ellebarto Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I've got young kids at home and it seems prime time rabbit and fox shooting is bang on bed and bath time so I was looking at lamping as a way of getting in some more shooting time without impacting on homelife too much. Anyway, that all aside, I wanted to give lamping a try as that seems a great way to get out after 8PM and see a good deal of action. I've been to my local shop who are good but pricey and they suggested what I needed to get going and it all came to about £350 which seemed a lot for something I know little about. Can anyone suggest what I should buy as a good starting lamping setup. Makes and brands would help but based on personal experience of using the kit is always best? Cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 £350 seems awful pricey unless that includes a gun! You should be able to get a good lamp and filters for under £150 new. What gun do you have or do you intend to get as this might well influence what advice can be given to you mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Get a powerful re-chargeable torch or lantern, about 20 quid, and a mate to hold it. If you can get him to pay you for a night out, all the better! LOL Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellebarto Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 £350 seems awful pricey unless that includes a gun! You should be able to get a good lamp and filters for under £150 new. What gun do you have or do you intend to get as this might well influence what advice can be given to you mate? Sorry should have given you more info. I've been shooting pigeon for about 2 years and rabbits for the last 8 months. I have an auto CZ .22. My intention was to get a handheld lamp with a battery pack so I coul dbe out for a decent length of time and probably shoot with my brother and take it in turns pointing the lamp and shooting. I dont reall ylike the idea of mounting al amp on a gun unless I'm missing a trick there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Where are you? Someone from here might take you out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 A mate and I use a Clulite Clubman, works well and we use it both in the 4x4 and out on foot with a battery pack. Lamping is so much easier with two though, gun mounted lamps are a bit of a nightmare when you're shooting off a bipod. Bad enough now, much worse once the grass gets longer. With two, your mate can stand up and hold the lamp high to mimimise grass shadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Sorry should have given you more info. I've been shooting pigeon for about 2 years and rabbits for the last 8 months. I have an auto CZ .22. My intention was to get a handheld lamp with a battery pack so I coul dbe out for a decent length of time and probably shoot with my brother and take it in turns pointing the lamp and shooting. I dont reall ylike the idea of mounting al amp on a gun unless I'm missing a trick there? Yep..you are missing a trick, what do you do if he is sick, on holiday, out with the lads, just doesn't fancy a night out, grounded by the misses, etc, etc But some people just don't like gun mounted lamps anyway, such is life! ...and what on earth is your dealer suggesting you buy for £350 hand held?? For a .22lr auto I would not have thought illuminating the whole county was necessary!! ATB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 A mate and I use a Clulite Clubman, works well and we use it both in the 4x4 and out on foot with a battery pack. Lamping is so much easier with two though, gun mounted lamps are a bit of a nightmare when you're shooting off a bipod. Bad enough now, much worse once the grass gets longer. With two, your mate can stand up and hold the lamp high to mimimise grass shadows. Pros and cons both ways of hand held and gun mounted ... can't say I've ever had a nightmare shooting off a bipod with a gun mounted lamping kit, without doubt a higher lamp can have its uses sometimes though, but a taller bipod can also help, ATB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 i have a gun mounted lamp there brill bit more weight to carry with you but i do a lot of shooting alone so it workes out best just think about it if you cant get anyone to hold the lamp its a nice night in with the wife watching girly **** on the telly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I bought similar to this set up, then you get the bost of both worlds, rifle mounted, and handheld if you have a buddy with you. Deben lamp and Handhelp conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I have just replaced some old kit I was given and bought a new Lightforce 170 variable power, scope mounted lamp with an 18Ah shoulder pack battery and one red and one amber filter. The best deal was from opticswarehouse.com and the whole lot was on my doorstep for £230. If you went for a 140 scope mounted lamp without variable power (adequate for a .22 rimfire - my set up is for foxing too) and ditched the filters you would be looking at £150 delivered. Personally I wouldn't buy anything other than Lightforce. If you do not want scope mounted www.ianhodgefieldsports.co.uk are advertising in this weeks Countryman's Weekly a 140 lamp with a 10Ah shoulder battery pack (giving 3.5 hours lamping time) for £129 and free delivery. Hope that's of some use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellebarto Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I have just replaced some old kit I was given and bought a new Lightforce 170 variable power, scope mounted lamp with an 18Ah shoulder pack battery and one red and one amber filter. The best deal was from opticswarehouse.com and the whole lot was on my doorstep for £230. If you went for a 140 scope mounted lamp without variable power (adequate for a .22 rimfire - my set up is for foxing too) and ditched the filters you would be looking at £150 delivered. Personally I wouldn't buy anything other than Lightforce. If you do not want scope mounted www.ianhodgefieldsports.co.uk are advertising in this weeks Countryman's Weekly a 140 lamp with a 10Ah shoulder battery pack (giving 3.5 hours lamping time) for £129 and free delivery. Hope that's of some use. Cheers guys. Some very helpful replies there and at least I know a more realistic amount of money and some recommended kit to go and look at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 my views are similar to dekers. i hunt alone a lot and do go out with others at some stage. i use a lightforce 170 with dimmer and it is scope mounted.never needed the handle for it (at about £30)to convert it to handheld,as i use it as it is for hand held lamping. you can use the dimmer for airgun range right up to centrefire range,if you decide to go up a cal later,it saves buying another lamp later. i use the amber filter and now the red filter and find them very good for rabbits and foxes. the only downfall with lightforce is the wiring,watch it,as it will cost a dimmer(ask me how i know?).but,once sorted it is the best lamp i have ever had. beats the cluson hands down in the diversity stakes. good luck in your choice. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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