Thread: Best hunting torch in NZ guaranteed under $200 range

Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

Hi,

The Sofirn D25S headlamp has micro usb charging, the Osram C8+ V2 has no usb charging and requires an external charger.

I'm not familiar with the Maxtoch batteries, but from this Trade Me listing I would say no. Depending on what current the protection trips at on those Maxtoch batteries, it could shut the light off on 100% power. That listing says they are Panasonic NCR18650B batteries?. If the protection doesn't trip it may run it, but at a lower output. Ideally you want the Samsung 30Q button top for $11.50

Panasonic B - 4.9 amps max
Samsung 30Q - 15 amps max

If they are the Panasonic B battery, it makes me wonder how honest Maxtoch's lumen ratings are. The Maxtoch M1 Archer had a lumen spec of 1650 lumens which would require approx 7 amps since it was using a dedomed SST-40. The M1 was bundled with this battery. I'm not trying to knock the brand, but since I'm one of the few that has equipment to measure lumens, it gets me thinking.

I have a pair of Maxtoch 2x shooter that run on 2x 18650's if you want to test one I'd be happy to send it up to you, when I bought them they were considered the best hand held torch/spotlight on the market $$$ to performance.
I have shot many many bunnies running one mounted on the rifle with a pressure switch and the other as a hand held spotter.
for run time and brightness they are hard to beat and never thermal out.
Not knocking your products at all would be interested in how they stack up

I would be keen to know the run time of the 2 dive torch’s that you have

Originally Posted by dannyb

I have a pair of Maxtoch 2x shooter that run on 2x 18650's if you want to test one I'd be happy to send it up to you, when I bought them they were considered the best hand held torch/spotlight on the market $$$ to performance.
I have shot many many bunnies running one mounted on the rifle with a pressure switch and the other as a hand held spotter.
for run time and brightness they are hard to beat and never thermal out.
Not knocking your products at all would be interested in how they stack up

I appreciate the kind offer but I will decline. Maybe if I paid you what it's worth and then refund it once you make sure it's received back in the same condition, minus X amount as a thank you. I hope it's not faulty in hopes to blame me and get a brand new one haha.

How was the weight of the 2x mounted?

Being honest, I think the Maxtoch units are the ones to buy if you have that kind of money, great performance, well made etc. My aim is to provide something that still offers good performance but for a much cheaper price. This started out, and still is a hobby I enjoy, it's got little to do with making $$$.

I had Sofirn send me their new SF47T model for review, it just arrived today. It's an 1100m thrower that uses 2x 21700 batteries and uses the same Osram led I'm using, so far looks decent. Review will be up on Youtube later this week after I finish all the tests and beamshots. Depending on the test results it's looking like I'll stock it. Most of the lights use a single battery so it'll be a welcomed addition.

I've been using a 2x mounted on the scope for a while for rabbit work.
Weight wise, it's not too bad. Definitely on the bulky side by adding around 100mm in height above scope.

Originally Posted by longrange308

I would be keen to know the run time of the 2 dive torch’s that you have

I hope you understand the ANSI standard for runtime. The timer starts at 30 seconds and runtime is recorded once the output drops to just 10%. It's never X lumens the entire time. This standard is used for every brand. It's good to see more brands are starting to state 5 min + 180 min etc but for many they don't.

Sofirn SD03

High - 55min, Med - 2hr 20min, Low - 10hr

Sofirn SD05

High - 1hr 38min, Med - 2hr 30min, Low - 8hr 16min

I also have the Wurkkos DL40

Originally Posted by Joe_90

I've been using a 2x mounted on the scope for a while for rabbit work.
Weight wise, it's not too bad. Definitely on the bulky side by adding around 100mm in height above scope.

Okay, I heard from a gun store that anything over 400g can throw out the sights. No idea how accurate that is

Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

Okay, I heard from a gun store that anything over 400g can throw out the sights. No idea how accurate that is

Wasn't enough to throw out the scopes on my 17hmr or my 7mm rem mag

Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

Okay, I heard from a gun store that anything over 400g can throw out the sights. No idea how accurate that is

I'll use that as an excuse next time I miss then!
Seriously, hasn't been an issue on 17hmr, 22 or 223.

Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

I hope you understand the ANSI standard for runtime. The timer starts at 30 seconds and runtime is recorded once the output drops to just 10%. It's never X lumens the entire time. This standard is used for every brand. It's good to see more brands are starting to state 5 min + 180 min etc but for many they don't.

Sofirn SD03

High - 55min, Med - 2hr 20min, Low - 10hr

Sofirn SD05

High - 1hr 38min, Med - 2hr 30min, Low - 8hr 16min

I also have the Wurkkos DL40

Sweet as , both would be a update on the current $4 AliExpress job

Ordered the above two you mentioned. Hope to have in my paws soon.
Thanks.