SCSA "Taipan X" .223 Wylde Rifle (everything you need to know)
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- Опубліковано 7 січ 2024
- After seeing numerous complaints online from people having issues with their Taipan Light rifle and after my previous review having personally experienced some of this same issues, I was keen to look at the new design of the Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan X rifle.
This rifle has had some redesigns being a brass deflector, a hybrid spring assisted pump and straight pull bolt action, removal of the original bolt catch and a new hammer promising faster lockup times.
I put the rifle through it's paces and thankfully had no sticking issues or malfunctions with this new Taipan X. I don't like the lack of a lock forward on the pump action like you'd see on the Remington 7615 and I wasn't a fan of the bolt lock of the Taipan X, however it shot Federal Premium 62gr Trophy Bonded Tip ammo into 0.8" @ 100 yards just like I achieved with it's predecessor The Taipan Light. - Спорт
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This is absolutely what the rifle should have been in the first place. Good review and good on SCSA for fixing the rifle.
Someone needs to review the Enfield Genesis. It’s a great rifle
@@TonyMcRae-nm5xcOzzie already has mate?
@@TonyMcRae-nm5xc Get Ron to send me one and I will.
I agree, if it was myself, you and others making up the same and similar issues we experienced with the Taipan Light, why discontinue it and make an improved version? Just take it on the chin, work to rectify the issues and people will buy it. I’m glad that I didn’t have any issues with this new model 👍
@@ozziereviews I agree, we can't have all had the same issues if it was "only the first few rifles". What are the odds of that? I am glad they fixed the issues, and wish them all the best for the future.
If the price is right this is a fantastic gun. Making things in Australia is an extremely difficult thing to do because of all the government red tape, including from local councils. The fact that SCSA and others can even bring an Australian made gun to market is amazing. It is a shame that there has been some issues but I am keen as to one day support Aussie manufacturing. Cheers Ozzie.
Great to see them improving the product. Always like to support Australian made as long as it’s a decent thing
I agree, extra points for Australian made but it has to be reliable to get my thumbs up
Congratulations Ozzie. You made Melbourne evening news. Your past prime minister is commenting on your footage. 👍
Great review as always mate. This just proves you always review guns how they perform.
Thanks mate, so many people get way too offended when I do, would they prefer the opposite? I just make everything look good and then when you buy it and it’s opposite to my review, what then? My credibility is what makes Ozzie Reviews and I won’t budge, I just wish companies would realise this and be mature about it as it’s nothing personal, it’s just showing how the product performed for me at the time 🤷🏼♂️
@@ozziereviews all about just making dollars with some companies.
So true money above making something that lasts
Great review Ozzie, I like it very much. Interesting how you can choose between pump or straight pull. 😊
Cheers for the new review 👍 keen to see the improvements stand the test
Awesome review, it was the prior negative review of the light that made me wait. Looking forward to picking up my X and having a shoot.
Great review Ozzie, good to see us Aussies after 200 or so years have actually succeeded in building a rifle that will fire when it gets hot. The Taipan X looks good, however I feel SCSA need to have another go at designing the rifle, as you said the bolt release position is daft, but also for me the straight pull movement should not move the fore-end. The system needs a redesign, either only have straight pull or be able to change the linkage system so when the straight pull is used the fore end remains locked. Finally, I've owned some 223's and that accuracy is very average.
Lithgow nailed it years ago with the SLR, I ran mine til it was smoking and it still wanted more!!! Look at the old 303s, same story, just built to last 💪
Glad the taipan X worked, i got stuffed around with the taipan lite having huge issues and took multiple trips on warrenty to be fixed (nearly a year). I see a lot of other fellas having similar issues and its unreal that we see other firearm owners attacking them because 'mine didnt have that issue'. Anyway hopefully scsa one day may address the taipan lite owners with an upgrade. cheers for the none bias review
Yep I do laugh at the immaturity of some people over my original Taipan Light review, I addressed all the issues people said they were having, even tho some of those issues I didn’t experience or see as an issue. But instead of just working on fixing the issues, it turned into an attack on me for showing exactly how the rifle performed. When you have numerous people commenting complaining about the same or similar issues, take it on the chin, fix the issues and regain the customer’s confidence in your product, pretty simple in my view 🤷🏼♂️
@ozziereviews 100% agreed. Had the exact same jamming issue as you when it shot in quick succesion so seems weird that people said only you had the issue🤣
@@Wint910if people actually spent the time and watch my Taipan Light review, I even discussed other reported issues that I didn’t experience myself or that I thought weren’t even an issue, but no, we won’t let the facts get in the way of a witch hunt 🤦♂️😂
Great to see that it's working as intended, if only it was like this the first time around.
