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40-215 opinions wanted

Radioroslyn
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12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

Agree with Arran too. For $200 you might find something like 38 or 37-116 that will knock the socks off of the 40-215. Must admit it is a interesting design but a lot of work to get it working right.
GL & Happy New Year!!
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40-215 opinions wanted - by 37silverstreak - 12-29-2012, 01:54 PM

RE: 40-215 opinions wanted - by Arran - 12-29-2012, 09:33 PM

RE: 40-215 opinions wanted - by Ron Ramirez - 12-29-2012, 09:44 PM

RE: 40-215 opinions wanted - by Arran - 12-29-2012, 10:52 PM

RE: 40-215 opinions wanted - by 7estatdef - 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

RE: 40-215 opinions wanted - by 37silverstreak - 01-01-2013, 06:37 PM

RE: 40-215 opinions wanted - by 7estatdef - 01-01-2013, 11:36 PM

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