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Posted: 4/18/2024 7:42:26 PM EDT
I have about 7000 rounds. Is that decent?
4 Zastava ZPAP M70s 50 Bulgarian mags. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:25:47 PM EDT
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Cases of Golden Tiger....will suck to have to find another brand.
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:38:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HawkinsID: I have about 7000 rounds. Is that decent? 4 Zastava ZPAP M70s 50 Bulgarian mags. Since I got bored with AKs, those(ammp and mags) are put up as part of my serious end of the civilization Boog preps.... |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:50:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HawkinsID: I have about 7000 rounds. Is that decent? 4 Zastava ZPAP M70s 50 Bulgarian mags. 7k sounds pretty squared away to me. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:59:58 PM EDT
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I have too much.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/18/2024 11:24:55 PM EDT
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7k is decent I would think.
But it also depends on how often you shoot them and if you reload any brass stuff for practice. If I just shot AKs I could streatch 7 k two years I think so long as I don't bumpfire drums. RTG also,has the 20 pack east german mags 30 or 40 rounders 99+ tax & shipping. Warning though I have two AKs they don't fit. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 9:17:40 AM EDT
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I'm heavily invested in 5.45, so I need a lot more 7.62x39. I have maybe 2k? 7 to 10k is a good start for any caliber IMO.
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WV, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 9:37:15 AM EDT
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How much can you carry and still run?
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Posted: 4/19/2024 9:51:48 AM EDT
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How much can you shoot in a 5 to 10 minute engagement (assuming we've switched focus the SHTF).
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Posted: 4/19/2024 9:58:46 AM EDT
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This thread reminds me I didn’t buy enough when it was dirt cheap
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Posted: 4/19/2024 1:59:44 PM EDT
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I am at a point that I am comfortable in the amount of ammo I have in each caliber I mainly shoot, but I continue to buy it anyway.
I am trying to resist new gun purchases going forward, and focusing on ammo/accessories. 5.56, 7.62x39, 308, 9mm, 22lr, and 300blk. I try and buy a 1000 rnds of one of these calibers a month. Not every caliber, I choose 1 or 2. I have other calibers as well, but not in the bulk numbers that I have the main calibers listed. I have also started buying the suppressors for each caliber as well. So far I have 22lr and 30 cal and I want to fill in the gap. I have yet to get into the QD mounted and still do direct thread. I need to learn more about the subject before I make those purchases. For me I guess you could ask how low would you be comfortable going with ammo on hand before you stopped shooting. I think that number would be around 3k rounds |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 2:06:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: This thread reminds me I didn’t buy enough when it was dirt cheap This. I have 5k of golden tiger and 30-35 mags for 2 AKs. Miss the $150-180/ case days. Last time I looked wolf was over $600/ case. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 2:18:30 PM EDT
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I am currently accepting ammo donations, I have less than 1K
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Posted: 4/19/2024 2:23:41 PM EDT
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IDK , maybe 5 or 6k ? Down to two AK types and a handful of SKS's.
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Posted: 4/19/2024 2:43:38 PM EDT
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I think with ammo it should be how much can you keep on hand instead of how much should you keep on hand.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 2:48:50 PM EDT
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I have some ammo. No idea how much.
7000 rounds would have been ~4 months of ammo when I was competing with the AK. |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 8:23:31 PM EDT
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Haven't shot any of my aks in quite a while. Have around 14k. Mostly wolf military classic and maybe 3 or4 k of golden tiger
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ID, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2024 8:44:32 PM EDT
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My AR15 is my SHTF gun. So, I shoot my AKs for fun. I’m 62 now, I think 7k rounds should last me until it’s time to go to heaven.
Even though I like my ARs better, those Zastava M70s were a great purchase. I can see why people go all in on the AKs. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 12:14:26 AM EDT
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8k, all bought at under 30cpr. Had 10k but sold 2000 a few months ago to a friend, used the funds for another can .
 Only shoot my SAR1 once a year so at my age, I'm set for life. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 7:46:16 AM EDT
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It's a heathen caliber, but still, I decided to stock up in 2013 / 2014 before Sandy Hook. Randomly I had decided to buy lots of calibers in bulk even if I didn't shoot them often, and went ahead with a bunch of 7.62x39
These days I probably have 10-15k mostly because I don't want to deal with ammo shortages or price hikes due to whatever current events are happening. Same for 22 and 9mm, even though I don't shoot those nearly as often as 5.45 As for 5.56...that's classified, but I will admit I could probably support my small community out here in the sticks, if I had to  |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 8:50:38 PM EDT
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My worst-case-scenario rule of thumb is this: Assume that everyone anywhere near you has turned into a zombie, have enough x39 to have triple-tap mercy on everyone within a 5 mile radius at minimum.
