Has anynoe seen the laser designator searchlights?

It looks like they are being marketed for hunting mainly, but it will illuminate a target of substantial size (deer or elk) out to 500 yards and will run for 7 hours on a 123. I did a quick search and did not find anything on cpf about them and thougth it was strange. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuFJXEmnOmM this is a review of one of said lights, this is s 250 yard model, but a 500 yard does exist. This would be awesome with a white light though.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. a decollimated laser is a swell idea! I may have to get one of these for hunting -and- playing. Great way to find my dog in the woods here at home.

Any idea how much? I've never understood hunting as a sport.

$350 for the 250 yard model

AceDan said:

I've never understood hunting as a sport.

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Darkness, requirement for light, evolution of lighting, hobby/sport for some.

Starvation, requirement for sustenance, tradition/necessity, hobby/sport for some.

Patriot said:

Darkness, requirement for light, evolution of lighting, hobby/sport for some.

Starvation, requirement for sustenance, tradition/necessity, hobby/sport for some.

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Thanks Patriot. Do they ever get the chance to shoot back ;-)

clint357 said:

$350 for the 250 yard model

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Thanks clint357. Very clever bit of kit. I saw similar stuff last night in the UK with LEDs. They worked just as well but didn't see any focusable like this. But then again, I never asked if they could.

AceDan said:

Thanks Patriot. Do they ever get the chance to shoot back ;-)

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No, but they're very tough to sneak up on...unless you are in a vehicle apparently

AceDan said:

Any idea how much? I've never understood hunting as a sport.

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It can save you money if you're a meat eater. It also forces you to think about how you eat. If you aren't willing to kill an animal yourself, why should you eat it?
I don't hunt, but I would for survival.

Unicorn said:

It can save you money if you're a meat eater. It also forces you to think about how you eat. If you aren't willing to kill an animal yourself, why should you eat it?
I don't hunt, but I would for survival.

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Ahh, but hunting to kill and eat isn't a sport. I was more thinking trophy hunting.

And so would I for survival.

Is this more efficient than a highly focused LED or HID? I'm just wondering if it's a marketing ploy because it's something different or if there is real merrit to this idea. Also, is there such a thing as a white laser that could be used on this?