nabbers Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Keep seeing ads on facebook etc for 'Tactical Torches'. one can be used to set fire to stuff it is so powerful! I fancy getting one to spot wildlife at night and as a general torch, any recommendations? Things seem to have come a long way since Maglights, but I am frequently disappointed when I buy Chinese stuff online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 T20/T38/T50/67£15 to £40 from about 80 to 600 metres brill jobs cree LED ,rechargeable batteries or adaptor for aaa batts .Ebay is your friend atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 You got any Ebay numbers to look at? Is there an 'original' to go for or just hundreds of Chinese copy variants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 A old fella at work bought one £400.00 says its great as you can use it for home self defense it causes temporary blindness. Said the beam is so bright and tight over such a long distance,he is very impressed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Contact Ludicrous Lumens.co.uk They have a range of top quality torches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Thanks for the link Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I got one off ebay only a cheep one about £12 gives a good light but does not get hot one thing that really bugs me is cyclist have them mounted on the front of there bikes and even in daylight you cannot look at them at several hundred meters away it would not be so bad if they had them pointing at the ground say 10m from the front of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Try Opticfire uk or Carlscustoms off the bay or these are good ,Uniquefire UFT20 and T67 ebay number 271820236516 .atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Keep seeing ads on facebook etc for 'Tactical Torches'. one can be used to set fire to stuff it is so powerful! Their is no LED torch that can set things on fire, be very wary of a supplier who claims such things. The laser that supposedly sets things on fire is another one,if such a thing was feasible,it would be classed as a weapon and banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Their is no LED torch that can set things on fire, be very wary of a supplier who claims such things. The laser that supposedly sets things on fire is another one,if such a thing was feasible,it would be classed as a weapon and banned. The cheap Chinese ones do when they short circuit and catch fire LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 But some of the good old fashioned halogen spotlights would if u had them on for a decent period then left them face down on ur seat. Them built up some heat and could/would occasionally melt stuff if left the wrong way. The led lights are amazing for there size but i must admit i still prefer the old fashioned spotlights as there a more widespread less intense beam,, great for spotting stuff without spooking them. some of the led beams are just so intense and concentrated (but u don't get moderator glare the way u used too in ur scope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I got a cheap £10 led torch from mole country stores. The beam is good for 300 yards and battery time isint too bad. It would be great for lamping out too about 100 yards I'd say and you can narrow the beam easily or widen it if u want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabbers Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Their is no LED torch that can set things on fire, be very wary of a supplier who claims such things. The laser that supposedly sets things on fire is another one,if such a thing was feasible,it would be classed as a weapon and banned. I saw a video on Facebook for a USA supplier of a survival torch, they were holding it close to paper and dry grass and it was definitely catching fire....I don't actually think that is a good thing, but I do want a really bright but compact torch! Thanks for the ideas so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Their is no LED torch that can set things on fire, be very wary of a supplier who claims such things. The laser that supposedly sets things on fire is another one,if such a thing was feasible,it would be classed as a weapon and banned. I saw a video on Facebook for a USA supplier of a survival torch, they were holding it close to paper and dry grass and it was definitely catching fire....I don't actually think that is a good thing, but I do want a really bright but compact torch! Thanks for the ideas so far! Like I said be wary of a supplier that makes claims about torches ,and lasers that do 'incredible ' things. The youtube vids of lasers (made to look like light sabres!) setting wood and tissue paper on fire ,are in my opinion fake. Buy the most powerful laser you can,point it at a thermometer ,and tell me how hot it gets,be sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 https://torchfactory.com/ all you will need and Trevor Cartwright is a top bloke colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 https://torchfactory.com/ all you will need and Trevor Cartwright is a top bloke colin I have one ...yes they are very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I've got a few torches for different uses and won't go near cheap Chinese stuff due to unreliable lumens claims and potentially unsafe chargers. I've got these 3: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/torches/7877478/ https://olightworld.com/product/m18-striker/ http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/olight-torches/olight-m20sx-javelot-led-torch.html All are really bright and can easily light up 200m worth of field. The M18 is the size of a cigar but really bright. The M20 is a bit bigger but is a smaller and brighter version of the Xplorer. All use 18650 x1 or CR123A x2. Can't fault any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Another vote for Olight - really well built torches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I now don't bother with the lightforce most of my shootings done with red t67 night masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Contact Ludicrous Lumens.co.uk They have a range of top quality torches. PLUS 1 and look at the new TRs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 PLUS 1 and look at the new TRs much like the EVOs on torch factory web site, i might presume same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Got a £3 2000 lumens chinese variable focus and its great. Have an ultrafire £9 very well built. Then i have a t67 £29 to go with the lamping gear. What do I use the most,the 36 led rechargeable I keep in the van,brilliant kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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