Yep it could have saved a lot of time and effort that’s for sure
Very thorough review, thanks Ozzie keep up the good work mate🤙
Thanks, will do!
great review mate happy theres a pIace for an honest review.. excited to get one soon.
As soon as they include a better trigger and pump locking mechanism they should consider export to the US and EU. Ban states, hunting restrictions and manual rifle competitions exist on the other side of the pond too.
They are for sale in the US.
Love your work mate.
Love the innovations.
Love the enthusiasm.
Thanks a ton!
Awesome review, Erika stockade review hopefully in the future. I a taipan x at home and gotten it very hot and have had no issues
Good, honest review. Thanks Ozzie.
Thanks mate glad you liked it 👍
Thanks ozzie ! Great review I saw there's a new winchester sxr2 pump out now too. would be great to see you review that aswell !
Yeah I’ll have to have a look
excelent review, Ozzie as always! Thanks mate
My pleasure legend 👍
Awesome review mate, thanks.
I owned an early model lite….was very disappointed
I’ve got the X now, happy no problems with it all 👍
Good to hear
im guessing you got shafted in price selling the lite?
That fly didn't even flinch hahaha
Most people won’t even get your comment as I bet they missed it 😂
@@ozziereviews 😂😂 probably not mate
I am glad i waited for the X, i think they have sorted most of the issues. I actually like the trigger, it feels nice and deliberate despite having virtually no take up
I’ll be buying one tomorrow after your review thnks for the video mate.and I’m even happier it’s made here in australia
Looks good, I hope they keep improving the design.
Yep me too
Wasnt expecting to see you on the news today, you might wanna hold on tight to that thing
He has a AR I doubt he’s gonna keep this gun.
Good review ozzie! My taipan lite was also having issues, good thing SCSA fixed them with the X
Yes it’s no secret that numerous people had the same or similar issues that I experienced with the Taipan Light, it’s just disappointing in my view that all that time and energy went into trying to discredit me as if I was the only person that experienced issues 🤦♂️
@@ozziereviews Agreed mate proper disgusting behaviour from the company and many people defending it
I got my X in November and I’m happy with it the only issue I had was an operator error in not letting the Spring do its job in chambering the round once I learned to not ride the return of cocking grip no dramas at all. I found the Winchester silvertip 64 grain was good and it’s a good pig round for this calibre but I will head out later to get Federal Premium 62 grain and see how’s it goes. Thanks for the review I like mine I’m glad you like yours.
How’s it been ? Any new thoughts or opinions ?
Great review Ozzie
Great review thank you!
I have checked every time a video has been dropped to see that I have been unsubscribed, never has happened up until this video. Re subscribed.
Yeah mate it’s ridiculous, they have done everything they can to prevent me growing, you have to watch them all the time
I just brought one 2 hours ago, thanks for the review
Glad I could help
I’ve brought the Taipan lite, I will zero the rifle this weekend, I’ll let you know how I go
@@shaneironside58have a look at the review I did on the Light so you know what issues to look for, hopefully you won’t have any but at least you’ll know what I and others experienced with some of the lower serial numbers of the Light model 👍
Cheers Cob, I will
Good to see you starting to put a big watermark across your videos mate, stop the vultures from stealing the footage and misrepresenting it.
I reckon the lite fired better groups to be honest. Good to see issues fixed with the new model just need to make a better pump grip now
Excellent review. Honest follow-up. Love Aussie made. Perhaps when you first reviewed Taipan Light you should have ordered one with Ozzie Reviews lazer etched into receiver. 😂
If pigging is the driven purpose behind the Taipan X I feel the better alternative would be the Ruger made Marlin 336 chambered in 30-30, lighter, harder hitting, reliable and much lighter to carry with a smoother trigger .
Mag capacity and reloading is the issue with a lever gun.
Great review. I think I'll start saving for this rifle!
Yup glad I could help in your decision mate cheers 👍
Hey OZ, you made the news!
🇦🇺😎👍I shot the first model when they came out. It preformed perfectly but I did notice the coating scratched easily. Even though some people said it was a bomb 💣 I liked it
It looks like a good hunting rig, second times a charm
Products have teething issues but what people do pay attention to is how a company rectifies those issues 👍
Love the review I will definitely be getting one. 9news has already got a hit piece using this and other videos of yours and other reviewers of these these 'rapid fire' loop hole firearms. I imagine they didn't license the videos of you?
Am I out of touch with civvy shooting if I think sub MOA for 55g rounds @100yards is top tier?
Thanks for the review Ozzie. I’ve been waiting 12 months for this one. You’d be surprised how many others have as well, and haven’t commented. Definitely welcomed news to see issues sorted, especially for NSW shooters looking for this format’s versatility in locally made gear.
