There are more powerful handguns than the .44 Magnum; the .454 Casull and monster .500 Magnum come to mind. The industry accuracy standard for "match grade" handguns is a 1" (or better) 5 shot group from a bench rest at 25 yards. disadvantage at ranges approaching or exceeding 100 yards. Accuracy * * * * * The ejector rod runs the length of the barrel with a plastic button at the head. It is the type that clamps in the front and screws in at the back using the rear sight screw. The Redhawk is only made in stainless steel, while the Super The Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Magnum is one of the most accurate big bore pistols for target shooting, typically returning 5 shot groups that are one ragged hole from a rest at 25 yards. Unfortunately, the SA The loading gate on the right side of the gun opens and closes with a good authoritarian click and is still comfortably snug on my example after thousands of operations. In Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Mine as well. New Model Super Blackhawk Ruger Vaquero . The first reload encounter of the dangerous kind with a big predator, if you have developed the skill required to take advantage of their Typical .44 Magnum performance, Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 7.5-inch barrel, I have a Super Blackhawk 44 mag 71/2 in barrel ser. The action of our test gun was decent, with a 3.75 pound out of the box trigger pull and that is how we This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Well almost anything. Thanks guys. In the early days of the 20th century, the great handgun marksmen of the world gathered there to fire a variety of matches. I own a few Rugers and enjoy them , Will they shoot 1inch groups at 50 yards ? The SBH is one of Rugers oldest designs. @Nathan, I agree with the wisdom you dispenced concerning selling your firearms. innovative firearms. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. Sep 27, 2016. Especially big heavy ones that cant be concealed. Unlike a pistol that you pick when going into the woods, this sidearm isnt intended as a backup. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and This is unusual for a Super Blackhawk, but there you are. Longer story short I cant put em both down, I love them, so much so that I recently picked up at auction another SB just like the first one and have been shooting one in each hand. I get 2 to 3 rounds off, its seizes up. As you can see from the accuracy results above, the Redhawk The trigger and hammer are both finished shiny silver, adding nice touches of contrast to the blue and wood. Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. revolver carried in the field for protection will usually have a barrel in the Its also something of a clich, but its true that the plowhandle grip shape helps the gun roll in your hand with recoil. Under the barrel is a shrouded ejector rod iconic of traditional single-action revolvers. I guess what Im saying is dont be like me and try to convince yourself every gun needs to fill some specific role or do a special task. Rocky, in particular, was troubled by the heavy SA trigger and we all agreed that it must be rectified. in shooting the Super Blackhawk. I dont know that I would prefer it in a firefight against multiple aggressors,but any guns serves better than no gun. It was my deer gun when all I could afford was one gun. After shooting these Others could certainly use this gun for handgun hunting or wilderness protection, but to be honest, those are secondary in my book as there are better options in my opinion. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your mind prior to writing. With the New Model Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter, you have everything you need in one package that comes field-ready right out of the box. I topped it with a weaver 2x scope. The Bisley Hunter comes with scope base mounting recesses machined into the rib of its 712 barrel. swc and it crushed the block I aimed at and each block that touched that block (5 total). This revolver rewards your consistent handloading with repeatable performance. 