Tactical Riflescope User`s Manual
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1. Table of Contents Know Your Scope How to Install the Scope How to Sight In Making Precise Windage And Elevation Adjustments What You Should Know About Variable Power Scopes Using the Illumination Changing the Battery Leupold Means Minimal Maintenance Leupold Product Service Objective Lens Elevation Adjustment Windage Adjustment Erector Lenses Power Selector Know Your Scope 6 Diopter Lock Ring 7 Ocular Lens 8 Side Focus Adjustment Riflescopes have become far more sophisticated over the years but the four most basic parts have remained the same Working from front to back they are 1 The objective lens or front lens is critical to a superior sight picture 2 The reticle often referred to as the crosshair provides the aiming point 3 The internal erector lenses which rights the image 4 The ocular lens or eyepiece lens works with the other lenses to magnify the image provide correct eye relief and make diopter corrections How Scopes Work As light passes through and beyond the objective lens the resulting upside down image is sent to the internal lenses Known as erector lenses these internal lenses return the image to a right side up position Finally the ocular lens makes a final enlargement of that image and sends it on to your eye Your Leupold scope was designed manufactured and tested to ensure that when properly mounted and sighted in on your firearm you will enjoy2. dealer For a free Leupold catalog write to Leupold amp Stevens Inc P O Box 688 Beaverton OR 97075 call 503 526 1400 or 800 LEUPOLD 538 7653 or send us an E mail through our Web site at www leupold com LEUPOLD GOLDEN RING MARK 4 the Golden Ring design the circle L reticle logo design and various other marks are registered trademarks of Leupold amp Stevens Inc All marks including corporate logos and emblems are subject to Leupold s rights and may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not Leupold s or in any manner that dispar ages or discredits Leupold or in a manner likely to cause confusion Certain other trademarks used in connection with Leupold products and services are the property of their respective own ers and are used with permission BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB and BOONE AND CROCKETT are registered trademarks of the Boone and Crockett Club NWTF is a registered trademark of the National Wild Turkey Federation QDMA and QUALITY DEER MANAGEMENT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Quality Deer Management Association RMEF and ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION are registered trademarks of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ADVANTAGE TIMBER and ADVANTAGE TIMBER HD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Jordan Outdoor Enterprises Ltd MOSSY OAK BREAK UP MOSSY OAK BRUSH MOSSY OAK OBSESSION and MOSSY OAK TREESTAND are trademarks or registered trademarks of HAAS Outdoors In
3. did Setting the elevation revolution counter Elevation dial revolution counter lowest position slightly below flush with the top of the dial Retighten the set screws M5B2 Auto locking Pinch and Turn To reset the dial without adjusting the point of impact loosen the set screw Hold the adjustment down while turning the dial clockwise un til the rotation counter is down and adjustment will rotate no further This resets the rotation counter to the zero stop position Retighten the set screw Once the rotation counter and dial have been rezeroed the indicator dial can be adjusted The indicator dial has numbers engraved along the portion of the elevation dial representing the adjustment increments in mils Press the two pins in while lifting the indicator ring up align the indicator ring s zero to the witness mark on the maintube and press the ring back down to lock in place M5A2 Auto locking Push Button Adjustments Loosen set screw Press dial down while turning Depress two spring loaded clockwise until stop is pins while pulling up dial engaged Rev indicator will retract Tighten set screw Rotate dial and align Push down dial to lock in place to Zero Verify Zero alignment BULLET DROP COMPENSATION DIALS BDC Special bullet drop compensation BDC elevation dials are featured on selected scopes These dials are calibrated to achieve adjustment to specific distances rapidly
