This is the third iteration of this projectile design. Mossberg & Sons produced bolt-action rifles of the "Patriot" series chambered in .375 Ruger with different stock options. It happens to be significant for me personally because its only left-hand action is also .30-06 length. Pintoguy is correct, Howa no longer lists the 375 Ruger, so they are hard to find. - 24hourcampfire Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Hop To Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 BP-B2 IC B2 IC B3 Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 CTV Who's Online Now 776 members ( 1936M71, 10gaugemag, 222ND, 12344mag, 10ring1, 91 invisible), 1,932 guests, and 1,289 robots. Tho with good case prep, Hornady brass will bring very good accuracy. Discontinued hard to find Hornady 225 grain 375 Caliber. Recoil is considerable. The company's new Hawkeye--essentially a Model 77 with a more slender profile and better handling qualities--became the platform for a Hawkeye African in .375 Ruger. Sable are extremely tough, and this bull was in a big herd. In his hands the .375 Ruger performed at least as well as any .375 H&H I've ever seen. All of these subjects (including Ruger accurizing) are covered in great detail within my book series. Used on medium game at ordinary hunting ranges expansion on impact is extremely fast and exit wounds often very large, in the region of 3-4 in diameter. They pulled up short, and, luckily, the bull they wanted turned and gave them a clear frontal shot. Wayne had one in the Jim Hogue synthetic, the only difference from the version that will hit the market being that his still wore a 23-inch barrel rather than the 20-inch tube that will appear on the production model. The new cartridge uses the same .532-inch rim diameter, but the belt is fatter and the body taper has slightly more case capacity even though, at 2 1/2 inches, it'. This animal, too, folded to a frontal shot with the 270-grain Interlock. This bullet is at its best when used on large bodied game such as bear or moose at closer ranges (above 2200fps or inside 250 yards depending on muzzle velocity). Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. It has been used to take roe deer, reindeer, ibex, and more. My girlfriend, Donna (who is also left-handed), tried it and wasn't too sure about it. But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. The Barnes bullets do not suffer over-expansion. Agree with gunworks on the Weatherby Vanguard. That or seek a superior stock design. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. Unless I`m mistaken Remington did not offer a brake on their 375 RUM rifle offerings. . The .375 Ruger is extremely well suited to large bodied game. of muzzle energy is where the .375 Ruger shines as dangerous game cartridge. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. Wayne Holt shot a very fine sable, also at last light. But, it eventually rose to the top, and not just among African hunters. Average working velocities from the 23 African include 3050fps to 3100fps with 225 grain bullets, 3000fps to 3050fps with 235 grain bullets, 2900fps with 250 grain bullets, 2850fps using 260 grain bullets, 2800fps for the 270 grainers, 2700fps with 300 grain bullets and 2450fps with 350 gain longsters. At 2950fps recoil may be stout yet this load is somewhat easier to use for general hunting where shots may occur anywhere from 5 yards to 200 yards and further if the need arises. From a very mild muzzle velocity of 2750fps, its soft front core ensures full energy transfer out to a range of around 200 yards or 2200fps. It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. Bought the last 3 boxes of 375 Ruger 300 gr Dangerous game rounds at the local Wallmart at $19 a box. If using a lighter bullet we need to think about increasing retained weight after impact and using velocity to (hydraulic force) to promote trauma. No matter--Wayne and Ken came in well heeled. On light through to medium game the .375 Ruger produces fast emphatic kills along with wide free bleeding exit wounds when used at close to moderate ranges. While the .375 H&H Magnum is longer than the .375 Ruger, the latter cartridge has a 4% greater case capacity than the Holland & Holland cartridge, 99 gr. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Those who want the highest possible velocities may wish to adopt a custom rifle start with a generous barrel length (my own preference is 26 to keep the blast and noise forwards while taming recoil). The title of the series may be Long Range, but the subject matter is highly pertinent to finding one's mojo with the medium bores whether used in close or out long. The Woodleigh and Swift 300 grain bullets are optimally suited to close range work on large heavy game, achieving a good balance of expansion versus penetration. Copyright 2007-2017 Terminal Ballistics Research, Ballisticstudies.com, Achieve success with the long range hunting book series & matchgrade bedding products, MatchGrade Synthetic Stock Stabilizer instructions, The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Rifles, The Practical Guide to Bolt Action Rifle Accurizing & Maintenance, The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Cartridges, The Practical Guide To Long Range Shooting. The newer .375 Ruger is beltless and intrinsically more accurate. The first Ruger .375 rifles and Hornady ammunition were released to the shooting press in December 2006. There have been many cartridges