Thread: What LED Flashlight and mount is is best for night shooting ?

Originally Posted by Rockyw

Thanks guys, that's given me a lot of good info.

What is de -doming, I presume its making the light more powerful, but does it compromise reliability ?

De-doming is the removal of the silicon dome that covers the led.
Its been around for a while and increases output substantially.
I wouldn't worry about reliability if its from a reputable manufacturer.

CREE have developed the Xlamp LED which sort of makes de-doming unnecessary these days.

Originally Posted by mudgripz

I would suggest you go straight to the 2X. We specifically designed them for NZ hunting conditions as an all-purpose hunter, and they offer huge performance, plus value. They are designed to be light at just 400gms including batts - that's 0.9lb addition to a 22 or other rifle - and that's no problem. We have shot thousands of bunnies with them on rimfires and centrefires and weight has never been an issue. Not once. Nitecore and Armytek make some good stuff, but don't perform anywhere near on a par with the Maxtoch 2X. Company product stats show the Nitecore P30 produces max 95,000 lux, and the Armytek 150,000. The 2X produces 363,000 lux on high, 270,000 on medium, and (just tested mine on meter few minutes ago to find it reads) 122,000 lux on low beam. Gadgetman uses low beam at times for bunnies..

This extreme performance means the Maxtoch gives you versatility in range from 0 to 1200+ meters - and that covers not only bunnies, but all longer distance night shooting you'll do in NZ for bigger animals. If you are out night shooting and come on some reds/fallow at 2-400m - you WILL want the extra light power.

Good lights are expensive and you may only want to buy one top line setup. Little Nitecore P30 and Armytek will cost you $170-200NZ at a guess. A new 2X is about $137NZ - quite a bit cheaper - and gadgetman services any that need it. These Maxtochs are designed to be all-purpose hunters - combining beam width plus long range hotspot, and can be quickly weapon mounted using Maxtochs quick release mounts, or used as a handheld spottie.

By all means buy another if you wish but the Maxtoch is well beyond the others in performance. Having tested heaps of other lights, we designed Maxtochs as ideal setup for the full range of hunting conditions you are going to meet. Here's the 2X link - scan through the orders and you'll see how strongly they sell to kiwi hunters:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MAXT...661379568.html

Yes to this. Ive shot deer with my Maxtoch (private land reducing numbers for a farmer) out to 250-300 yards no problem. Good positive animal id and lighted background. They are amazing. Only thing I don't like is the multi level switch. I wish it was just full bore all the time.

i have to admit i repair 100's of lights...well heading towards 1200 (HID +LED +Halogen)
and though i love my LED lenser, Gadgetmans maxtoch blew it away
but wait theres more (suzanne paul voice)
i have found bunnies will attract more to the high end spectrum, dear go for the low. if the animal in question is "light shy" then red is good for rabbit and hare and deer is better in amber.
halogen will give both ends of the spectrum but no way near as efficient on batteries

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes to this. Ive shot deer with my Maxtoch (private land reducing numbers for a farmer) out to 250-300 yards no problem. Good positive animal id and lighted background. They are amazing. Only thing I don't like is the multi level switch. I wish it was just full bore all the time.

Agreed, I always just have mine on high beam, once it’s been on high beam it seems to dim on any other setting

Originally Posted by burtonator

Agreed, I always just have mine on high beam, once it’s been on high beam it seems to dim on any other setting

I mainly have mine on low beam and can spot and shoot small game out 200m odd or more. I couldn't stand the disappointment of turning off the torch from the higher settings and seeing how dim the headlights were.

that p30 just looks like an expensive c8?

I love my maxtoch its brilliant!! So much so im wanting to purchase another. Mine is the Sniper M24... Is there any major differences between the new 2x and M24?? Apart from 100m more throw and slightly larger dimensions??wouldnt think there would be much visible difference??as i dont have a 2x to compare...

I use both M24 and 2X. M24 produces about 310,000 lux or cd, while 2X produces about 360-370,000. 2X little bit bigger head and heavier at 310gm to M24's 270gm. Not much in it..
I enjoy using either in field - both tons of power. If you've got an M24 and want to buy a second Maxtoch I'd suggest the 2X. Just for variety... they both do the job very well

Thanks mudgripz. 2X it is!! Any suggestions on 18650's and a good charger? Will they send batterys from overseas? I thought it was a bit of a drama at one stage?

Get extra batteries with the torch, they can ship one pair in the torch and others in doctored reject tubes. For a charger I'd go for a Nitecore of some description.

Question guys, the 18650’s, is it best to run them down completely before recharging ?

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

Question guys, the 18650’s, is it best to run them down completely before recharging ?

They don't have the memory issues of the old NiCd cells so you don't need to run them flat. I think they perform better over time if you don't run them too low.

Do you get these Maxtorches from AliExpress..? I might be in the market for some form of spotlight.


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Originally Posted by tiroatedson

Do you get these Maxtorches from AliExpress..? I might be in the market for some form of spotlight.


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Yes

Thanks GM.