Thread: Question - 850nm or 940nm IR torch?

Originally Posted by cmthelegend

NFT - can you describe this in more detail - what do you mean by "when you change the focus, the beam heads for the trees!!"? I'm considering a 940 addon for my HT-60 and this was the obvious choice. Thanks

Hi CM et all,

Yes thats right, when you changed the zoom function on the supplied IR torch.... I'd avoid that like the plague IMHO - seen the same torches on AliExpress for $25.00 - I kid you not.

I did some research and sourced an IR laser from the UK.... think it cost me $220 landed - no border fees.
I can link what I purchased, bearing in mind this was also in 940nm - wondering if I should have just got the 850 and be done with - but heres me, trying to be sneak sneaky with 940... pfft!

Anyways, its a vast difference than the supplied unit. Still getting used to using the 66 - what comes into play as well, is the ability of ones scope to pass IR thru! Some have optic coatings to reject some IR, and I feel my Burris ones do... I digress...

Link for where I bought from ; think its a one-man band in Kent, UK.... and supposedly he make these up himself? Or some anyways..

https://www.nightvisionstore.co.uk/b...or-c2x28290587

Think given that when you change zoom ( zoom in ) with most illuminators, they dont always zoom into true centre - so the Adjustable Low Profile IR Mount ( @Night_Into_Day ) would be most beneficial!! https://www.nightvisionstore.co.uk/a...nt-c2x28623988

The VCSEL lasers just throw more light than LEDs further, though everyone to their own.


Still wondering if I should have gone with a dedicated NV unit as opposed to the add-on - oh well, it works and the hares have no clue what's hitting them - that's enough win for me!

Adjustable Low Profile IR Mount