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Posted: 11/22/2016 7:23:44 AM EDT
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Meet the Razor® AMG® UN-1, affectionately known in-house as “Huey.” The UH-1 is a completely new force in weapon mounted holographic technology, and you’re one of the first to see it! Inside the durable aluminum chassis the UH-1 features fewer moving parts compared to traditional holographic sights, which equates to maximum durability. The sight is powered with the included CR123A battery, but also has the option of running LFP CR123A’s, which can be recharged using the on-board, waterproof micro-USB port. We believe the shooter is the only one who should see the new EBR-CQB reticle so we engineered the entire system to virtually eliminate all traces of forward signature, unlike any other red dot or holographic sight on the market. Got this in an email. Who else is excited? 
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Posted: 11/22/2016 7:48:50 AM EDT
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Came here just to see if I was the only one interested. I do wonder if anyone proofread the email, though. We have it called the "UN-1" in the first sentence and the "UH-1" in the second.
I was planning on buying another Mepro Tru-Dot but the price seems to have gone up $125 since last year, and the website now says "no sales or promotions". So much for another Mepro Black Friday. Hopefully this UN/H-1 drops this week with a decent price point and specs. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 7:59:17 AM EDT
[#2]
I'm intrigued
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:24:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm intrigued What's the reticle look like? Battery life? Water proof? NVG compatible model? |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:42:16 AM EDT
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What's the reticle look like? Battery life? Water proof? NVG compatible model? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm intrigued What's the reticle look like? Battery life? Water proof? NVG compatible model? You know as much as everyone else at this point lol. This thread and the blog I linked to are the only google results. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 10:24:42 AM EDT
[#5]
Hoping it's an EOtech with decent battery life that won't shit the bed.
That being said..... Built in USB charging port sounds a bit too China to me. I know on ecigs, the built in usb charging is supposedly dangerous to use. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:06:30 AM EDT
[#6]
Ant wait to hear more. With it being part of the AMG line I'd expect a rather large price tag...we shall see
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Posted: 11/22/2016 12:59:57 PM EDT
[#7]
I'm in as long as the forward signature is less than the sparc AR.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 1:23:01 PM EDT
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/
-RJ |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 1:26:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ -RJ  |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 1:51:43 PM EDT
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ -RJ
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ Cool. Depending on price and battery life I'd be in for two or three. I'd like to see a year minimum on a battery and no more than $400. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 2:13:53 PM EDT
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Cool. Depending on price and battery life I'd be in for two or three. I'd like to see a year minimum on a battery and no more than $400. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ -RJ
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ Cool. Depending on price and battery life I'd be in for two or three. I'd like to see a year minimum on a battery and no more than $400. Probably going to be closer to $600 I can't see anything Vortex labeled 'Razor AMG' coming in at $400 to the end user. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 2:22:35 PM EDT
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Probably going to be closer to $600 I can't see anything Vortex labeled 'Razor AMG' coming in at $400 to the end user. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ -RJ
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ Cool. Depending on price and battery life I'd be in for two or three. I'd like to see a year minimum on a battery and no more than $400. Probably going to be closer to $600 I can't see anything Vortex labeled 'Razor AMG' coming in at $400 to the end user. A man can dream. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 2:40:04 PM EDT
[#13]
Shut up and take my $.
Oh and give me a 1 moa single dot too please. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 2:49:21 PM EDT
[#14]
Holy craps something that can compete with the damned Eotech? I guarantee if you dropped a price point people would be putting in deposits or preorders.
Interestingly if you look beneath the buttons it says UX-1 unless I'm misreading it. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 3:27:37 PM EDT
[#15]
Sorry for the blurry photo - I can assure you it says UH-1.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 3:53:18 PM EDT
[#16]
I have a 300BLK SBR that would be a good host for this optic.
