The Helix of Merkel has set standards in terms of ergonomics and intuitive handling as a linear repeater with a translated shutter.

Version: Standard barrel, with muzzle thread M15x1 and removable sights. Carbon shaft.

Translated straight line
The linear movement of the bolt handle is transmitted to the bolt head in a ratio of 1:2. It moves smoothly and quietly into the lock in a special helix track system - and out again. The repeating path is translated: fastest repeating guaranteed. This benefits faster target acquisition and thus precise follow-up shots.

Take down
The Helix was designed not just for hunting, but also for getting there. Merkel defines a new quality of take down. The magic word for dismantling a hunting weapon without tools is take-down. With the bolt-barrel system Merkel The classic take down has been perfected and implemented in series for the first time in this class. This rifle can be dismantled to almost briefcase size in just three steps. Even those with little experience can do this in just a few seconds - and bring the helix to transport dimensions.

Shooter's safety
Security is the good feeling of being able to hunt without any worries - because the rifle itself offers the best conditions for security. The helix lock is a further development of the classic rotating head lock - no other principle locks repeating rifles more securely. At the Merkel RX Helix combines the rotating head bolt with the helix principle to create a linear repeater. The closure is encapsulated at the back for additional security and to prevent contamination.

Unintentional firing of a shot
The hand tensioner of the RX Helix is located on the piston neck. He only puts the system under tension with the pressure of his thumb immediately before the shot - and it can be relaxed again just as easily.

Safe function
Manual tensioner systems sometimes suffer from an ignition energy deficit. A patented hammer system with a joint-driven hammer was developed for the Helix, which delivers maximum ignition energy: for a safe release of the shot.

Linear repetition
Repeating at the ready is the supreme discipline of quick follow-up shots. The Helix masters this discipline masterfully and combines the rotating head lock with real linear repeating at the stop - without the slightest annoying turning or tilting movement as with other straight-pull repeating rifles. The eye remains on target, the bolt handle is exactly above the trigger. The straight shaft in the tradition of Merkel Afrikabüschen gives this movement the necessary support.

Stay on target
When repeating, the bolt does not move beyond the neck of the stock towards the shooter's eye, which disrupts aiming in conventional systems. With the helix system, the movement only takes place within the system housing. The eye remains undisturbed on the target. Now the second shot: Triggered by a finely adjustable direct trigger with a dry characteristic - that's real ergonomics.

Bolt barrel system
The revolution is underway. 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 with a single lever - without tools. Cleaning the barrel and bolt is also child's play thanks to the Bolt Barrel System: remove the barrel, unscrew the bolt head - all parts are easily accessible and easy to clean.