Scope mounted lamp

[hunter243]

Having used many different types of scope mounted lamp/torch over the years, one major disadvantage I found is the larger diameter ones can cause problems in a wind, causing the rifle to wobble with every gust.

 

[evetseel]

I have tried several "torch-like" scope attached L.E.D. powered light sources and they are good, but i.m.h.o. NOT as useable as the old style LightForce type big disc lamps who's lighting source is a fairly traditional Xenon Filament bulb similar to what the older style cars have in their headlights...

My LightForce lamp is designated an 'RSM170' which is one down in size (reflector diameter) from the 'Blitz' big one. I use it with a red filter attached semi-permanently. The reflector is sufficient to concentrate and throw a powerful beam of DECENT enough width to light up something like 30yds wide area across the medium sized fields I hunt fox and rabbit over - around 150 to 200 yds from hedge to opposite hedge. That is good enough that identifying AND following say a mobile fox at full range either over the scope or through it is possible and easy, unlike the strong but tight and very clipped beams of the L.E.D. torch type illuminators that I have used that only just fill my P.O.V. through a 10x scope at similar ranges.

The ONLY downsize I see and have experienced with this more traditionally bulb light lamp is that it requires one to carry an external power source. However, since buying one of those ION type batteries at one of the Game Fares I am much happier. Those power sources weigh just a few ounces as apposed to the old lead/acid motorbike type batteries I used to carry on a separate belt around my waist, and mine is a 10 amp/hour version so no whimp in the longevity stakes!!..

I truly STILL rate my RSM 170 LightForce lamp as the best used by me so far for all round functionality.. Try one and I doubt you'll be upset with the choice made !

ATB ...... and shoot safely.

Thanks for info

 

[Blobby159]

Having used many different types of scope mounted lamp/torch over the years, one major disadvantage I found is the larger diameter ones can cause problems in a wind, causing the rifle to wobble with every gust.

Yes, the LARGE reflector (LightForce) type lamps when attached atop of one's scope CAN be a bit of a sail, BUT if that is a problem then one is ALSO shooting in a breeze/wind that will severely limit one's shooting range. Have used my RSM170 (scope attached) in stiffish breezes, certainly in the 10->15 mph strength, and been OK without being bothered at all by that sail property, and have missed some longer ranging shots just cos of that stiff(ish) breeze yet the rifle over bi-sticks wasn't moving any more than it usually does in my old (but VERY competant) hands!!.. Ha!

So that excuse is a non-starter imho guys!

ATB .... and shoot safely

 

[hunter243]

Yes, the LARGE reflector (LightForce) type lamps when attached atop of one's scope CAN be a bit of a sail, BUT if that is a problem then one is ALSO shooting in a breeze/wind that will severely limit one's shooting range. Have used my RSM170 (scope attached) in stiffish breezes, certainly in the 10->15 mph strength, and been OK without being bothered at all by that sail property, and have missed some longer ranging shots just cos of that stiff(ish) breeze yet the rifle over bi-sticks wasn't moving any more than it usually does in my old (but VERY competant) hands!!.. Ha!

So that excuse is a non-starter imho guys!

ATB .... and shoot safely

It's not an excuse for anything, simply an observation and opinion formed from using large diameter scope mounted lamps for many years. Most of my lamping back then was on the tops of the North Yorks moors where calm nights are a rarity, and wind no matter how strong never stopped me going out. It just often took a bit longer to get a steady aim, and when foxing that bit longer can occasionally be too long.