Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan Lite

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Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan Lite

Post by bladeracer » 18 Jun 2022, 4:51 pm

Saw this while prowling through Cleaver's site.
Pump-rifle in .223/5.56x45mm.
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https://www.cleaverfirearms.com/LordOfWar/Products.aspx?Category=Rifles&Brand=442

Less than half the price of the Warwick. Sounds like something we should be supporting. Anybody got one or seen one in the flesh?
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Post by Shootermick » 18 Jun 2022, 6:18 pm

I know a few shops were taking deposits a month or so ago, I’m not sure if they are actually on the shelves yet. I think they could be alright, cheaper than a used 7615 and Aussie made.
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Post by MontyShooter » 19 Jun 2022, 5:46 pm

Not out yet
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Post by mickb » 19 Jun 2022, 7:31 pm

22" + barrel I would be interested.
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Post by Tubs » 19 Jun 2022, 11:43 pm

bladeracer wrote:Saw this while prowling through Cleaver's site.
Pump-rifle in .223/5.56x45mm.
Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan Lite.jpg

https://www.cleaverfirearms.com/LordOfWar/Products.aspx?Category=Rifles&Brand=442

Less than half the price of the Warwick. Sounds like something we should be supporting. Anybody got one or seen one in the flesh?


Any peeps on usedguns selling a 7600 Remmy for 4 grand are about to take a massive haircut
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Post by fishburgr » 22 Jun 2022, 7:15 pm

Tubs wrote:
bladeracer wrote:Saw this while prowling through Cleaver's site.
Pump-rifle in .223/5.56x45mm.
Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan Lite.jpg

https://www.cleaverfirearms.com/LordOfWar/Products.aspx?Category=Rifles&Brand=442

Less than half the price of the Warwick. Sounds like something we should be supporting. Anybody got one or seen one in the flesh?


Any peeps on usedguns selling a 7600 Remmy for 4 grand are about to take a massive haircut


I believe Cleavers said they had one in store to check out when I placed my order for one a few weeks ago.

The guy couldnt give any indication of when it would be in though and said 6 months plus wasnt out of the question.
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Post by womble » 23 Jun 2022, 3:40 am

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Post by Border_Bloke » 23 Jun 2022, 9:22 am

Someone on this forum mentioned them a few months ago and I have been watching their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SCSA.AU. They look to have a good CNC manufacturing setup, good to see more Aussie arms manufacturers.
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Post by scoot » 23 Jun 2022, 10:51 am

Why do companies build hype and launch products months before they are actually available.
I heard about these weeks ago now and for not one customer to have received one yet seems incompetent. Especially expecting them to wait 6 months.
Surely the predicted demand for a 'tactical pump centrefire under $2000 would justify having at least 100 ready at its launch.
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Post by Shootermick » 28 Jun 2022, 5:07 pm

Just saw an update on their Facebook page that they should be available early to mid August.
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Post by womble » 29 Jun 2022, 3:49 am

scoot wrote:Why do companies build hype and launch products months before they are actually available.
I heard about these weeks ago now and for not one customer to have received one yet seems incompetent. Especially expecting them to wait 6 months.
Surely the predicted demand for a 'tactical pump centrefire under $2000 would justify having at least 100 ready at its launch.


Let’s support them to grow their business
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Post by KWest » 29 Jun 2022, 2:26 pm

Agreed more support for local firearms companies is a worthy idea, especially if it leads to gear tailored to our over regulated firearms system.
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Post by scoot » 29 Jun 2022, 3:06 pm

I agree to support Aussie companies. Just painful waiting months for something when the cats already out of the bag. Why not keep quiet till they're ready to at least supply 'x' amount to the public.
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Post by womble » 29 Jun 2022, 4:28 pm

Foreplay, adds to the excitement
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Post by S O K A R » 04 Aug 2022, 5:04 am

Just noticed this is on the prohibited list here in Tas aka falls under the appearance laws according to Tas Pol
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Post by Adzy » 04 Aug 2022, 9:41 pm

S O K A R wrote:Just noticed this is on the prohibited list here in Tas aka falls under the appearance laws according to Tas Pol
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It’s not on the TAS Police firearm’s page ? How could it be when it’s not available yet ?
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Post by S O K A R » 04 Aug 2022, 10:02 pm

Adzy wrote:
S O K A R wrote:Just noticed this is on the prohibited list here in Tas aka falls under the appearance laws according to Tas Pol
Disappointing

It’s not on the TAS Police firearm’s page ? How could it be when it’s not available yet ?


https://fas.police.tas.gov.au/firearms-categorisation-determinations-3/

Eighth from the bottom
At a guess I'd say someone submitted a pta & it got denied
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Post by yoshie » 06 Aug 2022, 4:20 pm

9mm I'd be interested
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Post by Shootermick » 11 Aug 2022, 7:09 am

Got a message back from SCSA yesterday. The Taipan will be at OSA by the end of the month. I guess it has to be distributed to the dealers after that.
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Post by Tubs » 11 Aug 2022, 9:25 pm

Shootermick wrote:Got a message back from SCSA yesterday. The Taipan will be at OSA by the end of the month. I guess it has to be distributed to the dealers after that.


What is the RRP on it?
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Post by Shootermick » 11 Aug 2022, 9:53 pm

Tubs wrote:
Shootermick wrote:Got a message back from SCSA yesterday. The Taipan will be at OSA by the end of the month. I guess it has to be distributed to the dealers after that.


What is the RRP on it?


Sorry mate, didn’t get it. Originally they were saying under 2k.
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Post by S O K A R » 12 Aug 2022, 8:34 am

Tubs wrote:
Shootermick wrote:Got a message back from SCSA yesterday. The Taipan will be at OSA by the end of the month. I guess it has to be distributed to the dealers after that.


What is the RRP on it?

Cleavers has it on their site for $1799
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Post by bladeracer » 12 Aug 2022, 10:08 am

S O K A R wrote:
Tubs wrote:
Shootermick wrote:Got a message back from SCSA yesterday. The Taipan will be at OSA by the end of the month. I guess it has to be distributed to the dealers after that.


What is the RRP on it?

Cleavers has it on their site for $1799


Wow! That is definitely worth supporting.
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