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Airguns by Make and Model => Hatsan Airguns => Topic started by: Ronno6 on April 30, 2025, 02:24:24 PM
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Which Vortex gas spring is used in the Mid. 130 QE Vortex?
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Ron
I’m no expert and not sure what “mid” means however I had the ram fail in my Qe carnivore .30. I emailed Hatsan looking for a part number. They email back to me to provide serial number and from that they provided me with the part number. Hope this helps.
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Mid typo for Mod maybe?
I'm pretty certain this is simply a Mod135QE "engine" with a 30 cal "carnivore" barrel in a plastic (sporter?) stock.
That means it should use a Type2 Vortex.
https://hatsan.com.tr/en/vortex-gas-pistons/
I have a Mod130QE which I have not opened up yet. Purchased used from a fellow GTA member, the rifle is still shooting well hurling large diabolo shaped lead bricks :-)
... until the Vortex leaks. It WILL certainly will leak when the internal o-rings wear/age-out.
My parts bin has a factory coil spring and 3-hole tail-plug for a Mod135 "waiting" for that day.
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Thanks, mikeyb,
I was pretty sure that it used a Type 2, but as it is not listed ob the Hatsan chart, I didn't want to "assume"
I am kinda working on an NPXL gas spring conversion for the 135/130 and others that use the Type 2 Vortex
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How’s that coming Ron?
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How’s that coming Ron?
I am having the adapter plug cad-cammed into a 3-D printable file.
No time frame on that.......
I still need to look at my 130 to verify stroke length.
The Type 2 Vortex has about 3/8" longer stroke available than the NPXL.
From dimensions you and mikeyb have provided, the NPXL ram will be right at the stroke length limit after
accounting for pre-load and reserve length to keep the rod from bottoming out at either end of the stroke.
There may be 3mm to spare; however that may be required for piston overtravel to latch.........
I also need to see if the open end of the piston will need to overlap the end of the adapter plug.......
It is a process.......
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Let me know when you need a Beta tester.
Do think the NP2 ram would work in a mod 125?
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Let me know when you need a Beta tester.
Do think the NP2 ram would work in a mod 125?
The 125 uses the same Type 2.
Not sure of the stroke length of the 125,tho.........
If it has a longer strike than the 135, probably not......
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I think the only difference between the 125 and 135 is the 135 has a longer stroke.
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I think the only difference between the 125 and 135 is the 135 has a longer stroke.
If true, we are golden.............
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I was wrong. the mod 125 tube is 32mm exterior diameter and the mod 135 is 35mm.
Poop. :(
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The 125 takes a 29mm piston seal and the 135 takes a 30mm piston seal.
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The 125 takes a 29mm piston seal and the 135 takes a 30mm piston seal.
^THIS!
Same stroke, larger diameter (135), more swept volume (from larger diameter NOT stroke), HEAVIER (more mass 135) piston, "potential" to transfer more of the SAME-spring-ENERGY ( SAME spring used in both 125 and 135) to a pellet.
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I think I can account for all that......
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Ron, do you remember working on my 130 gas spring?
Its the one that has a bleed screw.
The gas springs of the 135 and 130 can be swapped.
I have both and done that. I've also swapped barrels and stocks between them.
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I can't remember what I did yesterday.........
I have a Type 2 Vortex.
I also have parts en route that should help me develop the NPXL conversion.
Here's hoping......
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Mid typo for Mod maybe?
I'm pretty certain this is simply a Mod135QE "engine" with a 30 cal "carnivore" barrel in a plastic (sporter?) stock.
That means it should use a Type2 Vortex.
https://hatsan.com.tr/en/vortex-gas-pistons/
I have a Mod130QE which I have not opened up yet. Purchased used from a fellow GTA member, the rifle is still shooting well hurling large diabolo shaped lead bricks :-)
... until the Vortex leaks. It WILL certainly will leak when the internal o-rings wear/age-out.
My parts bin has a factory coil spring and 3-hole tail-plug for a Mod135 "waiting" for that day.
Mikey, would you happen to know what is the diff from a type 1 to a type 1B Vortex? Just a curiosity is all...
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The 125 takes a 29mm piston seal and the 135 takes a 30mm piston seal.
Hmmmmmmmmmm.
The Type 2 Vortex ram has an end block that is 28.5mm dia.
Thinking that is a close fit in the Mod. 125 air tube, it will be a tad sloppy in the Mod. 135 air tube......
Zzz zat correct??
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Mid typo for Mod maybe?
I'm pretty certain this is simply a Mod135QE "engine" with a 30 cal "carnivore" barrel in a plastic (sporter?) stock.
That means it should use a Type2 Vortex.
https://hatsan.com.tr/en/vortex-gas-pistons/
I have a Mod130QE which I have not opened up yet. Purchased used from a fellow GTA member, the rifle is still shooting well hurling large diabolo shaped lead bricks :-)
... until the Vortex leaks. It WILL certainly will leak when the internal o-rings wear/age-out.
My parts bin has a factory coil spring and 3-hole tail-plug for a Mod135 "waiting" for that day.
Mikey, would you happen to know what is the diff from a type 1 to a type 1B Vortex? Just a curiosity is all...
Just a GUESS...
I'd bet the type1 has a flat base with a small ~3/8' dia recess to center over a coil-spring-style 3 hole tail piece.
The type1-B should have the longer machined base with one cross-pin hole and a partial slot for the Quattro trigger assembly. It would require a 2 hole tailpiece.
... I don't have them on-hand for a real comparison. Sorry :-(
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Hatsan just shows a Type 1 Vortex, and it is as you describe as a Type 1-B
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The Type 2 Vortex is a very sloppy fit in the 130 air tube.......
1 size may not fit all, but it works in both applications.