ADIHEX is an important regional show that each year gathers outdoor and firearm companies in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Playing on its own turf, CARACAL usually displays its wide catalog and finds the opportunity to reveal new models, such as UAE-inspired Merkel hunting rifles and [Read More…]
The latest addition to Merkel’s Helix line of rifles is the Merkel Helix Carbon. As its name implies, the new Helix Carbon features carbon fiber furniture which is what sets it apart from its siblings in the Helix family. Let’s take a closer look. Merkel @ [Read More…]
We saw already a few items from EDIC Caracal at IDEX back in February, and again the UAE based company plays at home in ADIHEX. In this hunting oriented event, the German subsidiary Merkel was part of the Caracal booth as well, with some high-end models. While Merkel [Read More…]
A couple of weeks ago we reported about the suppressed version of the Merkel Helix rifle. Recently the company has introduced another variation of their rifle called Helix Speedster. The main difference of the Speedster from other Helix rifles is its new stock which [Read More…]
Merkel has introduced a new version of their Helix rifle which is optimized for use with a suppressor. The rifle is called Helix Suppressor. Merkel has also collaborated with the Brugger & Thomet to make an over the barrel suppressor (a.k.a. reflex suppressor) for [Read More…]
Merkel announced a new bolt action rifle aimed at American hunters: the R15. The rifles will be available with either a synthetic stock or a walnut stock. Specifications magazine – detachable, 3 round (2 round in magnum calibers) 22″ barrel (24″ in [Read More…]
As reported here at TFB back in December 2013, Steyr Arms was moving to a new manufacturing facility in Bessemer, AL. Tactical-Life.com, as well as several other publications are now reporting the grand opening of the new Steyr Arms facility in Bessemer, AL. On [Read More…]
New for 2014 is the RX Helix Explorer from Merkel. Like the original RX Helix, the Explorer is a straight pull bolt design that is said to be extremely fast. The new Explorer is designed to be more resistant to the elements when outdoors with a synthetic stock and [Read More…]
Merkel’s answer to the new Blaser R8 is the Merkel RX.Helix. This takedown rifle makes use of a straight pull bolt action. Its name is derived from the bolt’s rotation system. The bolt is rotated in a helical motion at a 2:1 ratio (of forward motion to [Read More…]
From the press release … Steyr Arms announced the acquisition of Merkel USA today. Merkel USA is the U.S. importer and service center for Merkel’s side-by-side and over/under shotguns, fine double rifles, drillings, combination guns, K1 single-shot stalking [Read More…]
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