FX Impact Mk2 30 cal question

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Hello do the 30 cal have the same "guts" as the 22 -25 cal? I know that the 35 cal has some power upgrades.
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My understanding is , the .35 has some slightly different internals, what, I am not sure based on the power requirements needed for such a large caliber. Many here can give much more detail. FX could change these parameters at any time and just let us "discover" the change. I do know that, within FX's parameters, the .22-.25-.30 are based on the same basic Impact platform. Generally speaking, you should be able to tune any of the said platforms at an FPS with your chosen projectile, achieving your personal goal. My .30 Impact MK2 and Maverick shoot identically. Remember, it's all about the tune. As always, shoot straight and have fun.

Patrick
 
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Internals of the 30 is the same as 22 or 25 in stock configuration. When I say stock I mean brand new from the factory because with as many parts available out there if you buy used and are not familiar with what comes stock from the factory you wouldn’t know if it’s been modded, or worse yet, hacked into.
From what little I know, the hammer, hammer weight, springs, and power plenum internals are all the same between 22 thru 30. Power differences are then all achieved thru the three adjustable features of the gun, mainly the regulator settings. 


The only actual difference in the later Gen3 MK2 models that came with dual hole transfer ports for slug or pellets(if they did have that feature towards the end of MK2 production), the 30 cals came with single openings on the transfer ports as there was little benefit in adding two.



And of course, if wanting to ramp up a 30 for high horsepower slug shooting, certain parts need to get replaced and certain components of the gun need modification. Some of the modifications cannot be reversed and returned to stock.

Lastly, just an FYI, the MK2 had two versions that affected the regulators, the Gen2 with the 16mm piston and 8mm washer springs(pre power plenum) while the Gen3’s with Power plenums have 16mm pistons and a 10mm washer spring stack. I may be incorrect in saying this, but at one time the factory regs could not/should not have been adjusted higher than 140 on the Gen2’s, while the Gen3’s could be raised up to either 160 or 170 max.

Just sharing the little I know, ha ha
 
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Buy a dual port transfer ported .30 caliber liner and barrel setup (700mm for the most power) (shroud and moderator is optional)) and, buy a new .30 caliber probe. The barrel slides right in place of your .25 and the probe is just as easily changed out. I run between 150 and 170 bar, depending on what power versus shot count I want. You may need to get an additional hammer weight and larger diameter valve seal, depending on the max velocity that you are seeking. These parts are readily available, but I would start with the easy job of changing the barrel and probe to get a baseline of the power.
 
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Buy a dual port transfer ported .30 caliber liner and barrel setup (700mm for the most power) (shroud and moderator is optional)) and, buy a new .30 caliber probe. The barrel slides right in place of your .25 and the probe is just as easily changed out. I run between 150 and 170 bar, depending on what power versus shot count I want. You may need to get an additional hammer weight and larger diameter valve seal, depending on the max velocity that you are seeking. These parts are readily available, but I would start with the easy job of changing the barrel and probe to get a baseline of the power.
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I'm not trying to get more power. I have a 35 cal with the power upgrades. It's just a curiosity question.
 
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