Lez325 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Ive looked at these for mounting on my 17 HMR for Lamping Bunnies- they seem to be well up for any lamping situation - however the £125 price tag has me thinking twice- small enough, seems powerful enough and it comes with re-chargable batteries and 4 coloured filters and such a small self contained unit too anyone have any thoughts, experience of this light? Before I commit to spending some hard earned? heres a link- for those who dont know this light http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/639/107274/ledray-tactical-400-gunlight-lr3524/ Les Edited December 3, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellebarto Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Great bit of kit if you know roughly where your bunny is. If you want to scan a field to identify your target then its a waste of time! When I tried something similar I found myself scanning the field with a wide beam powered lamp to see where the bunnies were, then switching that off and the LED on then struggling to locate where I thought they were! It just seemed pointless and more difficult than just having a lamp to identfy and complete the shot! Only my opinion but from my experience a good variable beam scope mounted lamp is the only option that actually works all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 something similar? They claim it has a 175 yards beam & being led is going to be bright surely Im did consider a Deben compact for £100 ish- but the ledray is light and pointable Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellebarto Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 something similar? They claim it has a 175 yards beam & being led is going to be bright surely Im did consider a Deben compact for £100 ish- but the ledray is light and pointable Les ND3 Laser Light! Double the price more range! Problems as previously stated! Brightness wasnt the problem, its target identification. The effective beam is so narrow with no peripheral light that scanning a huge field with it is very difficult. Put it this way, I could scan a field in say 2 minutes with the laser light and see nothing. I'd do the same job again with my scope mounted lamp and pick up 2 or 3 bunnies I had missed with the laser light in seconds! It was a great bit of kit but just not effective! Maybe this light has some peripheral light and will work OK for you. Put it this way if you get it and it works then I'd go get one but I suspect youd have the same problem I found! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Ah now I understand- NO periferal light could indeed be a problem- in locating suitable targets Maybe a deben compact is the way to go? I wanted to eliminate the heavy battery etc as the LEDray is a self contained unit basically an expensive scope mounted torch! I guess a re-think is on the cards- thanks for your imput Les :yp: Edited December 3, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 went for this in the end with a red and Amber filter- should be here Tuesday http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/639/103337/nightsearcher-400-gunlight-kit-ns400/ Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 went for this in the end with a red and Amber filter- should be here Tuesday http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/639/103337/nightsearcher-400-gunlight-kit-ns400/ Les Let us know what you think Les, I'm in the market for one too! I gave up on a nightvision scope too expensive and complicated! Interested to know how far it throws a usable beam with a filter on. Cheers Shippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet 6 Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I looked at them when the Deben rep was trying to get a local shop to buy some. I had my original Deben GL4 in the car, now I like mine, good to 125 yards or so, nice tight beam which I like. This new one is brighter, has a broader beam and to my mind wastes light, in the dark of the field next door it does not have the reach mine has. For scanning about I am trying the new Cluson hand held LED lamp, so far it is great, and has replaced my Cluson CB2. New LED one http://www.cluson.co.uk/productsMain.aspx?CI_ID=357 Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Let us know what you think Les, I'm in the market for one too! I gave up on a nightvision scope too expensive and complicated! Interested to know how far it throws a usable beam with a filter on. Cheers Shippy I'll be out Tuesday evening and will get back to you Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 How did it go Les? Was it Artic proofed? Shippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 (edited) How did it go Les? Was it Artic proofed? Shippy Its very artic proofed- shame though co's Im NOT! well impressed with this Lamp- its made from Aluminium so withstands the usual knocks etc I took it over a permission late yesterday around 6pm put some targets out at various distances 50- 75 and 100 yards managed to hit them all with ease shooting free handed- took a target out then to 150 yards and it was visible using the lamp but not well enough to take a shot- (using the Orange or Red filters) so for lamping out to say 125 yards its superb with filters in place without the filters- its good for 170 yards easily, but the bunnies spook at the bright white light so not really an option for my permissions There is a **** on the back to change the focal range from flood to spot, too all in all well pleased with my set up- I usually lamp out to no more than 70 - 80 yards so the amber filter is being used this evening on real quarry Les :yp: Edited December 8, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Its very artic proofed- shame though co's Im NOT! well impressed with this Lamp- its made from Aluminium so withstands the usual knocks etc I took it over a permission late yesterday around 6pm put some targets out at various distances 50- 75 and 100 yards managed to hit them all with ease shooting free handed- took a target out then to 150 yards and it was visible using the lamp but not well enough to take a shot- (using the Orange or Red filters) so for lamping out to say 125 yards its superb with filters in place without the filters- its good for 170 yards easily, but the bunnies spook at the bright white light so not really an option for my permissions There is a **** on the back to change the focal range from flood to spot, too all in all well pleased with my set up- I usually lamp out to no more than 70 - 80 yards so the amber filter is being used this evening on real quarry Les :yp: How did it go for real Les? Which colour filter did you feel was best? I'm not sure why one would have an amber and orange filter are they quite different? I may treat myself to an early Christmas pressie! Looking forward to a thumbs up from you! Cheers Shippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 (edited) How did it go for real Les? Which colour filter did you feel was best? I'm not sure why one would have an amber and orange filter are they quite different? I may treat myself to an early Christmas pressie! Looking forward to a thumbs up from you! Cheers Shippy I did state Amber and RED filters- not orange :blink: The Amber worked better at longer ranges- the Red was a little too dull past 50 yards in my opinion. Therefore: a waste of £14 The lamp is no weight at all, despite being all metal in constuction - the 7Ah x 12v battry is supplied in a case with shoulder strap and belt loop- so easy to carry-Al of the cables are very thick and should stand the test of time- velcro pad supplied to mount the on/off switch- which is a joy to use the scope mount is just an 11mm dovetail high mount ( in reverse) and clears my 44mm scope easily- see photo- Amber filter 9/10 for this set up here it is on my 17 HMR Les Edit* Photo attached Edited December 9, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Cheers looks like Christmas pressie is sorted! I'm sure the wife will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cheers looks like Christmas pressie is sorted! I'm sure the wife will love it! wrap it nicely and Im sure she will Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hi Les. The Blaserlite lamp is ideal for rabbiting / foxing. It's small, lightweight and fits onto a scope/s easily. They cost around £50, not including the scope bracket (I have two brackets for sale) I use one on my .243 for NV shooting. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 A little too late Steve- I have already bought it :blink: Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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