Thread: best scope mount for flashlight?

I want to attach a small flashlight to my scope for spotlighting possums at night.
Whats the best kind of mount to use? I see tons of stuff available on the likes of aliexpress.
Ive got a convoy s21A, not sure on the measurements on half the things listed to know if it will fit my light, but want something that has a quick detatch. I see many different types available.
Also I see ones with weaver mounts that could fit on the rifle and holds the light to the side, I dont know whats best, but there might not be enough room for that to fit between the scope mounts or not, depending on the height, etc.

I've been through a few. As unlikely as it sounds, one of the most usable I've come across is the cheapest: https://www.piercingthedarkness.co.n...ge/scope-mount

On one rifle, I had an issue with glare off a stainless barrel, so mounted the torch on the forend via a stud fitting. This is a nice little bit of kit that aligns the torch beam with the scope more or less: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/4514626950

I have run two systems to good effect.
One is a "45degree canted mount weaver rail" which should fit under most scope set ups and holds the torch low and off to the side. Readily available on aliexpress now.

The other is the old-timey halogen spotties, which had a dove-tail on them and so could be mounted to your scope with an inverted scope ring. Good for shooting off a quad, or a ute that had a 12volt socket at the back deck, pretty hopeless for shooting out the cab, or walkups or peddly missions
The lights were 6 or 8" around, doesn't make for easy handling.

@Old_School, have a read through this thread. A lot of options covered: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....h-torch-27910/

Originally Posted by MB

I've been through a few. As unlikely as it sounds, one of the most usable I've come across is the cheapest: https://www.piercingthedarkness.co.n...ge/scope-mount

+1 for the figure 8 clamp mounts. Not "quick detach" per say but still fitting time is measured in seconds not minutes. Generally once the light is bolted onto the scope it stays there for the rest of the job anyway.

Originally Posted by 11mms

I have run two systems to good effect.
One is a "45degree canted mount weaver rail" which should fit under most scope set ups and holds the torch low and off to the side. Readily available on aliexpress now.

https://www.unlimitedairsoftshop.co....pe-mounts-base
for a a torch it works fine, gone up in price though since I brought mine, in stock NZ though too

Originally Posted by striker

https://www.unlimitedairsoftshop.co....pe-mounts-base
for a a torch it works fine, gone up in price though since I brought mine, in stock NZ though too

Yes that's the kind of thing.
As for price, have they what!
I think I paid about that for a half dozen of them, landed. Just a couple of years ago I'm sure.

I've been using the Olight magnetic mou t since 2020 and can't fault it. Mount thr torch on the underside of the barrel and there is no glare. If you need to recover the dead thing, simply remove the torch & magnetic bracket and you have a hand held torch. I also attach it to the side of the ute when reversing.

https://www.torchmonster.co.nz/magnetic-mount-x-wm03

The Nitecore MH12 1800 lumens is excellent, but apparently discontinued. Some stockist still have it, you will need to shop around..The new model is MH12SE, but might only be 1200 lumens. Make sure to buy 1800 lumens model, not 1200 lumens. I shot 12 possums two nights ago, very satisfying

https://batteriesguy.co.nz/collectio...33484288655446

Originally Posted by MB

On one rifle, I had an issue with glare off a stainless barrel, so mounted the torch on the forend via a stud fitting. This is a nice little bit of kit that aligns the torch beam with the scope more or less: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/4514626950

Originally Posted by 11mms

I have run two systems to good effect.
One is a "45degree canted mount weaver rail" which should fit under most scope set ups and holds the torch low and off to the side. Readily available on aliexpress now.

The other is the old-timey halogen spotties, which had a dove-tail on them and so could be mounted to your scope with an inverted scope ring. Good for shooting off a quad, or a ute that had a 12volt socket at the back deck, pretty hopeless for shooting out the cab, or walkups or peddly missions
The lights were 6 or 8" around, doesn't make for easy handling.

That more or less looks like this same unit on aliexpress.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006042595982.html
Only issue is the measurements of that weaver mount look wider than the one on my .22 rifle.
Do they come in different sizes? I can only see the one option from what I can tell.
Looks like it will be a perfect fit and should mount under my scope fine, and the quick detach makes it very versatile too.

The only other issue i see is my convoy flashlight is 26mm diameter, and the mount is listed as 25mm, not too sure how big a deal this will be.

Originally Posted by MB

I've been through a few. As unlikely as it sounds, one of the most usable I've come across is the cheapest: https://www.piercingthedarkness.co.n...ge/scope-mount

On one rifle, I had an issue with glare off a stainless barrel, so mounted the torch on the forend via a stud fitting. This is a nice little bit of kit that aligns the torch beam with the scope more or less: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/4514626950

They are simple and work well

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Originally Posted by Old_School

That more or less looks like this same unit on aliexpress.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006042595982.html
Only issue is the measurements of that weaver mount look wider than the one on my .22 rifle.
Do they come in different sizes? I can only see the one option from what I can tell.
Looks like it will be a perfect fit and should mount under my scope fine, and the quick detach makes it very versatile too.

The only other issue i see is my convoy flashlight is 26mm diameter, and the mount is listed as 25mm, not too sure how big a deal this will be.

For a whopping 82cents plus shipping, I'd give it a whirl! I doubt the size difference will matter but IF the 1mm is a problem you could soon ream/lap the rings out, either properly, or by wrapping your torch in fine emery paper and using that, then shimming with beer-cans or electrical tape for a snug fit.

It does specify "Suitable rail type: 18-21mm" so I guess put the verniers over your dovetails, It may be you have 3/8" or 11mm dovetail which is quite common on .22s, I'm sure there will be a mount to suit though, or there are dovetail to picatinny adapters. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005972536176.html

Originally Posted by 11mms

For a whopping 82cents plus shipping, I'd give it a whirl! I doubt the size difference will matter but IF the 1mm is a problem you could soon ream/lap the rings out, either properly, or by wrapping your torch in fine emery paper and using that, then shimming with beer-cans or electrical tape for a snug fit.

It does specify "Suitable rail type: 18-21mm" so I guess put the verniers over your dovetails, It may be you have 3/8" or 11mm dovetail which is quite common on .22s, I'm sure there will be a mount to suit though, or there are dovetail to picatinny adapters. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005972536176.html

haha, thats funny, they have dropped the price for some sort of promotion it looks like.
I think i will grab one anyway.
My rifle has what I think is a 3/8 dovetail or 11mm from what i can tell.
Those adapters might be the thing i need.