4 inch groups. Velocity is the average of five shots fired from a distance of eight feet over my Oehler 35P chronograph. We live and learn. The Redhawk, unlike competing DA revolvers at the time of were three shots from a bench rest over a Pistol Perch at 25 yards. When it comes to dedicated hunting handguns, there may be nothing better than a single action .44 Magnum revolver. revolvers. but preferred the Super Blackhawk for protection in the field. I would put that pistol in a glass case when not shooting it if I could. good as we expected from a Super Blackhawk. Ruger-5.7 Comp-Tac Warrior OWB Holster RH Item #: 57035. with appropriate ammunition, is capable of saving your life in a close and a concealed carry revolver normally has a 2" to 3" barrel, a Magnum The .44 Russian developed about 700 fpsno powerhousealthoughit was a superbly accurate cartridge. The hammer cocked smoothly and easily and the 5-pound, 3-ounce trigger had a crisp, clean, creep-free . International shooting always placed a heavy premium on pure accuracy, and it happened that the term Bisley became synonymous with superb performance. This review, despite looking at the same cartridges, is very different. After all, it will be carried a lot and, hopefully, never actually used for its During the NRA show in San Antonio in May 1979, the company unveiled its Redhawk, a six-shot DA .44 Magnum. Bill Ruger revived the single-action revolver and placed it in ascendancy in the hunting field. shoot little, the Super Blackhawk seems like the better choice to Chuck and Jim. Cowboy grips that fit most any hand. factory load with a 180 grain It sat straight down into the shooting hand without the muzzle-heavy feel of some revolvers. I have had a few .44 magnums in the past, an original S&W Model 29, and a Colt clone made by Iver Johnson. Western style SA's like the Ruger After taking it apart and putting it back togather 4 times it might rotate. They fit most hands better, handle a Great gun. Company lawyers, but he cleverly made it very easy for the owner to modify for All Some also get the bores lapped. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," In my experience, the .44 Magnum kills all out of proportion to its paper energy figures and gives fuel to my disregard for paper energy. Colt revolvers were practically unobtainable, and Colt was slow to reintroduce the Single-Action Army. But this gun comes ready to hunt right out of the box. and a fully adjustable rear sight. innovative firearms. compact than the huge Super Redhawk (and its sundry imitations from other Bisley is the location of a shooting range in Great Britain. Ive never seen a super that couldnt be made to shoot. Adjustable sights are a welcome modern addition on this traditional wheelgun. It's a single-action, all-steel revolver chambered in .454 Casull. The Redhawk balances, handles, feels and recoils differently generally lighter and less bulky than a DA. In our experience, Super Ruger was keen on history and modeled his firearms after classic guns of the Old West. Some will average better, but not by much. Caliber: .44 Magnum, .44 Special If I can ever get this piece of garbage to work the way its suppose to work, Ill take it coyote hunting and if it ever stops seizing up Ill apologize for my harsh comments. We would prefer a JSP, hard cast or other They allow for quick and accurate shooting. Super Blackhawk or Redhawk .44 Magnum, can potentially be a lifesaver! . Its not a spectacular mirror sheen, but it looks good enough for the price, and I think the contrast with the very nice wood grips it came with makes for a handsome (but still intimidating) revolver. As much as I would like to have one, the price is restrictive. trigger pull, more important in field use, is clean, but very heavy at 7 pounds on our digital scale. That includes while camping, fishing, hiking, cooking disassembly at all, merely remove the grip panels. Buffalo Bore 270gr JFN1497 fps, 2 A revolver, it is not. Josh Wayner is a Michigan native, active competitor, Grand Valley State University alumni, troublemaker, and fiction author. rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Some of those loads are accurate to 100 yards. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. If you choose to use a magnified optic (or even a red-dot sight), the revolver comes with a set of scope rings that allow your chosen optic to be mounted to the barrel. Even internally, the gun is smooth all-around. Both are more compact than the huge Super Redhawk (and its sundry imitations from other manufacturers). All groups for record were three shots Magnum with a shorter barrel. That is some mighty fine shooting there Frank. I truly do enjoy writing but it jst seeems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to and they are wonderful hand guns. Those loads were heavy, for occasional use, and gave outdoorsmen a usablecartridge for taking heavy game. (It is a fun firearm to shot, Ive always been a fan of single action revolvers The only thing I have done to mine is switch out the factory wood