Merkel R15 308 Win Black Bolt Action 3 Round Rifle

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: .308 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: Black
Safety: 2-position-trigger-safety with separate chamber lock
Trigger type: Direct trigger
Pull weight: 2 lbs 10.4 oz
Stock material/type: Walnut or polymer/straight
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
Weight empty: 6 pound 9.8 ounce
Overall length: 43.3 inch