Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-05-2012, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 740
Re: Primers/Powder in SW PA?
It would be a short drive for you but Bees in Saltsburg is the cheapest, and Ken is a great guy. Closer would be Johnson’s gun depot in Greensburg. I have heard good things about Ace in Washington....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-02-2012, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 892
Re: Must have tools
You can do what you want. But I would get some experience before you even think about reloading for someone else. Not trying too be wise, but I have been reloading for 45 years, and I will not reload...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-29-2012, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 385
Re: noob question
I have a model 95 in 7X57Mauser it was made in Lowes Germany, and marked Chilean, the round its self is 7X57 Mauser. I reload mine with cast bullets, Brass can be tricky to find in stock but it is...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-07-2012, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 465
Why should it be so complicated.
I live in PA, my Grandson lives in New Mexico, and He just turned 18 his mother and dad are not into guns, his brother and sister are pre-teen. I think he has worn his parents down, I have 4 long...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-22-2012, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,066
Re: Whitney Houston Brou-ha-ha
Some how this has strayed from the heart of the real issue. Every state has its problems. But the lowering of the flag for someone like her makes me sick. I am a veteran and have seen too many...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-03-2012, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 676
Re: GUN SHOPPING
I own 4 p- series guns and will take a Ruger over a Taurus any day. With the explosion in carry Licenses, most are looking for smaller carry guns. I think gun shops are steering customers that way...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-17-2011, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 986
Re: Cast Bullet questions
The one and only given in Reloading and casting. You will not find two guys who will totally agree on anything. And in most cases an item or practice may work better for one than another. And in some...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-16-2011, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 986
Re: Cast Bullet questions
Un-like the older Lyman cast bullet manuals, the newer ones do list loads for some Lee and other mold, But then I have done fine with only the older Lyman books using RCBS and Saeco molds for years,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-20-2011, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Re: Curiosity - 38 Spl. 100 grain wadcutters?
Personally I would rethink reloading, the 38 is one of the easiest rounds to reload, and if simple precautions are followed, reloading is very safe. The reason I am suggesting reloading is two fold,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2011, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 534
Re: Lee Bulge Remover
Over the years I have seen bulged cases in 40S&W, 9MM, and 45ACP, anything with an unsupported barrel and hot loads, will kick out bulged brass. Most of the 9MM and 45 I have come across was never a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2011, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 481
Re: Reloading 20 ga slugs
Several years ago I lived in Delaware, Shotgun only for Deer. I bought a Lee slug mold and cast a bunch of slugs. I don’t remember the wads I used but it was the same ones you would use with shot....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-23-2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,945
Re: .40 S&W Glock reloading
I also load the 40S&W in Glock, and use the Redding G-RX Die. I also do not go above a mid-range load with 40 loads. one other thing I will mention, and I would assume this is from Lees legal...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-12-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 740
Re: Anyone got a reloading buddy?
Your post brought back some great memories; my grandson started reloading with me when he was about 5. He is seventeen now seems girls are a little more interesting to him than hanging out with...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-11-2011, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,148
Re: Full Metal Jacket - why?
I cast and reload bullets for several semi-auto pistols, in 40 plus years I have only found one cast bullet design that I could not get to cycle consistently and it was a SWC. I changed over to a RN...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-11-2011, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 682
Re: Concealed-Carry w/o Classes ..... ?
Pa being a shall issue state, we have very few problems if any with License holders, Pa, just past HB.40 or our version of the stand your ground law. The problems come from the gang bangers that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-15-2011, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 459
Re: Best bullet and powder hunting combo for $ ?
I will agree in the bullet weight you discussed Varget is a very economical powder suited to several rounds. As to jacketed rifle bullets, I have found Hornady to be the best value. Check out...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-06-2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,362
Re: Rifle or Ammo?
Very interesting read, I have 5 savage rifles 3 with the new accu triggers and two of the older models. This just goes to show you can get a lemon in any firearm, I am completely satisfied with the...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-27-2011, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 3,134
Re: How do you feel about Constitutional Carry
This will be a hot topic, however here in Pa, there are no classes needed to obtain a LTCF.
Pa is also an open carry State that a LTCF is not needed for open carry.
I do not see were Pa, has any...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-23-2011, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-18-2011, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,173
Re: Cast Bullet alloy & hardness
Something else to consider, do not mix your stick on weights with the clip on ones. The stick on ones are almost pure lead, and will soften your mix.
The clip on W/W have trace amounts of arsenic...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-18-2011, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,173
Re: Cast Bullet alloy & hardness
10 spot and Doug are both right on. The debate on cast and polygonal barrels will not every be completely resolved. I cast but do not for my Glock 22 in 40 S&W.
But there are plenty that do and...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
Re: Would you vote for Mitt Romney
To add to your post did anyone else see the piece on Fox news as to how George Soros is now a major financial contributor to 13 major news outlets? Threw himself personally as well as his...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
Re: Would you vote for Mitt Romney
I honestly feel like he will win no matter which one of the RINOs we throw at him.
I cannot express how much I hope you are wrong on that.
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
Re: Would you vote for Mitt Romney
I think basically we agree. Obama needs to go. As I said I would do everything I can to get a respectable Republican candidate on the ballot. My problem is with whom the party decides they will...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
Re: Would you vote for Mitt Romney
All I can say is what good did it do me to vote for McCain last time. Of all those running only a couple could rally any serious energy to a victory in 2012
I will volunteer and campaign for a Ron...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
Re: Would you vote for Mitt Romney
You can say it’s a vote for Obama. But has the status quo gotten us any less big Government.
