Walther RS3 Pro Chestnut .308Win LL58cm

The RS 3 Pro Chestnut rifle from Walther represents an innovative solution for hunting with a suppressor thanks to its revolutionary concept.Short, safe, and quiet – these characteristics define the new RS 3 Pro Chestnut bolt-action rifle from Walther. It meets the long-standing trend of using a suppressor in hunting. Hearing is protected, game is not startled, and shooting is overall more comfortable. Walther relies on a revolutionary construction principle that avoids the disadvantages that the use of a suppressor has previously brought – either less ballistic performance due to a shorter barrel or an unwieldy rifle.

Walther has not only tried to address this dilemma with conventional methods but has taken a completely new approach with the RS 3 series. From the outset, the rifles are designed with the suppressor in mind. The system has simply been moved to the rear, allowing for a compact and well-balanced hunting rifle with the same barrel length when using a suppressor.

The Stock
In the Pro Chestnut version of the RS 3 straight-pull repeater, the one-piece hole stock is made of durable synthetic material in the signature chestnut brown. The cheek piece and grip areas feature pleasantly tactile elastomer inserts in contrasting black. At the end of the fore-end, this Pro version includes a magnetic socket with a magnetic cover for the optional attachment of a bipod from Walther or other suitable shooting supports.

Due to the compact design of the rifle, the hand tension is located in the thumb hole of the buttstock. It is intuitively tensioned when shouldering, and the safety status of the rifle is always perceptible with the shooting hand, additionally indicated by color (red-green). This construction makes shouldering and tensioning a fluid motion.

The Walther box magazine is also located in the stock behind the pistol grip. It has a capacity of 6 rounds in standard calibers and 5 rounds in magnum calibers. The magazine features a lock against accidental release, consisting of 2 locking wings that must be pressed simultaneously when removing or changing it.

The System
Innovative solutions had to be found for the construction of the system due to its position in the rifle. The heart of the RS 3 rifle is a 64 cm long single-frame housing. The monocoque system is machined from solid aluminum, making it absolutely precise and also lightweight. The locking system consists of a 3-lug rotating head. The center of gravity of the rifle is located at the level of the trigger guard, making it perfectly balanced.

The RS 3 rifle is a straight-pull repeater, which facilitates comfortable operation with rapid shot sequences. The chamber grip ball is optimally sized and perfectly placed. This allows for cycling while maintaining sight on the target. A re-tensioning occurs during the cycling process, so you are immediately ready to shoot again. The Performance hunting trigger breaks cleanly at a resistance weight of 800 g. The surfaces of the system and the barrel are carbonized.

The Barrel
The length of the 17-mm barrel is 58 cm for the standard calibers .308Win and .30-06Spring, and 62 cm for the magnum version with .300WinMag. The barrels in standard length allow for a total length of compact 104 or 108 cm thanks to the described innovative construction principle. At the muzzle, there is a Zerolock quick coupling for mounting the suppressor. On the barrel sits the base for the Walther Fixlock mount, which accommodates optics with and without rails, for red dot sights, and for Picatinny rails (not included).

The Suppressor
The RS 3 rifles are only delivered complete with the Walther QSA suppressor. However, due to legal regulations, it is necessary to order the suppressor separately. You can do this. It is made of tenifer-treated high-performance steel and has a hard-anodized aluminum tube. The attachment to the barrel is simple and precise using the Zerolock quick coupling.

Scope of Delivery

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Technical Data

Type: Repeater rifleCaliber: .308Win, .30-06Spring or .300WinMagStock type: one-piece hole stockStock material: synthetic in chestnut brownSystem: MonocoqueSystem material: aluminumSafety: hand tension in thumb holeLocking: 3-lug rotating headTrigger: Performance huntingTrigger weight: 800 gRepeater: straight pullMagazine: single-row, with safetyCapacity: 6 rounds standard / 5 rounds magnum caliberSurface finish: carbonBase for Fixlock mountsBarrel profile: 17 mmBarrel length: 58 cm standard / 62 cm magnumZerolock quick couplingSuppressor: Walther QSATotal length: 104 cm standard / 108 cm magnumWeight without suppressor: 3.5 kg standard / 3.6 kg magnumWeight suppressor: 350 g