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Posted: 10/26/2018 10:58:28 PM EDT
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Noticed these the other day. Aero Precision has released the M5 ATLAS S-ONE M-LOK Handguard and the M5 ATLAS S-ONE KeyMod Handguard. Both are listed in 12" and 15" lengths. |
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Posted: 10/29/2018 9:51:19 PM EDT
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I'm jumping in here. Getting an Aero M5E1 receiver kit with 15" Aero handguard for Christmas. Likely using an MBT. Still deciding on caliber but thinking 20" 6.5 Creedmoor by Faxon or Ballistic Advantage. PRS or LutherAR stock. Will likely go with a VG6 muzzle device. Add other odds and ends and I'll be left glass shopping.
Excited. Oh yeah can't forget reloading gear  ouch
It will be a while before I have pictures and a range report, but this thread has been helpful to learn about parts compatibility and what I should be focusing on |
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Posted: 10/29/2018 11:17:17 PM EDT
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here is my latest Aero Precision M5E1 freedom build:
Aero freedom builder set with 15'' M-lok handguard (Schuyler arms $285.00) link: Aero LPK & CH & gas block & tube Hiperfire 24E trigger with the light springs (about 2lbs) magpul MOE stock with limb saver recoil pad PSA 10 buffer tube, Tubbs spring and H3 buffer hogue grip tool craft BCG Criterion 22'' nitrided stainless hybrid barrel 1 in 11 twist radical firearms brake (i know but PA had them for $15.00) Meopta Meostar 4-16x44 diamond mil-dot scope in a Leupold mount. sorry for the crappy pics but my camera broke and I had to use my phone. 
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Posted: 11/6/2018 12:43:13 AM EDT
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M5 Atlas for the win. And btw what happened to the Aero industry forum? Did I miss something?
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Posted: 11/8/2018 7:54:56 AM EDT
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Who has, or occasionally has the best deal on stripped M5 lowers? Thanks
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Posted: 11/8/2018 8:22:41 AM EDT
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M5 Atlas for the win. And btw what happened to the Aero industry forum? Did I miss something? https://image.ibb.co/iU6Fsq/2-DB91-CFB-AC61-46-B4-B0-E7-96-F864-B6-F543.jpg https://image.ibb.co/nBLasq/3-FC778-F7-9858-4-F66-A3-C7-174-D0-DF7-C1-D9.jpg |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 11:08:02 AM EDT
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Ready to assemble. I have <$800 in it. 18" 308, and I may add a geiselle trigger I have around here. SSA-E
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Posted: 11/8/2018 1:34:05 PM EDT
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Who has, or occasionally has the best deal on stripped M5 lowers? Thanks |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 1:46:13 PM EDT
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@mk4dubbin armorally is pretty tough to beat. I got mine from Brownell's during a sale (and i was getting other stuff at the time so it made sense to just add it on) but armorally is almost the same price all the time essentially. Give 'em a whirl. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Who has, or occasionally has the best deal on stripped M5 lowers? Thanks |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 2:54:35 PM EDT
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M5 Atlas for the win. And btw what happened to the Aero industry forum? Did I miss something? https://image.ibb.co/iU6Fsq/2-DB91-CFB-AC61-46-B4-B0-E7-96-F864-B6-F543.jpg https://image.ibb.co/nBLasq/3-FC778-F7-9858-4-F66-A3-C7-174-D0-DF7-C1-D9.jpg |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 7:49:50 PM EDT
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Who has, or occasionally has the best deal on stripped M5 lowers? Thanks This was just $285 a couple weeks ago. These guys are consistently the lowest priced around for a builders set. |
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Posted: 11/10/2018 4:43:55 AM EDT
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AERO PRECISION FREEDOM M5E1 BUILDER SET W/ 15" BLEM M-LOK HANDGUARD $300 This was just $285 a couple weeks ago. These guys are consistently the lowest priced around for a builders set. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Who has, or occasionally has the best deal on stripped M5 lowers? Thanks This was just $285 a couple weeks ago. These guys are consistently the lowest priced around for a builders set. |
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Posted: 11/10/2018 10:50:09 PM EDT
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I bought all my stuff from Schuyler, except the lower. Bought it from brownells for 90 bucks
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Posted: 11/11/2018 1:09:52 AM EDT
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Anyone tried using a noveske switchblock from an ar15 on their m5? Sounds like they use the same gas block and gas tube,so...
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Posted: 11/11/2018 11:00:56 AM EDT
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Alright y'all I'm getting a builders kit for Christmas. Help me with what cartridge I should build it for.
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Posted: 11/11/2018 5:39:57 PM EDT
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Alright y'all I'm getting a builders kit for Christmas. Help me with what cartridge I should build it for. |
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Posted: 11/11/2018 6:17:40 PM EDT
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Alright y'all I'm getting a builders kit for Christmas. Help me with what cartridge I should build it for. Side question: is there a BAD lever for 308 platforms? The normal magpul one isn't compatible. |
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Posted: 11/11/2018 11:41:23 PM EDT
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Alright y'all I'm getting a builders kit for Christmas. Help me with what cartridge I should build it for. My Aero receivers and rail and 6.5 barrel have proven to be an absolute tack driver. |
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Posted: 11/12/2018 8:26:16 PM EDT
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Armorally has M5 receiver set for $182 with free LPK minus FCG.
clicky |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 2:10:40 PM EDT
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A question for the group: What BCGs are you using and does the forward assist work/engage the BCG? I put my M5 build together with an AIM Surplus NiB BCG and my I've noticed that the forward assist doesn't engage the notches on the side of it, so it doesn't do anything. Ideas?
