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    If it wasn’t caked in nicotine, I would. I doubt I’ll be able to get the smell out of the sling.
    The scope should clean up fine and is pretty dang clear. A nice find, for sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rcathey View Post
    caked in nicotine
    I had a Husqvarna 1600 show up that was yellow from end to end with nicotine and it cleaned fine. I'd have a good go at it...anyway, good catch.
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