Talonairgun | imadman | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/imadman/activity/ Activity feed for imadman. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b226336bd0617de0f8ba5348e8b68216 imadman replied to the topic any members from the Big island of Hawaii? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/any-members-from-the-big-island-of-hawaii/#post-126103 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:29:42 -0400 Try searching under the user name “bigislandmark”. Hand pumping is’nt that bad unless you drain the tank completely. Other than that going from 1800-3000 psi really isn’t that hard or long to do. As for your air, most dive shops can do 3000psi. If you don’t have luck there, try a place that services fire ext.
Mongoose are easy to dispatch with a…Read more

]]> e2346321378baa46a1ea3f460fd9bb08 imadman replied to the topic Info on Gunpower SSS in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/info-on-gunpower-sss/#post-125886 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:34:33 -0400 quote Titchgamer:Thanks for that lurker.
Ime guessing you are state side based upon you saying you are changeing the barrels etc?
Where can I get spares/mod’s from?
Is there anywhere specific in the UK or not?

Thanks for the help though guys Its very much appreciated.

Try do a search for “Leupy” I believe he’s in the UK and does great work.

]]> ffd50dd1f68421f55899b69b8cb5ab2f imadman replied to the topic New Powder burner for SAW in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-powder-burner-for-saw/#post-119845 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:30:01 -0400 quote Mr-lama:quote IMADMAN:I know a guy that burned out a .223 PSS w/ 6000 rtds. of blackhill 52/53grs.? in 3 months, when he 1st. got it it shot 1/4″ 5 shot groups all day. When the barrel burned out it looked like a shotgun target! Remington’s C/S was awesome though and replaced the barrel free of charge and it only to about 2 weeks.
Fine rifle…Read more

]]> e67ea0e5a6706023a33cb97122ed5885 imadman replied to the topic New Powder burner for SAW in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-powder-burner-for-saw/#post-119279 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:37:23 -0400 I know a guy that burned out a .223 PSS w/ 6000 rtds. of blackhill 52/53grs.? in 3 months, when he 1st. got it it shot 1/4″ 5 shot groups all day. When the barrel burned out it looked like a shotgun target! Remington’s C/S was awesome though and replaced the barrel free of charge and it only to about 2 weeks.
Fine rifle you got there!

]]> 5cdb1bd228a0a6b508013e913e73d328 imadman replied to the topic frame extender shroud?????? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/frame-extender-shroud/#post-117951 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:22:09 -0400 It works “alright” in a stock talon or TSS but there just isn’t enough volume in it to make it quieter for a Condor.

]]> 196db8b765551c097291375d328364d8 imadman replied to the topic Hydro testing of SCBA tanks in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hydro-testing-of-scba-tanks/#post-117897 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:21:48 -0400 Check with a place that services fire extingishers, they normally will perform hi/lo pressure hydro testing, also check dive shops.

]]> 5c1bf5e1d30717afd1116c46558d99a5 imadman replied to the topic Ar-15 that is most similar to m16? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ar-15-that-is-most-similar-to-m16/#post-117511 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:58:59 -0400 Almost all will be the same, the trick is to keep them clean, and be consistent on your aiming technique. In this case, use the tip of your nose to touch the charging handle and you’ll be able to get the same sighting distance all the time.

]]> 6632187706a3b548492a13f5f8c4c91b imadman replied to the topic 1000fps with 50 grains in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/1000fps-with-50-grains/#post-117383 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:14:00 -0400 quote Naser404:quote gabuin:With 38.5 grains Iยดm about 920fps. The idea is to reach 1000fps with 50 grains, with a more flat curve at 100 meters (or maybe 150 meters) and have 100 joules at that distance.
gustavo.

Here is my Air Ranger doing 933FPS with 43 gr pellets, i asked him to try it at 230 Bar, it should be filled to 250, so im sure you…Read more

]]> 40d81185f80bd83ef917144c8f2c1fdd imadman replied to the topic Talon SS .32 Barrel Conversion in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-32-barrel-conversion/#post-117166 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:35:29 -0400 Pretty sure Leemak made one, and may be making kit’s in the future I have’nt contacted him for a while now as he was pretty busy with other things. I did like the ballistics he was getting.