designed to compete or replace the .375 H&H, including the .375 Weatherby Magnum and its larger brother the .378 Weatherby Magnum, the .375 Dakota, the .376 Steyr and the .375 Remington Ultra Magnum; while all of them have a following, none have approached the flowing of the H&H design. Those who wish to body shoot heavy game with this bullet must understand that wounding will be limited. This was a walnut-stocked rifle, 23-inch barrel, good iron sights. This is no surprise; accuracy in any factory rifle is going to vary, and I saw the normal variance from good enough to very, very good. For almost anyone, however, the .375 Ruger kicks enough to take some getting used to, and I don't recommend shooting it off the bench any more than is absolutely necessary. Those who hunt in Alaska would be hard pushed to find a better cartridge than this. New 375 RUM Remington rifles sales must going south. Now if it does go away I have brass! The author's left-hand Ruger M77 Mk II in .375 Ruger groups very acceptably with the 270-grain Hornady Interlock. It fits in a shorter, and therefore faster-to-reload and more rigid action. The further we go below 2600fps the more useful this bullet weight shedding (no core bonding) can be. vs 9.3x62 Cartridge Clash, Kimber Hunter Pro Desolve Blak - A Lightweight Heavy Hitter, Browning BLR Lightweight '81 Stainless Takedown Lever Rifle, Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC Rifle Review, Review: Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, RCBS ChargeMaster Lite Review: Not 'Lite' on Ability, Remington Model Seven SS HS Bolt-Action Rifle Review. The Barnes 270 and 300 grain TSX projectiles work best when driven as fast as safely possible and used at close ranges on heavy game weighing between 600 and 700kg (1300 to 1540lb) or more. This bullet is most spectacular at impact velocities above 2400fps but displays vivid performance down to 2200fps. Barnes for example produce a 270 grain bullet but experience leads me to believe that this really only comes into its own on the heaviest of animals or in the most potent of .375 magnums. 375 Ruger 250 gr. Due to the fact that the .375 Ruger produces somewhat similar performance to the .375 H&H, a full discourse on projectiles can be found within that text. Is it significant that it fits in a .30-06-length action? Savage Arms 110 Bear Hunter Rifle | 57047 375 Ruger, 23" Stainless BBL, Bolt Action, AccuFit MOBUC Camo Stock, Matte Stainless Finish, Adj Muzzle Brake, 2+1 Rds. There are a few easy modifications to improve the feeding reliability. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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It starts with a very clever case, a straight, unbelted case with exactly the same .532-inch rim as the .375 H&H. $934.38. Cartridge standards for the .375 Ruger were issued by SAAMI in June 2007. [6][7] In 2019 it got C.I.P.-standardized as the 300 PRC. The .375 RUM has a rebated rim diameter of .534" and a base diameter of .550". *Hours vary by season & subject to change, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Only problem is that you are limited to only Hornady brass. The Woodleigh handles raking shots relatively well but is prone to lose a great deal of its sectional density if used to take Texas heart shots at close ranges. As an aside, this is a very good bullet weight with regards to the actual construction of this bullet. Ruger have cut down the barrel lengths of their rifles so that they are not overly long (no longer than a regular 26 barreled magnum) or cumbersome when fitted with muzzle brakes. I do wonder if it will speed up the need for that shoulder surgery Ive been putting off. Subscriber Services. July in the New Mexico desert is hot, often 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Beyond 280 yards, shot placement is extremely important (forwards shoulder) to help ensure full expansion, the Partition reaching the end of the line at 1800fps or around 360 yards. Velocity is an additional key factor as this increases target resistance further. Like the .376 Steyr that originates from the 9.364mm Brenneke and the .375 Dakota proprietary cartridge that originates from the .404 Jeffery, the .375 Ruger was designed to compete with the .375 H&H Magnum, yet have the advantage of having a rimless, beltless case and can function through a standard-length bolt-action rifle due to a shorter overall length. Great on big Russian Boar with their protective shield! Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. I must say that Steve did some very good work with this rifle and cartridge. In my own experience when shoulder shooting bovines the .375 bore works best when using the toughest of bullets at impact velocities well above 2600fps. Hornady loads their 250gr GMX, 270gr SP-RP, and 300gr DGX/DGS bullets to advertised velocities of 2,900fps, 2,840fps, and 2,660fps respectively (using a 24 barrel). This bullet can be driven fast (though the 1:12 twist rate can limit accuracy above 2950fps), or utilized as a mild load using reloading book data for the 300 grain bullet weight resulting in muzzle velocities of around 2600fps. The engineers at Hornady and Ruger teamed up in 2007 to produce a cartridge case with no parent; the .375 Ruger is a unique design. Full production did occur until later in 2007. But in cases where the design of the rifle simply produces intolerable recoil (as many do), one may simply have to lose 100fps or utilize a brake. Such are the