How fragile is my Wildcat .30?

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pepperchops

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This is my first PCP and so I am not sure what to expect. The barrel seems to deflect quite easily- that is, it is quite flexible. In just setting the gun down carefully or getting it in and out of it's case I notice some flexing of the barrel. It seems that this could change the point of impact from session to session. Does this explain why I am experiencing what seems to be significant variability in point of impact from day to day?

Once I get the scope zero'd in, I can make near single-hole groups at 50y and < 1" groups at 75y- but when I begin a session I really don't know where the point of impact will be. I find myself zeroing the scope repeatedly. My expectation was that once the scope was zero'd that would be that unless I was compensating for wind or distance. 

Were my expectations too high? Is this something typical of FX guns? The barrel appeared to be braced much better than that of the Crown which was part of my decision to go with the Wildcat. 

Experienced thoughts would be appreciated!
 
Might also be reg creep.
Might want to shoot a few shots after its been sitting awhile and then shoot paper and see if POI has switched or not.

I also had this problem, due to reg creep, later on the reg was far from consistant and started shooting like a shotgun.
Changed to Huma reg and after that no creep and always shoots like a laser.

just my 2 cents
 
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Many years ago I experienced the same problem you're having. It was so aggravating having to re zero my scope every time I went shooting. It turned out that the problem was with the FX regulator. It was at that time that I convinced Huub at Huma to create a regulator for my 25 caliber Wildcat. I work with him in the development and did all the testing on the prototypes, and experimented with different plenum sizes until we got it right.

Shortly after receiving my brand new Wildcat 30 I began experiencing similar problems which led me to remove the FX regulator and replace it with a Huma regulator. I instructed Huub to change the size to accommodate the new larger MK2 air tube, and he came out with the new Wildcat MK2 2019 model.

I currently have my regulator set to 180 bar which is giving me 88 foot-pounds of energy with the jsb 44.75 grain pellets. And the accuracy is still phenomenal!

So if your problem persists you may want to consider replacing the factory regulator with one of the new ones from Huma.

Shooting over a chronograph will reveal the truth regarding your problem. If you are getting numbers all over the place you can be certain about what the problem is and how to solve it.


 
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Im no expert by any means but i would say Yes, regulator inconsistency would make the pellet go up or down from zero depending on the fps. Vertically if the pellet wasnt stable maybe?

Im getting pretty sure about it that its the reg thats your problem, alot of Wildcat owners has swapped the reg. FX regulator (not the amp) is know for not being the best around, why they remade the reg and its now the amp regulator
 
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Many years ago I experienced the same problem you're having. It was so aggravating having to re zero my scope every time I went shooting. It turned out that the problem was with the FX regulator. It was at that time that I convinced Huub at Huma to create a regulator for my 25 caliber Wildcat. I work with him in the development and did all the testing on the prototypes, and experimented with different plenum sizes until we got it right.

Shortly after receiving my brand new Wildcat 30 I began experiencing similar problems which led me to remove the FX regulator and replace it with a Huma regulator. I instructed Huub to change the size to accommodate the new larger MK2 air tube, and he came out with the new Wildcat MK2 2019 model.

I currently have my regulator set to 180 bar which is giving me 88 foot-pounds of energy with the jsb 44.75 grain pellets. And the accuracy is still phenomenal!

So if your problem persists you may want to consider replacing the factory regulator with one of the new ones from Huma.

Shooting over a chronograph will reveal the truth regarding your problem. If you are getting numbers all over the place you can be certain about what the problem is and how to solve it.



so, Chuck, which regulator was factory in your 30 Wildcat? I was under the assumption the 30 WC was recently released last December, with the AMP reg. So, is that what was faulty, your new designed FX AMP reg?

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Hmm this is surprising to me. I am new to air guns and have been researching for a couple months about what I should get for my first one. I decided on .30 cal Wildcat and after reading these complaints on the FX regulators I am not so sure. You would think FX being a big name player in the air gun game wouldn't put out a gun with a sub-par regulator. 
 
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How could I check the regulator without replacing it? Would a chronograph string give me the answer? The chronograph string created when the dealer tuned was very consistent.
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Basically, yes. If the reg would creep you would not be able to have consistent chronograph string. If the string turns up to be fine there is usually nothing wrong with the gun. If it the velocity jumps all around, the only way to be sure the reg is working fine, is to attach a gauge on the bleed hole, and dryfire the gun, to measure the regpressure between shots. Also make sure it is not simply the barrel which need cleaning. 
 
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