Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Alpine DPT


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Page 4 of 17 FirstFirst 1234567891011121314151617 LastLast
Results 46 to 60 of 249
Like Tree80Likes

Thread: New Maxtoch Torch

  1. #46
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Timaru
    Posts
    963

  2. #47
    Member gadgetman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    17,981
    The Sniper has been designed for scope mounting. we got the manufacturer to put the previous model on a major diet, put in a copper carrier board and better low reflectivity lens.

    Anyone buying make sure it is from EST GROUP Co., Ltd as there are others now pinching the name and flogging off rubbish gear.
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

  3. #48
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,887
    This new Maxtoch M24 Sniper is a beauty. Very well made light. After disassembling and testing gadgetman and I both gave it 10/10.

    It is specifically designed by kiwi boys as an all-purpose hunter light and incorporates some high tech electronic features. It is light at 270gms and ideal for both scope mounting or handheld spottie. Stock they produce 83,000 lux (hotspot intensity) with a range of 580 meters, and dedomed they produce 173k lux with 840m. No trouble lighting up a cream house on the farm at 1 kilometer with these figures. We did NOT design it as a pencil beam - we wanted a beam with both long distance plus ability to scan paddocks in seconds - which it does.

    Takes two rechargeable 18650 batts - use high quality ones like panasonic 3100s for max runtime. They are regulated unlike the LL torches and do not just run down with diminishing light over a couple of hours. On full continuous power they will last 100 minutes on high - with no light dimming over that time. Med is still powerful, great for possums, and med and lo will give umpteen hours of runtime.

    They are designed with mode memory so always come back on in last mode used - effectively an on/off in high or med etc. Build quality, lens quality, reflector etc excellent, and they come in a very nice canvas carry bag, spare tail switch, spare O-rings and lanyard. They have been under development for many months and if you go to this link you can do a catch up by reading just the last 2-3 pages:

    FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - Maxtoch SN6X-2 upgrade soon....

    and for best batts, mounts, chargers etc read this sticky:

    FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - Maxtoch SN6X-2 upgrade soon....

    Having seen both, this is a much better proposition than any of the LL range. It has more advanced electronics, much better performance and at a fraction of the price. The first Maxtoch occasionally gave tailcap switch issues but the last 2 models have been very good. Gadget and I have been playing with the new M24 sample, dedomed it, and its an absolute beauty. M24 is about $80NZ delivered.

    Note: Maxtoch also produce a bigger heavier 440gm light - the SN6X-2X. This also now incorporates our recommended electronic upgrades and pumps out 120-125k lux standard, and an expected stonking 250k lux dedomed. That is huge power - ideal as a truck spottie etc. Again just $90-95NZ delivered.

    Aliexpress.com : Buy MAXTOCH Sniper M24, Lighter Version of SN6X 2S, AR Lens, Copper LED Base, Longer Shooting Distance from Reliable copper cab suppliers on EST GROUP Co., Ltd

    Best hunting lights I've seen in terms of all-purpose capability (we did not want just pencil beam), value and performance. Get them!

    PS - gadgetman, myself and the other kiwi boys help them design the gear for fun - not profit.


    Yes- as gadget says watch out for knock-oofs. Maxtoch becoming a market leader for well priced performance lights and there are outfits trying to rip them off. This $37 light proneshooter mentions is not a maxtoch - God knows what it is - so take care:

    http://www.dhgate.com/product/maxtoc...164943075.html
    Last edited by mudgripz; 27-04-2014 at 03:38 PM.
    Bushrash, Toby and jord like this.

  4. #49
    Member jord's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Canterbury
    Posts
    261
    Great stuff - counting down till payday.

  5. #50
    Member Proneshooter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    The Naki Baby!
    Posts
    108
    Quote Originally Posted by mudgripz View Post

    Actually it IS a gen maxtoch, it is in their aliexpress store

    Aliexpress.com : Buy MAXTOCH CREE Xml T6 1000LM 18650 LED Hunting Flashlight(TA6X 7),MAXTRAC Extension Tube For Extra Battery from Reliable tube batteries suppliers on EST GROUP Co., Ltd

    I chatted with Amanda and she talked me up to the M24... which is ordered

    I mentioned the comments on here about how helpful she is and she was totally buzzed!

    The 1000lm one would probably be good for possum spotting and the body is 1inch so you could mount it on a scope

    cheers
    Tracy

  6. #51
    Member sako75's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Supercity
    Posts
    4,945
    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    The Sniper has been designed for scope mounting. we got the manufacturer to put the previous model on a major diet, put in a copper carrier board and better low reflectivity lens.

    Anyone buying make sure it is from EST GROUP Co., Ltd as there are others now pinching the name and flogging off rubbish gear.
    Will they not make them without the dome on?
    Toby and jord like this.

