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Down Range Cafe / Magpul new colors.

« Last post by Big Frank on January 18, 2026, 03:03:06 PM »

If you don't like Medium Coyote Tan, now Magpul has Modified Coyote Brown mags and accessories.   I don't think most people who come up with coyote tan and coyote brown colors have ever seen a coyote in the wild, but when I was face to face with them, they weren't the color of any "coyote" textiles or polymers I see. But, if you want to add more variety to a "50 shades of FDE" build, here you go. Add some tan and brown to the mix. And on the subject of Flat DARK Earth, why is is always LIGHT instead of DARK. Admittedly, I'm partially color blind, but I don't see this as being a "new" color as much as a variation of an old color. Here are 2 Magpul mags, one in the old color, and one in the new color.

https://magpul.com/whats-new.html



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM55hzJEfK8

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Down Range Cafe / Re: Ruger 10/22, clones, and aftermarket bolts

« Last post by alfsauve on January 18, 2026, 02:39:58 PM »

I couldn’t  possibly tell you.  So many variations out there, and unless you ask you can't always tell at a glance. 

I shoot primarily with my practice buddies, they're shooting mostly AR style guns built by 3rd parties.  Some are around 10/22 receiver some not.  I'll keep a eye out and try to develop some sense of what's favored.  Which RF Challenge did an equipment survey like USPSA does.

Funny thing about shooting stock and OTS stuff.   One of my buddies is a Master shooter in PCC.  None of the other divisions, just PCC.   He shoots a Kel-Tec Sub2000, which except for adding the Holosun red dot is, pretty stock.  You should see the reaction of PCC shooters who spent ~$1000 on their tricked out PCC to find out they' got beat by a Kel-Tec.

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Down Range Cafe / Re: 5x5 bull on the ground.

« Last post by TAB on January 18, 2026, 01:18:50 PM »

almost all gone.   I have about a 3# roast and 6ish pounds of stew meat.    not bought anything from the store in awhile.   plus gave away a bunch.

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Down Range Cafe / Re: Ruger 10/22, clones, and aftermarket bolts

« Last post by Rastus on January 18, 2026, 12:01:06 PM »

So on the competition circuit, what is it that you see for the most reliable 10/22 bolt assembly upgrade?

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Down Range Cafe / Re: Ruger 10/22, clones, and aftermarket bolts

« Last post by alfsauve on January 18, 2026, 11:18:36 AM »

Interesting about some of the features of the 10/22.   In particular is the magazine release and the bolt handle.  Manufacturers and fellow shooters encourage upgrades to both.

But here's the thing.  I don't have a problem with those features.  I operate the factory mag release just fine.  You're not doing it on the competition timer, so speed isn't a factor.  my trigger finger operates the release and the mag drops out just fine into my left hand.    The bolt handle is small but I grasp the gun in my right hand around the mid section and my right thumb just naturally falls on the handle.  Pulling it back with that thumb allows my weak hand to insert or remove the ECI.  What about clearing failures during string of fire?   The speeds are so fast that any FTEx, FTEj or FTF you've lost that string of fire. 

Yes I'd upgrade for more reliability, but not those features.  I've found deep, judicious cleaning to be a key to most .22lr problems.  That and reliable ammo.

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Left The Range / Re: Norma Ellis

« Last post by alfsauve on January 18, 2026, 10:52:17 AM »

So sorry for Richard

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Down Range Cafe / Re: 5x5 bull on the ground.

« Last post by Rastus on January 18, 2026, 10:03:27 AM »

I am still waiting on that backstrap you promised. You do remember, right?

 

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Down Range Cafe / Re: Related hobbies?

« Last post by Rastus on January 18, 2026, 10:02:15 AM »

Reading through this thread, it seems to me that most of us share the same hobby of learning....... I've collected more hobbies than I will ever have time for.

Shooting, reloading, hunting, fishing, auto mechanic(used to be a living), pc programming, 2-way radio (CB and SSB have to add ham one of these days), cooking, cast iron restoration, wood carving, leather-work, plastic modeling, rc-cars, and most recently homebrewing.

I know there are others, but like I said, more than I have time for.

Speaking of SSB CB radio, I just had two 1970's vintage Browning Baron's recapped.  I intend to put one of them in my truck and sell the other on eBay.

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Left The Range / Re: Norma Ellis

« Last post by Rastus on January 18, 2026, 09:59:54 AM »

Mike, since you have some contact with Ellis please invite him to hang around back over here. 

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Down Range Cafe / Re: Wise Words From a Former Foum Member

« Last post by Rastus on January 18, 2026, 09:57:43 AM »

I also miss Solus and Billt.  I am somewhat convinced they still lurk about...but with little to post about.

And another (besides JayBet and Timothy) is TWYacht.  TW used to bring about quite a bit of insight and spirited conversation.