Downrange mfg closes.

Discussion in 'Americantrapshooter.com. - Trapshooting forum.' started by ARK80, Jan 4, 2026.

  1. ARK80

    ARK80 Active Member

    Best wishes in retirement for all. Thanks for the support over the years.
     
  2. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    there is no sign of them closing on their website.
    whats your proof? ref?
     
  3. mango

    mango Active Member

    They made a crappy product. Jmho
     
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  4. Dave Berlet

    Dave Berlet State HOF Founding Member Member Trapshooting Hall of Fame Member State Hall of Fame

    Jim &Kevin good luck in your retirement. Dirk and I have used Downrange wads pretty much from their start and we have always had good success and felt that they had a very good product.

    Dave Berlet
     
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  5. Dietz65

    Dietz65 Active Member

    You can't trust anything on that Canada owned liberal site. While the closing of Downrange may be true, most all information on that site is based on its undying support of the ATA and the bogus leadership that have driven registered shooting to a depth never before seen. The ATA boot licking mods that run that place ensure that no negative ATA posts (or posters) ever see the light of day!
     
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  6. ARK80

    ARK80 Active Member

    WHATEVER.
     
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  7. goose2

    goose2 Mega Poster Founding Member

    Why don’t you tell us how you really feel.
     
  8. Mike Poore

    Mike Poore Well-Known Member

    Sorry to learn they are shutting their doors. I've been using their wads for years with good success especially the Fig 8/Windjammer clone. I always enjoyed talking to Keven.
     
  9. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    again, i still see their website open and running.
    does anyone have a solid date when they close, if they really are?
     
  10. djcuda

    djcuda Active Member

    They closed about 3 weeks ago.This information was given to me by Guns Unlimited in Omaha,Ne.
     
  11. ARK80

    ARK80 Active Member

    12/31/25. Since you doubt the validity of the post, do your own fact checking.
     
  12. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    i believed you the first time.
    i only questioned it because it is customary for a corp to make a public announcement.
    i never saw one.
    let it go.
    but, i will make a foot note for the future, to always go to TS to confirm and validate important things.:rolleyes:
     
    Last edited: Jan 30, 2026
  13. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    Hmm, “typical American Trapshooter response”


    I’ll take care of this. Please PM me the name of the person that put a gun to your head and forced you to
    post on this site.
     
  14. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    And while I’m at it. Nice that you were able to buy a gun on THIS site after only 6 posts wasn’t it?
    Or make a listing to sell one on your seventh post on THIS site. How many posts do you have to make somewhere else before you can buy or sell?

    And about that Kolar you sold on THIS site in the seventh post you made, did you bother to mark it sold? Or just, sale pending?
     
  15. ARK80

    ARK80 Active Member

    Take care of what? Did you put me in my place for something I misspoke? Then, you step in and hijack the post with irrelevant comments related to the discussion. Sorry I missed closing the Kolar ad… that’s fixed.
     
  16. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    I was going to take care of the person that forced you to use this site. Your “that’s typical” remark sounded like you dont think this site is great and I don’t want anyone forcing you to use it.
     
  17. Jeff Becker

    Jeff Becker Kolar05

    Wow! I thought we're supposed to stay on topic. Down Range is agreat product, I have used it for years. Enjoy your retirement.
    Is there a difference between Canada and Pennsylvania?
     
  18. Dietz65

    Dietz65 Active Member

    There sure is.
    In Pennsylvania you can obtain a concealed carry permit.
    In Canada all concealed carry is prohibited unless you are law enforcement.
    In Pennsylvania you may own a firearm without obtaining a license.
    In Canada you must obtain a license just to own a firearm.

    I could go on but sooner or later someone is going to bring up beer consumption in Canada versus Pennsylvania and things could get ugly.
     
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  19. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    THIS is how the word Canada got mentioned.

    And it’s true