AndyCM Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi, I want to lamp alone with a shotgun (sometimes) and although my lightforce 140 & 170 are great for rifle shooting, they are not too good for shotgunnig. My preferance is for a small torch (fenix, surefire size) to be mounted under the barrel (attached to the barrel somehow I guess) and use a stock mounted switch like the lightforce ones. So what do I need, brackets, mounts & light / switch ? + if it can be 12 bore mounted for Charlie & 20 bore mounted for bunny's in thick cover so much the better. Not too fussed about filters, as I am sure I can improvise those. Cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 not sure about the lamp but ive used ebay in the past for barrel mounts, plenty of adjustable ones there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I have a deben tracer stinger with a universal mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattochr Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi mate i use a Logun gun lamp. These are made for air rifles but if you unscrew the holder and tape the lamp on your shotgun it works a treat. Bit crude i know but does everything you need it to do, very bright and light, just put the battery pack on your belt and your away. You can get a filter pack for them if needed. http://extorian.co.uk/shooting/Images/lamp.jpg. Take a look at the link you will see what i mean happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 deben do mounts for shotguns that fit their range of lamps... http://www.deben.com/lights_lamping/tracer...ghts/mounts.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I had a Deben mini with mounts etc but advice off PW( J Galway) got me onto just holding a torch.Simple and effective. The range of a D cell LED torch is plenty for a shotgun and you dont have to mess around with trailing wires and the rest of the kit. Very easy to get the hang of and of course much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) . Edited September 20, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) John, I kitted two shotguns out with Lightforce barrel mounts about 18 months ago (I'm sure it was your photos of a shotgun rigged with a 170 that I saw). I only have the 170 lamps, and whilst they are heavy and bulky, they are reliable and can be swapped straight on to a rifle in under 10 seconds if needed. The 100w beam is more of an advantage than a hindrance. I set mine up with the lamp as close to the tip of the fore-end, to help balance things. Edited August 31, 2009 by Baldrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) . Edited September 20, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great advice guys, thank you I'll have a think and see if I can use what I have first. It's going to be strange (after so much rifle lamping) in letting them get close. Cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) You could of course use a universal gun mount of the velcro variety, I have two that I use on my PCP and I think they're available on that auction site thingy for around £4 each. I like the velcro mount as they're very off and on-able without the need for spanners, allen key or screwdrivers. I can take a picture if you want to see one? I'd imagine for the ranges you're working at you could use a small Fenix, although they're quite pricey. I ended up modding a mini-maglite for my PCP (the AA variety) by adding a terralux CREE led for around £14 and then adding the Tac-Star mini maglite pressure switch for another £14. I can easily spot bunnies and foxes out to 80 yards and the light is good enough to get a clear shot at ranges under 40 yards which is probably all the shotty is good for too. It's a bit more compact than those whopping great lamps (although they're great for rifles I admit) and means you can keep both hands on the gun. Having the velcro mounts and terralux upgrade means when I'm not using my torch on the gun I have a very useful, bright pocket sized torch. I like multi function stuff; mainly due to the fact that I'm a bit tight. Just a thought... Edited August 31, 2009 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) . Edited September 20, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcountryman Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have a scope mounted Deben pro. I just pack out the mount with some bike inner tube rubber and clip it upside down onto my lower barrel. Seems to work ok and was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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