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Posted: 8/1/2016 7:29:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BigWaylon]
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By murgatr0yd:
Is it possible to get an M18x1 threaded base for an Omega and/or Saker from this guy? I'd say yes for the Omega. He's just now working on the first batch of direct thread, and I know he's done M18 adapters for a buddy to use an old Trident on a Scorpion. The CZ is M18 RH, which is different than most metric threads...so make sure to specify the thread pitch you need. I'm sure he could do the Saker, but he's yet to make anything as far as I know. He'd need something to spec off of. You have something smaller 7.62 or smaller you're planning to shoot with a Saker or Oemga? |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/2/2016 2:18:23 PM EDT
[#2]
Hi, I was hoping I could get contact information as well. Looking for a DT adapter and an end-cap or two. Thanks for sharing all this BTW, pretty awesome.
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Posted: 8/5/2016 3:30:30 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By epicrad:
Hi, I was hoping I could get contact information as well. Looking for a DT adapter and an end-cap or two. Thanks for sharing all this BTW, pretty awesome. I believe I sent you the info...if not, let me know. |
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Posted: 8/5/2016 3:38:27 PM EDT
[#4]
Quick update. I emailed Howard this morning to check in.
1. He said he's planning on shipping the direct thread adapters next Fri or Sat. Sounds like he had 15 orders. 2. He'll start on blast shields next. I figured SS would be the material everybody wanted. He'll probably mock one up in something else first. He does get charged by the batch for coatings. So, same cost for 1 or 100. As of now, he only has 5 orders. I'm assuming there are a lot of you just waiting for them to be available. If you want to contact him to get on the list, go for it. It'll give him a better idea for cost. We may also be able to try the preorder route again, but it'll be hard to price it without knowing how many. 3. I sent him specs another popular machinist has used to make the F1 suppressor adapters to fit on a Griffin muzzle device. A member here was interested in getting a Saker/Griffin adapter (to use Saker on Griffin muzzle device). Once he gets the internal specs tested to work, he could adapt it to Omega or anything else with a removable mount. Same goes for the YHM specs I sent him in December (but he just hasn't attempted, yet). |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2016 5:06:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Awesome! Thanks.
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Posted: 8/5/2016 7:24:28 PM EDT
[#6]
I emailed him a week ago and ordered a blast shield. I would be in for getting it coated too.
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Posted: 8/5/2016 8:55:49 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon:
Quick update. I emailed Howard this morning to check in. 1. He said he's planning on shipping the direct thread adapters next Fri or Sat. Sounds like he had 15 orders. 2. He'll start on blast shields next. I figured SS would be the material everybody wanted. He'll probably mock one up in something else first. He does get charged by the batch for coatings. So, same cost for 1 or 100. As of now, he only has 5 orders. I'm assuming there are a lot of you just waiting for them to be available. If you want to contact him to get on the list, go for it. It'll give him a better idea for cost. We may also be able to try the preorder route again, but it'll be hard to price it without knowing how many. 3. I sent him specs another popular machinist has used to make the F1 suppressor adapters to fit on a Griffin muzzle device. A member here was interested in getting a Saker/Griffin adapter (to use Saker on Griffin muzzle device). Once he gets the internal specs tested to work, he could adapt it to Omega or anything else with a removable mount. Same goes for the YHM specs I sent him in December (but he just hasn't attempted, yet). Is the preference for the Blast Shields that we contact him directly? If so, please IM contact info. After the Saker/Griffin adapter is done, what about ASR/Griffin? I'm assuming this is the Griffin taper mount, correct? |
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Posted: 8/5/2016 9:57:54 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mecha_Loopy:
Is the preference for the Blast Shields that we contact him directly? If so, please IM contact info. After the Saker/Griffin adapter is done, what about ASR/Griffin? I'm assuming this is the Griffin taper mount, correct? If you definitely want one, is email him to get on a list. That list will result in the minimum number he makes. I assume he'll make some extra, but no idea how many. How exactly would an ASR/Griffin mount be used? If the inside is made to attach to a Griffin taper mount, I don't know if anything ASR on the outside. |
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Posted: 8/6/2016 10:17:24 AM EDT
[#9]
A little late to the party. Please send contact info. Could use a couple direct thread adapters, 1/2 - 28 and 14-1 LH , if available.