contradictions we may find when discussing this subject. But in the case of Solids, the bullet maker is focused on deep, straight line penetration on very heavy game. In many cases a lack of sturdy epoxy bedding and/or shooter error will cause groups to grow well before the actual load itself is anywhere near high pressures. Ho hum, yawn. Hornady on the other hand, have placed some focus on smooth feeding. It starts with a very clever case, a straight, unbelted case with exactly the same .532-inch rim as the .375 H&H. Since it is a rimless, unbelted case that doesn't "step down" in front of the belt, it is thus a . Quite a recoiling beast that most people simply cannot handle. While the Hornady bullets are excellent, handloading for the .375 Ruger will open the floodgates of possibilities. As Ruger intended the cartridge to be chambered in short-length bolt-action rifles,[2] the case length was shortened to 2.10in (53mm), which is similar to the .308 Winchester case. Since 1912 the .375 H&H has provided one of the finest one-rifle safari batteries available, and in a shorter, lighter, handier rifle with a .30-06-length action the .375 Ruger will do the same. Capable of pushing a 300-grain bullet 2,600 fps. This projectile is most useful where lower impact velocities are to be expected or where game weights are between 300 and 600kg (660 to 1300lb), though 600kg should be considered the upper limit. The case is of a rimless design having the base and rim diameter of .532in (13.5mm), which is the same diameter of the belt on belted magnum cases based on the .300 H&H Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum. The 260 grain Partition is very useful for hunting game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb). Of the two the 270 grain bullet tends to strike the balance regarding velocity versus penetration. On medium weight game from a muzzle velocity of 2740fps in the 20 barreled Alaskan the 270 Interlock produces very fast kills out to around 235 yards or 2200fps, the longer barreled African at 2815fps gains a negligible 25 yards. The 250 grain bullet works acceptably well on smaller deer species at close to moderate ranges but its true forte is on large bodied deer. But if your heart is set on getting a 375 Ruger, as Charlie mentioned, go get a Ruger. The compact case is extremely well suited to a very wide range of rifle actions. Combine this with the difficulties of longer range follow up shots and well, the reader should see the obvious here. This projectile can tackle heavy game, but here is where we can also run into trouble. The 270 grain Speer BTSP is a soft bullet designed for large thin-skinned game. For those of us who love potent cartridges one of the ongoing bug bears of the M77 Ruger long action has been its rather short magazine (87mm / 3.425). The .375 Ruger cartridge and Ruger Hawkeye African bolt rifle are not flashes in the pan, but the author thought they could stand a little improvement. Otherwise, see the .375 Ruger for what it is, an affordable and extremely useful medium bore. After the Second World War, when supplies of British ammunition for the sporting rifles became scarce at best, the American ammunition kept the industry supplied, though the choice was pretty much between the .375 H&H Magnum and the .458 Winchester Magnum. The 270 Interlock Recoil Proof Interlock bullet featured in the .375 Ruger loading is a slightly modified version of the traditional Interlock. The faster it can be driven the better its performance as a lighter medium game bullet, utilizing impact velocity to increase target resistance and therefore help overcome its bonding. This bull took the bullet, tried to turn, fell over and didn't get back up. Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. I wasn't worried, but I was definitely concerned; if he didn't get him down on the spot, we would have a hard time finding him before morning. Alternatively, look to the .375 RUM, the .378 Weatherby or the even larger .375 Chey Tac. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. By the same token wind drift is a major concern and to this end, the 2600fps load really is best used at close ranges. Absent a spine shot, this truly is as good as it gets and is a very rare thing to observe. Though it wasnt the firstand it certainly isnt the lastthe .375 Holland & Holland Belted Magnum set the standard for not only the proper velocities, but the desired terminal ballistics for the .375-inch diameter. If the rifle is to be used at long ranges then a longer rifle action such as the M700 will allow long bullets to be utilized within the magazine box. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. One of my clients showed up to hunt buffalo, sable plains game etc. Certainly, they were good enough to go hunting with, and that's exactly what we did. 3 MOA over the bench and with a sled equates to around 6 MOA in the field if the hunter can keep his cool and more likely 9 MOA in real word conditions. On another afternoon I used Wayne's rifle to take a lovely waterbuck. