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Springfield Armory Hellion FBR (Forward Bolt-Release) Gen. 2
Springfield Armory Hellion FBR (Forward Bolt-Release) Gen. 2
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These are now a product improved version that make installation a little easier. It also adds tabs to clean-up side-to-side movement and is 3mm shorter. The bolt-release tab has also been beefed up slightly.
OVERVIEW:
The FBR (Forward Bolt-Release) is a product designed to give the shooter more options for a quick reload. While seating the magazine the shooter can simultaneously use their index finger to release the bolt. This alleviates the need to seat the magazine then reach back and pinch standard bolt-releases. It also gives the shooter the ability to release the bolt with the back of their firing hand.
The FBR is compatible with our drop-in mag-well, as well as the LunarTech Designs Hellion Flared Mag-well. It can work with the OEM STANAG mag-well, but will lack front stability.
**Buying "FBR ONLY" will not include any mag-well NOR extended mag-release**
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Installed the new magwell and extended bolt release. Improved ergonomics decreased transition between mag changes. Love it.
I initially had a problem with the magwell provided in the bundle not fitting my rifle. Mister Hadden reached out to me within half an hour of my initial review being posted, providing me with troubleshooting options, and the problem has been fixed. The system works incredibly well and is IMO an essential upgrade to the Hellion.
HS Produkt should have thought of this upgrade, I wouldn't be surprised if they implement something like this in the next version. In the meantime this is the best way to cut down on your reload time if you have this rifle.
Easy to install and cuts reload time in half. The movement feels more natural with the bolt release forward.
The FBR makes the overall ergonomics of the VHS2 Hellion much better. The install was very easy and straightforward.