German firearms manufacturer Merkel has announced the introduction of the R15, a new bolt-action rifle designed and manufactured specifically to meet the expectations of American hunters and shooters. Available in both wood- and synthetic-stocked versions, the Merkel R15 rifle combines the classic hunting rifle style with old-world craftsmanship and the latest manufacturing technology to create a platform that is refined yet surprisingly affordable for the American market.
Merkel offers the R15 in two versions: a Grade-1 walnut stocked version and a fiberglass-reinforced, black synthetic-stocked version. Both versions are available in standard and magnum calibers: .243 Win., 6.5×55, .270 Win., .308 Win., .30-’06 Sprg., 9.3×62, .300 Win. Mag. and 7 Rem. Mag. The walnut R15 weighs 7 pounds, 4.4 ounces, and the synthetic R15 weighs 6 pounds, 9.8 ounces.
Specifications:-
Model: R15
Purpose: Hunting & target shooting
Operation: Bolt-action repeating
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Capacity: 3 Round
Action material: Steel
Barrel: 22 inch, Mag: 24 inch
Rifling: 4 grooves, 1:12 inch RH twist
Sights: No sights, drilled and tapped for Savage-style mounts
Finish: Wood
Safety: 2-position-trigger-safety with separate chamber lock
Trigger type: Direct trigger
Pull weight: 2 lbs, 10.4 oz
Stock material/type: Walnut
Length of pull: 14.5 inch
Drop at comb: 1.5 inch
Drop at heel: 1.5 inch
Recoil pad: Elastomer; 0.7 inch thick
Sling swivels: 1 inch
Checkering: Machined checkering on grip and foreend (walnut)
Weight, empty: 7 pound, 4.4 ounces
Overall length: 43.3 inch
Model: MER-R15-270-WOOD-RH-22"
Manufacturer: Merkel
Capacity: 3
Condition: New
Finish/Color: Black
Finish/Color: Wood
Type: Rifle
Barrel Length: 22
Caliber: 270 Win
Action: Bolt Action
