Talonairgun | steeldreams007 | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/steeldreams007/activity/ Activity feed for steeldreams007. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:11:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1695113e14189e7b9e7a95fa0b91fd69 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Forum is Dead in the forum Compressors, Tanks and Pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/forum-is-dead/page/3/#post-537061 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:48:09 -0400 anyone else with dimples who is still alive here?

]]> a34a88ded7b8f170518211e0411134f7 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Taipan Veteran Long .22 400-1010 FPS Adjustable in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-veteran-long-22-400-1010-fps-adjustable/#post-537034 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:08:12 -0400 Oh dear.. I saw the banner photo of the new Taipan. But these old eyes failed to notice that.

Are we the last of the old bunch here dear Uncle Hoot?

]]> f7ed545facfd5781e36a949d7648811d steeldreams007 replied to the topic Taipan Veteran Long .22 400-1010 FPS Adjustable in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-veteran-long-22-400-1010-fps-adjustable/#post-536949 Tue, 31 May 2022 06:51:16 -0400 Tony,

a buddy of mine just ordered his new Taipan Veteran Tactical last night. He just called me this morning.. excited like a little boy about to get his hands on a Red Ryder. We already tested his Taipan Veteran original out to 170 meters.. oh boy what a splendid rifle it is. Yes, I have shot it using pellets and slugs.. I have been adamant in…Read more

]]> 1a28d5bac11e3fe55453dba727317983 steeldreams007 replied to the topic If dimples improve the flight of a golf ball, will it help the airgun pellet? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/if-dimples-improve-the-flight-of-a-golf-ball-will-it-help-the-airgun-pellet/#post-536532 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:51:03 -0400 I feel and I think people are just content with slugs than improving the classic diabolo pellet.

My pcp can not handle slugs, and I feel I have to live with it as it is.. to just be content with what I have.

]]> 67f989699e78bae1c4b0eb0b55a0b212 steeldreams007 started the topic Can you please recommend a reliable but really affordable Chronograph? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-you-please-recommend-a-reliable-but-really-affordable-chronograph/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:43:03 -0400 I am financially broke at this stage, and my ancient Alpha Master Chrony just sort of died on me. I just finished installing new orings on my pcp, and I need to tune again, check velocities and such.

Sadly, I just read that Shooting Chrony is officially gone.

The reviews online on the E9800 chronograph is not too promising. Anything else?

]]> 66da2b364dc23175f8314124d975943a steeldreams007 replied to the topic What are your home DIY techniques in testing for leaks in a pcp receiver? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-home-diy-techniques-in-testing-for-leaks-in-a-pcp-receiver/#post-536530 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:37:19 -0400 Thanks Zonk. Most of the orings reached the end of service life, have become brittle with age.

]]> 66df958f058c9372c99ddd887b45bd69 steeldreams007 started the topic Anyone can help me with ERR1 problem with the Shooting Chrony? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-can-help-me-with-err1-problem-with-the-shooting-chrony/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:38 -0400 I have an Alpha Shooting Chrony (Red) which has been working perfectly for years.

Suddenly, just this week, it is giving me this annoying Err1 message on the screen, meaning it was not able to see the projectile on its sensor but I have not even fired a shot yet.

The Manual says Err1 could also be a lighting issue, so I placed LED lights over…Read more

]]> f5edd9284d33d6bbc32d1d60290f244a steeldreams007 replied to the topic Tank Explosion.... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tank-explosion/page/3/#post-536498 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:52:52 -0400 I fill my pcp to 2500psi max only.

]]> c032d1888493d3d6e73b7dd44475cd72 steeldreams007 replied to the topic What is the latest big bang for the buck compressor lately available? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-is-the-latest-big-bang-for-the-buck-compressor-lately-available/#post-536497 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:50:04 -0400 Thanks Mike. USD2000 is beyond me. I will just to stick with the local dive shop to fill my scuba tank.