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Posted: 11/14/2018 2:31:48 PM EDT
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A question for the group: What BCGs are you using and does the forward assist work/engage the BCG? I put my M5 build together with an AIM Surplus NiB BCG and my I've noticed that the forward assist doesn't engage the notches on the side of it, so it doesn't do anything. Ideas? |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 4:59:13 PM EDT
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A question for the group: What BCGs are you using and does the forward assist work/engage the BCG? I put my M5 build together with an AIM Surplus NiB BCG and my I've noticed that the forward assist doesn't engage the notches on the side of it, so it doesn't do anything. Ideas? |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 8:08:36 PM EDT
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A question for the group: What BCGs are you using and does the forward assist work/engage the BCG? I put my M5 build together with an AIM Surplus NiB BCG and my I've noticed that the forward assist doesn't engage the notches on the side of it, so it doesn't do anything. Ideas? |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 9:25:17 PM EDT
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A question for the group: What BCGs are you using and does the forward assist work/engage the BCG? I put my M5 build together with an AIM Surplus NiB BCG and my I've noticed that the forward assist doesn't engage the notches on the side of it, so it doesn't do anything. Ideas? |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 5:57:01 AM EDT
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A question for the group: What BCGs are you using and does the forward assist work/engage the BCG? I put my M5 build together with an AIM Surplus NiB BCG and my I've noticed that the forward assist doesn't engage the notches on the side of it, so it doesn't do anything. Ideas? presuming that your carrier has the FA serrations, of course. was pretty common a couple years back, not so common nowadays, or at least, I haven't heard of its' recurrence lately. JIMHO. I know Aero got stuck with a bunch of M5 uppers that had the deficient FA in them a few years back. |
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Posted: 11/16/2018 3:51:59 PM EDT
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Ordered everything for my 12.5" M5E1 pistol build, I got the camo November special builders kit.
AIM gold BCG FDE SBA3 cmc flatty superlative ADJ GB Just got to cut the hand guard down and get the cut painted. Then going to build a dedicated upper for a 6.5 CM 20" 308 will have a 1-6 razor 6.5 will have a 4.5-27 razor |
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Posted: 11/16/2018 4:44:14 PM EDT
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Ordered everything for my 12.5" M5E1 pistol build, I got the camo November special builders kit. AIM gold BCG FDE SBA3 cmc flatty superlative ADJ GB Just got to cut the hand guard down and get the cut painted. Then going to build a dedicated upper for a 6.5 CM 20" 308 will have a 1-6 razor 6.5 will have a 4.5-27 razor 
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Posted: 11/16/2018 6:54:52 PM EDT
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Ordered everything for my 12.5" M5E1 pistol build, I got the camo November special builders kit. AIM gold BCG FDE SBA3 cmc flatty superlative ADJ GB Just got to cut the hand guard down and get the cut painted. Then going to build a dedicated upper for a 6.5 CM 20" 308 will have a 1-6 razor 6.5 will have a 4.5-27 razor 
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Posted: 11/16/2018 8:23:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really want to make a 12.5" M5E1 pistol with all these sales. I literally have a holosun optic sitting in a box with nowhere to go. That's reason enough right? 
My MBT came in for my 14” pin and weld M5 so that one will be finished up and damn if these sales aren’t calling out to start another one! My wallet hates me and the ole lady may not be to far behind...
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Posted: 11/17/2018 12:49:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really want to make a 12.5" M5E1 pistol with all these sales. I literally have a holosun optic sitting in a box with nowhere to go. That's reason enough right? |
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Posted: 11/17/2018 4:08:40 PM EDT
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Do it! I parted out my 12.5" SBR. I already miss it. Just a fun blaster/battle rifle. With how great the braces are you really don't have an excuse. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I really want to make a 12.5" M5E1 pistol with all these sales. I literally have a holosun optic sitting in a box with nowhere to go. That's reason enough right?
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Posted: 11/17/2018 5:56:59 PM EDT
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Has anyone bought/installed the new Aero M5 Atlas handguard?
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Posted: 11/17/2018 10:10:55 PM EDT
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Thanks for that info on the short FAs. The upper and it's components are also Aero from a couple years ago. I'll try the different FA.
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Posted: 11/19/2018 5:43:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate you all. Didn't realize how well a flash can would fit to a 12" rail with 12.5" barrel. I'm cutting down a 15" camo handguard to give mine a perfect fit with the Sig 762 mini break I'm going to run.
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Posted: 11/22/2018 3:11:59 PM EDT
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So if I wanted to make a M110 clone this set is good to go? I would just use the lower and upper not the Atlas rail set.
