Walther Rotek
Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Walther Rotek R8, Walther Rotex RM8
Overview
The Walther Rotek is a regulated pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle built in Germany by Carl Walther. Chambered for .22 (5.5mm) pellets and fed from a removable 8-shot rotary metal magazine, it pairs a Lothar Walther match barrel with an integrated 1/2-inch UNF muzzle thread for a suppressor. A 200cc integrated air cylinder charged to 232 bar drives a regulated valve for highly consistent shot-to-shot velocity of up to around 820 fps, while a walnut Minelli stock with checkered grip, an adjustable match trigger, a vibration reduction system and an integrated manometer round out the package.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3629 g (128.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1041 mm (40.98") |
| Barrel Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable Match |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 30 J (22 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Regulated Valve, Lothar Walther Barrel, Integrated Suppressor Thread, 200cc Air Cylinder, Integrated Manometer, Adjustable Match Trigger, Vibration Reduction System, Rubber Recoil Pad, 11mm Dovetail Rail, Minelli Walnut Stock
Variants
- Walther Rotek .177 - Caliber
Production
Current-production sporting/hunting PCP air rifle
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Sold as the Rotek in North America (Umarex USA) and closely related to Walther's Rotex RM8 line sold in Europe. Also offered in .177 caliber. Velocity figures vary with pellet weight; regulation gives a tight velocity spread across the magazine.
Background
The Rotek carries a Lothar Walther barrel, a name long prized among airgun and precision shooters for its match-grade bores, tying Walther's sporting airgun line back to its century-plus heritage in target arms.