]]> d86d35388cd15331142573c9bc932edc steeldreams007 started the topic What are your home DIY techniques in testing for leaks in a pcp receiver? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-home-diy-techniques-in-testing-for-leaks-in-a-pcp-receiver/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:46:50 -0400 Alright, after a good memorable fourteen years, my pcp is leaking air. The orings have reached the end of their service life finally. I have acquired some orings from an automotive supply store, assembled my pcp and filled it with 2000psi last night. Since the tiny gauge is a cheap run of the mill, I really could trust it for leak information.

I…Read more

]]> 799e20e08b945799016750e508c11f02 steeldreams007 replied to the topic If dimples improve the flight of a golf ball, will it help the airgun pellet? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/if-dimples-improve-the-flight-of-a-golf-ball-will-it-help-the-airgun-pellet/#post-536399 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:30:58 -0400 great to hear from you again Uncle Hoot… been ages actually.. glad to see it is my post you replied in centuries.

I am pretty sure you have dimples somewhere your old eyes can not see… but you knew that all along.

Maybe I will experiment with dimpled pellets somehow and see how my theory goes.

]]> 8ca77001d9b0f9cc9b1f527e31f1a1d9 steeldreams007 started the topic What is the latest big bang for the buck compressor lately available? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-is-the-latest-big-bang-for-the-buck-compressor-lately-available/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:15:22 -0400 I hear new Chinese models are coming out faster than vaccines.

]]> 9f3a24e53d71f90e833f9ede874c32af steeldreams007 started the topic Does anyone have a copy of the old Chairgun for Windows? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-anyone-have-a-copy-of-the-old-chairgun-for-windows/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:37:12 -0400 Just wondering if anyone can send me a copy of the old Chairgun for Windows.

Thanks in advance.

]]> b645093d2e394ecc87fb69cf110f3f03 steeldreams007 started the topic If dimples improve the flight of a golf ball, will it help the airgun pellet? in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/if-dimples-improve-the-flight-of-a-golf-ball-will-it-help-the-airgun-pellet/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:41:43 -0400 Aerodynamics and physics all tell us that dimples in golf balls improve its flight. I was just wondering if we could apply the same principles to the airgun pellet? Both the golf ball and the pellet are projectiles flying through the same air, subject to the same rules of aerodynamics. I tried to ask google if anyone has done it, but no luck there.

]]> 5aa73569499ba7832163a1764d53ef2c steeldreams007 replied to the topic "Cheap" Chinese Compressor & Manufacturer Service in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quot-cheap-quot-chinese-compressor-amp-manufacturer-service/#post-535277 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:38:58 -0400 I quick browse over at youtube seems to show a lot of YongHeng 4500psi compressors. To me at least, I am poor, they are not cheap by any means. I am just getting by, a dive shop is about 5 miles away, so I have my scuba tank filled there. But I think it would be nice to have a little “cheap” compressor for topping up at home.

]]> aa4fcc2b6b597a4622eca5088f052604 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Prophet.25 five shot group at 50yards 34.0 Slugs in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/prophet-25-five-shot-group-at-50yards-34-0-slugs/#post-535274 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:24:01 -0400 Tony,

My friend, the one who owns the Taipan Veteran will be calling you to make an order for the RTI Prophet cal .22 soon. What barrel is on the Prophet 22?

]]> 5035ed6ccf87c79f0ba589c81df6175e steeldreams007 replied to the topic Prophet barrel cleaning practices in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/prophet-barrel-cleaning-practices/#post-535273 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:20:56 -0400 Wow… ultrasonic cleaners for barrel cleaning?

]]> 2e22a43103997de0a1fd5540955d0e46 steeldreams007 started the topic Any tips on how to shoot the Taipan Veteran cal 22 out to 100 yards? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/any-tips-on-how-to-shoot-the-taipan-veteran-cal-22-out-to-100-yards/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:34:27 -0400 The gun is not mine. But my friend told me he wants me to use his Taipan Long 22 in an upcoming BR competition. I would like to ask for tips from you guys. The ranges will range from 50 all the way to 100 yards. His gun is exceptionally a tack driver at 50, literally one holer for ten shots with JSB 18 grains. We have a video on youtube of shot…Read more

]]> af60dd55aeadb028e3dc4ee54d76f191 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Element OpticsAt TalonTunes.. in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/element-opticsat-talontunes/#post-535011 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 04:04:20 -0400 Congratulations to all of you who can enjoy such most bang for the buck kind of scope.