Watermark over the "exciting" parts of the video is a great idea mate ;-), hopefully less dodgy people taking your videos. Thanks for the review, as always :-)
That rifle seems nicely set up with minimal muzzle jump. I would not expect the same accuracy as my Lithgow as the Taipan has a shorter barrel. That said, it would/should be more manoeuvrable. I am tempted.
You've sealed the deal for me, the next gun is confirmed!
Glad I could help 👍
how goods the Z tech stuff.. love em
Glad it worked well but the straight pull knob needs to fold out of the way when used as a pump imo. Why Wylde you can't really buy 5.56 ammo here. In this configuration it should have been a 308 maybe that could be next. . Accuracy was fair, i think it would be good for cleaning up mobs of small to medium size pigs. Down the track i could see myself owning one. However chambered in 223 R, I'm more interested in the new Australian Eureka Stockade. Adjustable Gas lever release,several 20" Aussie made barrels, 4 lb trigger & stock options as well as 2 twist rate options. Its just so good to see Aussie companies stepping up & making a diverse range of guns.
Nice review mate….
The AR lower is a nice touch.
Nice. I've been considering buying one of these. Looks like I'll have to start shoving a few coins into the piggybank so the missus doesn't find out.
Ozzie reviews where did you get the box of hornady zombie max? Been looking for a box for ages just to keep as a collector's piece.
Had it for some time mate, just thought I’d crack it out for something a little different 👍
@ozzie have you or will you review the build quality on the marling lever actions after being bought out by Ruger?
I'm most interested in knowing whether they've resolved the issue that FHuCK reported with brass filings shredding up the inside of the upper receiver.
You're on channel 9 news tonight Aussie .
Have you heard anything on the new Lithgow Arms LA102 Crossover models ? Hunter, Outback and Varmint, Each look like they have some good features.
Very nice! Is it available without threaded barrel and with collapsible stock? (Illinois)
I can't even see recoil! Nice
How green is your grass after all this rain. Nice!
So Ozzie in hindsight what do you think was causing most of the stoppages/failures to eject in the Lite?
Is it a keeper ? Would love to see you review the new Garmin Xero C1 Chronograph and the Tombstone Lever Action 9mm rifle?
i like mine, fired about 250 rounds of ADI 55 grain through it so far and it hasn't missed a shot. The only thing I will say is the action can lock up if you fire about 100 rounds in rapid succession, it gets too hot. I don't think that most shooters will need to shoot over 100 rounds an hour in AU though... that would be a serious pest problem lol.
Yeah the tombstone looks interesting Frank
Hey Ozzie, have you had a go at disassembling it yet? What's the process like?
Very similar but I haven’t done it personally as yet
Having trouble finding the Federal Premium Trophy Bonded 62 grain ammunition. Do you know where in Sydney it is available?
Hey mate how do you like the zero tech red pot sight
Do u know I these are legal in nsw? Heard if they are bringing out in 308?
Nice review thanks
They are legal in NSW under Cat B.
What are good/better alternatives to this gun available in Australia?
The 308 version had issues with the ppu 308 ammo no issues with other makes Jack outback uses his on camels.
not the same manufacturer..
Hey mate hope all is well
Just wondering what red dot you are running on this
Hey Ozzie, wondering if you could chip in on an issue I've been having with my Taipan X. Noticed that once the rifle is hot after 100 or so rounds, the magazines will stop falling free from the magwell and you have to manually pull them out. My current theory is that once hot, the bolt group is spreading the polymer feed lips when cycling, and on a closed bolt - the heat from the bolt is setting the feed lips in a spread position. I've got in touch with SCSA and they've been very responsive and happy to help with the issue.
With heat comes expansion hence why manufacturers have to allow a tolerance to cater for that, so perhaps the mag well on your rifle is a little tight on tolerance?
@@ozziereviews They've already asked I provide measurements of the magwell so they must be thinking the same thing. Out of curiosity have you ever had feed lips on pmags spread on other rifles? I always assumed pmags would have high temperature tolerances since they've been adopted globally by armies. cheers
This should be available at kmart license free.
I saw you shared this video to facebook, I thought thats weird I normally get a notification from UA-cam. Yep I had been unsubscribed again. It’s that a Zerotech red dot? How did you find it?
Yep the unsubscribing is ridiculous, they want me silenced. As for the red dot, yes didn’t have any issue with it
Damm, I saw 9news do a story about you last night. Even John Howard had stuff to say about you're firearms.
That's one stubborn fly
Most people wouldn’t have even noticed mate 😂
What do you guys think is the best 22lr rifle?
Appears the media and the antis now have warm balls for these pump action rifles. Who'd have thought they want to keep moving the goalposts? 🙄
Channel 9 news has just use ozzie pump action 308 review as gun ban reason , do they allow use some one youtube video without permission?
