scope mounted lamp for foxing

weatherbyfoxer

Hey lads,lucking for a good led lamp to mount on my .22-250 for foxing solo, doing some googling on diffrent lamps and there seems to be a huge amount to choose from

somting sub €200 in a kit with charger and scope mount that will identify foxes 250yards+ and with a shooting range of 200+,so if anyone has one doing this any info would be appricated!

cushcam

surprised that you haven't gotten some kind of useful reply yet. i've never used a setup like this myself but it'd be something i would consider in the future

dev110

There seems to be a new lamp out that alot of people are using called a Nightmaster 800. No experience with it but it seems to be the favorite for the time being.

http://www.nightmaster.co.uk/hunting-lamping-light.html

ronn

what about the led lenser p7, i see them advertised with scope mounts, never used one though,

keep me posted on what you go for,:D

One shot on kill

I have and used a p7 good for 150 yards at its limit doe with good battery's. the only problem I find with it is the battery's last for ages alright but the good power gos out of the light after an hour or 2. So you need to keep the battery's fresh in it.

Cass

Wildhunter single battery, and a Lightforce 140 scope mounted lamp. You could go for the Wildhunter lamp (cheaper than Lightforce), but cannot recommend them as i've never used one.

I use the twin battery pack, which i altered by attaching shoulder mounts to, for easier carrying. It's heavy but works fine. If i'm not inform for carrying the two i take out one battery, and will still get a few hours out of the single battery. I have a mount on the rifle scope, and can attach or detach the lamp at will, and it'll give me a good 700+ yard beam, and clearly visible out to at least 400 yards. My lamp is also adjustable so i can focus the beam which is handy.

I rarely go out solo, but even when with a buddy i bring the scope mounted lamp and battery pack so i have it. The kit i bought is over 250, but from wildhunter themselves it's between 150 -200 for their own branded stuff.

One shot on kill

What are the tracer lamps like.

allan450

nightmaster 800 is the one you you want.forget the rest.you will get the extra battery and extention kit for 230 euro.i got mine with the red led and no prob identifying foxs out to 250 yards in the right conditions.i went through the same thing a few months back.you wont regret it mate.

allan450

also the batterys last an age too.best of luck with your choice

weatherbyfoxer

Cheers lads,didnt think id get any response...think ill go for a nightmaster800 as can get the kit delivered for £169 to ireland

Tawny Owl

weatherbyfoxer wrote: »

Hey lads,lucking for a good led lamp to mount on my .22-250 for foxing solo, doing some googling on diffrent lamps and there seems to be a huge amount to choose from

somting sub €200 in a kit with charger and scope mount that will identify foxes 250yards+ and with a shooting range of 200+,so if anyone has one doing this any info would be appreciated!

Was only looking myself this evening on line and came across SportsDen.ie who are advertising a lamp mounted scope called a Calson Shootalite for €195.00 has 1 million candle / adjustable beam / 80mm diameter beam to 1000 metre. looking at the Nightmaster I am wondering now. on my own at the pen tonight and needed a light added to the gun. What do you think of the one I mentioned anyone have one.

One shot on kill

I've never heard or seen anyone useing one to be honest.

Tawny Owl

Just did a bit of research on the Nightmaster 800, due a few bob this Month so I am splashing out on this, just to make sure will it be ok importing this in from England.

Cass

Tawny Owl wrote: »

........., just to make sure will it be ok importing this in from England.

It's just a lamp. No issues.

yubabill1

Be careful with the LED Torches;

1 make sure they can be focussed (no "orange peel" reflectors)

2 I go by the battery - CR123's x 2 (or equivalent) at a minimum.

Take a look at these, but be careful which model you buy - the A10 is good.

http://www.inovatech.co.uk/shop/Tiablo-A10G-R2-CREE-LED-260-Lumen-Flashlight.html

Sika98k

The N11 Outdoor store in Bray stock a HID lamp high intensity discharge.

I bought one. It left my Lightforce 170 in the dark. Superb lamp.

I used to rate the LightForce lamps as the dogsdanglers. This lamp is good.

culchie mick

allan450 wrote: »

nightmaster 800 is the one you you want.forget the rest.you will get the extra battery and extention kit for 230 euro.i got mine with the red led and no prob identifying foxs out to 250 yards in the right conditions.i went through the same thing a few months back.you wont regret it mate.

Look at the nightmaster v2 same thing save a few euros thats what i done got it inside 2 weeks great job

Conmaicne Mara

You lads are a long way behind the curve.

If you're buying a stock nightmaster then buy it from the USA or Oz.The UK version is the same thing but at a bend over and lube me up price.

