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 Need flashlight recommendations
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06/06/11 05:59 AM
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texasrecurve
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I need a small powerful flashlight, but can't afford the latest, greatest big name light. Any recommendations on a reasonably priced no name light (twenty bucks, thirty bucks?) and the best place to buy one on-line? Thanks!
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/06/11 12:05 PM
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The best I have seen is the Coast Products V2 LED Lenser Power Chip Flashlight. They will reach out 200 yards, use AAA batteries, and have great battery life, 30+ hours instead of minutes! Up to 110 lumens of light output and 37 hours of battery life Beam distance of up to 590 feet Rear on/off switch Lightweight and durable tactical aluminum casing, 4.5 inches 3 AAA batteries (included) Amazon has them for $30.00 shipped: http://www.amazon.com/Coast-Lenser-Flashlight-Tactical-Power/dp/B000IJX47O/ref=pd_cp_hi_1This is mine. 
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/06/11 02:53 PM
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I use a Steamlight Polytac LED. I paid around $35 for it.
According to the package it's 130 lumens, shines out 144m, waterproof up to 1m, but it does take 2 3 volt batteries. I've loved it and actually picked up another since.
I consider it a great economical sub to Surefire or Mag-lite.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/06/11 10:02 PM
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I have the LED LENSON by Coast and I love it. A friend of mine gave me a Stream light of SureFire, I can't remember which but it was not an LEB light and I was going broke buying those CR123 batteries. Get a Coast, AAA batties, LED, long battery life, plenty bright. 
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/06/11 10:27 PM
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Garrity makes a great small flashlight that also comes with colored lenses. I think I've only had to change the batteries on mine twice in 3 years. I use it to read with the red lense while sitting and hunting hogs and take the lense off when I need a real flashlight to see that I don't step on rattlers in the dark. Must be reasonably priced because one of the kids gave it to me for a Christmas gift. Has a case and a side pocket for the different colored lenses. Keeps everything together. I like it. 2 Double A batteries
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 12:15 AM
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Hey, thanks for the ideas.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 12:24 AM
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You could always buy a MagLite and then throw in an LED conversion bulb. It's hard to beat a MagLite! And they are available at any walmart.
"When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat."
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 01:02 AM
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The best I have seen is the Coast Products V2 LED Lenser Power Chip Flashlight. They will reach out 200 yards, use AAA batteries, and have great battery life, 30+ hours instead of minutes! Up to 110 lumens of light output and 37 hours of battery life Beam distance of up to 590 feet Rear on/off switch Lightweight and durable tactical aluminum casing, 4.5 inches 3 AAA batteries (included) Amazon has them for $30.00 shipped: http://www.amazon.com/Coast-Lenser-Flashlight-Tactical-Power/dp/B000IJX47O/ref=pd_cp_hi_1This is mine. X2 on Ledlenser...I have 3 of them that are bigger than this one but 2 of the three work with AAA and one works off of D cell that is like a hand held spotlight. The best thing is the use regular batteries that you can buy anywhere. Check them out as they make many models of flashlights.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 01:23 PM
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Lol. Duckbill that was funny! The dude up top has already taken lots of bone before this deer, both mule and whitetail.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 03:12 PM
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Streamlight Scorpion w/ the C4 LED or any Fenix light.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 04:13 PM
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Fenix E21 all the way. After I misplaced my beloved Brinkmann Maxfire LX, I picked up a Fenix E21 and I love this light! I use a quick detach ring to swap it between my rifle, shotgun, and crossbow, and with a red lens attached it has aided in bringing home quite a bit of bacon. Luckily I found my Brinkmann under my truck seat as well and it makes a better general purpose flashlight in my opinion. The xenon bulb is not as bright, but I like the warmth of the light much better than the LED, but with a red lens on the xenon bulb is all but useless. Just my YMMV -ww
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/07/11 06:00 PM
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Posted about my Fenix E21 and then completely randomly stumbled up this http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/527051507/hexbright-an-open-source-light Might have to try one out, build one myself, or convert some old flashlights. Just what I need, something else to tinker with.  -ww
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/09/11 07:26 PM
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You could always buy a MagLite and then throw in an LED conversion bulb. It's hard to beat a MagLite! And they are available at any walmart. I disagree - Maglites do not have any throw and are really only good for use as a club. The MagCharger is pretty good though. Try the DealExtreme website - you can get a 900 lumen (bulb not actualy) for under $50. It takes about a month to arrive from overseas but they are bright. Like others have stated - the T7 Led Lenser is a good flashlight.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/09/11 09:17 PM
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You could always buy a MagLite and then throw in an LED conversion bulb. It's hard to beat a MagLite! And they are available at any walmart. I disagree - Maglites do not have any throw and are really only good for use as a club. The MagCharger is pretty good though. Try the DealExtreme website - you can get a 900 lumen (bulb not actualy) for under $50. It takes about a month to arrive from overseas but they are bright. Like others have stated - the T7 Led Lenser is a good flashlight. x2. It is really easy to beat a Maglite. I have several and they suck.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/09/11 09:19 PM
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Fenix E21 all the way. After I misplaced my beloved Brinkmann Maxfire LX, I picked up a Fenix E21 and I love this light! I use a quick detach ring to swap it between my rifle, shotgun, and crossbow, and with a red lens attached it has aided in bringing home quite a bit of bacon. Luckily I found my Brinkmann under my truck seat as well and it makes a better general purpose flashlight in my opinion. The xenon bulb is not as bright, but I like the warmth of the light much better than the LED, but with a red lens on the xenon bulb is all but useless. Just my YMMV -ww x100. I have a Fenix E20 and E21 and those are the best AA flashlights I've ever used. Been hunting several times at night with them and everyone always asks what brand they are.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/09/11 09:26 PM
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Bob in TX
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I still like the 30 hours of burn time versus the 2 hours and 15 minutes on the Fenix E21. The Fenix lights are well made. I just prefer the longer burn time which saves a lot of money on batteries over the long run. They both get the job done though.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/10/11 02:03 AM
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I have a Fenix LD10 and LD20 the 10 uses 1 AA and the 20 uses 2. Both are great light with awesome run times. They are around 55-65 dollars on Amazon or Flee Bay. I buy rechargeable batteries and the low setting on these runs for more than 30 hrs I think. The more lumen the less run time but they work great.
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06/13/11 03:33 AM
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I ended up getting the Fenix E21, will be here in a couple of days. Amazon has them for 29.79 free shipping.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/13/11 01:53 PM
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Go to ebay ..look up cree flashlights. Some darn nice lights for a very reasonable price. They come from China, but then so does a lot of what we buy today in America.
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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06/15/11 11:17 PM
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What do you guys think of the strobing ones, are any of them good? Which red lenses fit on the Fenix E20 and E21?
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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07/11/11 10:19 AM
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DFW Flashlight Guy
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I am a 4Sevens & Fenix flashlight dealer in the DFW area. They both have some lights that are reasonably priced. flashlightguy@yahoo.com
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Re: Need flashlight recommendations
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07/12/11 08:43 PM
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+1 on kill light. Mine is awesome. So much fun scanning the woods at night with one.
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