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Posted: 6/12/2019 9:53:23 PM EDT
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Anyone have any suggestions to improve the reticle brightness on an Eotech 553. Eotech won't do any work on them anymore. Just got one and the reticle is pretty faded. Thanks.
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Posted: 6/12/2019 9:59:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J_MONEY:
Anyone have any suggestions to improve the reticle brightness on an Eotech 553. Eotech won't do any work on them anymore. Just got one and the reticle is pretty faded. Thanks. |
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:06:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARogueNinja:
Replace the springs and rubber spacer in the bottom of the battery box. L3 used to sell kits for it if you can find an old kit at a retailer... It works now but isn't super bright. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:30:22 PM EDT
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Conner378, What model Insight IR Weaponlight? I need to try and find one?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:44:32 PM EDT
[#5]
I can"t make out the model Insight on the MK18 Upper with the KAC QDSS NT4?
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:46:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hexxus]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lawdog-1:
I can"t make out the model Insight on the MK18 Upper with the KAC QDSS NT4? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:54:00 PM EDT
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What picture do you CLICK ON?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:54:58 PM EDT
[#8]
The only photo is on AR15.COM MK18 Thread.
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Posted: 6/12/2019 10:55:34 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lawdog-1:
Conner378, What model Insight IR Weaponlight? I need to try and find one? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2019 11:09:19 PM EDT
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Stopped by the gun store on the way home to get something and had a conjugal with the SOCOM-SB .... if I'm lucky my stamp will be my Christmas gift. Pardon the iPotato pic
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Posted: 6/12/2019 11:29:01 PM EDT
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FYI, for anyone that was looking for a decent price on an EXPS3-0:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EOTECH-EXPS3-0-Holographic-Weapon-Sight-TAN-68MOA-Ring-1-MOA-Dot-Recitile-NEW/333053471909?epid=1100020102&hash=item4d8b88aca5:g:OgIAAOSweshcV66z Ebay is doing 13% Ebay Bucks if you use the app, which brings it down to $487.19. Only downside is that Ebay Bucks have to be spent on Ebay, but even considering that, it isn't bad a deal at all. |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 12:25:57 AM EDT
[#12]
I flipped the qd latch on the tango to the left side
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Posted: 6/13/2019 1:06:32 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
I flipped the qd latch on the tango to the left side https://i.imgur.com/hBT2iZZ.jpg |
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USA
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Posted: 6/13/2019 1:31:14 AM EDT
[#14]
Hey guys, what’s the going rate for an OG Block 1 contract phosphate 249F?
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Posted: 6/13/2019 9:04:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt: But then you can't use it as a hand stop without the latch being in the way :\. |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 12:50:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
I have it so the latch still flips back to the rear and it’s not to bad Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
Originally Posted By krdt: But then you can't use it as a hand stop without the latch being in the way :\. |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 1:53:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory:
Hey guys, what's the going rate for an OG Block 1 contract phosphate 249F? |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 2:28:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bhavin22]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt: I mean, I can see turning it around if it's interfering with where you want to mount your light or some other accessory, but it looks like you've got plenty clearance. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2019 2:41:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
I have it so the latch still flips back to the rear and it’s not to bad Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
Originally Posted By krdt: But then you can't use it as a hand stop without the latch being in the way :\. |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 4:11:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cjwwd2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JSchell1309:
Momma always told me not to meet up with people I met on the interwebs. Maybe we can be cool and shoot at night in 5 years when our Lunchbox Guns are complete
I know you are local as well, do you have nvg? I sent you an DM on insta from 300_AAC_Blackout_Drunk. I dont have nvgs as I know MO laws with them and hunting are real bullshitty, so I never have given them a serious look. Had some questions for you as a MO nvg user. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JSchell1309:
Originally Posted By cjwwd2: You guys got a place to shoot at night? I'm in STL Maybe we can be cool and shoot at night in 5 years when our Lunchbox Guns are complete
I know you are local as well, do you have nvg? Originally Posted By Jlgil73: I have land. I havent done much nvgs shooting since Im the only one with nods I know...Would like someone to shoot with though. 