Went down and got mine in black today very keen for an affordable straight pull rifles that’s legal in WA
I'm seeing alot of used guns for sale in WA at the moment. People selling just in case they can't if the new laws are past?
@@paulcox9366 no new laws due here until 2025 and that’s if it passes through our new cost of living filter
@@Stefan-vz4pm bit of time then. Good luck to you guys over there
@@paulcox9366 best of luck for all of Australia my brother if you think they’ll stop here you have another thing coming 5 gun limits for everyone
@@Stefan-vz4pmno new laws? Yet they have banned certain calibre
They should build something like the Bush Pig shotgun button release design that breaks open for cleaning and storage…
Channel 9 are using your footage again. I hope you can sue them or something
what did channel 9 say about the rifle?
Buying one now thanks to that great gun salesman Johnny Howard. 😂
What’s a good red dot for this rifle ?
That Blow fly didnt wanna move did it at 100 meters
Pump action Gimme 😊
YOUR ON CHANNEL NINE SHOWING HOW DANGEROUS RAPID FIRE GUNS ARE, YOUR THE EXAMPLE.
A few said this would happen.
You mean myself and others are on there if you saw the entire news report? It’s irrelevant in my view anyhow, what’s relevant is how shooters respond to any proposed bans, they need to join together as one, vote as one and stop running and hiding because that hasn’t exactly worked out for them since 1996 with countless restrictions on us
This isn’t even a rapid fire gun
@@ashtonjanke3860 I know that. But that's their tactic, it's scary and shoots quickly
@@ozziereviews yes I've never run, hidden. If we vote out WEF, UN puppets then we suffer in lots different ways, our army weak so we get bent over.
Well the truth is this was foretold, maybe guns shouldn't be advertised, idk. National clean up coming, with many more gun restrictions, I can see it and there's nothing that can be done. It's sad. Well there's one thing many will be doing I know.
I'm glad I'm self sufficient, good stocks for making pills 💊 😅 nice collection of modern and old, in-between. A few unknowns from the 80s. Spare parts, machinery. And slam fires are fun, stuff government, we free isn't it- well I am.
@@jasonstewart6192 no matter how fast it shoots they will always come for out guns. No matter what we do they will always come for our guns. If they didn’t want all guns banned they wouldn’t want anymore guns banned after 1996. Look at WA no one committed crimes with calibre of guns that are banned and they still banned them.
Is the stock side folding?
I just wish it had a right side charging handle as well.
Is there anything we can do as individuals to try and relax some of the draconian firearm laws in this country?
نريد منك تجربة بندقية شتاير عيار 22lr فل ستوك
When will I see a Australia with semi automatic rifles again this actually so sad for there people
How long before it's on the news as an "assault rifle" coz it looks cool 😂
I’m looking into getting a visa to 🇨🇿🇨🇭🇱🇹 so I can own a gun better safety and healthcare over there
I paid $ 2200 for the light, around 2000 sn, have 12 guns and will never buy Australian again
Far north Queensland
Maybe
I have this gun. Keep in mind it's not .223 wylde, it's. 223 rem. So you can't shoot 5.56 nato.
Doesn't really matter in australia though.
What category A B or C in Qld
B mate
b
Thanks for letting me know
Can't imagine living in a country where you're forced to use pump action rifles.
We as gun owners are getting slammed on ABC radio right now! They recon it’s new technology! It’s a pump action ffs! Trying to get a call in!
What it should have been in the first place, too bad for those of us who paid over $2k for the dodgy old one
Every review of every gun i have seen always praises light triggers. Why someone thought it was a great idea to make it 6lbs im not sure
mate it is a utility rifle, have a look at the Wedgtail MPR308 it is 8lb, at double the price and not as accurate
@@MaxLogan73 fair enough. He did say it was crap tho
@@paulcox9366 this is why not I'm not a fan of his reviews. What the hell do you expect form a utility rifle, it is not a precision target rifle. Many guys that use this rifle throw it around, trigger can't go off if it is knocked. His review is a bit simplistic.
@@MaxLogan73 thanks for the other side of the argument. I'm just starting my hunting journey. All helps
@@MaxLogan73you won’t see a 1 pound timney trigger go off… yes you don’t need a 1 pound trigger for hunting however a 2-3 pound would be ideal. If a trigger is to heavy at greater distances you can pull shots as if your finger placement on the trigger is off to much to one side then the rifle will pull that way when you squeeze do to the pressure required. 6 pound trigger shouldn’t be on any firearm period!
Does my head in we can have pump action rifles but not shotguns.
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can u post me one pls
This video was on the news today. Talking about banning these guns now. When will they leave us alone.