grips with Pachmayr rubber grips. For top end loads, the Bisley is the way to go. The Blackhawks manual of arms isnt as simple as a modern pistol, but thats part of the charm, and Rugers design has made it as simple and safe as it can be without compromising the old-school fun of loading gates, ejector rods and thumbing the hammer. Ramp front, fully adjustable rear, Grips: hooking the right arm of the trigger spring back onto its post. The system must be disrupted, so both intrinsic and practical accuracy are My wife got this same gun in 1992 for a Christmas gift, then they quit making it Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. Ruger offers the Blackhawk in hard hitting .41 Magnum, .44 Special and even .30 Carbine . Any help would be appreciated. of the "U" shaped trigger spring from its post beneath the right grip We have been shooting magnum revolvers for 30 or 40 years and have paid revolver, while the Redhawk is Ruger's double-action (DA) .44. One item Im not selling is my 50th Anniversary .44mag flat top Blackhawk (not Super-B). an ad for the michigan based company is in the back of ~all~ gun magz. experience. It also provides a huge financial incentive to start handloadingfactory .44 isnt cheap! Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of The revolver debuted in November 1956 at the price of $96 . The balance of this six-gun with a 7.5-inch barrel is outstanding. rigs, should that be your preference. Durable coil springs throughout for maximum reliability. themselves, without the assistance of a gunsmith, particularly since the As I implied, I am in no rush to sell it. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. The .44 Special is light shooting and accurate in the .44 Magnum. There are other single-action Ruger revolvers, but the Super Blackhawk is head and shoulders above them all. (Photo: Andy C). One of The Greats. It features a lengthened, western style grip that handles recoil makes it the easiest DA revolver we have ever seen to take apart, but its I own a SBH Hunter w/ a Simmons 4 x 32 scope.At 50 yrds I can stay in a 3 to 4 inch circle also.I have tried different reloaded ammo and all are about the same.Perhaps someone that's a better shot than me could do better.This probably as close as you are going get.It's close enough for me,cause it's a "hunter" not a target pistol..Rick, "Traveling East" F&AM #261 RAM #105 R&SM #69 KT #23 "Live for nothing;die for something". I sometimes get lost in either the utility or competitive aspects of shooting, but the SBH always takes me back to why I love shooting in the first placeits good, clean fun! When our stainless steel Super Blackhawk arrived, even the Culinary destruction aside, this Ruger Super Blackhawk is more than simply a larger magnum. However, the .44 Magnum was first with the most and remains the most powerful handgun most care to use forpractice and hunting. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. The S&W was just unpleasant to shoot. The adhesion of the grips had our hands a bit sore by the time we finished all of the testing. However, some outdoor Capacity: 6 Rounds Traditional western-style, hand-filling grip has long been acknowledged as one of the most comfortable and natural-pointing of any grip style. There is really no excuse for this Loaded to the same energy level with the same weight bullet, the 45 has noticeably less recoil and is nowhere near as loud as the 44 Mag. Every SA Ruger I buy gets a trigger job and a Wolfe extra-strength mainspring. With a decent (about three pound) SA trigger pull, it would be even better, allowing us to shoot tighter groups. Here are the results: Those results are not horrible. Other advanced features include a I personally like the look of the short barrel with a full-length ejector rod housing as well. In .357 Magnum, the Blackhawk is available in barrel lengths ranging from less than 5 to 6.5 inches. The smooth, rosewood finished Yes, its a huge gun, most noticeably the giant cylinder and barrel assembly, but it does not feel silly or overwhelming to me, partly because of the balance and partly because of the traditional cowboy grips that fit nicely in most hands. As this article states when you shoot something with them they do incredible damage. Extraction was a bit difficult on some of the higher pressure offerings, but it wasnt a great challenge thanks to the long ejector rod. A SA is you in the field. This weapon is a handloaders dream. velocity factory load is a poor choice for the relatively short 5.5" When Bill Ruger and his engineers designed the Bisley, the shape of the butt, hammer and trigger were different than both the Colt Single Action Army and Rugers other single-action revolvers. In my experience both reputations are well deserved. I love to just look at it. We tested both revolvers in their original, stock condition. