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Springfield Armory Hellion

Springfield Armory Hellion

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  • Shorter overall length
  • Truly ambidextrous
  • Good accuracy
  • Heavy
  • Different manual of arms

Editor’s Note: 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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Product Details

Caliber
5.56x45mm NATO (.223 REM)
Action
Gas Operated Semi-Auto
Weight
8 lbs
Barrel Length
16 in
Overall Length
28.25" - 29.75"
Magazine Capacity
30 rounds
Magazine Included
(1) 30-Round Magpul PMAG Gen M3

Features

Shorter overall length
Truly ambidextrous
Good accuracy
Heavy
Different manual of arms

By The Numbers

Accuracy
Groups were around 2 MOA on average.
Reliability
As mentioned, the Hellion was flawless in its performance. We tested it with multiple brands of magazines, and they all functioned as expected.
Customization
Due to its newness to the US market, there is little to no aftermarket support to be found for the Hellion. However, there are many options for attaching standard accessories via MLOK and Picatinny rail.
Ergonomics
The Hellion has great overall ergonomics but loses some points due to the somewhat awkward fire controls. This is a feat considering the gun was designed to be capable of working for so many different-sized people.
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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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