  7. #52
    Member jord's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Canterbury
    Posts
    261
    Today is the day. Still undecided between the M24 sniper and the next one up - I think it may end up replacing my hawker hunter xt2 and go on my rifle so the sniper being the lighter one seems more sensible. Love new toys!

  8. #53
    Member Proneshooter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    The Naki Baby!
    Posts
    108
    I find it amazing how technology changes things... These torches are throwing out more light than the traditional sealed beam handheld spot with the motorcycle battery in a daypack! And hands up everyone who is OVER humping one of those damn things around on your back all night

  9. #54
    Member gadgetman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    17,981
    Quote Originally Posted by sako75 View Post
    Will they not make them without the dome on?
    Thanks for the reminder. They want me to give instructions on how to do it, ... looks like it may be an option in the future.
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

  10. #55
    Member gadgetman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    17,981
    Quote Originally Posted by Proneshooter View Post
    I find it amazing how technology changes things... These torches are throwing out more light than the traditional sealed beam handheld spot with the motorcycle battery in a daypack! And hands up everyone who is OVER humping one of those damn things around on your back all night
    I sure am, mine disappeared with my truck and wont be replaced.
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

  11. #56
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,887
    Tracy - I will check again with maxtoch but the torch pictured in the dhgate SN6X-2S link (posted first above) is not an SN6X-2S. Does not look like any maxtoch I know of and we've been testing their range for 2-3 years. The other link you post is actually for a TA6X-7 - which we have had to NZ for testing. It's not the torch pictured in the dhgate first link.

    The TA6X-7 a good little XML torch which can be operated with 2 batts or as a stubby with one - also comes with red and green lenses. Versatile wee light. Nowhere near as good as the M24 Sniper.

    I know what you mean about big halogen spotlights - our team was shooting just on 1000 bunnies per night couple of years back using quite a collection of lights including handheld halogens and an HID spot. This got us seriously researching new light tech. Got a helluva shock when I lined the maxtoch up with my halogen 6" spottie - the maxtoch was better and retained good spill/beam width. I haven't seen a big handheld on a trip since.

  12. #57
    Member Proneshooter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    The Naki Baby!
    Posts
    108
    Hey Mudgripz

    Yeah sorry, crossed wires. No that thing on DH does not look legit for sure.

    Amanda just mentioned that they are developing a rear cap with the remote switch on it for the M24 sniper. I ordered the one they have but she came back and said it didn't fit the sniper. I think a remote on/off would be handy.

    I have to say that I am amazed at the power of even these cheapie no-name things:

    2013 Fashion Self Defense Mini D11 Cree Q5 7W LED Flashlight 500LM Orange Portable Zoom Waterproof Camping Torch Free Shipping-in LED Flashlights from Lights & Lighting on Aliexpress.com

    for $8.00 its brilliant! and when I think what I used to have to pay for maglights way back when... all I can say is Viva La CREE LED! Viva La Chine

    Tracy



    Quote Originally Posted by mudgripz View Post
    Tracy - I will check again with maxtoch but the torch pictured in the dhgate SN6X-2S link (posted first above) is not an SN6X-2S. Does not look like any maxtoch I know of and we've been testing their range for 2-3 years. The other link you post is actually for a TA6X-7 - which we have had to NZ for testing. It's not the torch pictured in the dhgate first link.

    The TA6X-7 a good little XML torch which can be operated with 2 batts or as a stubby with one - also comes with red and green lenses. Versatile wee light. Nowhere near as good as the M24 Sniper.

    I know what you mean about big halogen spotlights - our team was shooting just on 1000 bunnies per night couple of years back using quite a collection of lights including handheld halogens and an HID spot. This got us seriously researching new light tech. Got a helluva shock when I lined the maxtoch up with my halogen 6" spottie - the maxtoch was better and retained good spill/beam width. I haven't seen a big handheld on a trip since.

  13. #58
    308
    308 is offline
    Member 308's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Wairarapa
    Posts
    3,928
    Gadget, are you gonna put a couple of demo pics up as to how to de-dome?
    I've got one of these on its way and would like to try doing the operation on it

    If you do, thanks in advance
    veitnamcam likes this.

  14. #59
    Member jord's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Canterbury
    Posts
    261
    Any chance I can come round for a preview @gadgetman ?


    Sent from my Browning

  15. #60
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,887
    Now - URGENT QUESTION - need some feedback today.

    Maxtoch making the pressure switch for M24 - How long should cord be between tailcap and pressure switch. Presuming scope mounting I'm thinking max 40m to forestock? 30-40-50? Thoughts - I don't use them.

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. Maxtoch
    By moonhunt in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 71
    Last Post: 12-07-2014, 04:48 PM
  2. Torch mounts
    By R93 in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 29-07-2012, 08:07 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!