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. The brushed satin finished stainless steel looks great with the well-fitted black and gray laminated wood stocks. While the .44 Mag is powerful and hard to tame, it can be done in this gun. MSRP: $959.00. The Bisley Hunter (top) provides a heavier barrel with scope attachments (arrows). are willing to carry 100% of the time you are awake. Some will most likely won't. I remember the day, many years ago, I was extremely tempted by an SB in .357, stainless, with 4 5/8 barrel. Man these things shoot great. Sigh. I never even loaded or fired the thing for about 9 years, then finally decided to buy some ammo and try it and a Winchester Model 94 I picked up at the same show(it was brand new) both in 44 Mag. owner's manual provides disassembly instructions. The Ruger Super Blackhawk is still among the strongest, most accurate and most durable of revolvers. I believe modest loads serve Magnum revolvers best for most practice sessions. My age old New Model Super Blackhawk in 44 is still my all time fav. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. The .357 Magnum is my favorite cartridge, but the .44 Magnum will provide a great platform to learn on as well, and also accommodates a huge range of recipes to make the type of round you like best. comfortable than the square back "dragoon" style trigger guard The hunter uses the exact same insert but no ramped portion on the rib. Have had one since 1974and would not get rid of it for anything. Handloads worked up with Aliant Unique 10 grains with 240 gr. Super Blackhawk (subjectively) handle heavy recoil well, because of their Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The .44 Magnum is a most Ruger revolvers and all Remington and Colt revolvers. its introduction, was designed from the ground up for the .44 Magnum cartridge. smooth and rounded grip frame. Black Hills 125gr HoneyBadger (.44 Special)1366 fps, 1.5 intended purpose. Combined with the weight of the SBH, its comfortable to shoot loads that would feel rather punishing in most double-action revolvers. The gap from the backplate to the cylinder is very tight, and a poorly-seated or raised primer will cause the gun to lock up. I was impressed. Max load 21gr. It features a 7.5-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, adjustable rear sight, blued finish, wood grips, and transfer bar safety. The SB pictured is a beautiful gun. The idea and purpose of this revolver is completely different than the general-use Redhawk. The combination of accuracy, power and the size of a gun the 44 mag SB is difficult to top. The Redhawk's substantial weight and wide grips do a good job of reducing the subjective effect of recoil. tested, the 5.5" barrel was much too short. I KNOW WHAT SEX I WAS BORN!! Initially made in six calibers.22 LR, .32 H&R Mag., .357 Mag., .41 Mag., .44 Mag. add weight and stiffness. handgun alternative to a rifle, should a rifle armed human predator threaten There is a full length rib along the top of the barrel to Normally, I categorize firearms by function, and recommend them to a specific audience. (You can use a small Owning both the 44 magnum and the 357 magnum I can agree with everything that Bob says. and it was. Specs: Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Caliber: .44 Magnum, .44 Special Capacity: 6 Rounds Barrel Length: 7.5 inches Sights: Adjustable rear, orange painted front ramp Overall Length: 13.7 inches Weight: 52 oz MSRP: $959.00 Ratings (out of five stars) Accuracy * * * * * While the .44 Mag is powerful and hard to tame, it can be done in this gun. The unfluted cylinder isnt for everyone, but you can get a more traditional fluted look if youd like with most models. Common descriptors of their guns are working-class, practical, and perhaps most commonly, overbuilt. Ive held one, but didnt get to shoot it. Conversely, if A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. The newer guns are also very nice, andthe older Super Blackhawk revolvers were a high point of production. Traditional western-style, hand-filling grip has long been acknowledged as one of the most comfortable and natural-pointing of any grip style. OK, here is info from my new Nosler #7 loading manual for the 240gr Nosler JHP w/ AA#9. Colt Firearms, the giant of the handgun industry around the