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Posted: 8/11/2016 10:24:03 PM EDT
[#10]
Had a guy on M4C propose this design. I kinda dig it...looks like a Specwar.
The one change I suggested was to add the notches like a Saker/Omega to let the hook on the wrench grab it. You could add 3-5 of them on the edge of the smooth part of the tube right next to the groove. Thoughts? 
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Posted: 8/12/2016 6:48:49 PM EDT
[#11]
I dig it. I'm still waiting for my 2.25" tube to thread onto my spare ASR module to make a warden out of
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Posted: 8/15/2016 9:43:38 AM EDT
[#12]
Spoke with Howard today via email, and my 1/2x28 direct thread piece is shipping today!
Now, if only the ATF would hurry up. I sent out my Omega and Deadair Mask on 2/15. I'm expecting the Mask any day now. Unfortunately, even though i checked "$200" on the Form4 for the Omega, i didn't manually write in $200 on the flip side to authorize the debit, only put in the CC number and info. :( That was returned without action so my omega went pending 4/15. Hopefully I'll have it in time for deer season. |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 8:07:19 PM EDT
[#13]
Turns out I though he was shipping mine and he thought I was coming to get it.
He said he mailed some Sat and some Mon, and has some more to send out tomorrow. Anybody got theirs, yet? I'm going to pick mine up in the morning and will post a weight if nobody else has. Also going to have a face-to-face about the blast shield and try to get that idea nailed down...and hopefully at least an estimate on price. |
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Posted: 8/17/2016 9:29:56 AM EDT
[#14]
Got my reworked end caps and my 1/2-28 adapter today.
Some weight comparisons: Omega w/ OEM 5/8-24 adapter and anchor brake: 13.5oz Omega w/ first Ti 5.56 end cap and 1/2-28 adapter from DM: 12.2oz Omega w/reworked 5.56 end cap and 1/2-28 adapter from Howard: 11.5oz 
And plenty of room on the DT adapter to use a wrench if you ever unscrew the body from the mount due to mount sticking to barrel: 
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Posted: 8/17/2016 9:37:38 AM EDT
[#15]
An update on the blast shield. He has a knurling tool that's almost identical to the Specwar/Omega lock ring, and he'll use that on the prototype. Turns out the coating shouldn't be too expensive. He can have a black oxide treatment done to the stainless steel for $150-$200 a batch. So, assuming we do a batch of 100, that's only a max of $2 extra. Also, probably going to go with 1.5" OD, as that's a fairly common off-the-shelf OD so no machining time required to turn them down..as well as it matching most centerfire cans in size.
So, his first estimate is $60. He hopes to have one done by Labor Day, as he has a couple small projects already in line. That's when he'll have a better idea of cost. Once he can show a us a sample, we'll see if we can nail down a better count. |
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Posted: 8/17/2016 9:55:53 AM EDT
[#16]
Thanks for the pic's.
I have a D/T on the way and would be in for a blast shield. |
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Posted: 8/17/2016 2:44:00 PM EDT
[#17]
Looks good, can't wait.
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Posted: 8/17/2016 3:06:25 PM EDT
[#18]
How do I order a blast shield?
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Posted: 8/17/2016 3:20:19 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePitt:
How do I order a blast shield? Replied to the IM you sent. |
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Posted: 8/17/2016 3:28:06 PM EDT
[#20]
Wow, Howard doesn't mess around. Got mine today also. They look great!
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Posted: 8/19/2016 5:18:42 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon:
Had a guy on M4C propose this design. I kinda dig it...looks like a Specwar. The one change I suggested was to add the notches like a Saker/Omega to let the hook on the wrench grab it. You could add 3-5 of them on the edge of the smooth part of the tube right next to the groove. Thoughts? http://i.imgur.com/EekVQ3r.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XnUsxWz.jpg Definitely digging that design. I got on the list. Thanks Big Waylon. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/19/2016 7:07:32 PM EDT
[#22]
Could you send me his contact info? I'm looking to get a couple end caps, Thanks!
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2016 6:08:03 PM EDT
[#23]
Contact info please...need DT adapters in 1/2-28 and 5/8-24 and flat cap
Thanks |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2016 7:43:14 PM EDT
[#24]
How much for the 1/2x28 adapters?
