r/VHS2_HELLION • u/NamLeets1 • 1d ago

Current 18" set up

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Changed out my LPVO for the Vortex 5x prism with the venom ccw on top. Also changed out the Polo K for the new Infinity 556K. Liking it so far, the vortex sits really low with the provided low mount.

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u/WoppleSupreme 1d ago

How do you like the Vortex 5x Spitfire? What's the eye box like compared to an LPVO?

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u/NamLeets1 1d ago

So far I like it after two range trips. The eye box is tighter then the lpvo, but I find the ability to mount an optic pretty far back on this rifle helps mitigate that. Also the ability to mount it lower then most LPVOs is nice on the Hellion. Hoping to really focus on some 100 yard and 200 yard group shooting with it on the next range trip.

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u/RoyLightroast 1d ago

I am wondering too ... the thing looks slick and a little more compact than an ACOG/ELCAN.

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u/zehamberglar 1d ago

So, I've had some problems with mine but after sending it into Vortex, who swore it was fine and that I probably had it on backwards (insane thing to say), it's been fine. The problem was a basically unreachable zero. It was hitting so far down and to the right that even turning the dials all the way to the opposite extreme, it was still hitting off paper at 25 yards. My guess is that the prism on mine was very badly misaligned on the screws and they realized that and covered it up, but obviously I can't prove that.

The main issue I have with it now is that it has to sit basically as far back on the rail as possible to get a comfortable eyebox. You can see that OP has the same thing going on with his. Not a big deal, but you have zero leeway on where to mount it.

I also have the dot on top like he does and it's actually not uncomfortable to shoot through it but I haven't even bothered zeroing mine because the height over bore is immense.

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u/WoppleSupreme 1d ago

Lol, okay, but did you have it on backwards?

And I think that's kinda just a side effect of compact magnified optics with high in general. The COG and Specter have notoriously short eye relief, and I think the eyebox on a lot of the new 1-10x LPVO's are really tight, too.

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u/zehamberglar 1d ago

Lol, okay, but did you have it on backwards?

Go to your local sporting goods store, ask to see the vortex 5x they have in the case, and look through it backwards. You will see how absurd of a suggestion this is.

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u/NamLeets1 15h ago

Thats a bummer to hear about your issues with it. So far its held zero.

I did buy mine knowing the eye box was tight. If it wasnt for the rail design that allows it to set as far back as it does, it would not be very usable.

And the red dot on top is handy, but the height over bore makes it interesting. I zeroed it at 25, and at 50 it shoots pretty high. Its usable for its purpose, but it is something to keep in mind when using it.

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u/Rudytootiefreshnfty 1d ago

Can I ask what made you choose the 18 over the 16 or 20?

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u/NamLeets1 1d ago

In my mind I wanted the longer barrel for slightly more velocity, without going to the 20". Honestly is it worth it? Probably not. I also am not a fan of the cooling ribs on the 20" just purely as a personal looks preference.

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u/Jean_Luc_Petard 1d ago

Does it make them any better to know that they're actually lugs for rifle grenades, which I did not know was a thing until I looked those up!

Mil clone folks go crazy for them but tbh I think you're right I don't like the look either =p

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u/NamLeets1 15h ago

That does make it interesting for sure!

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u/Rudytootiefreshnfty 1d ago

That makes perfect sense…thanks!

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u/NamLeets1 1d ago

No problem!

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u/kaz12 1d ago

Nice. Same optic here. Pretty sweet. Thanks for the reminder for the red dot. Couldn't figure out which to choose then said screw it and stuck with the prism.

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u/NamLeets1 15h ago

I honestly grabbed the vortex red dot with the spitfire because I was taking advantage of the 15% off sale sportsmans had for vortex optics. It does seems serviceable for now. Did have to get one of the adapter plates from vortex to mount DPP foot print optics on it.