]]> c649c07c28b9df8a7b95493402dbbd54 imadman replied to the topic ? Guesstimate on FPS w/ penetration test on telephone book? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/guesstimate-on-fps-w-penetration-test-on-telephone-book/#post-115505 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:18:24 -0400 Thanks Greg,
I’m gonna give it a rest for now, just came back in from trying again, after 3 shot’s and many evil stares through my neighbors windows. I’d rather not push my luck.

]]> d7a8af77f74ec75a1abcd5dfec8c5dfd imadman replied to the topic New .308 coming out ... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-308-coming-out/#post-108899 Tue, 25 May 2010 03:10:40 -0400 Shaggy,
Did you use 125gr. for all the shooting? Also what chrono are you using? Yea and pics would be great!!!

]]> 196b69e9c3b17f07b134b9a846c51c1a imadman replied to the topic IMADMAN in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/imadman/#post-106670 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:04:22 -0400 LOL!!!! Glad you got it. Yea had to wrap it in Tyvex paper or who know’s maybe the USPS guy’s would have been bent out of shape about using a Fed-Ex box!!!! ๐Ÿ˜€
Pics are a must after you get it built!
Thanks again!

]]> d4b79b03a6efe3274c719d85482879fc imadman replied to the topic How short a barrel will fit? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-short-a-barrel-will-fit/#post-106543 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:23:48 -0400 I think Guidotalondor is running a 8.5″ barrel?

]]> 6e7533e6eb28eb577a24d8c360fef471 imadman replied to the topic Even shorter Talon... with internal baffles... Opinions? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/even-shorter-talon-with-internal-baffles-opinions/#post-106328 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:32:23 -0400 Do you want the OAL to be shorter than the gun in the bottom pic? Are you planning to cut the 12″ barrel shorter to get more airspace in the frame? What caliber are you shooting?

]]> a9c9248af48fa09ace4bcf478a3e2ef2 imadman replied to the topic TalonSS 14" .25cal. in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talonss-14-quot-25cal/#post-105379 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:26:17 -0400 quote tonaka:I have 14″ .25cal Talondor. I like it so much that I stopped using my .22cal Condor and finally sold it.
My compact 14″ .25cal is my favorite now.
It has 100 gramms hammer and I had to play a lot with top hat adjustment and PW setting to find the sweet spot.
I get about 16 shots with average velocity of about 890fps. But I fill my…Read more

]]> 677373b395ab59a988ff3aba1a93656f imadman replied to the topic "Bustin Balloons" with a Condor-Arrow conversion ( in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quot-bustin-balloons-quot-with-a-condor-arrow-conversion/#post-103354 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:24:08 -0400 I really like the idea of it. It’s a good alternative to going out and buying a bow. It’s great if your state allows the use of it. I’m kind-of-an archery nut, I use to really be in it. But the bow manufactures are poppin out bow’s every 6 months to a year, with each model being “Better” than the previous one. Thing is most times when you finally…Read more

]]> a2690a7d169087d58bfb753c82526d5c imadman replied to the topic "Bustin Balloons" with a Condor-Arrow conversion ( in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quot-bustin-balloons-quot-with-a-condor-arrow-conversion/#post-103353 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:12:17 -0400 quote maw:What did you use for a backstop and where the arrows still good?

Not sure what TagDag, uses but you can use wadded up shrink wrap and it works excellent w/ the exception of some residue on the arrow. I’ve used it with my Elite E-force bow shooting right around 330-340fps. As long as you are using field points. For shooting broadheads I…Read more

]]> 3034f7f517965b12f660c3396a008a30 imadman replied to the topic Initial 800cc tank test 60 shots .25 JSB in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/initial-800cc-tank-test-60-shots-25-jsb/#post-102891 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:14:29 -0400 Randy,
Is this an unregulated set-up?