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Posted: 8/20/2016 8:29:44 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Legend:
How much for the 1/2x28 adapters? I believe he said $70/shipped. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2016 3:53:58 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon:
I'd say yes for the Omega. He's just now working on the first batch of direct thread, and I know he's done M18 adapters for a buddy to use an old Trident on a Scorpion. The CZ is M18 RH, which is different than most metric threads...so make sure to specify the thread pitch you need. I'm sure he could do the Saker, but he's yet to make anything as far as I know. He'd need something to spec off of. You have something smaller 7.62 or smaller you're planning to shoot with a Saker or Oemga? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon:
Originally Posted By murgatr0yd:
Is it possible to get an M18x1 threaded base for an Omega and/or Saker from this guy? I'd say yes for the Omega. He's just now working on the first batch of direct thread, and I know he's done M18 adapters for a buddy to use an old Trident on a Scorpion. The CZ is M18 RH, which is different than most metric threads...so make sure to specify the thread pitch you need. I'm sure he could do the Saker, but he's yet to make anything as far as I know. He'd need something to spec off of. You have something smaller 7.62 or smaller you're planning to shoot with a Saker or Oemga? Original imported Tikka T3 "tactical" heavy barrel 308. They came with RH M18x1 threaded barrels. Now they have an American model, with 5/8x24 threads, and a 10 round mag. Unfortunately the mags aren't the same. I don't really want to mess up the value of the gun by chopping and rethreading to 5/8x24. There is an ASR Big Bore QD mount in M18x1, and there was a DT mount Harvester. But with a Saker already, and an Omega on the way, I'd really rather not have to buy an ASR MAAD system, and change all my Saker mounts out. Though at this point, that might be the logical route, just to mount either can to whichever rifle I choose. I figured I could just throw the heavy Saker onto the Tikka with a DT adapter, and leave it there. Otherwise, the Saker becomes almost irrelevant. Alternately, a Saker adapter for the Omega would let me use it with what I've already got. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2016 1:48:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Blackcsvt]
[#27]
So some numbers for you guys after I received my HEE DT mounts (numbers are relative to my kitchen scale +/-)
OEM 7.62 flat cap + OEM 5/8x24 DT mount = 13.50oz HEE 7.62 flat cap + HEE 5/8x24 DT mount = 11.80oz HEE 5.56 flat cap + HEE 1/2x28 DT mount = 11.80oz OEM 7.62 Al break + HEE 5/x24 DT mount + Cole-Tac Python metal cover = 14.40oz BEFORE I say the following, I am not complaining AT ALL, and am still happy to write the payment check to HEE!!!!!!!!!! But I will say that the HEE DT mounts are not as crisp as the HEE flat caps. Probably due to the extra machining steps/sequences. There are very small dings or nicks near the edges of the wrench cut outs. This is, like i said, probably due to the sequencing of the milling, or the type of mill HEE uses, NOT neglect by HEE. I just felt that I should share that for people who are anal, and don't realize what it takes to make these items. Once again, I'm not complaining, and am happy to write the check to HEE for the outstanding effort he has made for us. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2016 8:30:27 PM EDT
[#28]
Could someone please PM me the contact information, I would love to order some new end caps.
Thanks in advance
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Posted: 9/1/2016 9:06:15 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By delta-1:
Could someone please PM me the contact information, I would love to order some new end caps. Thanks in advance Yes. Blast shield update. He was slammed at work this week, but is going to work late nights this weekend to try to get it done. Assuming it's finished by next Wed or so, I have a guy fairly local that's attending an MG shoot Fri/Sat and is going to run it hard. Stay tuned. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:48:58 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon:
Blast shield update. He was slammed at work this week, but is going to work late nights this weekend to try to get it done. Assuming it's finished by next Wed or so, I have a guy fairly local that's attending an MG shoot Fri/Sat and is going to run it hard. Stay tuned. Any updates? |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 12:31:55 PM EDT
[#31]
Yes, and no.