turn of the century, took note of this fact and developed a Bisley Model. Both are more before a big predator is upon you. The Super Blackhawk and a Ruger 77/44 with red dot sight are in the future whenever I can save up the $. Hope that helps! Buffalo Bore 225gr Barnes XPB 1559 fps, 2 Any of you complaining about price ever once think about checking at places like Buds Gun Shop? Other than that incident my SB has run flawlessly. Models chambered in the powerful .44 Magnum, also accept factory .44 Special cartridges, which deliver superb accuracy and milder recoil. I bought one of these because I was under the impression that this was rugers finest single action revolver. unique and notable features. Long live the Ruger Super Blackhawk. the four-something inch barrel lengths available in the Redhawk and Super $73.95. Speaking of handloads, Id also like to mention two things to potential Blackhawk owners: one is that this is truly a cartridge chemists ideal platform, able to eat up just about anything you want to throw at it. Rugers quality is established beyond the need for any comment. Here are our shooting results: The Redhawk is a nice .44 Magnum revolver to shoot. These are drop-in parts and most owners will be able to do the job What the Hey, Crown and rifling appear good. Thread starter JimM; Start date Jan 26, 2023; Help Support Ruger Forum: Jan 26, 2023 #1 J. . Accuracy is the average of three, five-shot groups at 25 yards. Iron and wood, something you can pass down to the grandkids. The .44 Magnum chambering makes this a handloaders dream. You must choose your load It came along in 1986, a variation of the New Model Blackhawk and New Model Single-Six revolvers. You can pay a Make sure you choose a revolver you Due to its simple, robust design there is not much that can go wrong. I have both the Blackhawk in 357 and the Super Blackhawk in 44 mag. And as Ive mentioned the trigger pull can really be reduced by slipping one of the trigger return springs dogs off of the pin they rest on. Here, you get a modern set of sights adjustable for windage and elevation with a small flathead screwdriver and a tall front post. The result was a revolver with some resemblance to the Colt Dragoon. Even with a 5.5" barrel, the muzzle blast and awsome pistol. The .44 Special is light shooting and accurate in the .44 Magnum. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Theyre good looking, well made, solid revolvers. I was wondering why they didnt make the Hunter in 45 and SHAZAM! There is no animal in North America, save perhaps the narwhal, that has not been killed with the .44 Magnum revolver. remiss if we did not mention that a magnum revolver is the only practical large for full time carry. I bent mine a little so it wouldnt bind up on the grips but thats not needed. While fast-draw competition is one reason the revolver became popular quickly, handgun hunting was another. The Super Blackhawks adjustable rear and orange front sights are excellent. It always works. loads are also available from Remington, Federal, Stars & Stripes, Cor-Bon Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. What kind of accuracy would you expect to get at 50 yards. When this one came up for sale I jumped on it since I have no .44mags left. I have a set of rosewood Altamonte grips that just add to the ease of handling and appearance. flash from full power magnum cartridges was excessive. For the money, you are getting quite a hunk of gun. I had the sure redhawk in a 7 inch barrel. With a scope on it, .44 mag loads recoil was manageable. The 7-1/2 inch barrel with the heavy top rib gives a definite muzzle-heavy balance to the sixgun that really helps to . In an effort to please all, Ruger chambered the gun in the .38 Special/.357 Mag, .41 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, .30 Carbine, plus a few models complete with an interchangeable cylinder to use the 9mm in the .357 Mag and the .45 . Then, very quickly in 1956 Sturm, Ruger and Company introduced their .44 Magnum Blackhawk. Deserving of special mention is the "single spring" mechanism. It's a single-action revolver, so you load rounds one at a time through the side loading gate. Looks to be wear from a leather holster and it will be shipped with firearm. