Springfield Armory Hellion Semi-Auto 5.56 Bullpup Rifle 16in. 30rd

Buds Gun Shop got this gun to me in 8 days from add to cart to FFL transfer and after seeing them on GB going for $800ish over MSRP I got it for just under MSRP. The gun is everything you have read and watched reviews about. It is really nice how quick it converts to left hand for my son and I also like it because it has a ring to it just like the full-size M1A’s. I will also say that it is the most accurate Bullpup I have ever shot. I know all the ones SA sent out had a Nightforce optic but I installed a Primary Arms SLX 3x32 Gen 3 ACSS prism with the 5.56 reticle and it works well. This is a awesome gun and Buds Gun Shop delivered again. Thanks guys/gals.

Upon opening the box I discovered a nice black soft case with two mag pouches sewn in. I unzipped the case to reveal a futuristic looking bullpup rifle, built heavily of polymer. I hefted the rifle, finding that it felt lighter and better balanced than expected. I pulled back the charging handle, feeling a nice smooth action. The ambi safety was fairly easy to actuate on and off even with my finger on the trigger, although the tab of the safety was somewhat sharp. The trigger itself had a smooth but very long take up. The break was spongy but acceptable. Overall it reminded me of a Glock trigger. The rifle came with one pmag. I popped the mag into the rifle and was somewhat disappointed with the lack of a solid positive click. The mag release, a tab just behind the magwell, was very easy and intuitive to use. I locked the bolt to the rear on the empty mag and tried the bolt release, which is a somewhat odd chunky tab a short distance behind the magwell. It was easy to activate with a rearward push but will probably make for somewhat slow reloads. On the top of the rifle was a very long picatinny rail ready for any optic you desire. Just fore and aft of the rail, folded flush but popping up easily when needed were a set of very high quality iron sights. They are probably as precise as you would ever need. A short time after picking up the rifle I had the time to fire 10 rounds through it. The rounds fired soft and smooth, and the rifle functioned properly. This seems like a solid, high quality rifle so far and I can't wait to test it further.