Advice please - best way to get bunnies at night with a non FAC air rifle

[spike25blue 55]

hi martin here is the link for the torch http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ultrafire-R2-LED-300-Lums-Woodland-Camo-6P-Torch-Set-WC-/250652157993?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item3a5c086829

 

this is the link for a red bulb to fit the torch http://www.lamp4us.com/index.php?option=com_shop&task=productdetail&catid=144&id=189&Itemid=0

 

and this is the link to the mount i use to attach light to scope http://www.thephotonshop.co.uk/page57.htm its the 5th 1 down called EASY FIT SHOCK ABSORBING TORCH GUN MOUNT

 

and the pressure switch for the torch is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spiderfire-Pressure-Pad-Surefire-6P-G2-Torch-A002-/400136628638?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item5d2a00699e

 

hope this helps

 

atb rob

[Phantom 631]

Geez Rob,

 

I paid around the price of the torch and got both switches and batteries all included

 

Doing it that way's a lil' steep if your tight like me!

 

Phantom

[Phantom 631]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UltraFire-501B-CREE-300Lumens-Tactical-Flashlight-set-/160462385982?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item255c4db33e

 

 

Phantom

[TinTentTourist 0]

Thanks again guys that's great. I was looking at this.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lamping-Hunting-Sporting-Air-Gun-Rifle-Torch-Light-Set-/160431132719?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item255a70d02f#ht_5417wt_1165

(hoping I got the link right)

But a lot of cash and the mount will not fit my gun! (scope tube is 25mm) so it would have to be something similar.

I have never got anything from the USA side of the site before - I presume you have had no problems or you would not be recommending it. Very good prices considering the exchange rate and postage. (how long is delivery).

 

Once again, your help and experience is much appreciated.

 

Martin

[TinTentTourist 0]

Just looked at that item again Phantom, it's HK not US, priced in US$...

Is the HK and China stuff OK, some people not too happy with it, particularly some of the rechargeable batteries?

[Phantom 631]

Just looked at that item again Phantom, it's HK not US, priced in US$...

Is the HK and China stuff OK, some people not too happy with it, particularly some of the rechargeable batteries?

 

Looking at the one that you posted the link to, I wouldn't spend that kind of money its less powerful than the ones that Rob and I use.

The Ultrafire uses the same Cree technology LED's as the one you've found, but they are more powerful

 

I have used my lamp and batteries for about a year now, I purchased more rechargeable batteries for a small amount (something like 6 batts for about £7.00 inc p&p.)

 

My lamp came from HK/China as did Rob's as does the one you linked to. Don't become a name snob

 

Your correct about people (some) not liking Chinese made stuff. I have a Chinese Springer rifle that is fantastic, Chinese made scopes (tasco etc) chinese lamp and Chinese LASER range Finder.

 

I've not had one single fault full with the chinese stuff

Cheap maybe, quality nowadays, fantastic

 

Phantom

[jenksi87 3]

Cheers

I thought animals were supposed to be colour blind, how does having different colours on your lamp help. And if dim is better, why buy a torch with a 100m range? Probably stupid questions, but if I don't ask I am only guessing

And do you walk round shining the lamp about until you see one or do you wait up and put the lamp on from time to time to see what's about?

Thanks

 

hi buddy

welcome to the forum

 

yes they are! but they seem to act different with a red filter! than with a blue,yellow,green.

which i tink are all hard on ya eye when out in the field!

 

some use a dimmer as not to freak out lamp shy bunny's and they wont spook so easy! if its your only permission best not to lamp it too much!

 

you don't need a lamp thats going to send light to the outer Hebrides,50 60 yds is fine!

because you wont want to be taking bunny's much longer than 40yds at night!

 

using the lamp some do it different! and so do i if im static,mooching,driving

 

static!

i will get in range of a warren and flick the lamp on in the direction every 15 minutes,and its one swing form left to right/right to left.if i spot a red Jewel then it goes of quick, i then make a reference point in the sky line may be a tree or telegraph pole,and that will pin point its position,i then look through my scope depending on whether its a low cloud night,full moon,clear night.and you can make out a silhouette of the bunny,get ya self comfy take aim flick the light on ,and its lights out for the bunny. not every ones way of doing it but i get good results this way

 

mooching!

walking around pretty much the same as every one Else! keep down wind so they cant smell ya flick the lamp on spot the bunny, turn off the lamp and stalk in to that direction remembering to take a reference point ! and to count out ya steps turn on the lamp if its still there THWACK!!

 

 

driving!

drive around the field,or what ever permission it is.this you need 3 peeps driver!shooter!lamper!

unless you have a gun light! drive around light em up whoa! to the driver! and shoot! right go on ,whoa! lamp ,shoot! right go on ,whoa! lamp shoot!

 

pretty easy! really but not Evey one will agree! as others have different techniques!

 

now i await the slaughter! lol

 

i hope this helps!

 

 

regards

 

 

davy

 

spot on mate. i do the same

[jac 12]

i have a LED lenser p7 and i love it to bits lol but what can i use to attach it to my gun? i was lookig at the EASY FIT SHOCK ABSORBING TORCH GUN MOUNT would this do the job ?

[Phantom 631]

i have a LED lenser p7 and i love it to bits lol but what can i use to attach it to my gun? i was lookig at the EASY FIT SHOCK ABSORBING TORCH GUN MOUNT would this do the job ?

 

Depends on how big the diameter of the body tube is and how large the front end of the torch is.

 

ah just done a search, yes Jack the twin velcro and rubber mount would suite it

 

Phantom

[jac 12]

thanks . i am still having trubble getting a mount that fits the gun. been to my local gun shop and they said they will give me a call when they come up with somthing

[TinTentTourist 0]

Hi

I have a carbon fibre shrouded barrel so I will not be attaching a clamp to the barrel to fit the torch. It will have to be a "8" clamp on the scope tube, but I wanted something quick release or I will have to get a bigger gun bag

Found this as mentioned above with the velcro, not ideal for me, but an option when all else fails. It is a bike mount! It might allow fitting to my V-Mach cylinder

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bike-Cycle-Velcro-Torch-Mount-Bracket-Clamp-Holder-/150440470996?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item2306f369d4#ht_1399wt_1137

Might suit your Lenser p7 Jac.

Cheers

Martin

PS about to order the UltraFire® 501B CREE 300Lumens Tactical Flashlight set off ebay as recommended above too . Just have to sus out a suitable charger and a mounting (as mentioned the one with it will not fit a 25mm tube)

PPS aslo really fancy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/tasco-16x40-Pocket-Telescope-Monocular-Hiking-Camping-/150476844958?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23091e6f9e#ht_2555wt_911

[TinTentTourist 0]

Just found Dealextreme.com - look at this lot, then check out the other stuff... resist.... resist.... I can't

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.bike%20mount

[davyt63 1,845]

hi

i use the velcro clamp with my surefire and it works really well.much better than my figure 8 clamp as they are a pain to move about,plus there is a chance of scratching ya scope

 

regards

 

davy

[jac 12]

your like me TinTent, ones you get started you cant stop. i want this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370302147160&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

the saler said the mounts will fit. and the scope looks great. only thing is if the mounts dont fit then thats another set i got that dont work.

Edited August 7, 2010 by jac

[Phantom 631]

Martin,

 

There is a Gun mount version of that (and its a lot cheaper)

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TORCH-LASER-RIFLE-SCOPE-AIRGUN-MULTI-SIZE-LAMPING-MOUNT-/250658418174?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item3a5c67edfe

 

Phantom