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. Our time at the range shooting cutting three or four coils from the main (hammer) spring and slipping one side The Super Blackhawk (non-hunter) was softer shooting and very easy to hit accurately at 25 yards. From an aesthetic standpoint, I think this is one of the coolest-looking guns Ive ever owned. This is the only I too agree with Bob, and feel much better about you guys admitting doing what I did. Thanks for article Bob, I picked up a new model at a gun show in the early 90s from a guy that used it exclusively for feral hog hunting. Like the Super Blackhawk, it is the proper size and weight for the cartridge. The Super Blackhawk had a superior SA trigger pull out of the box. We tried 41 and 357 mags. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. I managed to get 20 rounds thru it, which is hard when you can only fire 1 or 2 rounds at a time, then have to field strip it. Not any of them will even come close to that . Guides and sportsmen who regularly travelled in bear country relied on Blackhawks and Super . going to thumb cock either type of revolver for best accuracy. Ive got a Super Blackhawk 10-1/2 in. I would like to say my carefully crafted handloads do a little better; unfortunately,they usually do not. The front sight ramp at the muzzle is integral with Ive had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in gettng my ideas out. Note that it is the standard version and NOT the hunter version although my top strap does have an accessory optic mount that accommodates red dot optics. Overall * * * * * In thousands of rounds ranging from super-light target loads to heavy lead slugs that punished steel plates with authority, I cant think of my Blackhawk ever failing to performand its consistently one of the most fun guns to shoot I own. must balance size and weight (portability) against caliber and barrel length Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. Ruger Bisley Hunter chambered in .44 Mag. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Fixed ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. Ive shot that load through my 328PD but not a full cylinder full. Black Hills 160gr HoneyBadger1748 fps, .75 In 1956, Remington developed the .44 Remington Magnum. After cleaning it thoroughly, sanding with extremely fine paper and metal polish, it is the best firearm purchase I have ever made. Since extreme accuracy is required to hit a pull, replaceable front sights, fully adjustable rear sight and Ruger's cylinder fully loaded, an all coil spring mechanism, frame mounted firing pin I don't particularly mind the recoil of the .44 Magnum in my New Model Super Blackhawk, but the .41 is so much more controllable and pleasant while still being a powerful and effective cartridge. Should the pistol shoot 1" groups at 50 yards right out of the box? The Ruger Blackhawk was a light-packing gun with plenty of punch, althoughit kicked hard with Magnum loads. The long barrel, of course, also increases sight radius, which is important for precision in the field. In my experience, the 44 is unforgiving for . Mine is the Stainless 5.5in barrel fluted cylinder model. Case in point: I taught a 16 year-old young lady of average fitness and who only weighed 115 pounds how to shoot a .44 Magnum revolver that had good grips and some heft to it. are easy sights to use; the sight picture is the same as the Super Blackhawk. Put on a set of Hogue grips and made sure I have a "firm" grip and that thing is deadly accurate. Compared: Ruger Super Blackhawk SA and Redhawk DA .44 Magnum Revolvers for Protection in the Field. The balance is neither handle- nor barrel-heavy; it is ideal. The Blackhawk is hell for strong, rugged, and more accurate than most of us can hold. I handled one at my local gun shop. In my last article on a Ruger revolver, the Redhawk in .44 Magnum, I was somewhat critical of it as a choice for self-defense in the woods due to the weight and the power level of some upper-end .44 ammo. If you wanted the gun to do double duty, it could easily be used with a soft-recoiling .44 Special load on smaller game at close range. easy DA revolver to disassemble and instructions for doing this are included in Black Hills 210 FPL (.44 Special)825 fps, 2.25 .44 Magnum cartridge. One just appeared like magic in my local gunshop and then followed me home like a puppy. When a plastic gun like the high quality FNH FNX45 can cost $1,200, a Ruger for $1,000 is great. This would be a good choice for target shooting. Non cash price is just over $620. previously used, although the latter is still available on select models. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. Ive had several SB 44s and a few S&W model 29s 44 mags. And I have both the Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips which do a great job making recoil comfortable. 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