This video reviews the Southern Cross Small Arms (SCSA) Taipan X .223 Wylde rifle, a redesigned model addressing issues found in its predecessor, the Taipan Light. The reviewer details design changes including a brass deflector, a hybrid pump/straight-pull bolt action, and an updated hammer for faster lockup. The reviewer experienced no malfunctions with the Taipan X, noting its accurate performance with Federal Premium 62gr Trophy Bonded Tip ammo, achieving 0.8" at 100 yards. Despite praise for accuracy, the reviewer expresses dissatisfaction with the lack of a pump action lock-forward and the bolt lock mechanism.
This video provides a comprehensive review of the SCSA "Taipan Light" pump-action rifle chambered in .223 Wylde. The reviewer highlights its Australian manufacturing and significantly lower price point compared to AR-style competitors like Warwick, Oceania Precision, and Wedgetail Industries. Despite initial positive impressions and smooth cycling, the review details significant reliability issues encountered due to metal shavings in the bolt, leading to numerous failures to fire and sticking. The reviewer notes that the Victor Precision 2-stage trigger is a pleasure to use, breaking at just over 2lbs. While acknowledging the rifle's potential for fast follow-up shots, especially for hunting feral pigs, the reviewer expresses hope that future iterations will resolve the encountered mechanical problems. Best accuracy achieved was 0.8" for 3 shots at 100 yards with 62gr Federal Premium.
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