I'm good for 15 miles. 
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Posted: 5/23/2024 9:08:43 PM EDT
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Single sks, 1500 rdsish
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Posted: 5/23/2024 9:24:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GraboidHunter]
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The new PSA 762x39 is very decent ammo. It's a much better option than the old corrosive surplus crap that is still somehow floating around out there.
I think they are using Hornady bullets. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:18:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GraboidHunter: The new PSA 762x39 is very decent ammo. It's a much better option than the old corrosive surplus crap that is still somehow floating around out there. I think they are using Hornady bullets. If that's true i'll never buy a single round of that ammo ever. People on this very site, busted them back in 2012 donating to Pedocrat anti-gun candidates. C'mon PSA, you can do better. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:38:37 PM EDT
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Dumped the 7.62x39 AR quite a while ago. I have a stockpile for a Ruger American, maybe 700 rounds? It's my most common hog gun.
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:52:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: This thread reminds me I didn’t buy enough when it was dirt cheap I have enough. I bought back in the good days of Golden Tiger from SGammo. Who ever thought steel 7.62 would cost as much or more than brass 5.56. Crazy. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 11:09:33 PM EDT
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I have a couple cans.
Just one AK now. Keep it mainly as a novelty. I'm old. And the only gun I shoot A LOT is my competition AR-15. My two cans of AK ammo will probably last me the rest of my life.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 11:20:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fike: I have too much. opposite here. I may have 1000s, but I don't have enough |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:22:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: Assume that everyone anywhere near you has turned into a zombie, have enough x39 to have triple-tap mercy on everyone within a 5 mile radius at minimum. I mean who doesn't automatically assume this?  |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:31:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TX-Zen: These days I probably have 10-15k mostly because I don't want to deal with ammo shortages or price hikes due to whatever current events are happening. I'm probably set for all rifle calibers (10k+ of 7.62x39, 7.62x51, and 5.56, plus good size stacks for my C&Rs: 8mm, 7.5 Swiss, 7.62x54R, 303 Brit, 30-06 and 30 carbine). I just wish I would have gotten more 22LR and 9mm years ago (I now shoot those the most since I got into suppressors), but I do have a healthy amount. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 1:55:20 PM EDT
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  Just a couple of boxes of my handloaded ammo. Home cast powder coated 155 gr bullets loaded into Berdan primed steel cases I picked up at the range. Yes they function 100% in AK's, and since the bullets are powder coated, there is no leading of the barrel. Cost about $.08 a round. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 5:44:33 PM EDT
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Sister was the beneficiary of all my ammo and 1ea sks Para 16".
And Rusted Ace is correct about ak47's.
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Posted: 5/24/2024 5:47:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: I am at a point that I am comfortable in the amount of ammo I have in each caliber I mainly shoot, but I continue to buy it anyway. I am trying to resist new gun purchases going forward, and focusing on ammo/accessories. 5.56, 7.62x39, 308, 9mm, 22lr, and 300blk. I try and buy a 1000 rnds of one of these calibers a month. Not every caliber, I choose 1 or 2. I have other calibers as well, but not in the bulk numbers that I have the main calibers listed. I have also started buying the suppressors for each caliber as well. So far I have 22lr and 30 cal and I want to fill in the gap. I have yet to get into the QD mounted and still do direct thread. I need to learn more about the subject before I make those purchases. For me I guess you could ask how low would you be comfortable going with ammo on hand before you stopped shooting. I think that number would be around 3k rounds I haven't had a plan since I topped out on 22vat about 30k. Was buying a bulk pack every visit to wally world after a scare 15 years ago. But now I have a plan. Thanks, Doorkicker, from me and my kids.. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 7:29:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3: https://i.imgur.com/2Qt7usgh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Agi6Nzmh.jpg Just a couple of boxes of my handloaded ammo. Home cast powder coated 155 gr bullets loaded into Berdan primed steel cases I picked up at the range. Yes they function 100% in AK's, and since the bullets are powder coated, there is no leading of the barrel. Cost about $.08 a round. Niiiiiiiiice! I bet those are some real thumpers, what kind of velocity are you getting out of those? |
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USA
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Posted: 5/24/2024 11:24:44 PM EDT
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Picking up 7k tomorrow at $200 a case. Will put me at about 11.5k rounds and I feel pretty good with that amount
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Posted: 5/25/2024 12:29:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: Niiiiiiiiice! I bet those are some real thumpers, what kind of velocity are you getting out of those? They are fun shooting rounds, and for starting new shooters to the AK. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/25/2024 1:19:13 AM EDT
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I have 2K rounds and I don’t even have anything chambered in x39. I need to remedy that at some point.