4. excep tional performance A solid mount is critical to satisfactory performance of your scope If you have problems or questions please contact Leupold Product Service see page 36 How to Install the Scope THE LOWER THE SCOPE THE BETTER A scope mounted close to the rifle ensures proper cheek weld on the stock for a stable firing position and allows for rapid target acquisition We recommend using the lowest possible ring height No specific clearance is required but the scope must clear the bolt handle hammer on lever actions and handguns sights and barrel When installed be sure that your scope does not interfere with firearm operation and does not contact anything except the mount rings INSTALLING THE BASE RINGS AND SCOPE Please refer to the instructions included with the base and rings for their proper installation on the firearm NOTE The windage and elevation adjustments on new Leupold scopes are centered as part of the assembly process If you are mounting a scope that was previously mounted on another rifle you should center the adjustments please see CENTERING WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT TRAVEL ON PAGE 24 ESTABLISHING EYE RELIEF Because of the safety considerations associated with proper eye relief Leupold strongly recommends that you mount your scope as far forward as possible Beyond that follow these steps 1 With the scope as far forward in the mounts as p
5. SA USA Outside the United States Canada Korth Group Ltd 103 Stockton Point Box 490 Okotoks AB T1S 1A7 Canada Germany Harold Ros Coburger Strasse 71 98673 Eisfeld Germany Sweden HDF Gyttorp Jakt AB Svarvaregatan 5 S 302 50 Halmstad Sweden Our Product Service telephone numbers are 503 526 1400 or 800 LEUPOLD 538 7653 fax is 503 352 7621 They can also be contacted through our Web site at www leupold com Some Leupold tactical scopes must be serviced by our factory in the United States A U S Department of State License is required for the export amp import of ALL products under the International Traffic in Arms ITAR Regulations 22CFR Parts 120 130 we strongly recommend contacting us directly prior to sending any tactical riflescope from outside the United States A Department of Commerce Export License may be required to certain countries under the Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations EAR 15CFR Parts 730 774 Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited LEUPOLD TACTICAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY Warranties on Leupold Tactical optical products vary depending on use and other factors For more information regarding the warranties on these products contact Leupold at 503 526 1400 or 1 800 Leupold 538 7653 LEUPOLD MAKES MORE THAN SCOPES See our complete line of rangefinders mounting systems binoculars spotting scopes trail cameras and accessories at your nearest Leupold
6. by distance indicators marked directly on the dials CENTERING WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT TRAVEL Making windage and elevation adjustments moves the entire erector system horizontally and vertically inside the scope Leupold Tacti cal riflescopes are shipped from the factory with the adjustments centered optically in the system however if the erector system is off to one side as a result of having previously been mounted on a non adjustable mount the adjustments won t provide equal travel in all directions To regain full balanced travel you must recenter the adjustments as follows 1 Turn the windage adjustment to the point that it stops moving 2 Counting the clicks or hash marks turn it all the way in the other direction 3 Turn the dial back half the amount of clicks or hash marks counted 4 Repeat this process for the elevation adjustment 25 What You Should Know About Variable Power Scopes Leupold variable power scopes allow you to select from a range of magnifications to suit your particular rifle cartridge and shooting needs WARNING Do not lubricate the power selector ring doing so Is unnecessary All variable power scopes have a power selector ring in front of the eyepiece assembly Turn the ring to align the number indicating the desired magnification with the indicator on the body of the scope UNDERSTANDING PARALLAX Parallax is the apparent m
7. c A R M S is a registered trademark of Atlantic Research Marketing Systems Inc The ARD anti reflection device is manufactured by Tenebraex Corp under the name KillFlash which is a trademark of Tenebraex Corp We reserve the right to make design and or material modifications without prior notice Copyright 2011 Leupold amp Stevens Inc All rights reserved Notes Notes Notes
8. e target and the precise position of the aiming point To illuminate the reticle 1 Grasp the illumination dial located on the eyepiece maintube or adjustment turret depending on model 2 Turn the dial clockwise from the OFF position to the first number indicated on the dial 3 View the target through the scope to determine if the reticle is bright enough to stand out clearly against the target If more illumination is required continue turning the dial clockwise until the reticle is clearly visible against the target The first 2 settings are night vision compatible while settings 3 7 are intended for use in brighter situations For convenience there is an OFF position located between each of the intensity settings allowing you to preserve the battery and quickly obtain your preferred illumination setting Push Button Illumination To illuminate the reticle 1 Press and release the button on the left side of the adjustment turret To adjust the intensity of the aiming dot press and release the button repeatedly The aiming dot will flash 5 times when the brightest setting is reached then begin decreasing each time the button is subsequently depressed When the lowest setting is reached the aiming dot will flash 5 times and begin increasing each time the button is subsequently depressed View the target through the scope to determine if the aiming dot Is bright enough to stand out clearly against the
