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Merkel Helix Tracker

Name: Merkel Helix Tracker
Brand: Merkel

Straight-pull bolt · .308 Winchester

Also known as Merkel RX Helix Tracker, Helix Tracker

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About the Merkel Helix Tracker

The Merkel Helix Tracker is a German straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle purpose-built for driven hunts and tracking wounded game. Based on the RX Helix action with its 1:2 geared bolt that halves handle travel for rapid follow-up shots, the Tracker pairs a short 470mm semi-weight barrel with an anthracite synthetic stock, i-Sight driven-hunt sights and a Picatinny rail, feeding from a 5-round detachable magazine. Chambered in .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 8x57 IS and 9.3x62, it emphasises maneuverability and fast cycling over long-range precision.

The Tracker distils Merkel's Helix straight-pull concept into a short-barrelled driven-hunt tool: its 1:2 transmission means a full unlock-and-rechamber cycle needs only half the linear pull of a conventional straight-pull, letting a hunter keep the sights on a bolting boar between shots.

Merkel Helix Tracker specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Straight-pull bolt
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Trigger pull: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
Calibres: .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 9.3x62mm
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 470 mm (18.5 in)
Overall length: 980 mm (38.6 in)
Weight (empty): 2.90 kg (6.39 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

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

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 820 m/s (2690 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 3267 J (2410 ft·lb)
Effective range: 250 m

History

Production status: In production
Country of origin: DE

Available calibres

.308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield9.3x62mm

Features

Straight pull action
Short bolt throw
Interchangeable barrels
Takedown
Enclosed action housing
Adjustable trigger
Picatinny rail
Driven hunt sights
Semi weight barrel

Safety

Manual cocking
Cocking decocker

Standard direct trigger is adjustable from approximately 900 to 1,900 grams; an optional TAR-GT trigger adjusts from 500 to 1,500 grams. Ships with a 5-round magazine (plus one in chamber); an optional 3-round magazine is available. The 470mm barrel is a 19mm-diameter semi-weight profile. Retains the RX Helix tool-free takedown and interchangeable-barrel system.