lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Evening all, Does anyone use a small handhelp type torch when running their dog? Similar to this one http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3a6a95b778 http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2567f9c44e or the one that Tesco does.. the air rifle guys on here seem to rave about them as they are cheap and have got a decent enough beam for air rifles but has anyone tried to use them with the dogs? are they up to it? I am not talking about using one to replace a normal lamping light just after something thats smaller and more subtle when walking through the village to take out when walking the mutts on a night and thats maybe good for a couple of sly runs. any thoughts/suggestions, does anyone use something similar? cheers for looking Edited September 29, 2011 by lapin2008 Quote Link to post
Guest born to run1083 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 air riffle guys don't need as good a beam as us guys, we need something concentrated, just watch the flood on them I think that will be the biggest problem with them and range could be an issue Quote Link to post
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 air riffle guys don't need as good a beam as us guys, we need something concentrated, just watch the flood on them I think that will be the biggest problem with them and range could be an issue Yeh thats what i am thinking and even the purpose built lamping air rifle lamp kits are marginal for the longer range dog stuff. is there anything that you know to fit in a pocket with a tight enough beam even if the beam doesnt go that far Quote Link to post
Guest born to run1083 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 air riffle guys don't need as good a beam as us guys, we need something concentrated, just watch the flood on them I think that will be the biggest problem with them and range could be an issue Yeh thats what i am thinking and even the purpose built lamping air rifle lamp kits are marginal for the longer range dog stuff. is there anything that you know to fit in a pocket with a tight enough beam even if the beam doesnt go that far being honest I'm probly not the best to answer all I've really used and still use are the lightforce lamps. always suited me so never really had to change Quote Link to post
iamduvern 62 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Have a look at deal extreme they have some cracking cree lamps I always have an 18650 in my pocket its come in handy a few times in small paddocks Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use both http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290462942856?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 <<< this for spotting , but have used that for running as well, in small fields and this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280720226157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to post
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 air riffle guys don't need as good a beam as us guys, we need something concentrated, just watch the flood on them I think that will be the biggest problem with them and range could be an issue Yeh thats what i am thinking and even the purpose built lamping air rifle lamp kits are marginal for the longer range dog stuff. is there anything that you know to fit in a pocket with a tight enough beam even if the beam doesnt go that far being honest I'm probly not the best to answer all I've really used and still use are the lightforce lamps. always suited me so never really had to change Yeh I have a lightforce as well, its just for the odd run on evening walks without carrying around an massive bin lid of a lamp Quote Link to post
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Have a look at deal extreme they have some cracking cree lamps I always have an 18650 in my pocket its come in handy a few times in small paddocks cheers mate will have a look Quote Link to post
Guest born to run1083 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 aye mate I know what you mean, also handy for them places where you ain't meant to be. Quote Link to post
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use both http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 <<< this for spotting , but have used that for running as well, in small fields and this http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 cheers mate, that second one looks about what I was after. I couldnt see from the advert on ebay the range of the beam how far out does it go and can you get recharable batteries with it Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use both http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 <<< this for spotting , but have used that for running as well, in small fields and this http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 cheers mate, that second one looks about what I was after. I couldnt see from the advert on ebay the range of the beam how far out does it go and can you get recharable batteries with it the beam is not supper tight, unlike the first one, beam will light 200meters up no problem mate, but will easy pick eyes up at 300 on big gear! as for the betterys yes you can get 2 with a charger for under £10 in the uk Quote Link to post
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use both http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 <<< this for spotting , but have used that for running as well, in small fields and this http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 cheers mate, that second one looks about what I was after. I couldnt see from the advert on ebay the range of the beam how far out does it go and can you get recharable batteries with it the beam is not supper tight, unlike the first one, beam will light 200meters up no problem mate, but will easy pick eyes up at 300 on big gear! as for the betterys yes you can get 2 with a charger for under £10 in the uk Cheers mate, sounds like it will do the trick. will put a bid in ta Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use both http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 <<< this for spotting , but have used that for running as well, in small fields and this http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 cheers mate, that second one looks about what I was after. I couldnt see from the advert on ebay the range of the beam how far out does it go and can you get recharable batteries with it the beam is not supper tight, unlike the first one, beam will light 200meters up no problem mate, but will easy pick eyes up at 300 on big gear! as for the betterys yes you can get 2 with a charger for under £10 in the uk Cheers mate, sounds like it will do the trick. will put a bid in ta heres batterys and charger mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370507234151 Quote Link to post
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use both http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 <<< this for spotting , but have used that for running as well, in small fields and this http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 cheers mate, that second one looks about what I was after. I couldnt see from the advert on ebay the range of the beam how far out does it go and can you get recharable batteries with it the beam is not supper tight, unlike the first one, beam will light 200meters up no problem mate, but will easy pick eyes up at 300 on big gear! as for the betterys yes you can get 2 with a charger for under £10 in the uk Cheers mate, sounds like it will do the trick. will put a bid in ta heres batterys and charger mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370507234151 cheers Quote Link to post
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