GB Oficially closed/// Maxtoch 2X Shooter (new version)

Sorry, yes, I always test at 5M as that’s the space I have. I have attempted longer outdoor tests but it’s such a pita.

Just be careful not to tear them away from their Surefires before we poor BLFers get a bite! (Or is that just the US Military? No idea what they use in UN-ZUD) :wink:

I got a couple of beamshots last night but my internet is barely existent, can’t post them just yet. Suffice it to say that the throw and overall beam quality on this light is just superb! :wink:

Edit: The things I do for you guys! I had to refresh the page no less than 5 times just to be able to log in to ImageShack! Ugh!

Obligatory red oil drum shot at 97 yds.

And the little white barn at 610 yds…

That red oil drum almost shows up in the blinding beam…….lol.

The barn is perfectly visible , and looks like if there was someone walking around out there you would be able to see them clearly too.

Nice shots and thanks Dale.

Very nice…

Colour tint looks natural too… trees, grass, cattle etc. Nothing green or too yellow with this dedomed U4 1A in this 2X.

Seems like the ultimate "budget" rifle mounted flashlight.

I agree. It is a great light for rifle or using as hand held either one. Hopefully this coming week Maxtoch will have the trade show behind them and be able to get back to focusing on getting the production on the 2X going again.

I just thought it deserved a mention here about some of the testing I have done with the new 2X. I was lucky enough for mudgripz and gadgetman to let me help in the design of this new 2X , so I figured since I had the opportunity and had a hand in the development I also should be testing the light in fairly tough conditions as compared to everyday use.

Since I have had the upgraded model for test and review purposes , I have clicked the switch hundreds of times with it functioning flawlessly as has the memory in the light. I have also given the light a good wrap on my hand a number of times AFTER it heated up well to see if I had any failures or flickering , that also has gone flawlessly.

The last and harshest test I did , and I DO NOT advise doing this to your light , is that I left it sitting in a 5 gallon bucket of water overnight fully submerged with the cells in it. When I took the light out of the water I hit the switch and the light functioned perfectly through all modes. I took the light apart immediately afterwards and found zero moisture inside. I would conclude this should be safe enough for hunting in rainy weather though.

I also borrowed a lux meter from another member in the forum and did some testing on the factory model 2X at 5 meters and came up with about the same readings Dale and mudgripz had with the K lux working out to around the 350K to 365K on the particular factory light I received from Maxtoch.

Overall I would give this new 2X an A+ rating.

I`ve bought from Richard a dozen U4 1A and they perform( at 4.5amps) exacly as good U3s at 5.1-2 amps
Both of those are beaten by at least 10% by V6 1A in any throwing host that i have here( C8, L2, Y3, U818, M2X, M3X est), prolly V6 0D will perform the same , the problem with the last is that i simply cant dedome it properly( same as V6 2D that i have here), either electricaly or chemicaly.

Pretty much along what was found by mudgripz , gadgetman and myself with the U4 as it took less amps to get the same output.

Part of the reason the U4 was chosen over the HI for this light , along with the fact that the CRI and clarity at distance was better with the dedomed U4 1A.

The HI took 6 amps to reach the same 360K average reading as the U4 at 4.5 amps and the U4 does not create the heat the 6 amp HI did , so no step down was needed with the U4 and 4.5 amp setup. The run times are also greatly improved with the lower amp U4 setup.

Was your 350-365k reading for the 2X at 5m or 6m? Noticeable increase from 5 to 6m on all Maxtoch tests.

Right around 350K at 5 meters as it never held steady because I didn’t not have it on a tripod. I had from 1385 to 1425 lux which works out to 346 to 356K lux at 5 meters. Given the increase further back at 10 meters I figure the readings should be at least 365K or possibly slightly higher.

Yes easily 365+k on that. Just keep that meter setting on MAX then you’ll get just one reading from test and and not a range.

Great result with the water test. Will give confidence to many hunters who may have to walk home through bush/across country in wet conditions. IPX-8 water proofing standard explained as follows:

“IPX-8 Protected against water submersion - The equipment is suitable for continual submersion in water under conditions which are identified by the manufacturer. ”

Good quality indicator I think. They do well for a sub $100 torch.

Updates on this light ? Is there a group buy or blf edition happening?
Someone pm me or something when its going down. Been busy as all get out and I’m down to one m24s atm and its still kicking after being dropped from a moving car when it was used to replace a headlight that got smashed by a roo.

:smiley: :smiley:

We have ‘roos’ over here in NZ too. Someone released wallabies in South Canterbury and up north round 100 years ago and there are big numbers. We shoot them every year. Maxtoch and 243 great for that.

Maxtoch finished with their big trade show, back to business as usual, and new 2X should be back on sale shortly. Then David can plan GB or code discount.

New 2X back into production and on sale with aliexpress:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MAXTOCH-New-2X-Dedomed-XM-L2-U4-LED-1450lm-1200m-Distance-Utmost-Version-of-Thrower-Flashlights/32661379568.html

David can now organise GB or discount for BLF etc - whatever they wish to do.

Remember Maxtoch can include 2 panasonic/maxtoch 3400 protected buttontops in each torch tube with airfreight.

Should be posting details by tomorrow , as I emailed Amanda just a bit ago and I think should have everything lined out by then.

Looking forward to the group buy, think I will get another, this torch is that good :slight_smile:

So how does one get in on the GB? Just say I’m in or go ahead and pay somehow or what?
And once ordered, how long does it take to arrive, about 10 days?
Davy

Robo said he would post details tomorrow. They will be coming from China. 10 days if you’re lucky. But count on 2 to 3 weeks. I’ve had stuff take 8 weeks before.