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. The Sierra can be pushed out to a maximum impact velocity of 1600fps or 270 yards however shot placement is critical. On the subject of high velocity, a hot .375 will produce rather stout recoil. Recommended maximum pressure for the cartridge is 62,000psi (4,300bar). I have run .375 Ruger ammo through such actions and so far it has fed great every time. A Vanguard in 375 H&H is listed on GB now for $1100: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/631076307 Last edited by a moderator: Mar 20, 2017 From a muzzle velocity of 2950fps the Sierra kills with style out to ranges of around 170 yards (2200fps), thereafter producing clean but sometimes delayed kills out to 270 yards (1800fps). The bullet weights for the most common cartridges will range from 200 grains all the way up to 350 grains (380 grains in a few instances with boutique bullets) and at what weve come to accept as standard velocities, will both shoot flat with spitzer bullets and hit hard with the heavyweights. Released in 1912, the .375 H&H took a while to become the revered, all-around design we know; the Great War put a damper on international hunting adventures. Instead, Nosler developed a series of modest length rebated rim cartridges to suit the Howa action (Nosler M48 rifle). TDCC (Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers) 300 PRC", ".300 PRC Review: Everything You Need to Know", "Hornady Ruger Compact Magnum Cartridge Review", C.I.P. The bull had been bedded during the stalk, but just as we got in range and got set, he got up and faced me. Similar to the design ideas for the WSM cartridge family, but somewhat narrower which will frequently allow one more cartridge in the rifle magazine than the WSM equivalent. It is vital that the hunter understand how to work his angles when using these bullet designs and that his rifle is accurate. The key here is to put aside notions of extremely fast kills. Bottles & 12-oz. The .416 Ruger is a beltless, rimless, bottle-necked cartridge designed as a joint venture by Hornady and Ruger in 2008. It uses a .532-inch rim diameter (the same as the .375 H&H and its subsequent offspring) which I assume would make it financially beneficial to machine the rifles bolt, and a rimless design with very little body taper. Buy Discontinued Hornady 375 bullets 225 grain : GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 973482523 . Below 2200fps killing can be very slow. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I haven't shot the 260/270gr. Those hunting the wilds of India, Australia, Canada and the United States all were well-served by the .375 H&H. The Hawkeye African featured a wood stock and blued 23 barrel furnished with open sights. I do not know his reload recipe other than he used Winchester powder. What It Is Not. Instead, I simply see them as being more useful on game weighing around or more than 450kg (1000lb) where angling shots are expected or where there is a chance of having to tackle animals of exceptional size for their species. Between 2200 and 1800fps shot placement is the key on lean game. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. This particular rifle, at least so far, is actually the least accurate of the four .375 Rugers he has seen. Yes, the .375 bore is forgiving, but it has its limits. Zeroing off the bench with the Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger. It was early in the year when I heard the first rumor about a "new .375 cartridge." The more streamlined the bullet the lower the energy transfer. The efficiency of the cartridge actually yields a dual bonus. The one cartridge which has, in my opinion, come the closest is the .375 Ruger. For those who wish to build or re-build a .375 Ruger: a basic 24" or 26 barrel rifle of sufficient heft mated to a straight line stock with a generously wide forend is the key to easy shooting. The .375 Ruger is not the .375 H&H, but it measures up well, and in all ways. (Ouch, just typing that line hurt me.) The 235 grain TSX generally does its bets work above 2600fps on game weighing up to 450kg or around 1000lb. The 235 grain Barnes TSX is the toughest of the light weight .375 pills with regards to major manufacturers. Both these cartridges were designed to fit standard length long actions. Loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2800fps the 270 grain Speer (BC .430) breaks 1800fps at around 520 yards. No worries--Wayne shot him very well, and the .375 Ruger literally threw him to the ground. It was designed as a dangerous game cartridge, particularly for use in Alaska and Africa. Hornady is the predominant source of ammunition for the .375 Ruger, and they offer a quartet of loads, making the cartridge suitable for nearly any hunting situation. Unfortunately, this puts the blast near the shooter, more so from the 20 barreled rifle. Loaded to 2700fps (BC .480) the 300 grain Gameking breaks 1800fps at around 580 yards. The names are often meaningless. A person can end up with a very good rifle at fairly modest cost. Those who wish to push the envelope and shoot further need to understand that this bullet can produce very poor performance at long ranges, depending on shot placement and target resistance. [8] The 300 PRC cartridge case capacity is 6.2ml (95.5 grains) H2O. .375 H&H Mag. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 3 : 1: 2: 3: Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? Handloading for the .375 Ruger is a straightforward affair; look to a large rifle magnum primer and powders like Reloder 15, 16 and 17, H380, VARGET and IMR4064, IMR4166, IMR4350 and IMR4451, depending on the bullet your loading. