Springfield Hellion 16"
STANAG-fed VHS-2 bullpup with a 16-inch barrel, full-length top rail, M-LOK handguard, and reversible ejection.
- Price
- $2,040
- Weight
- 8 lb
- Calibers
- 5.56x45mm, .223 Rem
- Rail
- mlok
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Key Highlights
- •Compact 16-inch bullpup
- •STANAG magazine compatibility
- •Reversible ejection without extra parts
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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Hellion 5.56 NATO 16" 30rd Semi-Auto Rifle - Black
Springfield Hellion 5.56x45 Bullpup Rifle, Black - HL916556B
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Overview
The Springfield Hellion 16-inch rifle is the compact baseline for the US-market VHS-2 bullpup. It keeps a full 16-inch 5.56 barrel in a 28.25- to 29.75-inch overall package, feeds from STANAG AR-15 magazines, and ships with a full-length top Picatinny rail plus polymer M-LOK handguard sections for lights and support-hand accessories.
The Hellion is also unusually ambidextrous for a bullpup. Ejection reverses without extra parts or tools, and the safety, charging handle, magazine release, and bolt release are ambidextrous from the factory. The two-position adjustable short-stroke piston system, 1/2x28 muzzle threads, and 5-position stock make it a strong host for optics, lights, slings, muzzle devices, and the Hellion-specific aftermarket parts from Manticore Arms, Black Talon Tactical, The VHS-2 Project, LunarTech, and Stinc.
Key Features
- 16-inch CMV Melonite barrel, 1:7 twist
- Full-length Picatinny top rail with integrated flip-up sights
- Polymer M-LOK handguard
- Feeds from STANAG AR-15 magazines
- Reversible ejection without extra parts or tools
- 2-position adjustable short-stroke piston system
- 5-position adjustable stock with cheek riser
- 1/2x28 threaded muzzle with 4-prong flash hider
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Very compact overall length for a 16-inch 5.56 rifle
- +Accepts common AR-15 magazines
- +Left-hand ejection conversion does not require extra parts
- +Strong Hellion-specific upgrade ecosystem for controls, trigger work, and handguards
Cons
- −Factory trigger is heavy compared with AR-pattern rifles
- −Bullpup length-of-pull can feel long for smaller shooters
- −Aftermarket is narrower than AR-15 or Tavor support
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem
- Barrel Length
- 16 inches
- Overall Length
- 28.25-29.75 inches
- weight
- 8 lbs
- operatingSystem
- 2-position adjustable short-stroke piston
- barrel
- CMV, Melonite, 1:7 twist
- handguard
- Polymer M-LOK
- Muzzle Device
- 4-prong flash hider, 1/2x28 threads
- magazine
- 30-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3
- sku
- HL916556B
- upc
- 706397956776
- msrp
- $2,040
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