]]> d5d7c254170ae2fd95ff7154df48133c steeldreams007 replied to the topic Anyone Ever Hear Of 0 dB in the forum Scopes, Sound Moderators, other accessories https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-ever-hear-of-0-db/#post-535010 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:59:17 -0400 Does it fit the Prophet? What price range are these beauties?

]]> 5e67dc2e3a7313348a374b7ed190c856 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Hello ! in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-2/#post-535009 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:56:09 -0400 Welcome aboard Mike…

]]> 34dd8d98e9b042cc1bbcdb9978a5918f steeldreams007 replied to the topic 25.4? in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-4/#post-534959 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:57:21 -0400 The 25.39 grains from JSB is now in cal .22. They call it JSB Monster Redesigned.

]]> c269c4bb9e67c647f97d648a7e0c69fb steeldreams007 replied to the topic Forum is Dead in the forum Compressors, Tanks and Pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/forum-is-dead/page/2/#post-534957 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:49:40 -0400 It took me a few sessions of hypnotherapy just to recall my password here. And when I got back in… I find the old guys missing.. Hoot and the rest of the gang.

Hey I am back.. or unless the virus takes me away. In fact, I am saving, trying to save… for the Prophet. But I have a feeling.. an RTI Arms Saint is coming… so let us ask the…Read more

]]> f96b18f78ea08809b73c7e0d72453d95 steeldreams007 replied to the topic RTI Forum Is Now Open to Post.. in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-forum-is-now-open-to-post/#post-534955 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:38:00 -0400 I think I saw Ted’s Fx that has twin bottles, now I am wondering if the Prophet can also have twin bottle reservoir. That should be a lot of shots for a day’s fun at the range.

]]> a4529d3162783e809523e35fb1ccb0dc steeldreams007 replied to the topic Rti prophet in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-prophet/page/2/#post-534954 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:35:19 -0400 Daniel, that is a pretty rear jack, where did you get that?

]]> 6cf5ac0ac2a8cb78cf4e29002129a7fc steeldreams007 replied to the topic RTI Forum Is Now Open to Post.. in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-forum-is-now-open-to-post/#post-534945 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:03:53 -0400 Tony, is that the aluminum bottle or the carbon fiber bottle? Which is which for the basic option?

]]> efa919d87caa36cfb5982c204fb53ae1 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Rti prophet in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-prophet/page/2/#post-534943 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:56:53 -0400 I think I am falling for the cal 22 Prophet. Thing is.. the wife says a non-negotiable NO.. and I still have to win the jackpot on the lottery to make things happen fast.

Gregory seems to recommend the JSB Monster Redesigned cal 22 in 25 grains for the Prophet 22. Still a pellet, not slug, though he says, that barrel is not ammunition picky.

]]> a2553903f0bed603c7981147fb631675 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Rti prophet in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-prophet/#post-534939 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:22:59 -0400 Here is part 1 of a claimed honest review of the RTI Arms Prophet.

]]> c57e5da49d6587db1613895c8bd33ce8 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Rti prophet in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-prophet/#post-534934 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:04:40 -0400 Tony, can I post here a youtube video that claims to be an honest review of the Prophet?

]]> eab75dddafe6b738ea1d5a04ccf7c1b0 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Rti prophet in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-prophet/#post-534930 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:54:29 -0400 There is another video, with Gregor and another guy at RTI Arms, and they said, the barrel on the Performance Model is an RTI Arms exclusive design made for them by Lothar. Here is the video:

]]> f36171ae042317969d123f9e598792ef steeldreams007 replied to the topic RTI Arms Priest 0033 in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-arms-priest-0033/page/4/#post-534920 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:50:04 -0400 Can not find the button to create New Post over there, mind pointing me in the right direction.

