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HELIX
NEWS
2013

Manual cocking system: Quick and
absolutely silent cocking and uncocking
Explorer synthetic stock: Straight stock
made of recoil-dampening material.
Quicker to raise to a shooting position,
quicker (back) onto the target.
Closed system: Nothing moves
towards the eye during fast
bolt-action shooting.
HELIX system: Actual 2:1 transmission
ratio in the straight-pull
action for the fastest possible
bolt-action shooting.
THE DRIVEN HUNT SPECIALIST: Helix with Explorer synthetic stock, 5+1 round magazine and semiweight barrel.
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HELIX Driven Hunt mount: Lower mount for
quick target acquisition at short distances.
HELIX Take-Down: Lightning fast to disassemble and
reassemble. If the world is your hunting ground, this
rifle is your ideal companion.
Massive breech block with 6 bolt lugs that locks
directly in the barrel – it doesn‘t get any safer.
Semiweight: Strong and short
barrel for quick resonation.
Reliable, even in cramped pulpits.
5+1 round magazine: More chances
due to rapid follow-up shots.
QUICK, FLEXIBLE, INTUITIVE.
The HELIX system components make these bolt-action rifles the newest generation
of precision tool that is easily adapted to the individual requirements of the hunter.
Thanks to its well thought-out ergonomics, the hunter can stay focused on the most
important thing: the target.
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Noblesse
HELIX NOBLESSE: Innovation and passion – perfected with craftsmanship.
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HELIX NOBLESSE
The Helix for the grand stage of driven hunt: This premium rifle will win over the connoisseur in every way. As
for wood, it is the finest rifle in the HELIX range. Grade 7 wooden stocks with filled pores and a true oil finish.
Combined with the fluted barrel, the rifle saves on weight and exudes class. And the fine touches: The small
pistol-grip cap and the fore-end, with the characteristic Merkel Schnabel, are made of ebony. The cherry on
top: the gold-plated trigger.
HELIX ALPINIST
Designed for accurate long-range shots: The HELIX ALPINIST doesn‘t just cut a fine figure in mountain hunting.
The optional bipod (adapter as standard) acts as a stable rest in all terrains. And because it is the stock, that hits:
The smooth vertically adjustable cheek piece allows for a quick, safe and always reproducible shooting position
– a functional delicacy for specialists.
HELIX SPORTSTER
It originates from sport shooting but is also ideal for stalking, high seat and driven hunts: The thumbhole stock
of the HELIX SPORTSTER makes it quick and easy to grasp – before and after firing. The ergonomics of this
thumbhole stock were specially optimised for the straight-pull action of the Helix system.
RX.HELIX
STOCK
SYSTEM
CALIBRE
BARREL
WEIGHT
SIGHT
NOBLESSE
grade 7 ebony on the fore-end
Schnabel and on the small
pistol-grip cap
black with
gold-plated
trigger
all
common
fluted ø17 mm
560 mm long
3,0 kg
driven hunt
light sight
ALPINIST
grey synthetic stock with
adjustable cheek piece and
bipod adapter
black
all
common
round ø 17 mm
560 mm long
3,0 kg
driven hunt
light sight
SPORTSTER
thumbhole stock, made of
grade 2 wood or upwards
black
all
common
round ø 17mm
560 mm long
3,0 kg
driven hunt
light sight
OPTIONAL:
Fluted barrels | Barrels without sights | Adjustable cheek piece (only for synthetic stocks) | Muzzle thread
on the barrel + muzzle cap M 15x1 | Muzzle break | Soft-touch camouflage for synthetic stocks | Fore-end
bipod adapter for synthetic stocks | Barrel and calibre options: see table on page 7
HELIX CALIBRE GROUPS:
Mini: .222 Rem.; 223. Rem. Standard: .243 Win.; 6,5x55SE; 270 Win.; 7x64; .308 Win.; .30-06 Spring.; 8x57IS;
9,3x62 Magnum: 7 mm Rem. Mag.; .300 Win. Mag.
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HELIX ALPINIST: the practical specialist for accurate long-range shots. Shown here with
camouflaged synthetic stock and bipod (optional).

The adjustable cheek piece characterises the HELIX ALPINIST. The fore-end of this precision rifle features a bipod slot.
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BARRELS AND BARREL CONTOURS
STANDARD BARREL (17 mm ø, with or without sights) available in lengths of 510, 560 or 610 mm
SEMIWEIGHT-BARREL (19 mm ø, with or without sights) 510, 560 or 610 mm lengths
FLUTED BARREL (standard and semiweight) with or without sights
THREADED BARREL for a muzzle break or suppressor (requires a licence in some markets)
ADJUSTABLE CHEEK PIECE
The rule of accuracy – the adjustable cheek piece on
the butt was developed for quick target acquisition.
Both telescopic legs are fixed with recessed socket
screws (optional: knurled screws). Adjusted once, this
stock fits like a glove.
CAMOUFLAGE
Become one with nature: HELIX has the right stock for
hunting in the wilderness thanks to the camouflage
effects. This synthetic stock with soft-touch significantly
dampens recoil, is robust and creates the visual conditions
for the hunter to get close to the game.
MAGAZINE
Quick follow-up shots: 3+1 rounds are standard with
HELIX but on top of that Merkel now provides
5+1 round standard calibre and 4+1 round mini-calibre
magazines. The robust magazines are made of sheet
steel. Even without magazine the HELIX is usable as
a single-shot rifle – and remains ready to use in all
conditions.
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BARREL CONFIGURATION
BARREL LENGTH 510 mm
BARREL DIAMETER 17 mm
BARREL LENGTH 560 mm
BARREL LENGTH 610 mm
GEOMETRY
round
fluted
round
fluted
round
fluted
SIGHTS
with
none
with
none
with
none
with
none
with
none
with
none
MINI
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.243 Win.
*
*
*
6,5x55 SE
*
*
*
*
*
*
.270 Win.
*
*
*
*
*
*
STANDARD
7x64
.308 Win.
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
.30-06 Spring.
*
*
*
*
*
*
8x57IS
*
*
*
*
*
*
9,3x62
*
*
*
*
*
*
MAGNUM
7 mm Rem.Mag.
.300 Win.Mag.
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
standard optional * available with muzzle break
BARREL DIAMETER 19 mm
BARREL LENGTH 510 mm BARREL LENGTH 560 mm BARREL LENGTH 610 mm
GEOMETRY
round
fluted
round
fluted
round
fluted
SIGHTS
with
none
with
none
with
none
with
none
with
none
with
none
MINI
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.243 Win.
6,5x55 SE
*
*
*
*
*
*
.270 Win.
*
*
*
*
*
*
STANDARD
7x64
.308 Win.
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
.30-06 Spring.
*
*
*
*
*
*
8x57IS
*
*
*
*
*
*
9,3x62
*
*
*
*
*
*
MAGNUM
7 mm Rem.Mag.
.300 Win.Mag.
*
*
*
*
*
*
optional
* available with muzzle break
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MERKEL Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH
D-98527 Suhl
www.merkel-die-jagd.de