Springfield Hellion 5.56 NATO 18″ Gear Up Package

The Springfield Armory Hellion is a 5.56 NATO bullpup rifle featuring an 18" CMV Melonite barrel, designed to provide compact handling while retaining rifle-length ballistics. Its bullpup layout places the action behind the trigger for a shorter overall package, and ambidextrous controls with reversible ejection increase adaptability for varied users. The 2025 Gear Up package ships with a single-point sling, an extra magazine, and a Crimson Trace CT-103 red dot optic.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 REM).
• The barrel is 18" CMV Melonite'ae 1:7.
• The color is Black.
• The gas system is a 2-Position Adjustable Short Stroke Piston.
• The bolt carrier group is Proprietary Melonite'ae.
• The handguard is Polymer M-Lok'ae.
• The stock is 5-Position Adjustable w/ Cheek Riser.
• The charging handle is Ambidextrous Non-Reciprocating.
• The safety switch is Ambidextrous.
• The overall length is 30.25" - 31.75".

Built for shooters who want modern, compact performance in a 5.56 platform, the Hellion balances maneuverability and practical feature sets like ambidextrous controls, an adjustable stock, and an adjustable short-stroke piston system. The Gear Up package supplies useful accessories for range and transport, including a CT-103 red dot and sling, making this configuration ready for immediate use in authorized environments.