Sighting System and Barrel Thread M 15x1The Merkel HELIX Carbon comes standard with the I-Sight system, meaning the sight is not only easily removable but also can be repositioned backward on the barrel, allowing any suppressor, whether on-barrel or over-barrel, to be mounted on the existing muzzle thread M 15x1.
StockHelix Carbon impresses with far more than just a perfect finish of the stock: The dynamic damping performance of the material makes shooting pleasant, the stock comb can be individually adjusted to the shooter, and all together is as robust as a hunting rifle of the new generation should be.
Caliber: .308Win
Technical Data:

Type of firearm: Straight-pull repeater with 1:2 gear ratio
Trigger: Direct trigger adjustable from approx. 900 to 1,900 grams
Optional: TAR-GT trigger infinitely adjustable from approx. 500 to 1,500 grams, gold-plated trigger
System: closed system housing, true take-down, barrel change capability, 6-lug rotary head lock, manual cocking
System surface: blued
Barrel length: 51 cm
Barrel: standard barrel (Ø 17 mm) Optional: semi-weight barrel (Ø 19 mm) / fluted barrel
Barrel surface: blued
Muzzle thread: M15x1
Magazine capacity: 3+1 magazine
Stock: carbon stock with soft-touch inlays, height-adjustable stock comb, tool-free interchangeable rubber stock caps (in various lengths), slim QD sling swivel, Halder Push & Go adapter for bipod attachment
Weight without optics: approx. 2.8 kg
LENGTH: total length 107 cm (with barrel length 56 cm)