Whether you’re an Australian hunter or competition IPSC shooter, we shooters all have one thing in common for your SCSA Taipan Rifle. You perform under high pressure scenarios and quality of your gear is critical for stability, control and perfect shot placement.
So, you need a reliable pump grip. MANAEL’s upgraded Taipan Foreend Grip offers the solution.
Billet machined from lightweight aluminum, we made these foregrips tough, sleek, and purpose-built for rugged Australian conditions.
Say goodbye to cracked plastic and bulky stock grips—MANAEL’s designs are streamlined for easier handling while still offering the strength and reliability you need in the field or on the range.
For hunters, the lightweight aluminum construction ensures that carrying your rifle over long distances won’t weigh you down. For IPSC shooters, the improved ergonomics provide better control and faster transitions under competition pressure.
As with all MANAEL products, these grips are 100% Australian made, ensuring quality craftsmanship and supporting local manufacturing and guaranteed to stand up to anything Australia throws at you.
Installing the MANAEL Taipan Pump Grip Upgrade Kit on the SCSA Taipan X Rifle
How do I install the SCSA Taipan Pump Grip Upgrade from MANAEL?
We have you covered. Its a simple DIY kit you can install at home with an Allen key. Read below for all the details.
What’s in a MANAEL Taipan Pump Grip Kit?
- Billet machined pump grip for SCSA Taipan X and Taipan Lite
- 6x fitting screws
- 3x fitting guide strips
Installation Steps:
1. Pre-Installation:
- Read Instructions Twice: Familiarize yourself with the instructions by reading them thoroughly twice. You should be confident in how to install the kit and take opportunity to ask questions before install.
- Safety First: Before installation, ensure your firearm is clear of all ammunition and verified as unloaded. Confirm that your firearm is in safe working condition.
- Legal Compliance: You are responsible for confirming and complying with your state or territory firearms laws and regulations. Consult your local authorities before any modification.
- Consult the SCSA Manual: Ensure you are familiar with your firearm and the SCSA Taipan X Rifle Manual from Southern Cross Small Arms.
MANAEL Taipan Rifle Pump Grip Upgrade Kit Installation Guide
- Fit Guide Strips
- Attach the provided guide strips to the inlet inside the handguard.
These strips ensure a secure and stable fit. - Two strips will be “thinner” profile. These go at the sides of your rifle foreend (9 o’clock and 3 o’clock).
- The “thicker” strip goes underneath (at 6 o’clock).
- Attach the provided guide strips to the inlet inside the handguard.
- Position the Handguard
- Place the handguard onto the rifle carefully, ensuring alignment with mounting points inside the grip.
- Place the handguard onto the rifle carefully, ensuring alignment with mounting points inside the grip.
- Secure with Screws
- Use the screws provided in the kit to attach the handguard firmly to the rifle. Tighten evenly to avoid misalignment.
- Use the screws provided in the kit to attach the handguard firmly to the rifle. Tighten evenly to avoid misalignment.
- Adjust for Fit
- Depending on your rifle’s model and manufacture date, minor fitting adjustments may be required to the guide strips.
Guide strips may be slightly too wide or thick. This is intentional; as there is variation between rifles, we provide additional material on the strips to accommodate for the largest dimensions we have recorded.
If you find the fitment is a little tight on your rifle, use a file to carefully modify the guide strips as needed for an optimal fit.
- Depending on your rifle’s model and manufacture date, minor fitting adjustments may be required to the guide strips.
Your upgraded SCSA Taipan Rifle with MANAEL Upgraded Pump Grip handguard is now ready for action, delivering improved handling, durability, and style to your rifle!