- Shorter overall length
- Truly ambidextrous
- Good accuracy
- Heavy
- Different manual of arms
Springfield Armory’s Hellion is a fresh take on the bullpup configuration, where the action is located behind the trigger. It features an overall length of just 28.25 inches while maintaining a 16” barrel. The Hellion also sports completely ambidextrous controls and a reversible case ejection system. The result is a 5.56 rifle that combines portability, performance, and user adjustability.
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Springfield Armory Hellion Specs
Springfield Armory Hellion Features
16" CMV Melonite 1:7 twist barrel
4-Prong Flash Hider
One 30-round PMAG
Integrated flip-up iron sights
Ambi, non-reciprocating charging handle
2-position adjustable short stroke gas piston
Ambi safety selector
5-position adjustable w/cheek riser
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Springfield Armory Hellion Variations & Comparables
The iconic Steyr AUG is the oldest serving bullpup in military history, dating back to 1977. This 5.56x45mm rifle utilizes a short-stroke gas piston and a 16-inch quick-change barrel to deliver a compact, soft shooting experience. The Steyr AUG’s current incarnation is the Steyr AUG A3 M1, which is available with a short optics rail, extended optics rail, or an integrated 3x optic. Coming in at 8.8 pounds and just 28.15 inches long, the AUG is superbly balanced and is still a gold standard in the bullpup market today.
The Tavor X95 is the next-generation version of the popular Tavor SAR from IWI. Having been in service with the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) since 2010, the X95 has proven itself to be a rugged, reliable, compact combat rifle. New additions to the X95 over its predecessor include a lighter 5-6 pound trigger, repositioning of the ambi mag release to a more favorable spot, a Picatinny railed forearm, and better placement of the charging handle. It is available in either a 16.5 or 18.5-inch barrel, giving an overall length of either 26.1 or 28.1 inches. While it is a bit heavier at around 8 pounds, this long-stroke gas piston gun bullpup provides solid accuracy and reliability in an easy-to-maneuver package.
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final verdict
“There is a novelty that comes with the Hellion….some might even label it a cool factor. It’s different enough to make you re-learn critical functions but also similar enough to not be a completely new experience. The rifle performed well in accuracy and has ergonomics capable of fitting nearly everyone in the Croatian armed services. The reliability was totally solid through a few ammo types and multiple magazines. With practice, I was able to engage multiple targets at different distances and truly be effective with this rifle. Despite a steep learning curve for me, the Hellion is a solid performer.” – Sean Curtis
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