MERKEL Helix Speedster Black Wild Fever

Helix Speedster – reinventing the hole stock. The Helix from Merkel has set standards in terms of ergonomics and intuitive handling as a linear repeater with a translated lock. Now, the Suhl hunting rifle specialist is following up with a stock development that is tailor-made for the Helix system. The new SpeedStock is a plastic (hole stock) construction that takes completely new paths for a hunting rifle. With the open-top OmegaGrip, this stock concept combines two classic stock principles into an ergonomic and fast new development. The OmegaGrip guides the hand and thumb while reloading – like on rails. The SpeedStock is used for the first time exclusively in the new Helix Speedster.

short reloading path
very good trigger
barrel change without tools
manual cocking
insert magazine

RELAXED SHOOTING POSITION
Like the hole stock, the new SpeedStock allows for a relaxed stance with a steep pistol grip and the trigger finger parallel to the barrel axis – both ensure a reproducible, relaxed stance and an optimal precision shot. The good ergonomics of classic hole stock constructions reveal their weaknesses only when reloading: During fast reloading, threading the thumb in and out of the stock hole is cumbersome. This problem is eliminated with the new SpeedStock. The thumb glides along the ergonomic stock shape into the shooting position in the OmegaGrip – and back out while reloading. The cocking slider can also be easily operated with the thumb using the open SpeedStock without awkward repositioning – another safety and ergonomic advantage of the innovative stock.
HOLE STOCK WITH HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE STOCK CHEEK PIECE
Merkel has further optimized its hole stock development. The automatically height-adjustable stock back MemoryCheek-Piece ensures a reproducible stance at the cheek. A spring storage element with memory function raises the stock back to the pre-set height at the push of a button, silently and in steps.
GRIPPY AND INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTABLE
The stock is made from a high-tech plastic in a two-component process. Grippy, rubberized areas are integrated into the pistol grip, fore-end, and stock back. The surface of the SpeedStock is textured for better grip. Additionally, the stock length can be adjusted tool-free and easily to the hunter and their clothing. For this purpose, Merkel offers stock cap carriers in various lengths that can be easily exchanged. The stock is screwed to the system from below via an eccentric-controlled body connector through the pistol grip. This elegant solution ensures that the gripping area is free of screw holes, which can sometimes hinder handling with conventional hole stocks. The push-button sling swivels used here are also practical: The securely locked rifle sling can be easily detached on the shooting range and just as easily reattached later.
The stock geometry with a straight stock back at the height of the barrel axis transmits recoil forces linearly to the shoulder; this reduces muzzle jump. The stiffness of the plastic construction determined in laboratory tests, combined with a microcellular damper in the stock cap, absorbs defined recoil forces and facilitates shooting even with strong calibers.
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 an evolution 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.
UNINTENDED 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 RX 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 RELOADING
Reloading in the shooting position is the king discipline of the quick follow-up shot. The RX Helix masters this discipline masterfully.
The Merkel RX Helix combines the rotating head lock with true linear reloading in the shooting position – without the slightest disturbing rotation or tipping movement as seen in other straight-pull repeaters. The eye remains on the target, and the chamber grip is precisely above the trigger. The straight stock in the tradition of Merkel African rifles provides the necessary support for this movement.
TRANSLATED STRAIGHT PULL
The linear movement of the chamber grip is transmitted to the lock head in a 1:2 ratio. It moves smoothly and quietly into the lock in a special system of the Helix track – and back out again. The reloading path is translated: the fastest reloading is guaranteed. This benefits quicker target acquisition and thus the precise follow-up shot.
TAKE DOWN
The RX Helix is the first rifle 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 close to a briefcase in three hand movements. Even those with little practice can do this in a few seconds – and bring the RX Helix to transport size.
BOLT BARREL SYSTEM
The revolution in the barrel. The Bolt Barrel System is behind the perfected Merkel take down: barrel, lock head, and system are connected by a coupling mechanism that can be released by a single lever – tool-free.
DEFINITELY SAFE
The Bolt Barrel System is ideal for the definitive securing of the rifle. The lock head is hardly larger than a walnut and can be stored in a pocket – the rifle is thus safely protected against unauthorized use.
Mounting
A target optic can be easily and cost-effectively attached. The top of the lock sleeve is designed as a Weaver rail. The target optic can be removed and reattached with two hand movements without changing the point of impact. The eye relief can be varied (e.g., winter or summer clothing) by switching to one of the two rear cross studs of the Weaver prism.

TECHNICAL DATA:

51 cm barrel length
Semi-weight barrel with fluting
quick-release sling swivel
with muzzle thread M15x1
removable sight
Bore Snake in the pistol grip
5-shot magazine
height-adjustable stock back (at the push of a button!)
OmegaGrip
Soft-touch inserts
tool-free removable stock caps