9. el Many of the adjustments on Leupold Tactical riflescopes are equipped with a rotational stop zero stop or hard stop at both ends of the dial travel Some Leupold Tactical riflescope adjustments also include a revolution indicator to keep track of dial position through more than one complete revolution Please see pages Revolution 20 22 for information on re setting the dial ounter revolution indicator U 2 0 94 ly 1 LA In MM WINDAGE ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Failure to disengage the windage adjustment lock if applicable prior to rotating the windage adjustment can damage the adjustment mechanism Windage adjustments can be made by removing the adjustment cover if applicable on the right side of the scope and rotating the windage adjustment dial To move the point of impact to the left rotate the adjustment clockwise Each click of the windage dial will move the point of impact the distance of one increment as indicated on the dial 1 4MOA 1 2MOA 0 1MIL 0 2 Mil If your windage dial has a rotational stop see Bypassing Windage Dial Stop on page 17 BYPASSING THE WINDAGE DIAL STOP Some windage adjustments have a rotational stop to prevent the dial from turning more than one revolution in the field To prevent this from hindering sight in the rotational stop can be bypassed by loosening the three set screws around the dial pulling the dial over the hard stop and retightening the set sc
10. escopes are equipped with locking windage and elevation adjustment dials to prevent accidental movement while in the field It is important to make sure the adjustment dials are completely unlocked prior to making adjustments in order to avoid damage to the riflescope If your Leupold Tactical Riflescope is a model with M5A2 Auto locking Push Button adjustments you must CX depress the button in the center of the adjustment dial to release the lock while N turning the dial to make the adjustment The adjustment dial will automatically lock into place at any point within the dial travel when the button is released If your Leupold Tactical riflescope is a model with M5B2 Auto locking Pinch and Turn ad justments you must pinch the lock release ring around the dial to release the lock while turning the dial to make the adjust ment The adjustment dial will automati cally lock into place at any point within the dial travel when the lock ring is released If your Leupold Tactical riflescope is a model with M6C1 ZerolockTM adjustment dials you must push inward on the lock release button located on the outer edge of the dial above the zero indicator mark to make an adjustment Once the dial has been turned one or more clicks past the zero position it is no longer necessary to press the lock release button The Zerolock adjustment n felease Button dials will only lock when at the zero position of the dial trav
11. evation To learn about making final adjustments review the section on Making Precise Windage and Elevation Adjustments Making Precise Elevation And Windage Adjustments The style of elevation and windage adjustments on Leupold tactical riflescopes varies with specific models Each however is clearly marked in easy to read increments If for example there are four hash marks from zero to and including the number one on an adjustment dial then the value of each increment of adjustment on that dial is 1 4 MOA Another example is if there are 10 hash marks from zero to and including the number one then the value of each adjustment incre ment is 0 1 milliradian The letters found on the windage and elevation dials refer to the direction that the point of impact of the bullet is moved when an adjustment is made Model Elev Adjust Style Elev Wind ZeroStop Travel Rev Revolutions Mark AR Finger Click T2 1 2MOA 1 2MOA Mark AR T 1 4MOA 1 4 MOA No VX R Patrol P 1 10 mil 1 10 mil Mark AR MOD 1 Mark 4 MR T M2Short M2Tall 1 2MOA 1 2MOA Mark 4 M3 1MOA 1 2 MOA Yes l 60 MOA E 30 MOA W Mark 4 M5 1 10 mil 1 10 mil i Mark 4 MSA2 Auto Locking 1 10 mil 1 10 mil Yes 2 Push Button Mark 8 Mark 6 M5B2 Auto Locking 1 10 mil 1 10 mil Yes 2 Pinch and Turn Mark 6 1 6x M6C1 ZeroLock 2 10 mil 2 10 mil 20 mils Total with Tactile Revolution Indicator Certain models of Leupold Tactical rifl
