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June 30, 2017Embro Highland GamesEmbro, ON
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When using airtight seasoning , always inspect your stocks and clean them , as excess of seasoning at the bottom of the stock may cause unsteadiness and make the drone impossible to tune up .
Patrick Molard, Brittany
When using airtight seasoning , always inspect your stocks and clean them , as excess of seasoning at the bottom of the stock may cause unsteadiness and make the drone impossible to tune up .
Patrick Molard, Brittany
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