Any idea what the lens size is compared to the EOTech? It looks smaller, but that's just judging off a single picture... |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 4:09:51 PM EDT
[#17]
I need to get my agency to test one. Looks promising.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 4:11:02 PM EDT
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I need to get my agency to test one. Looks promising. EoTech killer 
Want to put one on the Benelli M2 see how she'll do... |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 4:15:50 PM EDT
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Sorry for the blurry photo - I can assure you it says UH-1. Could be my phone too. If you guys need to do some thermal drift tests send one to me. I'm sure it'll get cold enough in Jan up here to test it.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 4:32:34 PM EDT
[#20]
I'm excited about this but want to know the msrp before I get too worked up.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 5:02:18 PM EDT
[#21]
I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 6:36:47 PM EDT
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How is it with astigmatism? Same as other red dots?
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Posted: 11/22/2016 7:00:51 PM EDT
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How is it with astigmatism? Same as other red dots? It is holographic so it should work like EoTech's which is much better than Aimpoint for me. I still use Aimpoint's though since I don't trust an EoTech. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 7:24:11 PM EDT
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I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 7:41:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight... |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:11:29 PM EDT
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No, we didn't sacrifice any FOV in this sight. Eliminating forward signature is achieved by other means. It's hard to judge from the released picture. More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
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I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
What about price point? Many of us cant spend 500 bucks on a RDS. The 'Razor' part makes me think this will be 400 bucks or more. Can you give us a ball park? Or something to compare it to price wise? |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:29:56 PM EDT
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No, we didn't sacrifice any FOV in this sight. Eliminating forward signature is achieved by other means. It's hard to judge from the released picture. More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
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I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
Convince me quick. I'm about to buy a Mepro Tru Dot RDS. Pics of what you actually see when viewing the target ect |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:32:42 PM EDT
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Convince me quick. I'm about to buy a Mepro Tru Dot RDS. Pics of what you actually see when viewing the target ect Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
Convince me quick. I'm about to buy a Mepro Tru Dot RDS. Pics of what you actually see when viewing the target ect View the link the Vortex guys shared. It looks close to an Eotech. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:38:05 PM EDT
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View the link the Vortex guys shared. It looks close to an Eotech. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
Convince me quick. I'm about to buy a Mepro Tru Dot RDS. Pics of what you actually see when viewing the target ect View the link the Vortex guys shared. It looks close to an Eotech. Not a magnified image, but what you actually see. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 8:38:57 PM EDT
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I'm hoping it's under $500, I'd REALLY like one, but I have a hard time justifying the high end stuff for my uses.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 9:00:24 PM EDT
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Will this also be compatible with vmx3t magnifier?
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Posted: 11/22/2016 9:28:15 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not a magnified image, but what you actually see. I'll say this, the back window looks the same size as the eotech to my eye, when I hold them side by side. The front window of the UH-1 is a bit larger than the eotech. The net effect is that when I look through them I like the sight picture of the UH-1 better. It seems less obstructed. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 9:41:20 PM EDT
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Well, wasn't expecting this when I logged on this evening.
Great to see HWS moving forward after the EoTech debacle. Looking forward to the specs, and hoping that this isn't something that's teased and then takes 2 SHOT shows before it hits the shelf! |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 9:47:30 PM EDT
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Not much for the paint scheme but if it comes in black I will have one
, i have been missing my eotech and dont like looking through a tube so as long as it comes in close to or under pricing of an eotech im in
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Posted: 11/22/2016 9:55:12 PM EDT
[#35]
I'm pessimisticly optimistic about this. I definitely like the battery choice.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 10:07:23 PM EDT
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No, we didn't sacrifice any FOV in this sight. Eliminating forward signature is achieved by other means. It's hard to judge from the released picture. More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
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I'm wondering why Vortex went with a longer "tube" design over the "window" design of an Eotech or RMR. I'm guessing that's how they "eliminated almost all traces of forward signature" At the expense of the FOV More details will be coming, but I think people are going to be very pleased with the performance of this sight...
If your FOV is at least as good as my 558, I would be willing to consider switching over. 
