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Merkel Helix Arabesque

Name: Merkel Helix Arabesque
Brand: Merkel

Straight-pull bolt · .30-06 Springfield

Also known as Merkel RX Helix Arabesque, Helix Arabesque

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About the Merkel Helix Arabesque

The Merkel Helix Arabesque is a decorative, high-grade version of Merkel's Helix straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle. It shares the Helix's signature 1:2 geared straight-pull action, which halves bolt-handle travel for very fast follow-up shots, together with the six-lug rotary bolt head that cycles inside a fully enclosed receiver box. The Arabesque grade is distinguished by classical arabesque scroll engraving on the receiver and a grade 4 (or higher) walnut stock with a Monte Carlo cheekpiece. Like all Helix rifles, it offers tool-free interchangeable barrels spanning calibers from .223 Remington to .300 Winchester Magnum.

The Arabesque grade dresses the fast-cycling Helix straight-pull in classical Middle Eastern scrollwork - a fitting nod to the action's origin, which is attributed to a concept from Sheikh Hamed of the Abu Dhabi royal family before Merkel's Suhl engineers turned it into a production rifle.

Merkel Helix Arabesque specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Straight-pull bolt
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Trigger pull: 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Calibres: .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester
Magazine capacity: 3 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 560 mm (22.0 in)
Overall length: 1070 mm (42.1 in)
Weight (empty): 3.00 kg (6.61 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Walnut
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 850 m/s (2789 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 4200 J (3098 ft·lb)
Effective range: 300 m

History

Production status: In production
Country of origin: DE
Designer: Merkel (Helix concept attributed to Sheikh Hamed of the Abu Dhabi royal family)

Available calibres

.30-06 Springfield.300 Winchester Magnum.308 Winchester

Features

Straight pull action
Short bolt throw
Arabesque engraved receiver
Grade 4 wood stock
Interchangeable barrels
Enclosed action housing
Adjustable trigger
Monte carlo cheekpiece
Picatinny rail

Safety

Manual safety
Cocking decocker

Chambered across the Helix caliber range including .223 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, 7x64, .308 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 8x57 IS, 9.3x62, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag and .338 Win Mag. Standard barrel length is 560mm; magnum chamberings use a longer barrel. Adjustable trigger of roughly 900-1,900 grams; optional 5-round magazine. Also offered in a matching Wild Boar engraving motif on the same platform.