Scot The Sniper Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) hi guys was looking at the lightforce lamp the new one its a new hid one and around about 300 quid has anyone on here bought one of these and if so what is it like, im thinking of getting one but fear it might be to bright. Edited July 21, 2012 by Scot The Sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Also intertested in reports on these lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I have used 170s and 240s for many years, usual issues with wiring and switches but nothing to bad, not seen anything that is better. If buying new today I would be looking toward these new smaller LED type lamps that clip onto a scope. Friend was playing with one a few weeks ago, he had 7 first night out but then had a heart attack and died without telling me what it was. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I have used 170s and 240s for many years, usual issues with wiring and switches but nothing to bad, not seen anything that is better. If buying new today I would be looking toward these new smaller LED type lamps that clip onto a scope. Friend was playing with one a few weeks ago, he had 7 first night out but then had a heart attack and died without telling me what it was. A the selfish ***. joke btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Can they be dimmed like a conventional bulb ? If not I wouldn't buy one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtailhawk1 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Good bright lamps but as said above wiring issues. Just need to ensure good tight connections and change the cig plug connector because the spring pushing the fuse causes resistance and over heats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deiseboy Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Dont think the HID ones would be worth the price.. The 170 is one of the best lamps in the market at the moment. Great piece of kit and gives you plenty of range to spot eyes well out in the distance. The only fault with lightforce lamps is the crappy wiring but a 4 year old could fix the simple connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 got mine on a dimmer but it does sound a bit tinny if the cable rubs over it i shoot over a red or amber filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 got mine on a dimmer but it does sound a bit tinny if the cable rubs over it i shoot over a red or amber filter I've used a 140 for years and it works well. However, my pref now is for a scope mounted LED - the (slight) disadvantage being that when a red filter is used, more light is 'lost' since the LED light is much cooler than tungsten light so more is filtered out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Hi Scot, Hope yer well mate.... I've got a 170,had it for two years.. and love it,..BUT the wiring was replaced before I bought it....its light enough to use on a scope mount. My mate has one of those HD lamps, bought the conversion kit off Evilbay,cost around £95 from Oz land.... not seen it in action yet, but he likes it.... Another mate bought one of those 3000 lumen variable flood/spot torches, cost was £30,uses it on top of his scope, and he swears by it..when my 170 dies, i'll be going the 3000 Lumen torch route.. Edited July 22, 2012 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have had one for a couple of years, it's the 170 handheld which i roof mount now and again. It's good but have just got a clulite and it's brilliant. Want to to swap the handheld for a permanent roof mount version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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