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Posted: 11/22/2016 10:26:46 PM EDT
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I will be willing to give this a try... When eotech had the buy back based on the issues I had with my 512 model I sent it back for a check and went out bought a holosun to try. Missing the big FOV I went out and bought a lightly used exps3 that sat on a gun in a safe for a year or two. Shortly after having the exps3 I started to experience the well known reticle fade. Eotech has been great to me and I live the product but if vortex is able to come up with a solution I will be jumping ship.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 10:27:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, wasn't expecting this when I logged on this evening. Great to see HWS moving forward after the EoTech debacle. Looking forward to the specs, and hoping that this isn't something that's teased and then takes 2 SHOT shows before it hits the shelf! |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 10:44:27 PM EDT
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I'm jazzed about this! I'm looking to pick up a Razor shortly and after these come out, I may make the switch on my SBR.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 10:50:51 PM EDT
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The evasion on the price questions leads me to believe it will be yet another RDS/Holo that's just too damned expensive.
I guess we will see. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:01:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The evasion on the price questions leads me to believe it will be yet another RDS/Holo that's just too damned expensive. I guess we will see. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:14:06 PM EDT
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Not trying to be evasive. I just don't want to jump the gun on that info before our dealers have it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The evasion on the price questions leads me to believe it will be yet another RDS/Holo that's just too damned expensive. I guess we will see. I saw the MAP posted by a dealer on another forum. If he was accurate I will be selling my Aimpoint's as I don't like the comets I get with them. I really like the Gen II Razor that I have on my AIAT too! You guys have really won me over in the last couple of years and it all started when you called my friend on a Saturday to help him with zeroing his new Razor. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:20:54 PM EDT
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Vortex
Any chance of a Razor "Spitfire" optic in the future? 1,3, or 4x? Something to compete with the Acog. I would love something like a true 1x Razor prism optic. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:42:20 PM EDT
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If MAP is 499 as rumored Im out. 300-350 max is my price point. With the tech and advancement we have today, etc.... EOtechs are what, 400 now? Mepros are commonly 350, MRO's are on sale for 400 or so. Shame. I really want a circle dot in the 300-350 price range for my SBR. at 500 bucks there are a whole host of things that are nice. I just cant see spending that on a red dot, when a steiner or any number of nice, hardened 1-4s will do so much. This thing would kill the market at 300-350 bucks if it held zero and had no goofy issues. Theres just too much else out there when you get up over that. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:52:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm very optimistic that availability will be early 2017. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well, wasn't expecting this when I logged on this evening. Great to see HWS moving forward after the EoTech debacle. Looking forward to the specs, and hoping that this isn't something that's teased and then takes 2 SHOT shows before it hits the shelf! |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 11:55:09 PM EDT
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I'm even more interested in the battery life.
I currently have a Sig Arms Romeo 4c which has a 50,000 hour battery life; after which it can still be used under bright light with the backup fiber optic system. And I can switch between a simple dot or a reticle similar to the Eotech. And THAT is a Hard performance goal to beat! |
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Posted: 11/23/2016 12:18:17 AM EDT
[#47]
Yeah but is it FBI certified?
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Posted: 11/23/2016 12:35:31 AM EDT
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ -RJ Link is not good. It wants me to sign up to see anything. |
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Posted: 11/23/2016 12:55:32 AM EDT
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If MAP is 499 as rumored Im out. 300-350 max is my price point. With the tech and advancement we have today, etc.... EOtechs are what, 400 now? Only their 512. And how old is that now? Mepros are commonly 350, $450. And fuck Mako. MRO's are on sale for 400 or so. $500 regularly I think $500 (if true) would be awesome. The AMG tag on it implies it's USA made. I doubt you'll find another USA made red dot with that kind of warranty for under $500. |
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Posted: 11/23/2016 1:01:11 AM EDT
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Link is not good. It wants me to sign up to see anything. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHtal9D7m6/ -RJ Link is not good. It wants me to sign up to see anything. Works for me. Looks like this 
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