bigt1754 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hi all, I'm after a lamp for my AA S410K which has a Leupold 4-12x40 25mm tube on the top. I was looking at a Deben Tracer Max Pro or Tracer mini pro. But......... Having just seen the Lightforce 170 on another thread I would value any opinions. I want to apply for my FAC in the near future so the lamp has to interchangeable between rifles and 12 volt. Thanks for any help/advice Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 max pro would be more than enough for your air rifle. i went for the lightforce 140 for my .22 rimmy and .17hmr. The 170 is massive and unless your fac gun choice will be of a considerable calibre its a bit ott in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Mosa is right, any Lightforce is likely to be overkill on an airgun. If you're planning to buy a rimfire or centrefire in the future though, it may be worth investing in one decent lamp that can be swapped between guns. In which case you want a Lightforce. I use a scope-mounted 170 on various rifles, and I have a shotgun mount for it too. You probably don't need a 400-yard beam in your S410K.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt1754 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks Mosa, Just seen your 'for sale' scrolling through search results. Going to get a CZ ZKM 452 all being well with the application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt1754 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Can't find the battery life for the lightforce lamps. Deben states that you get 1.5 hours for the max pro, is the Lightforce comparable? Please help its a minefield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I have a Cluson Shootalite which I find very good and well made. It certainly beats the Deben lamps. I can't comment on Lightforce. All I've heard is that they can have pretty poor quality wiring, but the actual lamp is very good (although large). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Can't find the battery life for the lightforce lamps. Deben states that you get 1.5 hours for the max pro, is the Lightforce comparable? Please help its a minefield Hi battery life is governed by the AH rating and the wattage of the bulb. The times below are in minutes before recharging would be due. battery amp/hours Watts 7ah 10ah 14ah 17ah 20ah 30 90 135 180 230 270 55 50 75 125 135 160 100 30 50 60 80 100 As said a lightforce 170 would be overkill but a 140 imo would be better than a tracer having got both and used them in the field, as to battery a 7ah, but if you are intending to use a red filter then a 55w bulb with a vertical spot filament is essential as the filter cuts down the range. My lightforce lamps are deffo superior to the tracers, whatever you buy get a dimmer this will further conserve the battery and extend your hunting range. Hope this has helped. D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt1754 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Lightforce RMSM140 Lance Variable Beam it is then. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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