If you want something better again then check out Onestopthrowshop + their sub forum on candlepowerforums.

The one thing I ever agreed with Mary Harney on was this, shop around.

Google, research, and patience are your most powerful friends. And for Gods sake find out what range in yards/meters you can SEE something at, rather than this lumens bull****.

culchie mick

Conmaicne Mara wrote: »

You lads are a long way behind the curve.

If you're buying a stock nightmaster then buy it from the USA or Oz.The UK version is the same thing but at a bend over and lube me up price.

If you want something better again then check out Onestopthrowshop + their sub forum on candlepowerforums.

The one thing I ever agreed with Mary Harney on was this, shop around.

Google, research, and patience are your most powerful friends. And for Gods sake find out what range in yards/meters you can SEE something at, rather than this lumens bull****.

Mind came from hk at half the price posted... the exact same as england it is a deerelite england is having a laugh

One shot on kill

Looked at those nightmasters. What are they like compared to the p7. The only problem I have with the p7 is the batts aren't rechargeable. With he batts not dead but the power gone out of the light if they were rechargeable it would be far more efficient.

Scope mounted lightforce did I see somewhere you can get a handke for them.

culchie mick

One shot on kill wrote: »

Looked at those nightmasters. What are they like compared to the p7. The only problem I have with the p7 is the batts aren't rechargeable. With he batts not dead but the power gone out of the light if they were rechargeable it would be far more efficient.

Scope mounted lightforce did I see somewhere you can get a handke for them.

Never used a p7 but the nightmaster is very good have red pill in at mo and shot clear very clear out to 150y i use a scope mounted 170 with the handle for scanning cant fault the nightmaster.......do far

Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl wrote: »

Just did a bit of research on the Nightmaster 800, due a few bob this Month so I am splashing out on this, just to make sure will it be ok importing this in from England.

As I said I would but the Nightmaster but I had to review my plans the jeep failed the DOE and I needed to get some things done so I bought a I think Night hunter or Wild Hunter at the Fair the weekend I know a few people dont think much of them but I was out the other Night Sunday in fact and had great fun it cost €60 so I will see how long it will last.;)

dodderangler

Anyone use these??
http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/led-lenser-torch-accessories/led-lenser-filter-set.html

One shot on kill

The filters or the company ?

I have the filters they really kill the p7 infairness. I did take a couple of rabbits under the yellow filter doe that was t to bad.

La Gun

Tawny Owl wrote: »

As I said I would but the Nightmaster but I had to review my plans the jeep failed the DOE and I needed to get some things done so I bought a I think Night hunter or Wild Hunter at the Fair the weekend I know a few people dont think much of them but I was out the other Night Sunday in fact and had great fun it cost €60 so I will see how long it will last.;)

It was the finest Tawny, Its plenty good for what were using, And the distances, I was well impressed by it great buy for the money,

Brazzill

Be sure when you are buying one that your silencer wont be glowing, my friend bought one set it up and had to take it back cause even with a sock around the silencer it still would blind him when looking down the scope.

One shot on kill

Brazzill wrote: »

Be sure when you are buying one that your silencer wont be glowing, my friend bought one set it up and had to take it back cause even with a sock around the silencer it still would blind him when looking down the scope.

So what causes that or what to look out for when fitting it.

Brazzill

One shot on kill wrote: »

So what causes that or what to look out for when fitting it.

If you have a thick/big silencer the glare off the lamp will bounce off the silencer, and when you look down the scope twil throw you off, just make sure the lamp glare will suit the silencer or the the silencer will be small and suit the lamp. Great tool and would love to hear feedback on how it goes. Too much accessories on a gun wrecks my head personally, scope, silencer and legs are ok! You will start blaming all the ****e on the gun if you add lasers and lamps believe me.

Tawny Owl

I have a Parker Hale Mod a wild Hunter Scope light a Scope and most important Me. Nothing else on the Gun or going on the Gun thats it all.I find it great fun.

Cheers.

Tawny Owl.

One shot on kill

Once its fun any tawny that's what it's all about.

I suppose its down to the height of the mounts the size of the bell on the scope and how long the barrel is I suppose.
I haven't come across this problem yet but I suppose with a wildcat or similar on the end of the barrel it would prob be a different story.

La Gun

the mod i have would cause that prob too, must give it to you to try out, if you like,

johnfaul

Seems that the lightforce 170 variable is still the best compromise of performance and price, I'm in the market for one myself at the moment and think its what ill go for.

ormondprop

If u put a bit of tape aross the bottom of your oblective bell( obviously don't stick it to the glass) you can block the glare , it will stop a bit of light but not much and doesn't effect your field of view