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Spotlight #69858 06/14/06 06:31 PM
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OK so I bought a 2 million candle power spotlight from acadamy and it tells me that the max it will light is 12 minutes and then warns me to not turn it on while charging. TCH I thought we had yours on longer than that... So you cant charge the thing while its on? Hows a man supposed to get a yote like that?


Re: Spotlight [Re: skyshark] #69859 06/14/06 07:16 PM
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get one that plugs into a cig lighter


Re: Spotlight [Re: west tex] #69860 06/14/06 07:26 PM
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Yeah that is the one I got....well it recharges from the cigerette lighter... Is there one that runs only off that?


Re: Spotlight [Re: skyshark] #69861 06/14/06 07:43 PM
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I have some portable lights and seldom use them anymore. They too only lasted 10-15 min. I carry a 500,000 cp. that I added an extension cord to and clips at the ends, to clip on a battery. The battery I use is a lawn mower battery that I bought for under $30 and in easy to carry. I get hours of use with this setup. It is the only way to go if you want to get out at night on foot and make more that one call. I also use it calling out of the back of the truck. I don't have to worry about running down the truck battery and I have plenty of cord. Only time I use a portable is when we go to retrieve the animal. (sometimes a follow up shot is needed and a flash light is no good at long range)
Portables are made for convenience and short term use.


Re: Spotlight [Re: skyshark] #69862 06/15/06 12:43 AM
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I have a 2 million brinkman from walmart that will run over 20 minutes on a battery and came with 2 batteries, car charger, house charger and several colored lens covers


Re: Spotlight [Re: SaginawHunter] #69863 06/15/06 10:50 AM
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Yes, that Brinkman is a really nice light. I have one too, oh wait...........it's Ken's . But it is a great light for the money. Guess I should buy my own.


Re: Spotlight [Re: dwoftx] #69864 06/15/06 09:40 PM
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I have a Brinkman, 400,000 candle, with a very long extension cord and the red lense. I also have a Garrity light, rechargeable with a cig lighter. This thing is awesome, holds a charge for a longgggggggggggg time. I have yet to find lenses for it though, haven't really looked. I bought it dirt cheap a wally world, couple yrs ago. Very stong light, I wanna say 1 million candle power maybe??? No cords to get tangled up with.



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Re: Spotlight [Re: 7mag] #69865 06/15/06 10:01 PM
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That wouldn't be Police issued would it. I think i have been hit over the head a couple of time with that thing


Re: Spotlight [Re: nature boy] #69866 06/15/06 10:09 PM
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Hurts dont it


Re: Spotlight [Re: skyshark] #69867 06/16/06 02:33 AM
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While a handheld spotlight is good and all....

when you REALLY want to get serious about night hunting, there is only one answer.....

a Lightforce 170 Scope mounted light.

Tufflights - Lightforce

I use this and would never want to be without it.
It also unclips from your scope, easily, and can then be used to track bloodtrails, etc.

I carry 3 batteries total, but use one at a time of course.
12v 7Ah Gel cells.

a $15 Backpack from a sporting goods store is the best way to carry the battery.

I modified my light's battery cable and soldered on Tamiya (RC Car) connectors. Each battery has a connector. I can unplug the cord at the light also.

It's Serious Light.
And not cheap. but a dozen dead yotes from now, you wont care



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Re: Spotlight [Re: timbertoes] #69868 06/24/06 04:18 AM
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Go with the Tufflight if you are serious. If you will be hunting with a good dude, get a hand held one. If not, go with the one Timbertoes recommends. They last a long time and are good.


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