barney 66 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hi,can anybody recomend a good torch for spotting foxes and rabbits at a good range? I am after something like this as i mainly lamp alone with a scope mounted lamp,this can be hard work moving the gun around to lamp with,also reduces the battery time on me lamp,as i found out tonight after i spotted a fox,being a lithium ion one minute it was glowing great next thing i was in pitch black,dont want to spend heaps of money,also must be able to fit in a pocket,any suggestions greatly appreciated,dont really want a bigger battery either before somebody suggests it as i think i have the balance just right with weight and length of battery power if i can keep the use down a bit with a torch, Thanks for looking, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'd gobfor a led torch if your on a tight budget. They shine a long way and don't use much power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 my mate has i of these not cheap i think about £150 mark but works well on his 22-250 theboss@jet-beam.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 When you say "at a good range" what sort of range were you thinking about mate? I use a Lightforce 140 with a 7AH battery and it gives me more than enough power to last for a long nights lamping, maybe your battery is getting a little tired and needs replacing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 When you say "at a good range" what sort of range were you thinking about mate? I use a Lightforce 140 with a 7AH battery and it gives me more than enough power to last for a long nights lamping, maybe your battery is getting a little tired and needs replacing! Lightforce 170, 2 month old 8ah lithium ion battery,nothing wrong with the kit,i just want to use a torch instead of using the gun and lamp to spot,as i said i mainly go alone and mostly on foot,thanks for trying to help though, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I can tell you DON'T go for a Maglite. I bought one for picking up and its ****. Too wide a beam, fiddly and easy to lose and not bright enough. Fenix torches are very good. If you're buying a spotting torch it might be a good idea to get one that can be quickly transfered to the scope if you find yorself in the lurch. That's the trouble with lithium batteries, when they're spent they just go out. Deben packs have warning lights that show power remaining. But a torch that can be used as a back up scope lamp might be useful. The Fenix ones have a very simple and effective mounting system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Lightforce 170, 2 month old 8ah lithium ion battery,nothing wrong with the kit,i just want to use a torch instead of using the gun and lamp to spot,as i said i mainly go alone and mostly on foot,thanks for trying to help though, Chris OK Mate, I understand what you are saying now! I thought originally that you were saying that your battery wasn't lasting long enough! Maybe I misunderstood - No problem I hope. I will be interested in watching this thread as I use my lamp scope mounted and it can be a bit of a do swinging the .243 around trying to spot foxes so using a fairly high powered hand held torch or small lamp might be better for me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2-dead-in-the-air Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Go for a Led Lenser P7 adjustable from flood to spot and 2 light settings, takes AAA batterys as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 OK Mate, I understand what you are saying now! I thought originally that you were saying that your battery wasn't lasting long enough! Maybe I misunderstood - No problem I hope. I will be interested in watching this thread as I use my lamp scope mounted and it can be a bit of a do swinging the .243 around trying to spot foxes so using a fairly high powered hand held torch or small lamp might be better for me too! Spot on,were on the same wave length here,i noticed it last night with the .222 with predator mod on,also having had 4 wrist ops and one elbow op,makes things ache at the end of a night,thats were the torch would be good, Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Depends on how much you want to spend. You can get w p7 for very little or I got a Titan tactical 900 lumen for £115 it's mega powerfull and has 3 light modes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator 66 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/thrunite/thrunite-catapult-v3.html Try one of these it will do the job over and over it's small but has one hell of a beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks for all your help and advice,some good suggestions but some over my budget,what do you reckon of the snipersystem ones anybody got one? Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Have a look on dealextreme.com, I bought a Ultrafire WF-501B on there which will do all you need. I think the Torch, batteries and charger were under £15 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steyr 6.5 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Chris, responded to your PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodentermite Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 you want a nightstalker mate, just as good as any other good lamp at half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daitai Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 got one of these from a game fair best ive seen. www.snipersystems.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Still havent made my mind up yet, someone has suggested the cluson clubriter rechargable torch supposed to be good for 200 metres,you can also get filters for this,had a look on the site,seems ok for the money only problem is it doesnt give a size,does anybody have one of these they can tell me how big it is please,as i want it to fit in my pocket, Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I can't comment on the torch you mentioned but if you go for any of the Cluson stuff make sure shop around. I bought a CB2 Clubman couple of weeks ago from a local hardware shop for £17 less than advertised on the Cluson website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 ordered the snipersystems one at under £50 with a filter and post,should be here tomorow,let you know how it goes,if i,m not happy and it doesnt do what it says on the tin i shall send it back and get the BC40, Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Barney, if your sniper system tourch doesnt work out as has already been said try the clu-briter from culson with a red filter : http://www.cluson.co.uk/productsMain.aspx?CI_ID=357 A great beam and what i will likely replace my light force with ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Barney, if your sniper system tourch doesnt work out as has already been said try the clu-briter from culson with a red filter : http://www.cluson.co.uk/productsMain.aspx?CI_ID=357 A great beam and what i will likely replace my light force with ! Phoned cluson about this one and it is to big to go in my pocket, Thanks barney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Sniper system torch came today,first impression looks quite good,no seal around the bezel were you change the lens for coulered ones so obviously not waterproof,not impressed with the swith its quite a loud click, and evry time you press it it changes mode from dim to bright then flash and back,this is annoying and a lot of clicking,the lense looks like plastic so i dont think it will be scratch resistant like others,also didn't think the beam was that good compared to a cheap one my cousin bought on ebay for under £7. A breif summary,i wish i had bought the BC40,i know it was twice the price,but it also sounds like twice the light. How do i stand on getting a refund? does anybody know,if i can i will order the BC40, Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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