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Posted: 6/13/2019 7:30:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 100roundclipazine]
[#21]
dickin around
I am starting to get the hk416 itch.... I think I like the mod 0 platform much more than my block2 setup 
lil sopmod stock action 
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Posted: 6/13/2019 8:28:38 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine:
dickin around I am starting to get the hk416 itch.... I think I like the mod 0 platform much more than my block2 setup https://i.imgur.com/tN1XKAG.jpg lil sopmod stock action https://i.imgur.com/pBh91jD.jpg
Block 2 best block 
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USA
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Posted: 6/13/2019 8:34:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 100roundclipazine]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
Nice work bench
Block 2 best block idk the ras/fsb setup makes my balls blue I might throw a 4 prong on the mod 0 and tie it all together. Really considering selling the mod 1/cqbr upper and replace with a 416 because im retarded |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 8:52:31 PM EDT
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If I had the cheddar I would get a 416 also!
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Posted: 6/13/2019 9:09:37 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine:
dickin around I am starting to get the hk416 itch.... I think I like the mod 0 platform much more than my block2 setup https://i.imgur.com/tN1XKAG.jpg lil sopmod stock action https://i.imgur.com/pBh91jD.jpg |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 9:27:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine:
dickin around I am starting to get the hk416 itch.... I think I like the mod 0 platform much more than my block2 setup https://i.imgur.com/tN1XKAG.jpg lil sopmod stock action https://i.imgur.com/pBh91jD.jpg |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 9:59:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 100roundclipazine]
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8: Who did the elcan engraving? I can ask the guy i bought it from if you want Ill text you if i find out |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 10:54:52 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARogueNinja:
Replace the springs and rubber spacer in the bottom of the battery box. L3 used to sell kits for it if you can find an old kit at a retailer... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARogueNinja:
Originally Posted By J_MONEY:
Anyone have any suggestions to improve the reticle brightness on an Eotech 553. Eotech won't do any work on them anymore. Just got one and the reticle is pretty faded. Thanks. |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 10:58:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J_MONEY: I'll have to try and find a kit. Thanks! thats the kit but it will not improve the reticle brightness. there is either contact or not, otherwise it would not turn on. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/13/2019 11:16:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 100roundclipazine]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J_MONEY: I'll have to try and find a kit. Thanks! the kit was designed for the issue with the sights turning off due to recoil or the original springs not keeping enough tension and the sight would turn off during live fire. What you most likely have is delamination or loss of nitrogen |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 4:30:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine: most likely wont make a difference. the kit was designed for the issue with the sights turning off due to recoil or the original springs not keeping enough tension and the sight would turn off during live fire. What you most likely have is delamination or loss of nitrogen |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 8:02:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Spooled]
[#32]
From what I was told by eotech the nitrogen purge leaks onto the electronics and causes the reticles to dim out. I begged them to fix my 551,they said even if I wanted to pay they couldn't do anything because they do not have anymore parts for them. Same goes for the 553.
luckily I had my 553 repaired free of charge back in 2015. The glass has some of that crack looking shit going on around the edges but the reticle is bright as my 2018 units. i also got my xps back from repair about a month ago for a faded reticle. Came back good as new. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 8:19:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J_MONEY:
Well that sucks. I like EOTechs but their customer service blows. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J_MONEY:
Originally Posted By 100roundclipazine: most likely wont make a difference. the kit was designed for the issue with the sights turning off due to recoil or the original springs not keeping enough tension and the sight would turn off during live fire. What you most likely have is delamination or loss of nitrogen |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 8:38:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpursFan:
It’s an older optic that was plagued with well documented problems that they can no longer physically support. How can they repair it if there isn’t a way for it to be repaired? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 8:55:52 AM EDT
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Is a government profile clone correct or SOCOM profile barrel? What does everyone recommend? New to the clone game so take it easy on me. Just trying to get my parts list solid before I start ordering so any tips would be appreciated.
