Torch suitable for lamping

[Bernie Garland]

Here's one for all you torch members.
I'm after a torch for lamping with my lurcher Briar.the technology with torches now adays is incredible,i'm after a torch that will send a spot beam about 100yds,and not light up the field,light enough to carry in my pocket,instead of a battery and lamp,any one any recommendations,oh and not to expensive.

Bernie

 

[spamel]

I'll be interested in this too Bernie. I've been looking at the Deben lamps, they do a torch unit too, but I don't think it has the range you specify. It's fair enough that I don't need a mega bright torch such as the larger Deben Trace as I only shoot out to 30 yards with my Rapid, but it is nice to be able to quickly pick out the eyes across the field so that you can stalk up on them. I need to set up another fund!

 

[spamel]

70 metres for the Tracer, nearly forty sheets for the bog standard torch though, it'll set you back 70 for the rechargeable version! There has to be a cheaper option. I've got a surefire torch that you could use if you like, although I don't have any batteries for it at present. They both take the expensdive CR123 batteries, some rechargeables may be a good option for me. Would any of the Fenix range be able to be adapted with a pressel type switch? They seem to have oplenty of power and are competetively priced and you can get them in AA too!

 

[Bernie Garland]

Would this be any good Spam
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SSC-P7-900-Lums-CREE-Tactical-A-I-LED-Torch-w-charger_W0QQitemZ260295208846QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260295208846&_trkparms=72%3A1301|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Bernie

 

[spamel]

It certainly looks to be a beast! You know where you'd need to go for definitive advice on torches though, I don't go there any more and you're not allowed to!



My concern is that if it goes mammary glands skywards, you have no returns option or warranty on the eBay torch.

Fenix are considered to be very good and cheap torches, with full warranty and returns if it goes wrong. Take a look at some of them, I cannot tell you which would be best, but they often have a turbo mode on them to bang the power right up. It will eat your batteries, but you have low power options to use when you don't want to burn the horizon!

Here's the homepage, just click away at the ones on the left and see what takes your fancy, i may be getting one myself!

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/index.html

 

[Bernie Garland]

It certainly looks to be a beast! You know where you'd need to go for definitive advice on torches though, I don't go there any more and you're not allowed to!



My concern is that if it goes mammary glands skywards, you have no returns option or warranty on the eBay torch.

Fenix are considered to be very good and cheap torches, with full warranty and returns if it goes wrong. Take a look at some of them, I cannot tell you which would be best, but they often have a turbo mode on them to bang the power right up. It will eat your batteries, but you have low power options to use when you don't want to burn the horizon!

Here's the homepage, just click away at the ones on the left and see what takes your fancy, i may be getting one myself!

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/index.html

Thanks Spam,congratulations on your 6000 post are we having a comp ?

Bernie

 

[Still Waters]

Any pics of your lurcher bernie?

Ive got a 6 month old whippit/staffie cross and shes an amazing dog i really should get some pics of her out and about.


Ive been looking for a small and light led lamp for lamping with to replace my small 12v battery and car spot lamp but have not managed to find anything just right for the job but im sure somthing will come along soon as the modern led technology is advancing so fast at the moment.

I was considering getting a large cree led and suitable driver and fitting it into the housing on the old car spot lamp to make my own

Its always the same story though so many ideas/projects and not enough time/money

 

[spamel]

Thanks Spam,congratulations on your 6000 post are we having a comp ?

Bernie

I hadn't noticed! Bloomin' 'eck, erm.... how about the next to post gets to pay Tony my bandwidth usage for the next three months? Hope you've got a big bank balance!

 

[Bernie Garland]

Any pics of your lurcher bernie?

Ive got a 6 month old whippit/staffie cross and shes an amazing dog i really should get some pics of her out and about.


Ive been looking for a small and light led lamp for lamping with to replace my small 12v battery and car spot lamp but have not managed to find anything just right for the job but im sure somthing will come along soon as the modern led technology is advancing so fast at the moment.

I was considering getting a large cree led and suitable driver and fitting it into the housing on the old car spot lamp to make my own

Its always the same story though so many ideas/projects and not enough time/money

Here he is,18 months now, first cross bedlington whippet,had his first rabbit the other night, now ready for some work this winter.

Bernie

 

[Still Waters]

Lovely dog mate

heres mine when i first got her

Maybe one of those 100 led torches like the one below could be adapted for lamping?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-LED-Torch...39:1|66:4|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[Bernie Garland]

Lovely dog mate

heres mine when i first got her

Maybe one of those 100 led torches like the one below could be adapted for lamping?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-LED-Torch...39:1|66:4|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Nice looking bitch,perhaps one of the torchy people will be along in a bit,to advise us on the best way to go cheers.

Bernie

 

[bikething]

Bernie, I take it this is going to be hand-held not gun mounted then?

There are some good LED torches out there (i've got one on the way that claims 1000 lumens from a single LED )

I've got a selection of torches here - I've got to go to a family do tonight, but i'll try and test them out to 100yds tomorrow to see what the reach / spot is like on them..

what's your rough budget?

 

[Kepis]

I use one of these

http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_detail.asp?productID=2071

It can be mounted to your scope and activated via pressure switch on the stock, or you can use it with a bog standard on/off switch on the rear of the unit,also has a red filter option which can be useful in some circumstances, batteries dont last long though, but if you use the pressure switch there's enough juice for a couple of sessions

 

[Bernie Garland]

Bernie, I take it this is going to be hand-held not gun mounted then?

There are some good LED torches out there (i've got one on the way that claims 1000 lumens from a single LED )

I've got a selection of torches here - I've got to go to a family do tonight, but i'll try and test them out to 100yds tomorrow to see what the reach / spot is like on them..

what's your rough budget?

Thanks mate,yes it will be hand held, as for price £70 ish,many thanks.

Bernie

 

[Bernie Garland]

Hi Kepis
Tried a gun light not got the distance,thanks.

Bernie

 

[bikething]

Thanks mate,yes it will be hand held, as for price £70 ish,many thanks.

Bernie

You should get a fair bit of light for that money... it's the tightness of the beam i'm not sure of. or the amount of side spill.. what sort of area are you looking to cover at 100yds? presumably enough to cover the rabbit, the dog and the gap between them?

 

[Bernie Garland]

You should get a fair bit of light for that money... it's the tightness of the beam i'm not sure of. or the amount of side spill.. what sort of area are you looking to cover at 100yds? presumably enough to cover the rabbit, the dog and the gap between them?

I'm after a pencil beam if poss,so it just lights the rabbit not the field,thanks.

Bernie

 

[BorderReiver]

Tesco Torch

Might be worth a look Bernie. Costs £15. May not have the clout but it has a surprisingly bright, tight beam.

 

[Dougster]

Tesco Torch

Might be worth a look Bernie. Costs £15. May not have the clout but it has a surprisingly bright, tight beam.

Jungle Re on BB said he'd lamped at 100m with his, and it is really powerful.

 

[Bernie Garland]

Tesco Torch

Might be worth a look Bernie. Costs £15. May not have the clout but it has a surprisingly bright, tight beam.

Many thanks for the link Mike i'll be getting one of those later today,if its not up to the job it will still be handy when out and about power cuts ect,for that price thanks again.

Bernie