Recommendation - small torch for close-range lamping

[Xunil]

As per thread title I am looking into the possibilities of one device for multiple tasks: torch / air rifle rabbiting lamp, but not in the usual sense.

My main lamping lamp has died.

I use a night vision device (separate to the gun) to find likely targets and to get within range.

Ideally what I am looking for is something I can scope mount with a pressure switch to turn it on so that as I bring the gun up on target I can press the switch and the torch will allow me to complete the last stage of mounting the gun and taking the shot. As soon as the shot has been taken the torch would be knocked off again, and then the whole exercise would be repeated.

Prerequisites are small in size, light, weatherproof and with a focus beam I can bring down to a fairly narrow width at under 40 yards.

It has to have a pressure switch mod available and, other than that, I don't much care about anything else.

I have lots of AA and D rechargeables and, for obvious reasons, I would rather stick with the smaller batteries.

Any thoughts ?

Keep in mind that this is not lamping where the torch is the main light source - the torch is simply used at the last moment to take the shot.

Over to you.

 

[birdbrain57]

Hi Xunil . Dont know where you are in the north east but bagnell and kirkwood in newcastle city center do a led lenser p7 with pressure switch and scope mount. Dont have one myself YET!! but have heard good reports about them.

 

[Xunil]

B&G are about 12 miles down the road from me - thanks for the suggestions - I'll try to visit them on Thursday

 

[Rychard]

dont now if this is what your after but i have used one of these http://www.cluson.co.uk/productsMain.aspx?CI_ID=347 on my .22 rim fire bril bit of kit but a bit dear

 

[mick miller]

Get yourself on DealXtreme and take a look at the Romisen range of torches. They sell pressure switches to match the torch on that site too. Ideally you want a single mode torch (ie. on/off). While your there search for a scope mount too.

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

well i've got a TAS mini angle head torch camo , LEDS, white,red,green,blue i like it works like a dream

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16240

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14023

Have both, and there Very bright !

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19769

 

[rik_uk3]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16240

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14023

Have both, and there Very bright !

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19769

What he said.

 

[birdbrain57]

Is that the right switch for that torch in your link spikey. Just one says ultrafire and the other one is a surefire.Just checking before I order.

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

Yup, pretty sure its the same, as the others they have on the site look nothing like mine. HTH

 

[garethw]

I carry two torches, a mini Maglite and a Petzl Tikka.. these cover all my needs whenout camping. Otherwise a fire lights the campsite as much as I need.
cheers
Gareth

 

[jamin]

led lenser p7 torch mate. its the bee's knees.

 

[FGYT]

used to run a Surefire P6 with std bulb (60 lumins) on my air rifle was more than enough for lamping

my Fenix LD01 is 120 lumins and a single AA is also got enough for close lamping

Fenix do do remote switches for a couple of the bigger torches which is what i would go for if the need arose now (still have my Surefire wit a 80 lumin LED bulb but have taken the remote off so its lost in a man drawer now )

ATB

Duncan

 

[marcelxl]

I have a quark from 4sevens.com which I thought was as amazing but then I got my missus the fenix LD20 R5 which is far better, 205 lumens from 2 x AA's - pretty amazing really and under £50 too!

I have a Led lenser with the scope attachments and remote switch on the classifieds if thats of interest?