Merkel RX Helix Lady DS Semi-Weight Semi-Weight barrel 51 cm, with muzzle thread, caliber 8x57 IS

The Merkel RX HELIX Lady DS is the hunting rifle designed from a woman's perspective: The butt plate has been adapted to female anatomy. A steep pistol grip allows for relaxed trigger operation even with small hands, and a heavily dampening butt plate absorbs recoil. Balanced weight for particularly pleasant shooting behavior. The straight stock is shorter and combined with a Monte Carlo cheek piece, with the butt plate sitting lower than the stock back. No compromises, instead perfect ergonomics for a quick, comfortable, and safe stance. Execution: With muzzle thread M15x1 and removable sights. Translated straight pull The linear movement of the chamber handle is transmitted in a 1:2 ratio to the bolt head. It moves softly and quietly into the locking mechanism and back out again in a special Helix track system. The cycling path is translated: The fastest cycling is guaranteed. This benefits quicker 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 in series for the first time 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 to transport size. Safety of the shooter Safety is the good feeling of being able to pursue hunting carefree because the rifle itself offers the best conditions for safety. The Helix lock is a further development of the classic rotating bolt lock—no other principle locks repeaters more securely. In the Merkel RX Helix, the rotating bolt 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 firing energy deficit. For the Helix, a patented hammer system with a joint-driven firing pin has been developed that delivers maximum firing energy: For a safe shot release. Linear cycling Cycling in stance is the king discipline of the quick follow-up shot. The Helix masters this discipline masterfully and combines the rotating bolt lock with true linear cycling in stance—without the slightest disturbing rotational or tilting movement as seen in other straight pull repeaters. The eye remains on the target, and 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 bolt does not move beyond the stock neck towards the shooter's eye when cycling, which disturbs aiming in conventional systems. The movement in the Helix system only occurs within the system housing. The eye remains undisturbed on the 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—tool-free. 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.