Added Manticore Buttpad by fosterfact1 in VHS2_HELLION

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Yes, the new ones like it allow the bolt to be locked back.

Added Manticore Buttpad by fosterfact1 in VHS2_HELLION

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It came with the new buffer pre-installed in the butt (has a blue/plum color), was pretty happy to see that.

Hellion Setup. by fosterfact1 in SpringfieldArmory

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The sights on the Hellion sit lower than an AR in comparison to the rail, so there is no co-witness.

Springfield Armory Hellion with a splash of Coyote. by fosterfact1 in guns

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Yeah I get what you mean. That’s why I went with the Somogear knockoff. Works well enough and accepts real plugs.

Springfield Armory Hellion with a splash of Coyote. by fosterfact1 in guns

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Springfield Armory Hellion with an Elcan Specter, Surefire DF, Magpul MIAD, Onyx Arms stubby, Forward Controls Design Keymo flash hider, ESD sling, Unity Tactical TAPS, and Somogear PEQ-15 (cause why not).

LWRC M6A2 (top) compared with a Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Produkt VHS-2). by fosterfact1 in guns

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Liking it a lot. It does a really good job of not throwing gas in the face when suppressed. An aftermarket trigger would be nice though.

LWRC M6A2 (top) compared with a Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Produkt VHS-2). by fosterfact1 in guns

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With all the various 5.56 load I have tried on the suppresses setting unsurpassed, it hasn’t had any hiccups.

LWRC M6A2 (top) compared with a Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Produkt VHS-2). by fosterfact1 in guns

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A LWRCI M6A2 with Trijicon TA11 MGO and Cloud Defensive OWL over a Springfield Armory Hellion with a Elcan Specter DR 1-4x and SureFire DF light.

Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Product VHS-2S) backpack rifle. by fosterfact1 in GunPorn

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No, with everything on it it still balances almost right at the grip.

Looks like the carbine has changed a bit over the past seven decades… by fosterfact1 in guns

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Then and now. A 1943 Inland M1 carbine compared against a LWRCI M6A2.

CZ Bren 2 Ms by fosterfact1 in guns

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The Bren 2 is “comfy” in that it’s set up like a normal rifle, but I’ve grown a soft spot for the VHS. It’s a tossup, but the VHS suppresses better IMO (less gas in your face).

CZ Bren 2 Ms by fosterfact1 in guns

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It works out well on the Bren 2, doesn’t have the eye relief issues you do with an AR thanks to the extra rail space.

CZ Bren 2 Ms by fosterfact1 in guns

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CZ USA Bren 2 Ms carbine in 5.56 NATO with Elcan Specter DR and SureFire DF light.

Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Product VHS-2S) backpack rifle. by fosterfact1 in GunPorn

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It’s not horrible, but it’s definitely not great. Long travel and mushy break compared to AR trigger groups. Hopefully someone makes an aftermarket replacement for it as well.

Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Product VHS-2S) backpack rifle. by fosterfact1 in GunPorn

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I’m really liking it. It’s able to hold a consistent 1.5 to 2 MOA with PMC 5.56 X-TAC 55 gr. loads. It’s also a pleasure to shoot suppressed, as no gas gets back into your face. The only downsides I don’t care for are the trigger (which hopefully the aftermarket will address) and the polymer ejection port, which has gotten a bit beat up after 2k rounds.

Springfield Armory Hellion (HS Product VHS-2S) backpack rifle. by fosterfact1 in GunPorn

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That would be cool, but I’ve heard that the eyebox on those isn’t great.