Brinyte: Three-headed hunting flashlight, yes or no?

TSO · 2018-04-28T11:01:39.000Z

I am reminded of this -

In all seriousness, though, I would like to offer some helpful thoughts -

I’m not sure that light would go over well in many western countries. To me, it seems a little “chindogu” for western sensibilities.

When I go hunting, I am walking through sometimes miles of woods. I am already carrying a jacket, a rifle, extra shells, a small pack with food and water, binoculars,cell phone or GPS, knife, and maybe even tools for dressing an animal.

If I carry a flashlight, it will be the smallest one I think I can get away with. This light looks rather large and heavy. Honestly, I can’t think of a reason that I would need to have multiple tints while hunting, at least not at the cost of that much weight and bulk.

Then again, that is just my personal opinion, others may feel differently.

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hIKARInoob · 2018-04-28T11:04:28.000Z

I’m not a hunter, but I have interest in this light. I personally would like to have at least two white emitters, so I can focus them individually. I would prefer to have at least XM-L emitters though.
But you have my attention. :+1:

raccoon · 2018-04-28T11:18:20.000Z

T16 Artemis?

How's about T16 Cerberus!

casi29061965 · 2018-04-28T12:26:03.000Z

Its difficult to say something without knowing this torch…

The white emitter should be a high CRI LED for searching blood etc.(after shooting) and the red and green one could be helpful while walking in darkness…

blitzwing · 2018-05-19T12:26:08.000Z

It’s interesting - hard to say much more without knowing more particulars.

The apparently small lenses may or may not give all the range needed for certain hunting applications.

everydaysurvivalgear · 2018-05-19T15:31:38.000Z

Sounds like a good idea and it looks cool. Very futuristic.

Brinyte2018 · 2018-05-23T09:13:46.000Z

We are arranging the tests of T16 now. If you have more suggestion about it, we are still willing to hear.

mapache · 2018-05-23T23:35:34.000Z

I can’t really think of a hunting situation where I would use the T16. I am sure there are some niche situations but I would prefer a B158/B158B or a C8 in a mount plus a small handheld or headlight for navigation.

The T16 seems like something urban explorers and light painters might like, or what I might take when going for a walk with the dog.

Brinyte2018 · 2018-05-24T10:15:24.000Z

mapache:

I can’t really think of a hunting situation where I would use the T16. I am sure there are some niche situations but I would prefer a B158/B158B or a C8 in a mount plus a small handheld or headlight for navigation.

The T16 seems like something urban explorers and light painters might like, or what I might take when going for a walk with the dog.

Thank you for commenting, mapache. I assume you mean T16 is too heavy to be carried out for hunting, right?

neo71665 · 2018-05-25T08:23:39.000Z

Looks too bulky, like it will be a pain to easily get in and out of a pocket. I have no use for a zoomie function. If I’m walking or tracking I’ll have a good flood light. Only needs 2 functions moonlight and high.

If I’m coon hunting I have a gun mounted spot beam. Only needs high beam.

desmondkun · 2018-05-25T11:54:42.000Z

Interesting but may not practical for me.

WalkIntoTheLight · 2018-05-25T13:08:01.000Z

Besides the bulk and weight, I could see the balance in that design might make it difficult to carry for a long time. It looks cool and futuristic, but I don’t think it’s all that practical. There’s probably a market for it, but likely not hunting.

chadvone · 2018-05-25T14:35:10.000Z

I’m gonna say no. Not practical for my uses.
I like that you trying new things.

Brinyte2018 · 2018-05-28T09:21:41.000Z

Now we know that T16 is too bulky for hunting. Is there any other facts that make T16 “not practical”? The zoomable function or the LEDs?

blitzwing · 2018-07-17T12:11:30.000Z

I’m not sure it’s too bulky for hunting - it’s hard to know without more details of size and weight.

I know guys that will happily mount a 57mm headed torch that runs 2x18650’s on their rifles.

The zoomable LED’s are good - most of my hunting is done with a B158 or B158B and the zoom function is very handy.

It just depends if the small lenses five enough range for hunting - many hunters will want to be able to identify game and shoot to about 200m.

This is stretching it with the red XP-E2 even in the B158 IMO so I’m not sure how a smaller lens will work.

I have a B168 here and the range is not as long as the B158 because of the smaller lens.

I am sure the T16 would be fine on shorter range rifles.

djozz · 2018-07-17T12:57:59.000Z

blitzwing:

I’m not sure it’s too bulky for hunting - it’s hard to know without more details of size and weight.

I know guys that will happily mount a 57mm headed torch that runs 2x18650’s on their rifles.

The zoomable LED’s are good - most of my hunting is done with a B158 or B158B and the zoom function is very handy.

It just depends if the small lenses five enough range for hunting - many hunters will want to be able to identify game and shoot to about 200m.

This is stretching it with the red XP-E2 even in the B158 IMO so I’m not sure how a smaller lens will work.

I have a B168 here and the range is not as long as the B158 because of the smaller lens.

I am sure the T16 would be fine on shorter range rifles.

I know about red supposedly being noticed less by animals, but for what is the green light used?

blitzwing · 2018-07-17T13:01:36.000Z

I often use a green light as an eyeshine spotter when hunting foxes - green goes further than red and our own eyes pick up more green light.

Fox eyes (and some other animals) really pop when a green light hits them and can be seen a long way off.

ZoomieFan · 2018-07-17T13:21:30.000Z

Bit bulky. Two heads, one on each side of the battery tube may be a better option.
I’m not sure hunters need or even want 3 colors.

White:
Scares away animals.
Impairs night vision.

Red:
Doesn’t impair night vision.(tail lights of cars)

Blue:
Spot blood,
Ideal for (map) reading because it give superior contrast to black on white.

Green:
Can’t be seen from the side.
Doesn’t scare animals.
It’s even claimed it attracks deer.
The human eye is most sensitive to this color, so can see at lower lumen.
More contrast and sharpness.
Doesn’t impair night vision

So in my opinion a hunters flashlight only needs green and blue.
White is the worse choice of all.
If I had to pick just one color it would be green.

djozz · 2018-07-17T13:20:43.000Z

Thanks for the answer blitzwing!

blitzwing · 2018-07-17T13:26:05.000Z

I prefer red for calling in foxes - over summer here they can be called in really close. I use a green spotter in the hand to spot their eyeshine while moving and using a call. Then when they are moving in to the call I switch to the rifle mounted red light.

Occasionally I will use a white XP-L Hi for the longer range it gives, but this isn’t normal as most of my shots even with my .223 will be 100m or under.

I have also found that a red light will give the best results with rabbit eyeshine.