Comments on: The Remarkable Merkel RX Helix — German Straight-Pull Hunter

By: DavidmDuff

DavidmDuff — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:46:48 +0000

Thank you Editor for explaining restrictions in place that make this type of firearm accessible for for some. Regardless, the workmanship and engineering that went into these firearms certainly is worthy of any affectionado’s apreciation. Thanks for bring these works of art to this reader’s attention.
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By: Tor

Tor — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:07:54 +0000

The Lynx straight pull rifle from Finland is essentially cf T-Bolt with 7 moving parts in the action.

http://lynxrifles.fi/

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:13:23 +0000

For those who can still own semi-autos, this is a nothing rifle, a curiosity at best.

For others, who lost the privilege many years ago, this is the only way we can get fast follow up shots. View it through that lens and you will understand, I hope.

EDITOR: Also understand that the ease of barrel change (with different chamberings) is important in countries where citizens have a limit on the number of rifles they may own, or where there is a very long wait period to get a rifle ownership permit.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:38:19 +0000

WOW! I love innovation, and when it’s in a gorgeous package too, it’s a lust machine. Wish I could afford it, I didn’t ask how much. We are looking at the future with this one.

By: ELR Researcher

ELR Researcher — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:03:57 +0000

What always amazes me is that such complexity – to facilitate changes in chambering (not “caliber”) – are done with very expensive rifles with great wood, fit, and finish. If I was interested in buying a “deluxe” rifle, it have a full wood stock, single chambering, and no sights on the barrel. These very expensive, highly complex rifles seem (to me) a gross mis-match to the wherewithal of the target market customer. Seems just buy multiple rifles. Would be very interesting to see how many second and third chambering “kits” get sold.

EDITOR: One of the reasons for the barrel-swapping features of this rifle are European laws which tightly restrict the number of rifles that one person may own. In some areas, less than three total, including rimfire. Or, in some jurisdications, you may have extremely long waiting periods or high transfer costs, even if the number you can own is not limited. The design of these rifles — particularly the all-in-one features — reflects legal restrictions in place in many European nations.

By: Chris-NZ

Chris-NZ — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:48:54 +0000

I can’t believe how ridiculously high those rings are on that rifle!!

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:34:14 +0000

Over complicated