I actually asked him about it yesterday. His reply: It's been one project after another here so no time to work on the blastshield. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 10/3/2016 12:51:31 PM EDT
[#32]
Just wanted to say that the 9/16"-24 direct mount Howard made for me works perfectly. I had a local machinist cut down and re-crown my A-Bolt BOSS threads to .600"
Rifle is late '90s Stainless Stalker in .300 Win Mag. Was a 24" barrel, now 23.4" Shot 20 rounds Saturday with no hearing protection. Wasn't uncomfortable at all. POI shift was right at 2" lower with can at 200 yards. 1" per 100 yards is easy to remember. Recoil was also greatly reduced. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/3/2016 4:15:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PineappleDevil]
[#33]
I'm probably the only one, but I want a small YHM mount for the Omega. Not the short one that DM makes, but the one smaller than that. The size that is the standard DM YHM mount that fits DM's tubes.
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Posted: 10/30/2016 6:10:49 PM EDT
[#34]
Any updates?
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Posted: 10/30/2016 6:31:11 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePitt:
Any updates? When you ask, check on my tirant mount too 
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Posted: 10/30/2016 7:55:30 PM EDT
[#36]
I talked to him Thursday about something else and he didn't mention them. Waiting on a callback/text to let me know he's ready for me to come pick up some AR500 he drilled holes in for me, and I'll ask then.
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USA
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Posted: 11/6/2016 9:54:21 AM EDT
[#37]
bump for blast shield stuff
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Posted: 11/6/2016 2:39:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BigWaylon]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PineappleDevil:
bump for blast shield stuff I'm going to visit him in the morning to pick up some AR500 and will ask for an update. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2016 3:31:21 PM EDT
[#39]
Is there a waitlist for the blast shield? If they are going to look like that rendering I want one...could you send me his information please.
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Posted: 11/7/2016 1:08:29 PM EDT
[#40]
He said today he was hoping by the end of the year. They're just slammed for business right now. He mentioned that if he had somebody else with a lathe, he'd just outsource it at this point, but most of his friendly contacts just have mills.
I have no doubt they'll be worth the wait, both for quality and price, but I just don't know when we'll see them. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 12:37:20 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon:
He said today he was hoping by the end of the year. They're just slammed for business right now. He mentioned that if he had somebody else with a lathe, he'd just outsource it at this point, but most of his friendly contacts just have mills. I have no doubt they'll be worth the wait, both for quality and price, but I just don't know when we'll see them. I had partially forgotten about this, so a little wait isn't going to hurt me. Thanks for keeping us in the loop and keeping the project on his list. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/8/2016 9:28:42 PM EDT
[#42]
I've got a YHM long adapter for the Omega for sale if anyone needs one and don't want to wait on DM. Never been used.
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Posted: 11/9/2016 1:39:01 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PineappleDevil:
I've got a YHM long adapter for the Omega for sale if anyone needs one and don't want to wait on DM. Never been used. IM sent |
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Posted: 11/9/2016 10:30:46 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PineappleDevil:
I've got a YHM long adapter for the Omega for sale if anyone needs one and don't want to wait on DM. Never been used. If mojo doesn't take it, I would love to pick it up from you. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/13/2016 2:24:28 AM EDT
[#45]
Intrested in ordering some Omega end caps and mounts. Can someone tell me who to IM about ordering some?
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Posted: 11/14/2016 5:05:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Luopo]
[#46]
I'm interested in the Blast Shield too, email sent :)
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AL, USA
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Posted: 11/14/2016 9:48:37 PM EDT
[#47]
I need a flat cap for my Omega. How do I go about ordering one?
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Posted: 11/14/2016 10:31:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BigWaylon]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gregfocker77520:
Intrested in ordering some Omega end caps and mounts. Can someone tell me who to IM about ordering some? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gregfocker77520:
Intrested in ordering some Omega end caps and mounts. Can someone tell me who to IM about ordering some? Originally Posted By bamaboy177:
I need a flat cap for my Omega. How do I go about ordering one? Done & done. Originally Posted By Luopo:
I'm interested in the Blast Shield too, email sent :) Are you saying you sent an email to order one? Or emailed somebody asking for info. I haven't seen anything from you. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2016 1:39:56 AM EDT
[#49]
Does anyone have a list of all the parts that can be ordered to be used on the OMEGA?
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Posted: 11/15/2016 8:37:52 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gregfocker77520:
Does anyone have a list of all the parts that can be ordered to be used on the OMEGA? It's pretty much flat end caps, direct thread adapters, and the MAAD adapter. At some point we hope to see blast shields for the ASR muzzle devices. He's also done a bit of one-off stuff for people. |
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