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Posted: 11/22/2018 3:48:09 PM EDT
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Any Black Friday complete upper deals?
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Posted: 11/23/2018 11:02:36 AM EDT
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Are receiver extension kits universal for large frame guns? Stag has one in sale but didn't say what pattern it's for so want to verify before I buy
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Posted: 11/23/2018 1:32:10 PM EDT
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NM, figured it all out..
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Posted: 11/23/2018 1:40:53 PM EDT
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Hi. Does anyone have a good set of instructions for assembling an aero lower? It seems some stuff screws together. I don't want to foul this up. |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 1:42:43 PM EDT
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Are receiver extension kits universal for large frame guns? Stag has one in sale but didn't say what pattern it's for so want to verify before I buy |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 1:50:04 PM EDT
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Hi. Does anyone have a good set of instructions for assembling an aero lower? It seems some stuff screws together. I don't want to foul this up. Lower: Bolt catch is a threaded pin, get a snug / good fitting Allen wrench and install bolt catch like you normally would. It’s a blind hole so I get it lined up with a punch then remove the punch and thread the pin in. Do NOT use loctite or over tighten! Just snug it, it won’t back out and you do not want to strip it or break the pin. Lower: The rear take down pin detent hole is next to the selector detent hole (closest to the RE) and is threaded 8 x 40, buy some 8 x 40 x 1/8” long set screws and clip an 1/8” of the detent spring and use the set screw to capture the detent and spring and thread it in. Easy peasy... Upper: Forward assist is the same as the bolt catch. Push the forward assist assembly in, line it up with a punch, remove punch and insert threaded pin in and snug it up. No loctite or over tightening!!! Your all set, if you get stuck or need help, shoot me an IM, or post your questions... You got this! |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 3:00:18 PM EDT
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Lower: The rear take down pin detent hole is next to the selector detent hole (closest to the RE) and is threaded 8 x 40, buy some 8 x 40 x 1/8" long set screws and clip an 1/8" of the detent spring and use the set screw to capture the detent and spring and thread it in. |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 5:37:43 PM EDT
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LPK w/o PG or FCG was 32 bucks on armorally. Couldn't pass that up. Slow build, not a massive priority, but when there's a sale (or i look on armorally since they're ALWAYS ridiculously well-priced on aero stuff) I'll grab something.
also got one of their basic .308 charging handles for my MATEN, since the Mega one got bent. Bolt catch never worked either, so I just took that part off. The Aero isn't even built yet and I already can tell it's better than the Mega.
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Posted: 11/23/2018 7:02:27 PM EDT
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There is a set screw in the LPK. It seems the spring is way too long. Are you saying cut off 1/8 inch of that spring and use what is left to secure the takedown pin? Start with clipping an 1/8" ( length of the set screw). If I remember correctly I did end up clipping off an additional 1/8" or so because the spring is long in that configuration ( M5 ). Just clip a bit at a time till it assembles correctly and the tension feels right on the take down pin. Line up the takedown pin, insert the detent ( make sure it is lined up correctly / slot - detent), insert the clipped spring, rest the setscrew on the spring and compress and tighten flush ( .050 allen wrench) and check tension on takedown pin. It doesn't take much tension for the detent to do it's job and it shouldn't be to difficult to compress and tighten the set screw, if that makes sense...
Hope that helps. |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 7:11:05 PM EDT
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LPK w/o PG or FCG was 32 bucks on armorally. Couldn't pass that up. Slow build, not a massive priority, but when there's a sale (or i look on armorally since they're ALWAYS ridiculously well-priced on aero stuff) I'll grab something. also got one of their basic .308 charging handles for my MATEN, since the Mega one got bent. Bolt catch never worked either, so I just took that part off. The Aero isn't even built yet and I already can tell it's better than the Mega. @armedferret |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 8:29:07 PM EDT
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Did you have a coupon code or anything? @armedferret |
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Posted: 11/23/2018 8:45:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For what? |
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Posted: 11/24/2018 4:50:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The assembly is the same except for the following parts: Lower: Bolt catch is a threaded pin, get a snug / good fitting Allen wrench and install bolt catch like you normally would. It’s a blind hole so I get it lined up with a punch then remove the punch and thread the pin in. Do NOT use loctite or over tighten! Just snug it, it won’t back out and you do not want to strip it or break the pin. Lower: The rear take down pin detent hole is next to the selector detent hole (closest to the RE) and is threaded 8 x 40, buy some 8 x 40 x 1/8” long set screws and clip an 1/8” of the detent spring and use the set screw to capture the detent and spring and thread it in. Easy peasy... Upper: Forward assist is the same as the bolt catch. Push the forward assist assembly in, line it up with a punch, remove punch and insert threaded pin in and snug it up. No loctite or over tightening!!! Your all set, if you get stuck or need help, shoot me an IM, or post your questions... You got this! |
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Posted: 11/24/2018 7:33:22 AM EDT
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Free shipping. Anything. looking at the same lpk for a 6.5C build |
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Posted: 11/24/2018 10:44:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Jesus christ it's like 7 dollars. |
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