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Merkel Helix Noblesse

Name: Merkel Helix Noblesse
Brand: Merkel

Straight-pull bolt · .30-06 Springfield

Also known as Merkel RX Helix Noblesse, Helix Noblesse

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About the Merkel Helix Noblesse

The Merkel Helix Noblesse is a top-grade presentation version of Merkel's Helix straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle. It retains the Helix's signature 1:2 geared straight-pull action, which halves bolt-handle travel for very fast follow-up shots, driving a six-lug rotary bolt head that locks inside a fully enclosed receiver. The Noblesse grade is distinguished by a gold-plated trigger and bolt head, a fluted barrel, and a stock of class-8 precious walnut with ebony fore-end and grip-cap inlays under a high-gloss finish. Like all Helix rifles it uses a tool-free take-down system with interchangeable barrels spanning calibers from .223 Remington to .300 Winchester Magnum.

The Noblesse dresses the fast-cycling Helix straight-pull in class-8 precious walnut with ebony inlays and gold-plated trigger and bolt head - a jewel-grade take on an action whose concept is attributed to Sheikh Hamed of the Abu Dhabi royal family before Merkel's Suhl engineers turned it into a production rifle.

Merkel Helix Noblesse 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
Gold plated trigger
Gold plated bolt head
Precious walnut stock
Ebony forend cap
Wood class 8 grade
Fluted barrel
I sight open sights
Interchangeable barrels
Enclosed action housing
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. Fitted with the i-Sight open-sight system and a Picatinny rail; optional 5-round magazine. Wood class rating of 8 with ebony applications distinguishes the Noblesse from lower Helix grades.