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Posted: 5/25/2024 1:25:01 PM EDT
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Most of mine was accumulated a box or two at a time when I used to work near an Academy store. Lots of it was under $3 a box when I bought it.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/28/2024 2:40:50 AM EDT
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In 2004 at gun shows I could buy 7.62x39 by the case 25 bucks per 1000 rounds Sapson brand. Decent ammo considering it's price back then. I wish I knew then what I know now.
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Posted: 5/29/2024 12:53:25 AM EDT
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Let’s just say I could have used 7.62x39 ammo for my avatar, but the wood 5.45 crates looked better….
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Posted: 5/29/2024 12:56:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3: https://i.imgur.com/2Qt7usgh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Agi6Nzmh.jpg Just a couple of boxes of my handloaded ammo. Home cast powder coated 155 gr bullets loaded into Berdan primed steel cases I picked up at the range. Yes they function 100% in AK's, and since the bullets are powder coated, there is no leading of the barrel. Cost about $.08 a round. Still kicking myself for not buying berdan primers when some could still be found, especially as I have brass cased Yugo M67 ammo that could be reloaded. Maybe the PSA steel cased/boxer primed will be the ticket though going forward… |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2024 10:25:21 AM EDT
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I have probably about 2.5k rounds and one ZPAP that I rarely shoot. Mostly brass cased but I think I picked up some that was advertised as non-corrosive but was a bit suspect. I should probably check on the barrel since it hasn't been shot in about 2 years, or cleaned in the interim.
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Posted: 5/29/2024 2:48:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tac556: Still kicking myself for not buying berdan primers when some could still be found, especially as I have brass cased Yugo M67 ammo that could be reloaded. Maybe the PSA steel cased/boxer primed will be the ticket though going forward Then tried the steel cased Berdan primed cases I picked up with a magnet at the range. Tumbled in walnut they clean up nicely. Found out the "old wife's tale" was untrue, steel dies load steel cases fine. Cases are soft steel, dies are hardened steel. I bought 1 k Berdan primers to start, then when I wanted more, they were unavailable. Waited 2-3 years and when they became available again, bought a life time supply. Found a RCBS Berdan decapper at the funshow for $2, guy didn't know what it was. Score.. |
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Posted: 5/29/2024 7:53:14 PM EDT
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I bought a ton when it was $90 a case but I mag dumped it faster than I could stack.
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Posted: 5/29/2024 10:22:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamesJones: I bought a ton when it was $90 a case but I mag dumped it faster than I could stack. |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 6:26:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3: That beautiful Yugo brass got me thinking "I should learn how to reload these Berdan cases". So I did. Then tried the steel cased Berdan primed cases I picked up with a magnet at the range. Tumbled in walnut they clean up nicely. Found out the "old wife's tale" was untrue, steel dies load steel cases fine. Cases are soft steel, dies are hardened steel. I bought 1 k Berdan primers to start, then when I wanted more, they were unavailable. Waited 2-3 years and when they became available again, bought a life time supply. Found a RCBS Berdan decapper at the funshow for $2, guy didn't know what it was. Score.. Fed Arms was one of the main places that seemed to get berdan primers in, I just could not figure out exactly which ones to order, half the time various sizes were not available. Now they have apparently imploded, lawsuits, theft allegations, I don’t know what happened but they are basically out of business it seems. Probably have pallets of berdan primers stuck in some warehouse too that only one person knows about… |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 1:34:01 PM EDT
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Got my first batch of primers at Graf's 2010 ish.
Second batch at Dags ammo, 2012 ish. Both times I bought Tula KV-24N 7.62x39, name on the box. Tula makes it easy to get the right primer size. At that time they had the same size with a thicker cup for 308/7.62x54R. I should have got a box, but didn't. If your interested, here is my old Berdan reloading thread. https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Loading-Berdan-primed-brass-7-62-x-39-Update-8-01-2016-/42-325383/ |
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