basic predator light

[jp_over]

Friends,

Can I get some recommendations on a basic predator light?

Perhaps this model?

http://www.brinkmann.net/Shop/Serie...hts&series=FLA-2003-7&seriesname=Varmint&id=0


Thanks for your help!

Joe

 

[Hog]

That light will work fine but it also depends on how you will be hunting.
Cordless is nice to have but limited run time & heavy. If you will have constant access to a 12 volt power supply then I would go with a cord model like in your link, it is lighter to hold also. Be sure & use the red filter & not put the light directly on the predator use the outer ring (halo) so as not to spook. Be sure not to light em up fully till you have a good sight picture and are ready. The opinions above are just that & have worked for me. By the way if hunting up close the big lights are not really necessary.
I have seen people use good quality flashlights & red beam filters.
Alot of this also depends on your terrain & calling abilities.
Hog

 

[lightforce2]

Looks like a sealed beam unit which might be fairly heavy, I would check on its weight.
7.3 amp current draw @ 12v means its a 100w, you'll need a big battery to drive it for decent runtimes

For this style of light, my experience is that a 2 pin halogen / xenophot globe of 30 / 50 or 75 watts is far more efficient in current usage and light output

If you're planning on spotlighting on foot I assume you will be shooting from a variety of different positions, the weight, balance & design of the light are important

Recently I've changed from red filters to yellow/amber filters with very good results.

 

[jp_over]

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the input! I plan on doing some out-of-truck hunting and some on foot. Mostly short term sets on a few agricultural spots where I have permission from the landowner to shoot coyotes, hogs, and crows (varmints in effect). I mostly use a Foxpro FX3 electronic caller but some of my buddies who tag along on occassion know how to use hand calls.

I appreciate the advice of only using the outer ring - I had not heard that before but it makes sense.

So far as the "2 pin halogen / xenophot globe of 30 / 50 or 75 watts" - can you provide a link to a specific product?

Again, I sure appreciate the help!

Joe

 

[lightforce2]

So far as the "2 pin halogen / xenophot globe of 30 / 50 or 75 watts" - can you provide a link to a specific product

Here's a couple of links
http://www.lcdprojectorlamp.net/64610_lamp_64610_hxl_xenophot_osram_bulb_2_30.html

http://www.jdsound.com.au/catalog_details.asp?ProdID=1650

I used to use a Lightforce 170 spotlight with a 30w xenophot globe run of 4 amp & 7 amp batteries, but now I'm using a Tiablo A9 and a Wolf eyes shark1 HID with an amber filter. These lights enable us to walk up to 6 hours without having to carry heavy batteries. But I have to admit the change wasn't cheap even though it was worth it.

 

[Hog]

These lights enable us to walk up to 6 hours.


Hey lightforce 2 what type of predators are you guys hunting down under that requires so much walking, that sir is hunting!!!
It's pretty easy here in Texas.
Hog

 

[jp_over]

Hog,

I hunt near Waco. Give me a holler if you want to chase some yotes, hogs, & rabbits.

BTW (for all to comment). Would the X-990 be a good predator light (with a buddy or nephew to run it of course!)?

Joe

 

[lightforce2]

Hey lightforce 2 what type of predators are you guys hunting down under that requires so much walking, that sir is hunting!!!
It's pretty easy here in Texas.
Hog

Sorry for not replying sooner Hog,
I'm involved in fox control programs. I'd class myself as a part time profesional pest controller my colleague is a profesional shooter so what we do isn't really hunting.