SCSA Taipan X 223 Wylde 16.5" Rifle

SCSA Taipan X 223 Wylde Rifle

The SCSA Taipan X is a manually operated centerfire rifle chambered in 223 Wylde, designed for hunting, varmint control, and target shooting. Its distinctive action combines a spring-assisted pump mechanism with a straight-pull bolt, allowing the shooter to operate the rifle using either method. The removable straight-pull bolt handle features a knurled, free-spinning knob, while the enclosed spring-assisted pump system supports consistent manual cycling. This configuration incorporates a 16.5" stainless steel barrel, an aluminum chassis, and a bronze Cerakote finish. The aluminum handguard features M-LOK attachment interfaces, while a full-length upper rail provides a mounting platform for optical sights. The rifle accepts AR-15-pattern magazines and has a stated magazine capacity of five rounds. Additional features include a manual thumb safety, a replaceable glass-filled nylon case deflector, and a trigger pull rated at 5–6 lb. With an overall length of 38" and a weight of 6.5 lb, the Taipan X offers a compact configuration with multiple manual operating options.

Key Features

- Dual manual operating system combining spring-assisted pump action and straight-pull bolt
- 223 Wylde chambering with 16.5" stainless steel barrel
- Bronze Cerakote finish with aluminum chassis
- Aluminum M-LOK handguard and full-length optics mounting rail
- Removable straight-pull bolt handle with knurled, free-spinning knob
- AR-15-pattern detachable magazine compatibility with stated 5-round capacity
- Manual thumb safety and replaceable case deflector

Technical Data

- Brand: SCSA (Southern Cross Small Arms)
- Model: Taipan X
- Type: Centerfire rifle
- Caliber: 223 Wylde
- Action: Spring-assisted pump action / Straight-pull bolt
- Barrel length: 16.5 in
- Barrel material: Stainless steel
- Barrel threading: Threaded
- Finish: Bronze Cerakote
- Chassis: Aluminum
- Handguard: Aluminum, M-LOK
- Magazine compatibility: AR-15 pattern
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Trigger pull: 5–6 lb
- Safety: Manual thumb safety
- Optics mounting: Full-length top rail
- Case deflector: Replaceable glass-filled nylon
- Overall length: 38 in
- Weight: 6.5 lb
- Part number: CITTPN223BRZ

Why Buy This Product

The Taipan X offers two manual operating methods in a single 223 Wylde rifle. Its spring-assisted pump mechanism, straight-pull bolt, aluminum construction, and optics-ready rail provide a versatile configuration for target shooting and hunting applications.