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Posted: 6/14/2019 9:10:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine: Unsure. I bought it like that. I compared it to the su230 i had and it was identical. They did a top notch job I can ask the guy i bought it from if you want Ill text you if i find out |
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USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 9:56:19 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooled:
From what I was told by eotech the nitrogen purge leaks onto the electronics and causes the reticles to dim out. I begged them to fix my 551,they said even if I wanted to pay they couldn't do anything because they do not have anymore parts for them. Same goes for the 553. luckily I had my 553 repaired free of charge back in 2015. The glass has some of that crack looking shit going on around the edges but the reticle is bright as my 2018 units. i also got my xps back from repair about a month ago for a faded reticle. Came back good as new. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooled:
From what I was told by eotech the nitrogen purge leaks onto the electronics and causes the reticles to dim out. I begged them to fix my 551,they said even if I wanted to pay they couldn't do anything because they do not have anymore parts for them. Same goes for the 553. luckily I had my 553 repaired free of charge back in 2015. The glass has some of that crack looking shit going on around the edges but the reticle is bright as my 2018 units. i also got my xps back from repair about a month ago for a faded reticle. Came back good as new. I had a 553 as well and it was new old stock. Had delam and the reticle was dim when you put it near the edges of the glass. They fixed it around last year for free but apparently thats not a thing anymore. Originally Posted By brodband8: Gotcha. Yeah would like to see more closeups. Looks pretty good. Only thing that gave it away was the dfov markings still on the side lol |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 11:13:33 AM EDT
[#38]
Did some zeroing today.
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Posted: 6/14/2019 11:56:12 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FDEinAZ:
Stopped by the gun store on the way home to get something and had a conjugal with the SOCOM-SB .... if I'm lucky my stamp will be my Christmas gift. Pardon the iPotato pic
https://i.postimg.cc/WzgwrJDG/SOCOM.jpg |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 12:24:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoctorLove:
Those Surefire cans are so dang sexy. I have a bunch of AAC M4-2000s back when they were the standard and the Surefires were over a grand a pop. Now, I can get a gen I Surefire for less than an M4-2000. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoctorLove:
Originally Posted By FDEinAZ:
Stopped by the gun store on the way home to get something and had a conjugal with the SOCOM-SB .... if I'm lucky my stamp will be my Christmas gift. Pardon the iPotato pic
https://i.postimg.cc/WzgwrJDG/SOCOM.jpg It's what I paid for my Mini-4 5 years ago. |
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Posted: 6/14/2019 1:16:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thanos7856:
Is a government profile clone correct or SOCOM profile barrel? What does everyone recommend? New to the clone game so take it easy on me. Just trying to get my parts list solid before I start ordering so any tips would be appreciated. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 1:29:28 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
If I had the cheddar I would get a 416 also! |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 10:00:12 PM EDT
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These two are coming along nicely. NT4 QDSS is en route for the Block I along with some rattlecan.
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Posted: 6/14/2019 10:12:32 PM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2019 11:03:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hexxus]
[#45]
Went out and had a range day with the Colt 10.3" and my PSA 10.5" EOD Clone. |
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Posted: 6/15/2019 2:15:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: smitty_007]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I have a question. Youve been asking questions for a long time (which is ok. ) but its time to show us what you got so far! You slackin.
I always use Colt if I can help in on M4 RAS builds. Have used BCM, DPMS in the past. As long as its a reputable manufacturer it really doesn't matter beyond any minute differences in finish.  Attached FileStill needs the rear CQD sling plate on it, which I have and just haven’t put on yet. - Complete Colt Lower - Colt keyhole Upper - Colt BCG - Geissele Airborne CH, tan (will eventually change this out for a PRI Gas Buster) - DD 10.3” barrel - DD RIS II, FDE - Mk12 GB - EoTech 3-0, tan - B5 Enhanced SOPMOD Stock, Gov Issue, Black - KAC 600M Rear Sight - B5 Grip Stop, Tan - CQD Forward Sling Mount - Magpul K2+ Grip, FDE I know the DD Fixed Front Sight isn’t clone correct...I just like the look...also, the Dead Air brake is a place holder and so I could shoot my buddies Sandman.
Next purchase will be a Surefire light and pressure switch...maybe a B5 FDE SOPMOD Stock. I have a poopy brown one and am not sold on it yet. Also, just got my A2 FSB 10.3” Colt barrel, so next is my Mod 0. Have the barrel, Colt Square Upper, Colt BCG, KAC RAS, LMT Rear Sight. Going to have to go on a Spike’s Punisher lower until I either put it on the PSA clone lower or get another Colt. |
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Posted: 6/15/2019 8:26:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine: Lets go halfsies |
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Posted: 6/15/2019 9:50:11 AM EDT
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Big oof.
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Posted: 6/15/2019 10:10:14 AM EDT
[#49]
Ouchies. What's the story? |
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Posted: 6/15/2019 10:28:03 AM EDT
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Damn
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