First off, I did search the other threads, and pretty much, only learned how many lumens I need to clear a room. This ain’t that kind of thread…
I’m in need of a weapon mounted light for a bolt gun! Mounted via pic rail at 3 o’clock (the rail is already there). 100% outdoor use. The only “room” it will get turned on in, is constructed of thin fabric. No pads, wires, or anything other than the button on the light itself. Need something with a hell of a beam, adequate battery life with high and low settings. The main purpose of this little project is; protection while hiking out with a dead animal on my back in very dense brown bear country.
Have some limited experience with handgun mounted lights but not so much on the long gun. I have been doing some reading and think I understand the relationship between candela, lumens, and how it translates to field performance, kinda. I’ve always just gone for max lumens with head lamps and stuff. Have had hands on the cloud defense rein 2.0, liked it, but want some opinions before I drop $380 on something that might not check all the boxes. I know surefire is the standard, but it’s 2023, has to be options I’m not aware of in this space.
Edited for context: this is for remote Alaska hunting. The defense part, is for wildlife encounters while packing out game animals during our short daylight hours.
I’m in need of a weapon mounted light for a bolt gun! Mounted via pic rail at 3 o’clock (the rail is already there). 100% outdoor use. The only “room” it will get turned on in, is constructed of thin fabric. No pads, wires, or anything other than the button on the light itself. Need something with a hell of a beam, adequate battery life with high and low settings. The main purpose of this little project is; protection while hiking out with a dead animal on my back in very dense brown bear country.
Have some limited experience with handgun mounted lights but not so much on the long gun. I have been doing some reading and think I understand the relationship between candela, lumens, and how it translates to field performance, kinda. I’ve always just gone for max lumens with head lamps and stuff. Have had hands on the cloud defense rein 2.0, liked it, but want some opinions before I drop $380 on something that might not check all the boxes. I know surefire is the standard, but it’s 2023, has to be options I’m not aware of in this space.
Edited for context: this is for remote Alaska hunting. The defense part, is for wildlife encounters while packing out game animals during our short daylight hours.
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