Walther Rotex RM8
Carl Walther GmbH · Rifle · In Production · 2013
Also known as: Rotex RM8, Walther Rotex RM8 MB, Walther Rotex RM8 Varmint, Walther Rotex RM8 UC
Overview
The Walther Rotex RM8 is a German pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle chambered for .22 (5.5mm) and .177 (4.5mm) pellets. Fed from an 8-shot rotary magazine cycled by a smooth side-lever or bolt action, it pairs a precision Lothar Walther barrel with an adjustable two-stage trigger and an 11mm dovetail scope rail. Built around a buddy-bottle style 200cc air cylinder charged to roughly 230 bar, it is a popular hunting and target air rifle sold across multiple stock and barrel-length configurations.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1040 mm (40.94") |
| Barrel Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| 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 | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
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: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Lothar Walther Barrel, 8 Shot Rotary Magazine, Side Lever Or Bolt Cocking, 11mm Dovetail Scope Rail, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, 1-2 Inch Unf Muzzle Thread, 200cc Air Cylinder
Variants
- Walther Rotex RM8 Varmint - Varmint
- Walther Rotex RM8 UC - Ultra Compact
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Manufactured by Carl Walther / Umarex; remains a current sporting air rifle line
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Sold in several configurations including the standard Rotex RM8, the longer-barrelled Varmint, and the short-barrelled Ultra Compact (UC). UK-market guns are restricted to sub-12 ft·lbf (16 J); export markets offer higher power outputs up to roughly 22 ft·lbf in .22.
Background
Walther's sporting air-rifle heritage stretches back to the early 20th century; the Rotex RM8 carries the Lothar Walther barrel name long associated with precision airgun and rimfire barrels.