Best single 18650 host for XPE thrower?

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As above: I am looking for a single 18650 torch that uses XPE LEDs (I guess XPG would work as well) to mod with a copper sinkpad board, 2 amp driver and an Q2 binned XPE red orange LED.
The goal is to make something around the 300-350 lumen mark for lighting up rabbits out to 150m so throw and more throw is a must. There are allot of large reflector XR-E lights but not many with reflectors designed specifically for the XPE.

Ideas so far:
UF-900
C8 (I am currently getting 70-80m with a red (N4) XP-E at 1 amp and XML reflector)
A60 (if I can find one)
HS-802 etc….

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If you like Mags, a Mag 1C with Rebel reflector (or FastTech’s 49x45mm “XR-E”—it should work great with XP-E and its dimensions are quite close to Rebel reflector) offers excellent throw potential in a handy size.

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Thanks for the suggestion, I think I have found the right host: an A60. If that doesn’t do it I will get a HS-802 as they apparently do 14K lux with the red LED. If I factor in a 100-150% increase in output with a Q5 binned XPE red-orange, Sinkpad board and 2-3X more current I should be able to hit 30K lux. A de-dome should bring me up over 50K = around 150m range for bunnies. 8)

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How did this project workout?

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Poor bunnies. lol

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LOL. But, bunnies are EVIL . . . said the bunny blood poisoning victim.

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To be honest it has been put on the back burner while I wait for a bunch of packages to arrive.

I have a A60 host (and another C8) which I will be testing with the red XP-Es once a few more parts arrive (20mm 7135 drivers, Sinkpads etc…).

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its a while since this post but a uf t20 is what you want!

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Red xp-e pill in Solarforce M3 is an easy build. Throws OK. Doing a green xp-e soon.

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The XP-E is basically the same package as an XM-L so any large reflectored XM-L host would be perfect.

Putting the XP-E in any reflector designed for the older XR-E package won’t lead to a good focus.