]]> b9dbd9a37b0439cf320ab84f422b772a imadman replied to the topic TUNING MY SELPHB VALVE... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tuning-my-selphb-valve/page/2/#post-101788 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:22:12 -0400 quote BalooUk:Hi guys,

First post so try to be gentle!

I am interested in getting a modified high flow valve for my stealth. Who currently makes them? and which one do you recommend i get?. I have seen a post on here that says Blodnob no longer makes them and these selph valves seem to have some issues.

UK supplier would be…Read more

]]> 299ebf80b81f4e5200bf457d87d784e7 imadman replied to the topic Have you seen this MROD/DISCO pistol from Pacific... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/have-you-seen-this-mrod-disco-pistol-from-pacific/#post-101777 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:16:27 -0400 The Carbine style is pretty cool, get it shrouded, increase the reg. press. and make it a .22 or 25 and it should make a great “in the woods” gun.

]]> 4cdd1d8882316cc662f9a5c6b69ae733 imadman replied to the topic Voltar's take on the Selph made Blod valves in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/voltar-s-take-on-the-selph-made-blod-valves/#post-101694 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:50:33 -0400 Sorry Walt, i’ve been going through all my shooting stuff now that i’m back into shooting again, I have no idea where I put my dial calipers. Knowing my luck ,as soon as I buy one it’ll turn up. I’m sure someone knows the answer. I have a GP gun but w/ US parts in it.

]]> 39405b43dc66b52121bd7b2ae4a1fa37 imadman replied to the topic Voltar's take on the Selph made Blod valves in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/voltar-s-take-on-the-selph-made-blod-valves/#post-101691 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:40:36 -0400 Will you be offering any replacement stems for other that may be interested?

]]> 2e61edfb7f8e34b9ccd1b013c1037533 imadman replied to the topic Anyone got one of these? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-got-one-of-these/#post-101616 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:39:38 -0400 Do a search, some guy here had/ has an opportunity to pick up 5 of these in one crack.

]]> 1d0fcacb5c7cbc5d94256466446b1078 imadman replied to the topic A few sketches of possible HPA for Dave's MROD FRAME... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-few-sketches-of-possible-hpa-for-dave-s-mrod-frame/#post-101521 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:03:17 -0400 Did’nt the same guy make an extension to increase the air cap.? Think he was getting 100 shot’s at a constant 20FPE?-

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/message/1267833710/Here%27s+the+pic+of+the+extension+installed…….

]]> e596df3ef6cddfead1d6ca11f9dbb6b8 imadman replied to the topic The HERD... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-herd/#post-101520 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:59:56 -0400 Hey you’re the guy from “Tremors”!!!!!!!! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

]]> 1b14a16b70eb7f8267ca8f2271b49955 imadman replied to the topic Question on potential HPA hose configurations???? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/question-on-potential-hpa-hose-configurations/#post-101492 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:57:51 -0400 Try dropping Jim @ Marmot Militia a line, he can do all kinds of stuff.

]]> bfa8ca5a63ac52c148e18845561e051f imadman replied to the topic Interesting website I found. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/interesting-website-i-found/#post-101354 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:04:27 -0400 I’m really liking the sliding stock and bottle up-front. This would make for a great compact hunting rig.

]]> 7f50aa7919a096010e734e450b66813f imadman replied to the topic FPE with 18" & 20" .25 barrel in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fpe-with-18-quot-amp-20-quot-25-barrel/#post-100949 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:37:59 -0400 Upgrade to a 2nd. Gen Condor valve and you can get great power. Here a link to my gun-

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12701&highlight=gunpower

]]> b476f7dba1257016c22aa555c07b5068 imadman replied to the topic My new custom parts are here! :) in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-new-custom-parts-are-here/#post-100867 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:39:28 -0400 What’s your barrel length?

]]> 0a3afe8f567b07a08d67fff80df3d523 imadman replied to the topic condor valve mods in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-valve-mods/#post-100769 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:15:21 -0400 You can try this-

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12345&highlight=

]]> 7c03364cdc8a62d60bf05cbfde85623e imadman replied to the topic Short effective shroud for Condor? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/short-effective-shroud-for-condor/#post-100738 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:31:27 -0400 quote illwill:quote IMADMAN:quote illwill:what is a “internal pic” ???