12. firmly against the eyepiece How to Sight In USING A BORE SIGHTING COLLIMATOR To save time and ammunition start out in your shop or gun room with a bore sighting collimator Follow the directions included with the collimator for specific instructions on its proper use Remember when possible it is better to make the initial windage adjustments to the mount base before using the scope s windage adjustment NOTE Bore sighting alone is not sufficient to sight in a scope You must make final adjustments by shooting the firearm using the same ammunition you use in the field USING THE LEUPOLD ZERO POINT ILLUMINATED MAGNETIC BORESIGHTER This tool fits any rifle shotgun or pistol and helps you get on the paper fast without barrel spuds It works with any optical sight and can even be used to recheck your zero without firing a shot See your Leupold Golden Ring Dealer or visit www leupold com for more information TRADITIONAL BORE SIGHTING BOLT ACTIONS Preliminary sighting in can also be accomplished by bore sighting at the firing range using a target from 20 to 50 yards away 1 Position the firearm on the bench using sandbags to steady the firearm 2 Remove the bolt from the firearm 3 Looking through the bore itself move the firearm to center the bull s eye of the target inside the barrel 4 Hold the rifle steady With the bull s eye centered when viewed through the bore make windage and elevation adju
13. ning It is not necessary to hold the sides of the Push Button control To open the Mark 6 battery cover press the recessed latch and the cover will pop open 2 Remove the old battery from its position in the center of the dial This can be done in two ways A Grasp the edges of the battery between the thumb and forefinger and lift it free of the dial OR B Turn the scope so that the illumination dial faces downward and gently tap the illumination control against the edge of your palm 3 Insert the new battery positive side up 4 Replace the battery cover on the illumination dial and turn it clockwise until it is secure while holding the sides of the illumination dial to keep the entire dial from turning Replacement 3 volt lithium batteries CR2032 batteries are becoming as common and are as readily available as typical battery sizes AAA AA C and D Replacement CR2032 lithium coin batteries can be purchased at most stores where batteries are sold Use only high quality battery brands such as Sony Energizer Panasonic or Duracell for safe and efficient battery performance Leupold Means Minimal Maintenance LENSES Leupold scope lenses are coated to reduce light reflections and light scattering thus increasing light transmission through the scope They should be cleaned as carefully as you would a camera lens Begin by using a lens brush to remove dust and then pure alcohol high grade glass cleane
14. ossible hold the rifle in your normal shooting position Variable power scopes should be set at the highest magnification for this process 2 Slowly move the scope to the rear just until you can see a full sight picture 3 Position your scope here for maximum eye relief 4 Proceed to COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION NOTE To confirm that your scope is mounted in the best possible position try as suming various positions kneeling seated prone and aiming both uphill and downhill Remember that aiming uphill typically reduces eye relief Wearing hunting shooting specific clothing is recommended as this may alter eye relief considerations slightly WARNING If a scope is mounted too far to the rear the eyepiece can injure the shoot er s brow Shooting at an uphill angle also increases this hazard because it shortens the distance between the brow and the rear of the scope For this reason Leupold scopes are engineered to provide generous eye relief Therefore when mounting your scope we recommend positioning it as far forward in the mounts as possible to take full advantage of this generous eye relief COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 1 Without disturbing the optimal eye relief position rotate the scope until the elevation adjustment dial is at the top of the scope 2 From a firing position check to be sure that the vertical hair of the reticle aligns with the vertical axis of the firearm Misalignment will not affect accuracy a
15. ovement of the target relative to the reticle when you move your eye away from the center point of the eyepiece It occurs when the image of the target does not fall on the same optical plane as the reticle This can cause a small shift in the point of aim Maximum parallax occurs when your eye is at the very edge of the exit pupil Even in this unlikely event our 4x hunting scope focused for 150 yards has a maximum error of only 8 10ths of an inch at 500 yards At short distances effects of parallax do not affect accuracy using the same 4x scope at 100 yards the maximum error is less than 2 10ths of an inch It is also good to remember that as long as you are sighting straight through the middle of the scope or close to it parallax will have very little effect on accuracy INSTALLING A LENS ATTACHMENT Many Leupold scopes offer threaded objective and eyepiece rings to allow for the attachment of lens covers and a variety of Alumina accessories These attachments thread directly into the objective or eyepiece rings Turn until finger tight do not over tighten Using the Illumination Leupold tactical riflescopes may be used in either the standard or the illuminated state When not illuminated the reticle performs the same as the reticle in a standard non illuminated Leupold scope When the illumination is activated portions of the reticle will illuminate to provide better contrast in poorly lighted conditions between th
