That is what I was confused about. So the batteries are still draining in lockout, and I mistook it to mean otherwise.
now Im confused
turning the tailcap to break contact is not electronic lockout
which type of lockout are you using?
1. Physical. Breaking contact by unscrewing to physically stop all power from exiting the battery?
Or
2. Electronic. A lockout that involves a technique such as triple clicking an electronic switch that continues to monitor, and waits for another triple click?
please be specific, which exact light and lockout technique are you using?
and
be specific about why you say it "seems" that the batteries are not lasting long enough? How are you determining the batteries are being drained in an abnormal way? Using a high lumen level does drain batteries, possibly faster than seems ideal.
we need specific details, so we can give specific answers.
I agree with both xevious and parametrek, they are both right, for different types of lockouts..
please be specific about what light you are using, and how you are determining the battery drain is not normal