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    I am keen to take a closer look at the Maxtoch M24 or whatever they make that is brighter. Does anyone know if Maxtoch makes a model higher than the M24? I currently use a recoil thrower which works beautifully but am looking for a bit more light for longer shots on a 22LR.

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    Where abouts are you?
    I'm in Dunedin and have maxtoch 2x and m24 dedomed by gadgetman.THE ONLY WAY TO GO.
    If you are near I would be happy to demo them for you.
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    Cheers for the reply
    I'm in Clydevale so I wont bother but thanks for the offer
    How does the dedomed m24 peform and do you have it mounted on a rifle?
    Cheers

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    I use the 2x handheld and the m24 scope mounted.You can clearly identify game 300m plus, further than I care to shoot.
    De doming does not effect run time but makes a big difference to what you can see but in saying that standard the m24 still lights up the world,great spread and excellent throw.You should use panasonic cells which give 90 plus minutes on max.
    m24 Ali express about $100nz delivered.Nitecore charger about $30 trademe.Panasonic 18650 protected button top about $11 each,you should get 4.And a simple plastic clamp $5 Ali express.So for under $200 you have a portable sun that will change the way you and your mates spot light forever.
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    True - I run just a dedomed M24 which does all the scope and/or handheld jobs - but there is merit to the idea of having a dedomed 2X as a spottie, and leaving the rifle mounted M24 stock for its wider beam plus throw..

    Naaah...I like lots of throw..

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    Oh nice, for spotting a use the 170mm lightforce HID 30w as I use a atv.
    Its super bright and very tough but they are pretty pricey ($500)

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    I agree,Gadgetman has been busy for me de-doming all my torches.Being a caveman/night shift worker I have a thing about torches.
    MUST NOT buy anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rewd View Post
    MUST NOT buy anymore.
    Until you buy some more.
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

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    Oh yea
    How much does gadgetman charge to dedome a M24 maxitorch?
    Cheers

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    Hey rewd, could you please send me the links for the nitecore charger, Panasonic 18650 and the plastic clamp?
    Cheers

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    Sorry bro but can't figure out how to send links.
    For the nitecore charges trademe is not too bad,any of the $20 ones will do.
    For the panasonic 18650 go to Ali express and go to Global power co.,LTD Store No.1270703.
    The 6 piece lot 3400mAh with PCB and button top US$38.You may be able to find cheaper.
    For the mount Ali express again type in torch mount and look for the ones in the photo I posted they are about US$7.
    CAREFUL mate it's a slippery slope before you know it you have lots of 18650 powered torches.

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    Cheers for that
    Don't worry, I spend my money wisely haha
    Do they not sell these types of batteries in the warehouse?
    I see that the seller on trademe who sells nitecore chargers also sells Panasonic 18650 batteries

 

 

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