SCSA Taipan EVO Light Straight Pull .223 Burnt Bronze

The SCSA Taipan EVO in Burnt Bronze Cerakote is the refined, lightweight “next generation” evolution of Australia’s Southern Cross Small Arms dual-action centerfire platform. It succeeds the older Taipan Light and Taipan X models, specifically incorporating competitive IPSC shooter feedback to slash weight and drop reloading split times. The EVO Ergonomic Lower: The major change for the EVO is a glass-filled nylon polymer thumbhole grip lower assembly that completely houses an integrated extra magazine carrier inside the rear buttstock. Your secondary 10-round magazine clips directly under the cheekpiece so it is always within reach. Competition Bolt Catch: Driven by dynamic feedback, the EVO introduces a dedicated, fast-acting bolt catch system. The action locks wide open on an empty mag; you simply slap the newly positioned lever to instantaneously strip and chamber a fresh round. Flared Magwell & Deflector: Features a wide, funnel-style integrated flared magwell to eliminate fumbling during high-stress target transitions. It also retains the heavy-duty polymer shell-case deflector to protect the premium Dark Grey Cerakote finish from flying brass. Mounting Infrastructure: The top edge features a rigid, continuous full-length Picatinny rail, matched to an M-LOK skeletonized aluminum handguard. Additionally, the bottom profile is Swiss plate/Arca-Swiss compatible for seamless tripod and bench bag clamping. Feature Specification Calibre .223 Remington (1:8″ Twist Rate) Total Weight (Unloaded) 3.29 kg (Includes 2x empty magazines) Weight Reduction ~300 g lighter than the previous Taipan X Overall Length 885 mm (With factory length-of-pull spacers) Barrel Spec 16.5″ 416R Stainless Steel (Light Contour) Muzzle Thread 1/2″x28 UNEF (Standard .223 threading) Magazine Capacity 10 Rounds (Ships with 2x PMAG-style drop magazines) Trigger Pull Weight 5.5 lbs (Factory setting)