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AM5N worth it or not

Started by rharris on 8/20/2024 7:39:59 PM CST

rharris

Joined 2/23/2015
Loc: Mo, USA
Posted 8/20/2024 7:39:59 PM CST

I have the AM5 original mount, and can proudly guide at .3 easily. 
Any AM5 to AM5N converts out there that can testify to the worthyness?

 


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