Sorry brain is faster than my 1 finger typing.-internal piece. ๐Ÿ˜†

Ahhh ok. So do you know what that piece is? Is it some type of sound
dampening material??

Most moderators here seem only to use baffles, but it seems most of the ones in the U.K. use some material like…Read more

]]> 9e0e7fc25f045cdeb866bdc844fdc0f4 imadman replied to the topic Short effective shroud for Condor? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/short-effective-shroud-for-condor/#post-100632 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:59:39 -0400 quote tagdagger:This arrangement should work with a 10” barrel. The one pc barrel bushing would give you more room to stack baffels in the frame. The one piece bushing would replace the PW like on my arrow barrels. Should be quiet and not need anything past the end cap! The black dots on the copper spacer represent holes to be lined up with vents…Read more

]]> d7edbbbaa4525772244be592bdd086a9 imadman replied to the topic Short effective shroud for Condor? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/short-effective-shroud-for-condor/#post-100252 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:41:31 -0400 quote illwill:what is a “internal pic” ???

Sorry brain is faster than my 1 finger typing.-internal piece. ๐Ÿ˜†

]]> 42624dfb4b8788fea1bb8e8bbdfcf286 imadman replied to the topic Short effective shroud for Condor? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/short-effective-shroud-for-condor/#post-100222 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:55:33 -0400 Thanks David,
Actually I got a hotrodded Stealth w/ a 10″ .25 barrel so I do have some airspace in the frame to play with. I just looked at Tony’s site and he made a shroud w/ an internal piece to make it extra quite???? I have on of his shroud on my 21″ .25 and it works very well, but i’m trying to keep the OAL as short as possible on the stealth.

]]> 5049a09f05b9c865f34a1d22b76d51a8 imadman replied to the topic WARNING in the forum Trash https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/warning/#post-100179 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:09:04 -0400 A story to go with the above post?

]]> 9909ea6e00848ee7f7c1cb050ed85887 imadman replied to the topic does your selphb valve work? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-your-selphb-valve-work/#post-100177 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:56:28 -0400 quote synopsys:I have not voted…

But is it the same valve with a different stem?

Is it a replacement stem from Brad or???

]]> 07ad4261fa758e37b37c30d7cf290227 imadman replied to the topic Having some problems with my .25 Need help again in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/having-some-problems-with-my-25-need-help-again/#post-100157 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:15:47 -0400 Did you check to see if there are any difference to pellet weights? Try to sort them in groups and shoot them to see if it makes a difference. Are all the pellets from the same lot #?

]]> ec3548a9ed43da8af84ec20f9ea4f785 imadman replied to the topic NOT HAPPY WITH SELPHB VALVE!!!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/not-happy-with-selphb-valve/page/4/#post-100127 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:32:02 -0400 quote sawtime:ZEP-
IT was sold as an American Bloodvalve by selph.
Like I said before I have one, never shot it though ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜ณ
It could be good or it could be junk ๐Ÿ™„ ๐Ÿ™„ ๐Ÿ™„ ๐Ÿ™„
I really havent the time yet to mess with it.
However, seeing that Mr, Brad has not been around, I would have to…Read more

]]> 3eb54cc65a1dddd58f8dc5df528c86a7 imadman replied to the topic quick question? in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quick-question/#post-99674 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:48:50 -0400 So is it a steel or aluminum tank?
LOL!!!!! Did you go to the airhog website and check the # of fills before running out?

LOL!!! I just ran it, if you fill to 3000psi and refilled w/hen it got down to 2100psi, then you’d get 139 fills.-
I know who’s house i’m going to to get air!!!!! ๐Ÿ˜†

]]> 8cbc654e4f5f2b8c3cc775ffc9336792 imadman replied to the topic quick question? in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quick-question/#post-99672 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:41:23 -0400 Check w/ Joe Brancato on the Yellow.

http://www.hamcontact.com/airgun/HoseAssembly/

Are you sure it’s 444 Cu. Ft.? If so that tank must be Ginormous!!!! Is it Carbon fiber, if so just remember they have a 15 yr. life span, after that good luck finding anyone to fill it.

