From the Vault: Springfield Armory Hellion
This video from Brownells Gun Tech features Keith Ford showcasing the Springfield Armory Hellion, a semi-automatic rifle introduced in 2022. Based on the Croatian HS Produkt VHS-2, it's a bullpup design chambered in 5.56 NATO. The review highlights its short-stroke gas piston operation, full-length Picatinny rail with integrated flip-up sights, 16" barrel with an adjustable gas block, and adjustable length-of-pull. The video also emphasizes its ambidextrous features, including the charging handle and safety selector, and its ability to switch ejection direction. Keith demonstrates the field-stripping process, revealing the recoil spring within the stock and a balanced bolt-carrier group. The review touches on its unique recoil impulse compared to an AR-15 and its compatibility with standard AR-15 magazines, with an easy conversion to H&K G36 magazines.










