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James K · July 29, 2011, 11:20 AM

Since it is a Gold Cup, reliability is probably not a factor, but if the gun will be used other than on the range, and it still has the 70 Series collet bushing, I suggest replacing it with a standard bushing.

Jim

July 29, 2011, 11:20 AM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Since it is a Gold Cup, reliability is probably not a factor, but if the gun will be used other than on the range, and it still has the 70 Series collet bushing, I suggest replacing it with a standard bushing. Jim