My New Torch/Spotlight
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:28 am
Hi Just thought I would show everyone my new torch, well I have had it for a few months now but finally got it setup how I wanted it.
The torch is a Fenix TK11 put the specs at the bottom, basically its a cree LED, 2 modes 225lumens and 60Lumens with a long throw spot reflector. I picked this up when the dollar was strong from the US with a charger and two 18650 batteries, end AU$ was $120
I wanted something compact to mount on the scope specially for the 22 and my R9 from lewis without being overly large and heavy. In my tests so far it easily lights up tree's at 100-150 meters away and this was a fairly moonlit night. Plenty of throw to see targets for subsonics and the air rifle.
To mount it I bought a laser mount of ebay which uses a QD 1 inch ring to a fitting with Weaver style dovetails (think thats what its called) thats meant to attach to your barrel. I have mounted the torch in the barrel housing with the dove tails. I was worried the QD ring was too low so picked up a set of hight QD rings to suit as well, this was all off of ebay and was less than $20.
Anyway the Torch just fits in its housing and I put the rings on my brno and R9 scope this morning and so far it looks like it should be the goods, tested in my garage closed up and dark and plenty of light at POA at 15 meters so will test it tonight at longer range. Here's some pics, not bad for less than $150, if it proves itself I will prob use it on the old 6.5 as well for those later arvo walks that you end up walking back in the dark in
Specs are
* Cree Premium (Q5) 7090 XR-E LED with lifespan of 50,000 hours
* Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel (Patented):
Turbo Mode: 225 Lumens
2.7 hours (one 18650 Li-ion battery)
1.5 hours (two CR123A batteries)
General Mode: Constant 60 Lumens
12 hours (one 18650 Li-ion battery)
10 hours (two CR123A batteries)
* Highly efficient polished & focused reflector - throws beam over 200 meters
* Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
* Uses one 4.2V 18650 Li-ion, two 3V CR123A lithium batteries, or two RCR123A lithium-ion batteries.
* 135mm (L) x34mm (D)
* Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
* Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
* 152-gram weight (excluding batteries)
* Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
* Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
* Tactical tailcap switch with momentary-on function
* Tactical removable grip-ring for cigar-hold technique
* Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
* Included accessories: one holster, lanyard, rubber switch boot and two spare o-rings.
The torch is a Fenix TK11 put the specs at the bottom, basically its a cree LED, 2 modes 225lumens and 60Lumens with a long throw spot reflector. I picked this up when the dollar was strong from the US with a charger and two 18650 batteries, end AU$ was $120
I wanted something compact to mount on the scope specially for the 22 and my R9 from lewis without being overly large and heavy. In my tests so far it easily lights up tree's at 100-150 meters away and this was a fairly moonlit night. Plenty of throw to see targets for subsonics and the air rifle.
To mount it I bought a laser mount of ebay which uses a QD 1 inch ring to a fitting with Weaver style dovetails (think thats what its called) thats meant to attach to your barrel. I have mounted the torch in the barrel housing with the dove tails. I was worried the QD ring was too low so picked up a set of hight QD rings to suit as well, this was all off of ebay and was less than $20.
Anyway the Torch just fits in its housing and I put the rings on my brno and R9 scope this morning and so far it looks like it should be the goods, tested in my garage closed up and dark and plenty of light at POA at 15 meters so will test it tonight at longer range. Here's some pics, not bad for less than $150, if it proves itself I will prob use it on the old 6.5 as well for those later arvo walks that you end up walking back in the dark in
Specs are
* Cree Premium (Q5) 7090 XR-E LED with lifespan of 50,000 hours
* Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel (Patented):
Turbo Mode: 225 Lumens
2.7 hours (one 18650 Li-ion battery)
1.5 hours (two CR123A batteries)
General Mode: Constant 60 Lumens
12 hours (one 18650 Li-ion battery)
10 hours (two CR123A batteries)
* Highly efficient polished & focused reflector - throws beam over 200 meters
* Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
* Uses one 4.2V 18650 Li-ion, two 3V CR123A lithium batteries, or two RCR123A lithium-ion batteries.
* 135mm (L) x34mm (D)
* Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
* Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
* 152-gram weight (excluding batteries)
* Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
* Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
* Tactical tailcap switch with momentary-on function
* Tactical removable grip-ring for cigar-hold technique
* Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
* Included accessories: one holster, lanyard, rubber switch boot and two spare o-rings.
