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Bullpups solve a problem the AR platform never quite could: how do you get real barrel length without lugging around a full-size rifle? The Springfield Armory Hellion 18" answers that by tucking the action behind the trigger, so you get a hammer forged 18-inch barrel inside an overall length of roughly 30 to 31.75 inches depending on stock position. That extra two inches of barrel over the original 16" Hellion buys you meaningful velocity gains with 5.56 NATO, which matters if you like stretching things out past 300 yards or want your 62 and 77 grain loads doing what they were designed to do.
This isn't a from-scratch design. The Hellion is the American semi-auto version of the VHS-2 that Croatian armed forces have run hard in places like Iraq and Africa. Springfield kept the features that made it work: fully ambidextrous safety and charging handle, plus a reversible case ejection system so lefties can run it properly instead of eating brass. The five-position adjustable stock with cheek riser fits a wide range of builds, and dual-side QD points let you set up your sling however you shoot.
The 1:7 twist barrel wears a durable Melonite finish and a four-prong flash hider up front. The short-stroke gas piston system runs a two-position adjustable gas block with normal and suppressed settings, so adding a can doesn't mean fighting an overgassed rifle. Up top, a full-length Picatinny rail carries spring-loaded flip-up iron sights that snap into place and lock solid, and the handguard gives you nine M-Lok slots for lights and accessories.
Springfield smartly kept AR compatibility where it helps most. The Hellion feeds from standard AR-15 magazines and ships with a 30-round Gen3 Magpul PMAG, and the grip is a swappable AR pattern piece, with a BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 installed from the factory. If you've been curious about bullpups, this is one of the most refined ways to get into the format.
Yes, it feeds from standard AR-15 pattern magazines and ships with a 30-round Gen3 Magpul PMAG. That means your existing mag supply works, no proprietary magazines to hunt down. The grip is also AR pattern, so swapping it out is easy if the included BCM Mod 3 isn't your style.
It's one of the better bullpups out there for lefties. The safety and charging handle are fully ambidextrous, and the case ejection system is reversible, so you can set it up to eject away from your face when shooting left-shouldered. QD sling points on both sides round out the setup.
The extra two inches of barrel gives 5.56 NATO a noticeable velocity bump, which improves downrange energy and terminal performance, especially with heavier loads. Because of the bullpup layout, you're still holding a rifle around 31 inches long, shorter than most 16" barreled ARs with the stock extended. You get more barrel without more bulk.
Yes, and Springfield planned for it. The two-position adjustable gas block has dedicated normal and suppressed settings, so the short-stroke piston system stays properly regulated when you add a can. The four-prong flash hider sits on the muzzle from the factory, so check thread compatibility with your suppressor or mount setup.
| UPC | 706397969448 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HL918556B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 18'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 31.75'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 30-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.9 |
| Package Width | 12.9 |
| Product Type | Bullpup |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Safety Lever |
| Shipping Weight | 12.0 |
| Sights | Low Profile Flip-Up Front/Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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