Southern · Rifle
SCSA Taipan
Pump action · .223 Remington · introduced 2019
Also known as Taipan, SCSA Taipan X, SCSA Taipan Evo
About the SCSA Taipan
The SCSA Taipan is an Australian-designed and manufactured pump-action centrefire rifle, purpose-built to comply with Australia's strict firearms regulations while providing a fast-handling, AR-style ergonomic platform. Named after Australia's deadliest snake, the Taipan feeds from standard AR-15 magazines and features a free-floating barrel, M-LOK compatible handguard, adjustable stock, and full-length Picatinny top rail. The pump action - categorized under Australia's less restrictive licensing categories - cycles rapidly for follow-up shots. Available in .223 Remington and .300 AAC Blackout, with Cerakote finish options in black, grey, and burnt bronze.
The SCSA Taipan represents Australian ingenuity in the face of restrictive firearms laws - by building a pump-action centrefire rifle with AR-15 ergonomics and magazine compatibility, Southern Cross Small Arms created a platform that gives Australian shooters the modern rifle experience while remaining legal under Category B licensing. Named after the Taipan - Australia's most venomous snake - the rifle has become a cult favorite among Australian sport shooters.
SCSA Taipan specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Pump action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Calibres
- .223 Remington, .300 AAC Blackout
- Magazine capacity
- 10 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 406 mm (16.0 in)
- Overall length
- 860 mm (33.9 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.20 kg (7.05 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:7 in (178 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Aluminum
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- cerakote
Performance
- Effective range
- 300 m
History
- Introduced
- 2019
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- AU
Available calibres
Features
- Pump action centrefire
- Ar15 magazine compatible
- Free floating barrel
- M lok handguard
- Adjustable stock
- Picatinny top rail
- Australian designed and manufactured
- Cerakote finish
Safety
- Cross bolt safety
The Taipan is manufactured by Southern Cross Small Arms (SCSA) in Australia. It was designed specifically to work within Australia's firearms legislation, where semi-automatic centrefire rifles require extremely difficult-to-obtain Category D licenses. The pump-action falls under the more accessible Category B. AR-15 magazine compatibility (including Magpul PMAG) provides standard 10, 20, or 30-round capacity. Available in Light (lightweight profile), X (standard tactical), and Evo (evolved with enhanced features) variants. Multiple Cerakote color options available.
