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What spotlights are you guys using for your coyotes?
11/27/2011 11:27:18 AM
Hey guys i'm in the market for a new spotlight for 'yote hunting and i'm curious what yall are using, how powerful it is, and what you paid for it. I'm looking hard at the streamlight waypoint for $70. I read about 20 reviews on it that claim you can see the full body of a raccoon at 200yds. So if any of you guys are using it I'd love to hear what you think of it.
11/27/2011 12:25:33 PM
Lightforce 170.
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11/27/2011 12:55:09 PM
Lightforce 240s 
It makes it look like daylight. LOL From, yesterday.
I have a Hellfighter also and that RULES, but kind of expensive.
It makes it look like daylight. LOL From, yesterday.
I have a Hellfighter also and that RULES, but kind of expensive.
11/28/2011 6:39:32 AM
11/30/2011 4:27:00 PM
I use Brinkman Q-beam 700,000 candlepower 12 volt spotlights. I've used these for years with great success. They cost $20 from the brinkman website and I think red lenses for it were about $8. I double up the red lenses and add a homemade extension on it. I don't think you can see a coon body at 200yds but it is plenty light for everything out to 100yds. I don't like my light too bright. I just bought 2 new ones last year but havent used them yet still using my older one but I figured with the abuse it takes it won't last much longer. It is light weight also and that helps on a long night of calling.
12/3/2011 9:40:13 AM
Originally Posted By ch1966:
Elusive Wildlife's XLR 250 is the best bang-for-the-buck for a kill light.
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Elusive Wildlife's XLR 250 is the best bang-for-the-buck for a kill light.
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I can second this one.
12/6/2011 8:00:52 PM
I am compiling a review of an Un-Bee-Leviable custom made flashlight for $299. It's called the DEFT EDC-LR, and it runs on a single rechargeable battery (18650 li-ion, if you're keeping score). Made just outside of Dallas, TX, and this thing fits in the palm of my hand while producing 60K lux. In layman's terms, I can light up the belly of an airplane. When I finish the review, I will have tons of info. Here's a cell phone pic for now. If you want to check out their website, I can't recommend it highly enough.
12/7/2011 7:57:47 AM
Wisconsin doesn't like shining, even on yotes. I use a handheld night scope and a boresighted laser.
12/16/2011 11:05:04 PM
Quick update, I got the streamlight for an XMAS gift and all I can say is WOW!
Weight: Thing weighs less than a medium streamlight flashlight
Build: It's made of ABS plastic but still feels very sturdy in your hands like it will take some bumps and bruises
Power: I've only had the chance to take this thing in the backyard and shine some known targets but I was looking at some light tan boards at a ranged 200yds and could see them plain as day. I imagine in complete darkness that this thing would be easily capable of lighting up targets at 2-300yds.
Conclusion: I'm sure there are brighter lights out there. But if you are a ground hunter like me where weight,cost, and quality are my main concerns I don't think you can go wrong with this unit. Happy hunting. If you guys are interested I will try and post some post hunt thoughts on this thing as well. Just let me know.
Weight: Thing weighs less than a medium streamlight flashlight
Build: It's made of ABS plastic but still feels very sturdy in your hands like it will take some bumps and bruises
Power: I've only had the chance to take this thing in the backyard and shine some known targets but I was looking at some light tan boards at a ranged 200yds and could see them plain as day. I imagine in complete darkness that this thing would be easily capable of lighting up targets at 2-300yds.
Conclusion: I'm sure there are brighter lights out there. But if you are a ground hunter like me where weight,cost, and quality are my main concerns I don't think you can go wrong with this unit. Happy hunting. If you guys are interested I will try and post some post hunt thoughts on this thing as well. Just let me know.
12/18/2011 10:16:22 AM
Originally Posted By ch1966:
Elusive Wildlife's XLR 250 is the best bang-for-the-buck for a kill light.
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Elusive Wildlife's XLR 250 is the best bang-for-the-buck for a kill light.
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Just ordered the all 3 color LED's from http://www.boondock-outdoors.com/EWT_Kill-lights.html
