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 Gun light and spotlight recommendations
#3857826
12/17/12 11:39 PM
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jskin
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Been hunting predators in daytime for years but now getting into night hunting. What kind of gun lights and spotlights do you recommend? Thanks
"While we are postponing, life speeds by"
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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#3858442
12/18/12 02:40 AM
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Brother in-law
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Brinkman 200 000 cp with red lens
I don't own a green gun light but there is several post
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#3858590
12/18/12 03:17 AM
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tannerlst
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Xlr250 from wildlife technologies works pretty well as a rifle mounted light. I've been able to make out critters to 200-250 yards and see eyes even further
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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#3859073
12/18/12 06:20 AM
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target1911
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"A good life is never too short"
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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#3859512
12/18/12 02:29 PM
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Monkee
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Xlr250 from wildlife technologies works pretty well as a rifle mounted light. I've been able to make out critters to 200-250 yards and see eyes even further definitely this. I use the same thing. As far as a spotlight we use the lightforce with a dimmer built in.
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12/18/12 05:40 PM
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Retired Sgt. Gilliam
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#3878565
12/23/12 11:16 PM
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Gadget Bob
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Hi jskin, Check out the new Handheld HID from Lightforce. We have starting using one and it a most impressive spotlight. I have a LightForce gun mounted light, but it is bulky and cumbersome. A couple of my buddies have bought the new Cabela's LED Scope Light and are very happy with it. Regards, Gadget Bob - www.TexasCrowPatrol.com
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#3879225
12/24/12 02:48 AM
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Ryan81
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I like the Kill light XLR250 from Wildlife Technologies.
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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#3879408
12/24/12 03:32 AM
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Same here. Got a green one and I can see a long ways with it.
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#3947771
01/13/13 08:00 PM
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TheBigGun
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There are serveral good lights including, Hogzilla, XLR250, Wickedlight, Vrl-1 etc...
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01/13/13 08:40 PM
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Dragonuv
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LightForce is a quality and proven light.
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#3949095
01/14/13 01:58 AM
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RMattD
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Just received a Hogzilla, can't wait to try it out! Got red and green.
Best Regards
RMattD
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01/14/13 07:23 AM
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Nontypical3006
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x2 on both the Hogzilla and XLR250. No problem shooting with either of them at 200 yards.
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01/14/13 04:17 PM
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TexasOutfitters
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For a gun light I use the STIK N SHOOT Magnetic light. 200 lumen green light. My tests show, you can see eyes at 250-300yds and body at 150 yds.
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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01/14/13 07:06 PM
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LRHead
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Xlr250 from wildlife technologies works pretty well as a rifle mounted light. I've been able to make out critters to 200-250 yards and see eyes even further X2... Also look at LIGHT FORCE lights... SWEET! http://www.lightforceusa.com/index
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#3951591
01/14/13 07:51 PM
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the rattler
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I am thinking about a hogzilla xlr250 and can you really see coyotes at 1-200yds in the darkness of night with this little flashlight attached on top of your scope? I just want ot be sure beofer I spend $150 bucks
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01/15/13 06:48 PM
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Fish N Fool
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Go with the three mode XLR 250 you will then have a 30yd.100yd. and 250yd. light. What more would you need?
DJSmith
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#3956476
01/15/13 10:14 PM
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mow
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Go to www.lightmalls.com and save lots of money..same cre leds..batterys and charger
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01/15/13 11:47 PM
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CoolBarrelBill
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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01/16/13 01:21 AM
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ntxtrapper
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#3959430
01/16/13 04:53 PM
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TheBigGun
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I might try out one of those uniquefire lights, or just buy anothe Hogzilla in red...
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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01/16/13 08:46 PM
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chief0516
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I have the Hogzilla and couldnt be more impressed!
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01/18/13 01:47 AM
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NathanN
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XLR 250 for me.
That said, I also use a feeder light. The MR Beams motion-activated, battery-powered spotlight will tell you when the hogs are at your feeder as well as light them up for a shot...
I also prefer an illuminated reticle, but that's a preference and not a necessity.
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Re: Gun light and spotlight recommendations
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01/18/13 02:50 PM
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wkh2213
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Bowlite rifle lights
I've used mine at 311 yds thru my scope.
Distance was verified with Leupold 1000tbr in daytime
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#3969153
01/19/13 03:21 AM
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Hogzilla in green, working great
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