texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,413
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,764
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics536,988
Posts9,719,164
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Seeing Hogs #6242506 03/31/16 03:22 AM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 225
O
oldstyle244 Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
O
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 225
Ok, I clicked new topic, but sure it is an old one. On our lease, we have more hogs than anything. A lot of guys have really fancy flashlights. I don't do much, but every now and then shoot a hog just because I am in the right place. I told a buddy at work (he never shot anything) I would take him to the lease and try and get him on a hog. I asked one of the guys on our lease what type red flashlight he uses at night on the wheat field as I have seen it and it was bright as hell. I went to that website and those flashlights are like $200. So I guess my question is does $200 make sense for a great flashlight or for the same price (or maybe a little more) should I buy something else to spot hogs. A flashlight, monocular, binocular, whatever. Its a 200 acre Wheatfield attached to our lease so a long view would be nice, especially in pitch black

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6242509 03/31/16 03:26 AM
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,122
Pootie Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,122
http://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefire-hs-802-cree-green-light-long-range-led-flashlight-1-18650 green light I use.

also have a photon XT digital IR scope to use.

Last edited by Pootie; 03/31/16 03:32 AM. Reason: add

If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.

Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you’re still a dumbass.
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6242534 03/31/16 04:13 AM
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,686
B
BigPig Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,686
I was going to say yes $200 seems reasonable but <$20 seems better if you don't need it much. I spent $140~ on elusive wildlife light and I love it, and it looks identical to the one in the link


Wade Dews, REALTOR ®
Rendon Realty, LLC
Frontline Real Estate Team
www.RendonRealty.com
WadeDews@gmail.com
214-356-2410
Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans
Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6242578 03/31/16 11:28 AM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 225
O
oldstyle244 Offline OP
Woodsman
OP Offline
Woodsman
O
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 225
How far can you see with the photon scope? For the $20 flashlight how far do you think you can see?

Elusive wildlife is the flashlights I looked at online as recommended by someone on our lease, wasn't sure if they were the best or if there were others out there that might be better at that price point.

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: Pootie] #6242661 03/31/16 12:57 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
B
Brother in-law Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
Originally Posted By: Pootie
http://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefire-hs-802-cree-green-light-long-range-led-flashlight-1-18650 green light I use.

also have a photon XT digital IR scope to use.


I have a few of the lights above and for what you need they are great. Don't spend more than you need because strong chance they will still spook

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6242682 03/31/16 01:05 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,539
T
TexFlip Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,539
Originally Posted By: oldstyle244
How far can you see with the photon scope? For the $20 flashlight how far do you think you can see?

Elusive wildlife is the flashlights I looked at online as recommended by someone on our lease, wasn't sure if they were the best or if there were others out there that might be better at that price point.

I have an elusive wildlife 250 and it works great. The thing I discovered after the fact is that you can buy the same light but unbranded for a fraction of the cost. Most of the companies are just re-branding Cree or similar Chinese lights that you can buy for $40.

Amazon Link


Originally Posted by unclebubba
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6243441 03/31/16 11:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,122
Pootie Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,122
Originally Posted By: oldstyle244
How far can you see with the photon scope? For the $20 flashlight how far do you think you can see?
Elusive wildlife is the flashlights I looked at online as recommended by someone on our lease, wasn't sure if they were the best or if there were others out there that might be better at that price point.


With the Photon and a t-20 IR 150 yds or so to easily ID coons, hogs, rabbits, etc.

The light in the link is pretty much the EW250, but far less coinage. Takes 3 weeks or so to get here, but mine has been dependable. Used it exclusively prior to the Photon.


If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.

Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you’re still a dumbass.
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6243533 04/01/16 01:16 AM
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 161
T
TxsHunter99 Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
T
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 161
I would go with a green lens over red.. Everything I have read says hogs spook more with red lens. I use green so I don't know from experience, just something you might want to consider when buying.. I have a killzone light on my AR and it's pretty awesome, no complaints at all...

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6243686 04/01/16 03:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 257
C
chemdawg Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
C
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 257
I bout a green one from amazon for 40$ and its printer then my buddy 200$ light

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6244232 04/01/16 03:45 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 541
G
Gwood88 Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
G
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 541
I have this one. It works out to about 80yds. I have used it a couple times with success for hogs and raccoons. Hogs will learn quick to run when they get spotted. They best way is to lower it on to them slowly.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultrafire-Wf-502B-...reen+flashlight


Texas A&M Class of 2011
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6246054 04/03/16 07:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 257
C
chemdawg Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
C
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 257
ths is the one i have it works way better then my buddy who paid over 200 is is good for about 80-100 is stretching it mine lights up the entire area and the hogs did not run the guy with me kept using my light to shoot and could hit anything after there missing i got mad i had to shin the light up and bring in down befor i could get my gun level he could see and shoot i am putting up my own feeder tomorrow

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6248089 04/05/16 01:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,173
K
kagomez85 Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
K
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,173
I bought a $40 green light off Amazon and turned around and bought the $140 Elusive Wildlife light. Honestly I can't tell any difference while shining at night....should have saved the extra hundred bucks

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6248666 04/05/16 05:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 439
BrianCook_RanchSales Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 439
Home Depot. cheap and good solid lights


Brian Cook
Farm & Ranch Real Estate Agent
Foster Farm & Ranch
Brian@FosterRanches.com
(210)860-9693
Gig 'Em
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: BrianCook_RanchSales] #6253504 04/09/16 10:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 7,825
P
poisonivie Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
P
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 7,825
Originally Posted By: bow5
Home Depot. cheap and good solid lights


Explain please.


Pee on Photobucket
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6253788 04/10/16 01:29 AM
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 64
W
Woodrow1 Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
W
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 64
I bought a green flashlight with mount attachments that uses an 18650 battery on eBay for about 15$

It shines about 200 yards. Came with a pressure switch also

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6254552 04/10/16 09:12 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,493
D
der Teufel Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
D
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,493
With my Photon 3.5X (since replaced by the Photon XT) and the on-board illuminator I can see 85-100 yards with no moon, maybe a little more. With the UNV 20-IR I can see a bit farther, but I'd debate if it's really needed. If you're hunting between the 1st and 3rd quarter of the moon, and the moon is high, you probably don't need additional illumination at all in the open. The illumination is very helpful in the shadows, however.

I've never successfully hunted with a spotlight, but I have set out motion lights at a feeder. Even with white motion lights the hogs don't seem to be bothered, and even something like THIS from Harbor Freight puts out sufficient light to see a hog in my scope cross hairs.


I have two unwritten rules:
1.
2.
Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6255310 04/11/16 03:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,426
D
DuckCoach1985 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
D
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,426
ordered a $35 light setup off amazon, should be here by wednesday. Hoping to test it out this weekend.

Re: Seeing Hogs [Re: oldstyle244] #6261344 04/15/16 02:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,426
D
DuckCoach1985 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
D
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,426
Green light came in, looks like it's gonna work great if I can figure out how to mount it! The mount it came with is too short. Anyone know where to get a spacer or longer mount for these?

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3