]]> 615a71914ca4894618eadaafce13a0ad steeldreams007 replied to the topic RTI Arms Priest 0033 in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-arms-priest-0033/page/4/#post-534917 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:17:49 -0400 Tony, the RTI Section is still empty, can we please start some discussions going thereat?

]]> ea8cb2bdb3ced27e125f046c67313b14 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Rti prophet in the forum RTI Arms https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-prophet/#post-534913 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:11:17 -0400 I have seen somewhere, was it Gregor who said the Prophet’s barrel is a specific RTI Arms design contracted out to LW. I hope to read more about the Prophet here in this section.

]]> 4abda402063247020f6f3491e768d906 steeldreams007 replied to the topic hoot in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hoot-d35/page/2/#post-530988 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:50:36 -0400 Take good care Uncle Hoot… we are not getting young no more

]]> 34b3f367acba64c74d110182a2f3c159 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Taipan Veteran .25 Long.. video review in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-veteran-25-long-video-review/#post-530987 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:38:05 -0400 I have spent trigger time with my friend’s Taipan Veteran .22 Long out to 98 yards using different pellets and Nielsen slugs too. Believe me, it is accurate. We both wonder what the accuracy will be with the new Hybrid slugs.

]]> 0384ea4491d00c47a66b49deff36a051 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Veteran Long .25 Custom 60+ FPE in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/veteran-long-25-custom-60-fpe/#post-276806 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 03:32:01 -0400 Looks so beautiful. Is it available in 22?

]]> 25c1b8859fc3371f3511b8c7e9143fd8 steeldreams007 replied to the topic I think I need to post this over here, Here this Veteran in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-think-i-need-to-post-this-over-here-here-this-veteran/#post-276710 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 04:32:02 -0400 iride, you dont consider the Vulcan among the royalty of airgun kingdom?

On Topic: I think the Taipan will follow the path to bigger calibers in the future. Though they could be sitting on the fence for now.. with the “wait and see” approach.

]]> 416ee3ce8709caf3825b23127170028a steeldreams007 replied to the topic How can the Taipan Veteran be converted to Rifle format? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-can-the-taipan-veteran-be-converted-to-rifle-format/#post-276607 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:50:50 -0400 quote miksatx:Evgeny don’t make the Taipan Veteran. He owns AGT and makes the Vulcan. Shouldn’t be that hard to convert.
Thanks for the correction. I guess I was thinking about the Vulcan Tactic which is the rifle version of the its bullpup.

I find it somehow uncomfortable messing with an expensive Veteran(expensive to me at least), to convert it…Read more

]]> 75b1a69ce6e84865dc972ca3804545c0 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Ernest is starting FX master classes in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ernest-is-starting-fx-master-classes/#post-274513 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 06:37:20 -0400 quote oakey631:Earnest is lost somewhere off the GW Bridge Jersey side can’t seem to find :angrymob: him.
I got him over here in NY for a chitchat.. 😛

]]> 1b5f7044231e0d494785e3b52b4567b5 steeldreams007 replied to the topic FX hate in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-hate/page/2/#post-274512 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 06:32:46 -0400 quote iride:Vasyl
Very well said, It kind of sums it up, The FX line is full of problems even the new wildcat II is having problems.
Mike
That is the reason they got Ernest…

]]> f905b37a73cffbfafaddf05908f1f954 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Taipan Veteran Update in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-veteran-update/#post-274291 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:55:33 -0400 quote Anthony266:Hopefully next order…
We pre sold them out.
Look at the..
http://talontunes.com/shop/zbroia-22-kozak-bullpup-pcp-rifle/


whoa.. is this the new Veteran Rifle?