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer bolt action rifles chambered in .375 Ruger from leading manufacturers including Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage Arms. Hornady currently produce four Superformance loads for the .375 Ruger: the 250 grain GMX (homogenous copper bullet) at 2900fps, the 270 grain SP-RP Interlock at 2840fps, the 300 grain Dangerous Game Expanding (DGX) at 2660fps and the 300 grain steel jacketed Dangerous Game Solid (DGS) also at 2660fps. It is also worth noting that Hornadys Superformance loads for the .375 H&H almost duplicate the .375 Ruger loadings, though without the same level of efficiency. Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. As with most things in life, what you see depends on where you sit. In my experience the larger the animal, the more we need to get up to or above 300 grains bullet weight simply for the sake of energy. As Ruger intended the cartridge to be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles,[2] the case length was kept to 2.580in (65.5mm), which is only .04in (1.0mm) longer than the .270 Winchester case. Hornady and Ruger partnered to create the cartridge. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. The advent and acceptance of .404" beltless magnums such as the .375 RUM inspired Ruger to develop a potent magnum without having to alter their inexpensive cast action design. In the Dangerous Game Series, Hornady loads their 270-grain InterLock spitzer at a muzzle velocity of 2840 fps, yielding a trajectory identical to the lighter 250-grain bullet and making it a perfect choice for bear, elk, moose, African plains game and the big cats as well. Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger discontinued? The .375 Ruger was designed to replace the much older .375 H&H, something it failed to do, largely because of the legendary appeal of the H&H due to its time in Africa. Loaded to velocities anywhere between 2950 and 3100fps (and higher in some rifles), this was a spectacular medium game bullet. By utilizing a round nosed form this bullet penetrated in a relatively straight line after expansion though when used on heavy bone, the hard steel jacket could prevent the bullet from obtaining a fully even mushroom form. Good luck with Dorian on Monday. Seldom will I ever choose the 300 grain bullet. Last year Ruger introduced two rifles for its new .375 Ruger cartridge. Between 2400 and 2200fps the TSX produces clean but delayed kills. A superior stock forend design would help a great deal to aid to recoil reduction and allow many users to do away with the brake altogether. This can lead to disastrous results on large, heavy bodied animals. Two useful medium weight copper pills include the 250 grain Barnes TTSX and the 250 grain Hornady GMX, both producing similar performance. This change was made to prevent deformation of bullets under recoil. On the other hand, pretty much all of the 250 grain .375 bullets mentioned with this text, both premium and non-premium, will tackle a 600kg Eland bull due to the nature of its weight distribution. The 250 grain GMX is a serious big game bullet. It was designed to fit and function in the many "standard length" bolt-actions that work with cartridges like the 7mm Remington and .300/.338 Winchesters Magnums. It remained cloaked in secrecy for some time, but so what? with a new .375 Ruger Hawkeye. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. Nevertheless, this economical projectile design was acceptable for hunting game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). Although bullet construction is always the most important consideration for fast and clean killing. #3. Suggested sight settings and bullet paths. That said, hand loaders must be careful not to make general assumptions based on any published data as there is a great deal of variation in bullet shape and jacket thickness in the medium bores, especially with regards to premium bullets. Having said this, the DGS is in no way the same as a bullet which has been specifically designed for maximum hydraulic trauma. The Ruger cartridge may not be ideal for very light framed game or the very best for extremely heavy game, but as a general-purpose cartridge it is extremely well balanced. Looking at the case volume, in spite of being .270 inches shorter than the .375 H&H Magnum, the .375 Ruger actually has a greater volume; about 4 percent, depending on case brand. Since it is a rimless, unbelted case that doesn't "step down" in front of the belt, it is thus a fatter case than the .375. Steve Hornady, hunting with PH Paul Smith of Chifuti Safaris, took the first buffalo to fall to the .375 Ruger. This combined with very select shot placement, keeping shots well forwards on the shoulder, can allow us to drop very large animals in their tracks. Near enough is not good enough, practice, stalk well, wait, pick your angles, and break bone. The following will focus on a smaller number of select bullet designs of interest, organized by bullet weight rather than brand. I'm leaving in just a few days, and that left-hand .375 Ruger is already in my gun case, with both solids and softs in my bulging duffel bag. Although very large, his cunning friend hiding in the vegetation behind him weighs around 900kg (1980lb). With various loads running between 2600 and 2800fps, the Ruger packed plenty of punch for large North American game. Readers are advised to experiment utilizing this as a part of a dual load (premium bullet for close ranges / Speer BTSP out long) when tackling large body weights. Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan Hawkeye Matte Bolt Action Rifle -. 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