andy198712 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi, There seems to be so many CRee torches about and quite frankly i'm a bit lost, i guess for general and hunting use you want something that will focus the beam ? any suggestions on what people have and use? Cheers Ps its fairly short range.... shotgun ranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 i use a couple i've got a cheap 200lumen red led one off the bay good for 50-80 yrds and a green led 300lumen ultrafire also off the bay for £16 thats good for about 200yrds, i can have either of them scope mounted with a pressure switch or use with a shotgun with the standard tail cap to good effect. neither of mine are focusable, i made a sunshade out of the rubber grip off a hammer, removed it from the hammer then cut about 11/2-2" piece then turned it inside out so the textured grip was inside to help stop it bouncing the beam as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Cool, so the green one is better? Guess rabbits haven't seen a green light before either! Will prob get a white one too for general use, are you best of getting from uk sellers or no difference ? Which batteries do they use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Why do you say the green one is better? 50-80yds is about the right distance for lamping rabbits, or do you have one of those 200yard headshot HMRs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 A coloured LED is always going to be better than a filter over a lense as it wont cut the output down so much but with it being permantly one colour its not so versatile ! Also different filters for different uses ! Killight do some good ones from the US. There are pro`s and cons with focusing the beam..... Done to much it makes scanning/sweeping harder but the pro is when your on it your not upsetting so much around if theres a few bunnys out ! Horses for courses ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I've just ordered a LED Lenser P14 after getting good feedback and reading good reviews. It takes AA batteries (x4), so much more economical than those CR123/18650 batteries. Have a look on youtube - There are a few vids on there showing comparisons etc. I'll be using it with a shotgun, too, (probably a 410) so it'll be interesting trying it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Just cos it went further and less common then white or red, thought it help, I don't instend on shooting that far personally although my shooting buddy does have said hmr lol Just help me see them from further off I agree about versatile and I think white LEDs will be pretty poor with filters as they don't have te same light spectrum as bulbs?? Two touches seems the best route I guess? Thanks for the input guys all helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 In my experience a 200 yard beam scarpers the rabbits ages before you get within range. I would say 80 yards is plenty at night. Try the 80 yard lamp and if you feel you desperately need to be blinding yourself and any other rabbits within a 2 mile radius buy the other at a later date. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Lol sounds like a plan! I'll try find some on eBay after work tonight might try and find some sort of mount for the pump action, sobi can scan with the touch in hand and then attach when it's time. Less waving around of a shottie the better in my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultrafire-G60-Cree-RED-LED-Torch-Flashlight-Bike-light-Night-Hunting-Scope-mount-/220962833305?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item3372694399 does that seem ok? trying to find a kit with batteries and charger ideally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UltraFire-Torch-CREE-LED-Flashlight-Red-Light-Rechargeable-18700-Battery-Charger-/160655263090?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item2567ccc572 bit like that but i'd rather a UK seller incase it goes tits up 5 minutes in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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