Execution: With muzzle thread M15x1 and removable sighting. Translated straight pull The linear movement of the chamber handle is transmitted in a ratio of 1:2 to the bolt head. It moves smoothly and quietly into the lock – and also back out – in a special system of the helix track. The repeating path is translated: the fastest repeating is guaranteed. This benefits faster target acquisition and thus the precise follow-up shot.
Take Down The Helix was developed not only for hunting but also for the journey there. Merkel defines a new quality of take down. The magic word for the tool-free disassembly of a hunting weapon is take-down. With the Bolt-Barrel system, Merkel has perfected the classic take down and implemented it for the first time in series in this class. This rifle can be disassembled into a size suitable for a briefcase in three simple steps. Even those with little experience can do this in a few seconds – and bring the Helix down to transport size.
Safety of the Shooter Safety is the good feeling of being able to pursue hunting carefree – because the rifle itself provides the best conditions for safety. The Helix lock is a further development of the classic rotating head lock – no other principle locks repeaters more securely. In the Merkel RX Helix, the rotating head lock is combined with the Helix principle to create a linear repeater. The lock is encapsulated at the back for additional safety and against contamination.
Unintentional Shot Release The manual cocking mechanism of the RX Helix is located on the stock neck. It puts the system under tension only immediately before the shot with thumb pressure – and it can be just as easily relaxed again.
Safe Function Manual cocking systems sometimes suffer from a deficiency in ignition energy. For the Helix, a patented hammer system with a joint-driven firing pin has been developed that delivers maximum ignition energy: for a safe shot release.
Linear Repeating Repeating in the shooting position is the king discipline of the quick follow-up shot. The Helix masters this discipline masterfully and combines the rotating head lock with true linear repeating in the shooting position – without the slightest disturbing rotation or tipping movement as seen in other straight pull repeaters. The eye remains on target, the chamber handle is positioned exactly above the trigger. The straight stock in the tradition of Merkel African rifles provides the necessary support for this movement.
Staying on Target The lock does not move beyond the stock neck towards the shooter's eye when repeating, which disturbs aiming in conventional systems. The movement in the Helix system only occurs within the system housing. The eye remains undisturbed on target. Now for the second shot: triggered by a finely adjustable direct trigger with a dry characteristic – that is true ergonomics.
Bolt Barrel System The revolution in the barrel. The Bolt Barrel System is behind the perfected Merkel take down: barrel, bolt head, and system are connected by a coupling mechanism that can be released by a single lever – without tools. Cleaning the barrel and bolt is also made easy thanks to the Bolt Barrel System: remove the barrel, unscrew the bolt head – all parts are easily accessible and easy to clean.
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