Indeed it is . Was hard not to buy this one myself . But it would derail the greater good on another im looking at
East coast buyers only due to calibre limitations. Thanks WA keeping prices down in the east. 
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I know its not an add, but damn…
I want it, I want it, I want it!
I looked at those Serbus when they first came to Australia, Tbey were $3800 or so new. I really thought I wanted a .50BMG.
I got serious and started crunching the numbers and did a bit of research.
Turns out, although powerful, the .50BMG is not a particularly accurate round. Hence the .416 and .375’s that share the parent case but are far more inherently accurate.
I know the enthusiasts use individually turned projectiles, but they cost a small fortune. Quality factory match projectiles are also $$$
I had to be real and acknowledge the furthest I really get to shoot is 500m at Eagle Park.
Other issue was simply the base cost. Even back then , factory ammo was $10-$15 a round.
Reloading could get it down to $6-$8. Just too much for me.
In the end, I had to let the dream of a “big fiddy” go.
Sure is awesome to shoot someone else’s though 
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Also…put simply, they just are not fun to shoot…10 shots and you have a headache almost!
Sounds like 5 shots with the browning semi 12g in my teens
We didn’t have earpro however 
Got to say I haven’t really enjoyed shooting a 50 cal. the muzzle break made so much debris fly back in my face in my mouth eyes nose and every where else. Then as you say they have a trajectory very similar to a 308 but a recoil that beats you up after just a couple of shots. Then the cost $10+ per shot or at least 7 if you purchase and reload in bulk. Just not my idea of fun. Give me the 22LR 50 shots for $10 no need for recovery time afterwards.
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Last time i shot friends rifles, was 6 shots of a Steyr HS50, and 1 shot of a Boyes 55 tank rifle. Made the choice easy for me…Give me a 308 for the same distances we were shooting, anyway.
I have wanted one since we all shot bretts one at plinkfest, but i want to shoot TB and cast pills.
Makes it affordable and a useable hunting round even!
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Makes sense coming from an Artillery guy. Tip it may be too heavy to carry around with your recent back surgery.
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Sexy but It lives on the wrong side of town. The dark side.
Yeah, but it’s soooooooooooooooo cool. I have a full length version 
I would love a carbine.
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Yeah…i want too!
Me three!
This is not a real wish I could buy it. But it looks like a good value buy.
Also looks a lot better than the moded 7615 I have.
https://usedguns.com.au/gun/546853/
Calibre/Item: 223Make: SCSA
Model: TAIPAN
Action: Pump
Scope: Nikko Stirling Panamax 3-9x40 Half MD reticle
Barrel Length: 16.5"
Condition: New
Phone: 0427 730 014
Price: $2050
Licence Number: 50001606
Advertised: 23/06/2023
Comment: ON SPECIAL . SCSA Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan Light 223 Pump Action Rifle. A centrefire pump action rifle, designed, tested and manufactured in Australia. 6061 T6 CNC machined frame, Stainless steel hammer forged barrel 16.5-inch, Rotating bolt, Enclosed handguard with a full length Picatinny rail, 8 M-Lok slots, Injection molded polymer pump grips, Ambidextrous two position safety, AR 10 round magazine, A2 grip, TSP X buttstock, 4 QD sling swivel sockets, Length 890mm (35 inches), Weight 3.1kg (6.8 pounds) Comes with Nikko Stirling Panamax 3-9x40 Half MD Reticle Scope. Postage & Transfer Extra. More Photos on Request.
Ooohhh brave move, there’s a lot of controversy on youtubsies and reddit about this one…