If the Republicans want my vote, they need to get behind a true Republican. I got out of the Army in...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,614
Re: Would you vote for Mitt Romney
I voted no.
I have thrown my vote away for many years on Candidates that I presumed to be the lesser of two evils. 2012 I will only vote for Ron Paul, or similar Candidate.
If we end up with...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-04-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Re: Handloader Magazine
I have been loading for 40 years and ordered Hand loader about 3 years ago. I think it’s a very good Magazine, I think they do a pretty good job of covering Rifle, handgun, loading and casting.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-04-2011, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,584
Re: .22 lr for new shooter
If for hunting I would check your local game laws first, if a State like Pa,
Manually operated rifles only. How ever if Semi auto is legal in your State for Hunting. I own both the Ruger 1022 and a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-03-2011, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 782
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Forum: VMBB Fire For Effect
03-03-2011, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 566
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,512
Re: Loading .45 Colt
If just looking for cheap bullets to shoot, this may be a better option; you don’t need to slug the bore with these.
http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14522-c17-g8-b0-p0-.45_LC_250gr_FP.aspx
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-29-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 169
Views: 8,186
Re: GCN: Gun Control Now
Some years back in the neighborhood I lived in at the time, there was a tragedy next door, I was working second shift at the time, I never thought about saying anything to my wife till after I went...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-27-2011, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 169
Views: 8,186
Re: GCN: Gun Control Now
Mrs. T Before you come into a pro-gun form and start spewing your beliefs as Scientific fact, might I suggest you read up on the subject of gun control, A very good place to start would be, John R...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-27-2011, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 169
Views: 8,186
Re: GCN: Gun Control Now
It seems odd to me that this Troll would pick this form to state his or her un- informed opinions, nothing stated by the OP came close to proven fact. This is one of the most un-radical social gun...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-04-2011, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 5,744
Re: Reloading room changes
I reload in the Basement, less confusion; I told the wife I seen mice down there, now you could not drag her down there. Best addition I have added was a set of 3 bulb track lights behind me on the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-17-2010, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 974
Re: Equipment Questions
Just an observation, but it sounds to me like you are suffering from a case of sever information over load. Reloading is only as hard as you make it. If in your shoes, I would back up. Get a copy of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-14-2010, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,783
Re: RELOADS IN GLOCK AND SIMILAR CHAMBERS?
Like Bob I own an older Glock 22 - 40S&W, I use the Redding G-RX die, and have shot hundreds of reloads, in the 22, I stay away from the cast bullets because of the polygonal barrel. But what gets me...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-02-2010, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,446
Scope police
The other day another form I visit, A guy was asking about what would be a good choice scope for a Marlin 336 in 3030 for deer hunting in heavy brush. Simple enough question, as with most of this...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2010, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,433
Re: Problem with Lee/ measure and scale
I will throw my 2 cents in as well, I know talking too guys and reading post, the Lee powder dump works better with some powders than others, if it is a static problem, I have read guys have had good...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
08-19-2010, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,166
Re: Taliban at Gun show
One of the PA forms I go to suggest this was way too weird even for the media, one guy said it may have been college kids trying to get a you tube video, In any case, this could have ended badly. I...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
08-18-2010, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,166
Taliban at Gun show
Sunday I went to a Gunshow in Monroeville Pa,
There were three clowns in "Taliban" outfits there, these guys looked like they just crawled out of a mud hut in the Desert,
They were there to either...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-17-2010, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 854
Re: Old age and inventory
Yea I got one of those Christmas presents in the spring, I was cleaning out under the bench and found two plastic coffee cans one of 9MM and one 45Acp bullets I had cast some time or another and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-17-2010, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 854
Old age and inventory
About a week ago I knew I was going to a local gunshow. So had some free time thought I would look over the supplies. Good shape on everything but Large Pistol primers. Only had about 1500. Well why...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
07-22-2010, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,782
Re: Savage edge?
As too the trigger this may or may not be a problem, I own two of the Savage Stevens, one came threw with a Stiff trigger the other did not, it had about normal brake on it, and I have heard the...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
07-21-2010, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,782
Re: Savage edge?
The Savage Edge is very accurate for a starter Rifle, some of the other forms guys that own them all say the same thing, very accurate, but they have the same problem as there predecessor the Savage...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-27-2010, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,780
Re: Help with 30.06 reloading
The number one cause of dented cases is to much lube , your other problems a little more information is needed to help you, such as, are you full length or neck sizing, are you crimping the round,...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-23-2010, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,374
Re: Savage Edge .223
Around here they are going for $259.99 in the plain rifle, the price goes up some with the Camo stock or the scope package deal, the only complaint is the trigger, some don’t mind it, Guns & Ammo...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-14-2010, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,135
Re: .308 vs 30-06
Between the 308 and the 30-06, I would give the nudge to the 06 over the 308 both will do all you say you want in a rifle; today the Ammo available makes all the difference. You can buy low recoil or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-08-2010, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 684
Re: Hornady understands customer service!
Customer service with the older reloading manufacturers all seem to be above par, Over the years I have dealt with Hornady, Lyman, Saeco, and RCBS, customer service personnel, I can not recall one...
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