caspertguk Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Got a lightforce lamp and filters for xmas, complete with shotgun mount. Any one used this set up at all? Was thinking of giving it a try tonight so if youve had any experience of it let me know. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabgoat Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I havn,t used that set up before,but i do lamp on my own,it can get a bit fiddly if you have to many gadgets like me,electronic calls,,NV monocular,rangefinder, shooting stick for use with rifle, keep it as simple as possible and enjoy,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I've read that this setup is fine so long as the target is stationary, when its moving its a different ball game, trying to give lead and keep (a straight beam of) light on the target is somewhat difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I've read that this setup is fine so long as the target is stationary, when its moving its a different ball game, trying to give lead and keep (a straight beam of) light on the target is somewhat difficult. You have read wrong my friend I've shot rabbits and foxes with that same shotgun mounted lamp. Both on the run and stationary. For shotgun ranges you can adjust the beam from a spot to more of a flood, better tactic as you're not going to need to be shooting at range. I find the best way of going about it (for foxing) is to use the lamp as handheld until you spot something, then clip it on the gun. For rabbits I keep it on the gun but I don't go rabbiting much anymore. I have also shot holding both the lamp and shotgun, say for a fox that came in too quick to the call to reattach the lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Yep, BUT you do NEED to be CAREFUL! Whatever method you use, you need to ensure that you don't end up pointing a loaded gun in the direction of people/houses etc because that is where you want to see. AND know your land well by day, which will help a lot by night - ideally set out in the light and wait until dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspertguk Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thanks guys, took it out last night, had 3 bunnies in about half an hour much better now i can lamp on my own as my normal lamping partner has gone and got himself a lot of other commitments. Keep forgetting photo's but remembered just as i put it on the plate ready to cook for tea tonight, other two went to family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Does the shotgun mount fit on a handheld version? because there is a place to screw something in on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspertguk Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Not sure if it will! I got the scope mount light so i cant really say. Maybee you can buy a mounting bracket that screws onto the bottom of your hand held light?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Does the shotgun mount fit on a handheld version? because there is a place to screw something in on the bottom. I was told no so i ended up buying another one to fit on the scope so now i have.!!!!! 1) hand held 170 lightforce...... 1) scope mounted lightforce........ 1) on suction pads that fits on the roof of the motor 170 lightforce....... :birthday: :yay: PS i would think its possible to make some form of bracket that will convert the hand held one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Fud Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 If thats your set up then the only thing I would add to it is a safari sling. Basically sling over your shoulder, lamp on shotty to search for quarry. Weight of shotty is spread between arms shoulder and back. I believe it making life as easy as possible. I use two lamps if i go out by myself (Vehicle) Main lamp to find stuff, smaller lamp on rifle to follow up with shot. Hope this helps EF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digga Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) i use the 170 by myself and got this just called him in nice n close! Edited January 20, 2008 by digga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Good going Digga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digga Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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