16. r or pure water on a cotton swab WINDAGE ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS These adjustments are permanently lubricated There is no need to lubricate them EYEPIECE The eyepiece is permanently lubricated There is no need to lubricate it The eyepiece can be rotated as far as it will go in either direction it will not detach from the scope as there is an internal lock ring SEALS Leupold scopes are sealed from within by several methods including O rings All seals are permanent and require no maintenance SCOPE EXTERIOR Leupold scopes are made of rugged 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy No maintenance of any kind is required simply wipe off any dirt or fingerprints that accumulate with a clean dry cloth POWER SELECTOR No lubrication is ever required on the power selector ring TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Before you ship a scope back to the factory for service or repair please check the following items 1 Check the mount to make sure the scope is mounted securely to the rifle Try with bare hands only to gently twist the scope in the rings or see if anything moves when you jiggle it If there is any movement retighten the mounting system according to mounting instructions Make sure the action of your rifle is properly bedded in the stock and that all receiver screws are tight and have been tightened in the sequence recommended by the manufacturer A loosely fitted stock can cause changes to the point of impact When te
17. rews To reset the windage dial to one revolution once sighted in loosen the set screws and align the zero to the indicator mark on the scope housing then retighten the set screws NOTE Some models of Leupold Tactical Riflescopes have a slotted adjustment screw under the windage and elevation adjustment dials If your scope is a model with a slotted adjustment screw you may remove the dial and make adjustments using a coin or flat blade driver during sight in Once sighted in reinstall and align the dial with the zero indicator then tighten the set screws ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Failure to disengage the elevation adjustment lock if applicable prior to rotating the elevation adjustment can damage the adjustment mechanism Elevation adjustments can be made by removing the adjustment cover if applicable on the top of the scope and turning the dial To move the point of impact up rotate the elevation adjustment counter clockwise To move the point of impact down rotate the elevation adjustment clockwise Each click of the elevation dial will move the point of impact the distance of one increment as indicated on the dial 1 4MOA 1 2MOA 1 0 MOA 0 1MIL 0 2 MIL Some elevation adjustments have a rotational stop to prevent the dial from turning more than one or two revolutions in the field To prevent this from hindering sight in the rotational stop can be bypassed by loosening the three set screws aro
18. st firing a rifle to check the point of impact relative to windage and elevation adjustments be sure to fire from a solid bench with sandbags supporting the forearm and buttstock Be sure to use factory loaded ammunition of the same bullet type weight and preferably lot number If one type of ammunition does not shoot well try another brand or bullet weight Be certain that both the barrel and chamber are clean Heavy factory grease or copper fouling can diminish the accuracy of the firearm Leupold Product Service If your Leupold scope fails to perform in any way you may return it directly to the factory for service We recommend contacting Leupold Technical Service at 1 800 Leupold 538 7653 and following these shipping instructions Remove the rings and any other accessories from the scope Record the serial number of the scope and keep it for your records Include a note with your name address telephone number E mail and a description of the problem Pack the scope in its original box if you have it as this is the safest shipping container Wrap the package securely using filament strapping tape on the outside Ship the scope by parcel or mail service insured if possible to one of the following addresses In the United States Parcel Service By Mail Leupold Product Service Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway P O Box 688 Beaverton OR 97006 5790 Beaverton OR 97075 0688 U