]]> 97cde1b1ca5d93313aa37e663ef1476c imadman replied to the topic MkII Group Buy .25 Cal. Barrel (20 Shot String)... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mkii-group-buy-25-cal-barrel-20-shot-string/#post-98877 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:14:45 -0400 Not bad #’s considering it’s a Talon valve/tank, which may be faulty…
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Just wait till you put in a Condor valve it should really sing!!!!

]]> 2e87e4cb829b9e23f5097d1134bb3454 imadman replied to the topic Here is my pistols.... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/here-is-my-pistols/#post-98785 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:52 -0400 Nice!!! Hoping to get something along those lines soon!
Got a run down on the calibers? Which one is most enjoyable to shoot?

]]> cd7c11eac86a3090ee0d50b1f08982db imadman replied to the topic Airguns Anonymous in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airguns-anonymous/#post-98616 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:55:23 -0400 Was’nt it the lever action Red Ryder type Daisy? Unscrew the barrel cap and dump bb’s in?

]]> 4c349624a4920f872b2405dbfd2318a5 imadman replied to the topic Few pics of the Talon SS and backpack I bought last week in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/few-pics-of-the-talon-ss-and-backpack-i-bought-last-week/#post-97936 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:16:49 -0400 Nice score!!!!!!
Was’nt this rifle “touched” by the man himself???
Any plans for it or just leaving it as is for now?

]]> 3fcb5afbbac8d10a703966a7dce1f635 imadman replied to the topic Arrow conversion in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/arrow-conversion/#post-97752 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:29:33 -0400 quote tagdagger:$235.00 and worth every penny ๐Ÿ˜€

That’s a damn good price, since you’d be hard pressed to find a quality bow for that much!!!

]]> f10864ef89228caf4f911b0ba561c01f imadman replied to the topic problem with condor, need help in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/problem-with-condor-need-help/page/2/#post-97668 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:16:13 -0400 Here’s a link for the UK version of the airforce rifle lots of good info in here including tank disassembly. (UK versions are regulated at 12FPE) but can be upgraded w/ a FAC license.-

http://www.stealthresource.org/

]]> 18128d163f2165fddc9f13bb9596f895 imadman replied to the topic problem with condor, need help in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/problem-with-condor-need-help/page/2/#post-97665 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:10:35 -0400 Here’s a link with Condor disassembly-

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1317

Lot’s of various info in the “Quick Reference” section.

You can also use the search function- and break it down to specific guns.

]]> a43b89a599711b597dfb02417a698c64 imadman replied to the topic valve lock? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-lock/#post-97555 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:53:52 -0400 quote Dreamstonesart:The problem was with my friends gun. I guess his pump was not reading right. Problem fixed. He has a talon, and without asking me he filled his tank a little higher than normal. needless to say his pump was off in the readings, and yes valve lock. I have a moded condor. Custom breech, hammer, wokbutt, forearm, and a .308 m1…Read more

]]> ac368e156739eab638b7b085443e5f23 imadman replied to the topic I have a real problem here. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-have-a-real-problem-here/#post-97249 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:26:07 -0400 Did the gun shoot Kodiacs -1 hole groups from day one? Maybe the kodes prefer a slightly dirty barrel or maybe there might be excess oil in the barrel? Stupid question, all the screws snug? Does it group is the same area or did the POI change? As for your velocity, is it faster than before? If so try bringing the velocity down to see if it groups better.

]]> 1b4af51e36f5b642936bf13b20ead7e9 imadman replied to the topic Custom breech question? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-breech-question/#post-97101 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:49:40 -0400 The notch is going directly over the sear, the cocking knob fit’s nicely in the slot. W/O spring pressure the sear will engage about 1/4″-3/8″ and lock the hammer back. W/ spring pressure I can feel the notch but the hammer does’nt lock back and the breech just continues forward till the end of the cocking knob slot.
I’ll try to get a pic…Read more

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