Best scope mounted torch kit for .22 LR

brianfrancis45 · 16-02-2020 11:55AM #1

What scope mounted torch kit for a .22 LR would ye recommend ?

Wanted for rabbits and the occasional fox, the latter always within .22 capability/killing range of course.

Thanks

The pigeon man · 16-02-2020 01:50PM

brianfrancis45 wrote: »

What scope mounted torch kit for a .22 LR would ye recommend ?

Wanted for rabbits and the occasional fox, the latter always within .22 capability/killing range of course.

Thanks

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Tactical-3-Colors-Flashlight-Hunting-Torch-Light-Camping-Lamp-Scope-Gun-Mount/264122800527?var=563684046103&hash=item3d7ef2198f:m:mZH6kPyK2PT8laLYE0aym3Q

I have this on order. Probably will take a month to arrive but nice and cheap for a 22lr. You don't need a huge light for shooting at those ranges.

brianfrancis45 · 16-02-2020 03:26PM

The pigeon man wrote: »

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Tactical-3-Colors-Flashlight-Hunting-Torch-Light-Camping-Lamp-Scope-Gun-Mount/264122800527?var=563684046103&hash=item3d7ef2198f:m:mZH6kPyK2PT8laLYE0aym3Q

I have this on order. Probably will take a month to arrive but nice and cheap for a 22lr. You don't need a huge light for shooting at those ranges.

Thanks. Very cheap but I wonder what weight it is . Also it doesn't come with battery or charger.

brianfrancis45 · 16-02-2020 03:26PM

The pigeon man wrote: »

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Tactical-3-Colors-Flashlight-Hunting-Torch-Light-Camping-Lamp-Scope-Gun-Mount/264122800527?var=563684046103&hash=item3d7ef2198f:m:mZH6kPyK2PT8laLYE0aym3Q

I have this on order. Probably will take a month to arrive but nice and cheap for a 22lr. You don't need a huge light for shooting at those ranges.

Thanks. Very cheap but I wonder what weight it is . Also it doesn't come with battery or charger.

cookimonster · 16-02-2020 07:08PM

https://opticfire.co.uk/collections/short-range-scope-mount-lamping-kits/products/tx-38-t38-deluxe-scope-mount-lamping-kit

Pay the money for the complete kit, because even if you source some parts separately you'll end up paying more especially on postage.
Be careful, even though the Opticfire is Chinese made, it works, while some of the red led torches being sold on Ebay have very poor output of light.

Get something like the Opticfire above, I use its bigger brother the 67 on the .22 and centre fire rifles. The smaller torches are perfect for realistic .22 shooting and beyond. They are nice and compact, but if your even thinking of doing something with more reach at a latter stage go for the bigger set ups. You'll still be able to use them on the 22 no bother.
To be honest they are all a pain in the arse to wield around with you but they work very well especially if you don't have a lamp man.

brianfrancis45 · 16-02-2020 09:33PM

cookimonster wrote: »

https://opticfire.co.uk/collections/short-range-scope-mount-lamping-kits/products/tx-38-t38-deluxe-scope-mount-lamping-kit

Pay the money for the complete kit, because even if you source some parts separately you'll end up paying more especially on postage.
Be careful, even though the Opticfire is Chinese made, it works, while some of the red led torches being sold on Ebay have very poor output of light.

Get something like the Opticfire above, I use its bigger brother the 67 on the .22 and centre fire rifles. The smaller torches are perfect for realistic .22 shooting and beyond. They are nice and compact, but if your even thinking of doing something with more reach at a latter stage go for the bigger set ups. You'll still be able to use them on the 22 no bother.
To be honest they are all a pain in the arse to wield around with you but they work very well especially if you don't have a lamp man.

Thanks very much. The TX 38 seems to be just what I'm looking for !

pm. · 22-02-2020 12:32PM

brianfrancis45 wrote: »

Thanks very much. The TX 38 seems to be just what I'm looking for !

This is probably a bit overkill for a 22 but it's hands down the best I've ever used

https://www.sportsden.ie/wicked-hunting-light-a67ic-predator-gun-light-kit.html

minktrapper · 22-02-2020 03:02PM

I purchased one of theses. UniqueFire 1605 38mm Cree XPE2 RED beam led light hunting scope flashlight Cost €20 I think. You need batteries and scope mount. Spot fox out to 100 yds. Eye shine on fox 250-300 yds. Think it is the same as the Opticfire AG38.

brianfrancis45 · 22-02-2020 04:55PM

pm. wrote: »

This is probably a bit overkill for a 22 but it's hands down the best I've ever used

https://www.sportsden.ie/wicked-hunting-light-a67ic-predator-gun-light-kit.html

Looks like a very nice bit of kit but as you say overkill for a .22.

I bought the Opticfire TX 38 scope mounted kit with the white , red and green pills and it was delivered from the UK 3 days later. I tried it out the other night using the red pill and had great success , on one of my permissions that is literally hopping with rabbits . The torch is of decent build quality , throws a good beam and is compact & light which suits my .22 very well . I'm happy out with it I have to say snd my thanks to Cookimonster for the heads up on that.

Cass · 01-03-2020 12:16AM

With the limited range of the 22, like a scope, does the lamp/torch need to be "that good"? IOW you'll only be hitting at max, what, 100 yards? Even the cheapo Chinese ones will work at that distance.

Cass · 13-03-2020 09:20PM

Do you go for anything?

brianfrancis45 · 13-03-2020 09:44PM

Cass wrote: »

Do you go for anything?

Cass,

As per my previous post I bought the Opticfire TX 38 and must say that I find it very suitable for my purposes.

I'm a relative novice when it comes to rifles and scope mounted torches but for my .22 T -Bolt this torch suits it very well . I don't doubt that cheaper chinese torches may do the same job as it's only a .22 with limited range , but for me/my ability ( presently 75 yards ) it works fine.
Buy once and be content !

Cass · 13-03-2020 11:23PM

Apologies, i completely missed that post. Not sure how.

You're happy out with it though? As long as you're happy with it the price, or brand name, doesn't mean spit.

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