19. stments to the scope until the very center of the reticle is aligned with the bull s eye of the target Figure A Figure B Target as seen through the bore TRADITIONAL BORESIGHTING OF AR 15 AND M 16 FIREARMS USING A TARGET from 20 to 50 yards away 1 a VU FEF W N Position the firearm on the bench using sandbags to steady the firearm as necessary Release the rear receiver pin of the firearm Separate the upper and lower receiver halves Remove the bolt Position the firearm with the muzzle facing the target Looking through the bore itself move the firearm to center the bull s eye of the target inside the barrel Hold the rifle steady With the bull s eye centered when viewed through the bore make windage and elevation adjustments to the scope until the very center of the reticle is aligned with the bull s eye of the target see figures A and B on page 9 THE FINAL STEP THREE SHOT GROUPS Whichever bore sighting method you ve used the next steps are the same on the firing range To ensure reliable results always fire from a rested position when performing these steps 1 Fire a shot or two 2 If you are several inches off center make an gt appropriate amount of adjustment to move the reticle to the center of the target 3 Carefully fire a three shot group 4 Use the center of that group as a reference point for the final adjustments to windage and el
20. t moderate distances but it can diminish long range accuracy 3 When you are satisfied tighten the ring screws evenly and securely FOCUSING THE RETICLE Secure the scope and firearm in a firm rest Safely point the scope at a light colored background object With the scope approximately four inches from your eye the reticle should appear sharp and crisp if it does not it is necessary to adjust the focus by means of the eyepiece If your Leupold scope is a model with an eyepiece that has a diopter lock ring follow steps 1 4 If the scope is a model with a non locking fast focus eyepiece follow steps 2 amp 3 1 Grasp the thin knurled lock ring near the rear of the eyepiece and back it away from the eyepiece toward the front of the scope If you tend to hold things away from yourself to see them clearly you are farsighted turn the rear most portion of the eyepiece counter clockwise a couple of turns If you hold things close to yourself to see them clearly you are nearsighted turn the rear most portion of the eyepiece clockwise a couple of turns Looking through the scope when pointed at the light colored background object take a few quick glances at the reticle The focus of the reticle should be noticeably different than when you started Continue this pro cess until the reticle appears clear and sharp 4 When you are satisfied with the image of the reticle turn the lock ring clockwise so that it rests
21. target 4 If more illumination is required continue pressing and releasing the button until the aiming dot is clearly visible against the target The lower settings are designed to be used in low light while the brighter settings are intended for use in brighter situations 5 To deactivate the illumination press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds When reactivated the illumination will return to the last used setting Note Advanced Use To change the direction of adjustment ie change from increasing intensity to decreasing intensity press and hold the button for 2 seconds and immediately release the button Then continue pressing and releasing to change intensity M5 illumination control dial Mark 4 illumination control dial Push Button illumination control dial 1 5 5x20mm Blackout illumination control dial riea Button ZeroLock illumination control dial Changing the Battery The battery for the illuminated reticle is located inside the illumination control dial and can be Battery Cover changed without tools If the reticle fails to illuminate or appears dim even on the highest illumination setting it is necessary to change the battery Leupold tactical scopes uses a CR2032 lithium coin cell battery To change the battery 1 Remove the battery cover by twisting the cover counter clockwise while holding the sides of the illumination dial to keep the entire dial from tur
22. und the dial pulling the dial over the hard stop and retightening the set screws ZEROING THE WINDAGE AND ELEVATION DIALS Leupold riflescopes feature adjustment dials that can be repositioned to align the marked zero of the dial with the position indicator without changing the adjustment setting of the riflescope This allows the shooter to know the original zero of the rifle in the event that further adjustments are made in the field To reposition the dials on tactical riflescopes loosen the set screws surrounding the dial slip the dial until the zero aligns with the witness mark on the maintube then tighten the set screws utilizing the provided hex key Zeroing the windage dial Zeroing the elevation dial ELEVATION DIAL REVOLUTION INDICATOR Some Leupold Tactical riflescopes are equipped with elevation dials featuring a visual and tactile revolution counter indicating that the second revolution of adjustment has been initiated M5A2 Auto locking Push Button To reset the revolution counter on the M5A2 Auto locking Push Button elevation adjustment loosen the set screws on the elevation dial and remove the dial from the adjustment Tighten the Elevation Collet by rotating it clockwise until it is secured firmly against the adjustment turret housing Reinstall the dial making sure the dial is turned clockwise back to zero and the revolution indicator is at its Revolution Counter U 0 9 si ly 1 Ili 5 95 In
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