]]> ed5fa0a67eee71e8700f6ce75340d850 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Question 4 Veteran owner's...... in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/question-4-veteran-owner-s/page/2/#post-273760 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:13:48 -0400 quote kidcurry:Major diffs in my mind:
Cocking mechanism will not advance magazine until it’s fired. So you can uncock it, re-cock and will not double load pellets
Dual transfer port for better efficiency/power/more shots
New regulator design
Magazine holds 10 instead of 12 pellets (and is thicker for longer pellets i THINK – but i do not have…Read more

]]> fc3ff65547dc0804f0a03f6ff0e6c34b steeldreams007 replied to the topic Hello from the uk. in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-from-the-uk-d100/#post-273721 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 09:06:07 -0400 Hi Digger… are you in anyway near Cardiff?

12 ft lbs might be called low power, but you guys are considered great shooters considering you seem to hit your targets at distance so easily with that muzzle energy. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think Field Target was first created in UK.

Welcome to TAG… and enjoy the forum here.

]]> 2fb19165c2a3fe8cd2d8264ae82dba64 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Question 4 Veteran owner's...... in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/question-4-veteran-owner-s/page/2/#post-273696 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:35:10 -0400 quote iride:Steel,
Good one , I also will be waiting on the answer,
I got a Veteran 25 and a Mutant 22,
I know the answer to the question,
But I can not put it in words , someone a little smarter is going to have to answer this question.
I can sum it up and say the Veteran is a up dated Mutant, How is that for an answer?
Mike
Thanks Mike. That…Read more

]]> 5d320f5a642505d864041afdabcef792 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Question 4 Veteran owner's...... in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/question-4-veteran-owner-s/page/2/#post-273691 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:38:49 -0400 Reading the posts make me somehow confused.

What is the difference between a Mutant and a Veteran?

I thought there were just different names of the same gun.

Please educate me on this.

]]> d355d3286cb6628b5fd1a4a766f86701 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Looking for more FPS Mutant 22 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-more-fps-mutant-22/page/2/#post-273648 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:02:14 -0400 I think you are setting the Chrony way too far at 30 yards downrange.

The manual says only few inches from the barrel, to ensure safe distance from blast.

]]> b061533bd6eff64df4336436fac89a6f steeldreams007 replied to the topic My new Veteran Standard .22 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-new-veteran-standard-22/#post-273273 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:55:50 -0400 quote JD400:Just got my new Veteran Standard in .22 by way of Tony at Talon Tunes :8: Rocking deal with the DonnyFl Sumo… So very blown away by it’s accuracy, power and shot count, incredible. Just ordered a Sightron S TAC 30 4-20×50 with the MOA2 reticle for it. Right now running an old Tasco custom shop 10 50×56 FT scope. World Class quality…Read more

]]> 8da235bd6a357f459582b21d3f565bc1 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Ernest Rowe in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ernest-rowe/#post-272912 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 02:52:35 -0400 quote Strietwise:quote :The next wisest FX move will be to ask Ernest to take down all the repair, learning, and tuning videos for other AGs and for Ernest not to accept work on any other brand other than FX.

I disagree. Ernest has prepared wonderful helpful videos. Why in the world would taking those down be a wise thing to do?
Ernest…Read more

]]> cf72269620346471989b997fb1c4172e steeldreams007 replied to the topic I broke my 22 mutant, but i fixed it in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-broke-my-22-mutant-but-i-fixed-it/#post-272904 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:39:41 -0400 quote GKU:There is one thing I know about Ernest ……… he has heart !
Just call him and you’ll see how much he helps someone in need.

I wish him ALL THE BEST, no matter where he is …. has been ….. or going !

~ Greg
Yes, I agree… that guy has a good heart.

]]> 8bcd8e3283240a3b994df77c9aa577d7 steeldreams007 replied to the topic Ernest Rowe in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ernest-rowe/#post-272893 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 02:47:47 -0400 quote LarryW22:Ernest Rowe has accepted a new position with FX airguns. Ernest has helped many of us with unique fixes with problem AG’s no matter the manufacture. Just wanted to THANK him and wish the Bullpup tuner well. My opinion, this is the wisest action FX ever made!!

Regards
LarryW :winkn:
The next wisest FX move will be to ask Ernest…Read more

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