Selecting the right Hellion accessories can transform this gun from cool, to incredibly awesome.
Throughout all these different iterations, I think Ive finally landed on my permanent set-up for the Hellion.
Development of the VHS took place over decades, with thorough testing at each stage.
Equipped with an astounding array of features, the Hellion is ready to go as it is sold. However, the author shares a number of accessories he selected to improve the gun for his needs.
Croatias experiences with the rifle were positive, and they made follow-up orders.
Currently, HS Produkt has a contract to deliver a large number of rifles to the Croatian army.
In addition to the rifles durability in the field, it has many forward-thinking features.
Shown above is the author’s Hellion with a BCM vertical grip, Vortex LPVO scope and more. How will you set yours up?
My Choices
Now lets get to my build out.
Starting at the front, I decided to stick with the factory muzzle machine on the Hellion.
Its a three-prong flash hider that does a fantastic job of reducing flash and also looks great!
As equipped, the BCM grip allows the author improved control over the rifle while also perfectly placing his hand to activate the remote switch for the mounted Surefire light.
you’re free to tune the gas down so that you get reduced blowback from the back pressure.
It allows a generous surface to stack a few fingers with ease.
It also allows you to find it more quickly with your support hand.
This allows me to actuate the light with my support hand thumb on a pressure switch.
This is great for space savings and keeping the light as close to the handguard as possible.
Optics
Now, lets touch on my preferred optic set-up.
The BCM Vertical Grip Mod 3 allows you to control muzzle rise. The texture ensures you can hold onto it in all weather conditions.
The Hellion has a very short overall length for a rifle, while also retaining a 16 barrel.
This is one of the most notable benefits of the bullpup design.
The Vortex Viper PST 1-6X is a tried-and-true staple in the LPVO world.
The Surefire Scout Light Pro is mounted on the right side of the rifle. Mounting can be reversed forleft-handed shooters.
Its rugged, crystal clear, lightweight and easy to use.
The zoom is super smooth, and the clarity throughout the range is stellar.
As much as a 1-10X seems nice, they also have drawbacks.
The M-Lok attachment points allowed the author to connect a remote switch and manage the cable for the Surefire light.
For me and this build, 6X max power seemed perfect.
To mount the LPVO, I used an American Defense Manufacturing Recon SL mount.
On the range, this set-up is a ton of fun to shoot.
The author picked a Vortex Viper LPVO for the main sighting system on the Hellion. TheHellion ships with iron sightsand can also run a red dot sight.
This combo is super effective at both close and distance shooting.
Final Thoughts
All in all, the Hellion is one of my favorite rifles to shoot.
The recoil impulse feels softer than what you would expect from a 5.56 carbine.
For close work, the author added a Votex Venom red dot sight on a 45˚ mount. This allows him to transition between ranges very quickly.
The rifle is balanced really well, especially when adding a suppressor to the front end.
The biggest difference with the Hellion is the manual of arms compared to an AR-15.
