The Springfield Armory Hellion 5.56 NATO bullpup rifle from Springfield Armory places the action behind the trigger, so a 16-inch barrel fits in an overall length of only 28.25 inches (brand part no. HL916556B). The controls are ambidextrous and the case ejection is reversible, so it runs from either shoulder. A short-stroke piston system with a two-position adjustable gas setting drives the action, and a polymer M-LOK handguard gives you room for lights and grips. It feeds from a 30-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3. It suits home defense, range work and anyone who wants a compact semi-automatic rifle that keeps full-length barrel performance.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Rem), the standard rifle cartridge for this class of semi-automatic.
• The barrel is 16 inches of CMV steel with a Melonite finish, which resists corrosion and wear.
• Rifling is a 1:7 twist, a fast rate for the heavier bullets used in 5.56 loads.
• The rifle ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3 magazine.
• The operating system is a short-stroke piston with a two-position adjustable gas setting.
• Sights are an integrated flip-up front (elevation adjustable) and flip-up rear with a five-position aperture (windage adjustable).
• The stock is five-position adjustable with a cheek riser, so length of pull can be tuned to the shooter.
• Controls include an ambidextrous safety switch and a non-reciprocating ambidextrous charging handle, with a BCMGUNFIGHTER Mod 3 grip.
• Overall length is 28.25 to 29.75 inches depending on stock position, very short for a rifle with a 16-inch barrel.
• Weight is 8 pounds, with a four-prong flash hider on the muzzle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Hellion a bullpup? The action sits behind the trigger and the magazine, which lets a 16-inch barrel fit in an overall length of 28.25 to 29.75 inches.

Can it be shot left-handed? Yes. The safety and charging handle are ambidextrous and the case ejection is reversible.

What magazine does it use? It ships with one 30-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3.

Buy the Springfield Armory Hellion Bullpup Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 16-Inch, Black, 30-Round

The Hellion is one of the shortest ways to carry a 16-inch 5.56 barrel, and it keeps the controls and accessory room of a modern rifle. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other semi-auto rifles.