Ferret Master Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hi, Long story short, I have to show my face on a small patch of land tonight to sort out some bunnies. Only gonna be a short session so not worth inviting someone else out to hold a lamp for me. Now, I need to lamp for myself... Using a very lightweight 20 bore Silver Pigeon that I can shoot one handed if I need to. However this bulky torch is my only option at the moment. I should also point out the on/off button is on the side. Any advice on single handed lamping positions on how to support the lamp and the gun? Will resting the gun on top of my hand cause an excessive amount of muzzle flip? Thanks for any replies! Cheers, FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hi FM, I mainly do this kind of shooting with a Hushpower but can also manage with a normal shotgun rested on my wrist or forearm. I found big lamps too bright and do better with an LED torch,even a Tesco cheapy 2x c cell one.It just about lets me spot the difference between a rabbit and a farm cat at 40 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 FM, if it's the big yellow lamp they sell, your arm is going to be killing you. I bought 2 thinking I was getting a bargain at 12 quid each. The battery is useless and it weighs a tonne. Not really sure what to advise here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 ACTUALLY! I have a fix. Pull the plastic stand round, so that the torch will stand up, then get some old carpet or kitchen roll and start wrapping your barrels. Carefully slide the torch stand over your barrels and get it in a nice snug fit. Hey presto! A gun mounted lamp! .... Just lean backwards a bit more when you shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobyb525 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Fishing head torch? Duck tape a maglite under bottom barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Solution found. Large touch is hanging from my shoulder like a strap for scanning. Then I've elastic banded a smaller torch to the side of my barrel for actual shooting. Lavely. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 weeheee ***** lamping ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Solution found. Large touch is hanging from my shoulder like a strap for scanning. Then I've elastic banded a smaller torch to the side of my barrel for actual shooting. Lavely. FM was gonna suggest that, i have a 12million candle power torch, i hang it from a strap so it sits at my side, just flip it on and scan ny swivellingmy torso, leaves the hands free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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