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Handheld flash lights
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12/02/15 05:07 PM
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krmitchell
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What is everyone using? I have a smaller light that I use to get to the blind in the dark but I need something else that puts off some good light in a small package. Ended up tracking a deer this last weekend and had to go back to camp to get my maglight because my normal light wasn't good enough.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/02/15 05:13 PM
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cerda12
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Streamlight Protac HL 600 Lumens. Has three modes bright, dim, and strobe. Fits perfectly in the hand. I use it all the time. Only thing is the CR123A batteries are pretty expensive but still think it's worth it.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/02/15 05:18 PM
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krmitchell
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Streamlight Protac HL 600 Lumens. Has three modes bright, dim, and strobe. Fits perfectly in the hand. I use it all the time. Only thing is the CR123A batteries are pretty expensive but still think it's worth it. And hard as hell to find locally. I've been trying to find one for my NV for 3 weeks now locally.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/02/15 05:21 PM
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cerda12
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Yea your best bet is to buy online. Usually a little cheaper also.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/02/15 05:45 PM
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I use a Surefire, They are the brightest lights I feel
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/02/15 05:45 PM
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Streamlight Protac HL 600 Lumens. Has three modes bright, dim, and strobe. Fits perfectly in the hand. I use it all the time. Only thing is the CR123A batteries are pretty expensive but still think it's worth it. And hard as hell to find locally. I've been trying to find one for my NV for 3 weeks now locally. Call Interstate Battery.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/03/15 12:26 AM
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I've seen them in Home Depot and Lowes, Walmart up around the watch department. I think Northern Tool also. Have you tried auto part stores? Might try Sportsman Guide.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/05/15 04:00 AM
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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#6067662
12/05/15 04:42 AM
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/06/15 01:37 AM
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surefire 500 lumen and spare batteries
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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#6069357
12/06/15 05:32 PM
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Check out LED LENSER , I have M7...swear by it, high, low and strobe. ..they also have head light that lasts 2 couple years...flash light lasts a season using 4 aaa bats...about $75 for both. okiehuntr
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/07/15 02:26 AM
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You know, the Ultrafires are nothing special and their lumen claims are a lie, but they are VERY bright and will run on CR123s or 18650 rechargeable batteries. If you happen to lose it, you won't cry. Mine are comparable or better than the $100 Surefires I bought a few years ago.
Here is one example of a larger lens-sized with 2 18650s and a charger for $16.50. http://www.amazon.com/UltraFire%C2%AE-flashlight-Ultrafire-Rechargeable-Activities/dp/B00GMIOHYE/ref=sr_1_2?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1449454778&sr=1-2&keywords=ultrafire
Zoomable version for $16 http://www.amazon.com/UltraFire%C2%AE-XM-L-T6-Flashlight-Rechargeable/dp/B00MPCVLFE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1449455246&sr=8-6&keywords=ultrafire+18650+flashlight
The 18650 batteries are nice because of the long run times and they pay for themselves very quickly.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/07/15 03:01 AM
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My all time favorite light is a little brown Magellan.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/07/15 01:55 PM
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You know, the Ultrafires are nothing special and their lumen claims are a lie, but they are VERY bright and will run on CR123s or 18650 rechargeable batteries. If you happen to lose it, you won't cry. Mine are comparable or better than the $100 Surefires I bought a few years ago.
Here is one example of a larger lens-sized with 2 18650s and a charger for $16.50. http://www.amazon.com/UltraFire%C2%AE-flashlight-Ultrafire-Rechargeable-Activities/dp/B00GMIOHYE/ref=sr_1_2?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1449454778&sr=1-2&keywords=ultrafire
Zoomable version for $16 http://www.amazon.com/UltraFire%C2%AE-XM-L-T6-Flashlight-Rechargeable/dp/B00MPCVLFE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1449455246&sr=8-6&keywords=ultrafire+18650+flashlight
The 18650 batteries are nice because of the long run times and they pay for themselves very quickly. I run a zebra head lamp that runs of 18650. Went a week in NM and never charged it and that running it 2hrs a night walking out of NF
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/07/15 09:01 PM
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I'll 2nd the Ultrafires DNS mentioned. Bright, reliable, rechargeable 18650 battery, long run time and inexpensive... I use the Alaskan Guide XP headlamp ($90.00) from Cabella's also.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/07/15 10:10 PM
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I don't see why anyone in a non-LEO/survival situation would spend more than 10 bucks for a flashlight these days. Costco has Cree 250 LED lights 3 for $15-20 every day.
They run on regular batteries and are bright as heck. I have them everywhere.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/08/15 12:15 AM
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krmitchell
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Check out LED LENSER , I have M7...swear by it, high, low and strobe. ..they also have head light that lasts 2 couple years...flash light lasts a season using 4 aaa bats...about $75 for both. okiehuntr I currently have one of these but it sucks. Constantly cuts out when it is running.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/12/15 01:48 AM
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I buy all my lights from dx.com. Free shipping from Hong Kong via boat! 3 weeks, but same lights as the name brands. Best small carry lite. TANK007, one AA battery. 200 lumens. $15.00 . Bought a green LED hi power one for $29.00. Same as the $79.00 Hogxxx lite.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/12/15 02:02 AM
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This one is HANDY!!! Magnetic, bright as heck, 4 settings and has a low battery indicator and glow in the dark button. Picked this one up a Higginbothams brothers for $40. Son just killed a 196 pound hog using this light just held up to his stock.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/13/15 05:08 PM
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This is the best flashlight I have ever owned in over 60 yrs. I aaa battery will last the whole season. Also has 3 light settings, and the highest is very very bright. ThruNite Mini Key Chain Ti3 XP-G2 R5/Ti Cree XP-L V4/Ti HI CREE XP-L HI LED Flashlights, Using 1*AAA, IPX-8 Waterproof
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/13/15 11:40 PM
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This is the best flashlight I have ever owned in over 60 yrs. I aaa battery will last the whole season. Also has 3 light settings, and the highest is very very bright. ThruNite Mini Key Chain Ti3 XP-G2 R5/Ti Cree XP-L V4/Ti HI CREE XP-L HI LED Flashlights, Using 1*AAA, IPX-8 Waterproof It is a good one. Had one recently. I think the only draw back of that little light is just how small it is. Word to the wise don't wear it clipped to your pocket at work. Put in in your pocket!
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/14/15 12:38 AM
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I like the Pelican 3610PL Little Ed LED. The clip is handy and it glows softly so it's always easy to find, right angle light, doesn't roll around which is nice. It gets most every job done.
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Re: Handheld flash lights
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12/14/15 04:30 AM
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mini Maglite PRO LED. It uses 2 AA batteries, and they last a VERY long time. Has the focus beam like all maglites. Its a great light and very bright, has a great throw. I believe its rated at 275 lumens. Im big on really bright flashlights, and find myself grabbing this one over my full sized lights a lot of the times.
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