Merkel Helix Explorer with muzzle thread standard with 56 cm / magnum 61, caliber .223 Rem.

The Explorer is the HELIX with a synthetic stock - designed for the tough demands of hunting in everyday use. The stock material with a soft grip surface is made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic in dark anthracite. The material is soft, quiet, and feels good even in cold conditions. It is also designed to be system-compatible: wooden stocks and synthetic stocks can be exchanged with each other. Whether standard barrel or semi-weight barrels - the Explorer forend always fits, and the barrel can freely oscillate. Version: With muzzle thread. Translated straight pull The linear movement of the chamber handle is transmitted in a 1:2 ratio to the bolt head. It moves smoothly and quietly into the locking mechanism in a special system of the Helix track - and also back out. 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 achieve this in a few seconds - and bring the Helix to transport size. Shooter's safety Safety is the good feeling of being able to pursue hunting without worries - because the rifle itself provides the best conditions for safety. The Helix bolt is an evolution of the classic rotating bolt - no other principle locks repeaters more securely. In the Merkel RX Helix, the rotating bolt is combined with the Helix principle to create a linear repeater. The bolt is encapsulated at the rear for additional safety and against contamination. Safe function Hand trigger 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, which delivers maximum ignition energy: for a safe shot release. Linear cycling Cycling in the shooting position is the king discipline of the quick follow-up shot. The Helix masters this discipline masterfully and combines the rotating bolt with true linear cycling in the shooting position - without the slightest disturbing rotation 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. 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 crisp characteristic - that is true ergonomics.