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Post by lunchbox on Jan 5, 2011 23:02:23 GMT -5
Right now I have a surefire E2DL. I LOVE how bright it is on the high setting and how narrow the beam is. The thing I dont like is that the batteries on high only last about 2 hours. And I use this thing alot.
So does anyone have any suggestions on a bright flashlight with a narrow beam that will also fit into your pocket but with a better run time than 2 hours?
Thanks
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Post by skennedy on Jan 6, 2011 12:27:49 GMT -5
I've been using A redline nebo 5557. IMO these are great pocket flashlight. they have A high,med.low setting and a strobe setting. I ordered some direct and had to buy 14 to get them at 16.95. They run about 30.00 on ebay. They are 220 lumem on high and seem to have good battery life. Another good thing is they run on 3 aaa batteries.They also have a ajustable beam
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Post by lunchbox on Jan 8, 2011 1:12:38 GMT -5
I read some on the redline lights and they sounded pretty good so I got one ordered and on the way.
Thanks
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Post by thelefthand on Jan 10, 2011 21:41:41 GMT -5
Largely depends on what you want to use the light for.
A couple of guys that I hunt with use the Fenix lights. They make some very good lights. They make rechargeables, ones that take AA and AAA batteries, and ones that take the CR123 batteries. They also make them in various sizes, and they usually have 2 or three (or more) modes that allow you to prolong the life of the batteries. Only problem is that they are pricey. Not quite as bad as Sure Fire, but still up there.
I use a variety of lights. I use an Energizer head lamp for when I'm in the woods and need a little light to see what I'm doing. I've used a number of the Streamlight flashlights, and they have all been pretty good. I have a couple of the Scorpion lights and they work well, but they eat batteries pretty fast. I also bought an Ultra Stinger. VERY nice light. When I let the dogs out at knight, I can see well over 200 yards with it. I'm working on a mount to be able to attach it to my AR. I'm confident that I'll be able to see to shoot coyotes at least 200 yards out. I would recommend their piggyback set up though so that you can charge a spare battery. The bulbs are only supposed to last 30 hours, but I have at least 50 on mine, and it's still going. When it goes out, I'm going to replace it with an aftermarket LED which will give me multiple settings and much longer run times and longer life span.
Just my 2 bits,
Mark
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Post by lunchbox on Jan 11, 2011 10:30:44 GMT -5
does the ultra stinger look kinda like a mag light? and what is the piggy back that your talking about?
I am using the light mostly at night when Im out in the woods. I have this thing about when I shine a light I want to see what Im shinning at lol. The same with my truck. I have lights all over the front of my truck so I can see in the dark. Almost sounds to me like im scared of the dark ;D , but of course im not tho lol
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Post by thelefthand on Jan 11, 2011 22:28:30 GMT -5
The ultra stinger is the largest of the stinger family of lights. It's almost 12" long, puts out almost 300 lumins of light, has an adjustable focus beam and an advertised peak beam intensity of 75,000 candelas. It can truly light up your world... lol It's no million CP spot light, but it sure is one heck of a bright torch. It's a little on the big side to carry around as an accessory, but if your out shining, or hunting yotes at night, or anything else where you know you're going to want a good light, it does a nice job. The piggy back refers to the charger. Streamlight makes chargers for their Stinger lights that have a station for charging a spare battery which comes with the charger. That way, when you reach for the light, you can grab the spare battery and have a light that will go twice as long.
For general use in the woods I would recommend something in the 60 to 120 lumin range. Lights in that range generally have an intensity of 6000 to 12000 candelas. This is the range that most tactical lights fall into. They put out plenty of light to see a reasonable distance. I have used them to shoot coons in the back yard at 50 to 75 yards with no problems. 100 lumins is about my minimum for a light that I'm going to follow a blood trail with. If I don't have at least that with me, I'll go back to the house and get a lantern. These lights are bright enough to seriously mess up an opponents natural night vision, but small enough to fit in your hand well, carry in a jacket pocket or what ever. A little big to fit in your pants pocket with your keys though, but not uncomfortable when carried in a belt holster. A lot of the good lights are now being offered with C4 LEDs from CREE. I haven't had a chance to try any of them yet, but they are supposed to put out a nice clean white light, be as bright as a Xenon bulb, double or triple the battery life, and of course last thousands and thousands of hours. If I were gong to spend good money on a new light, I would be looking for one using the C4 leds.
Just my 2 bits,
Mark
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