IR Torch recommendation- SMALL & LIGHTWEIGHT

[ITairgun]

Hi

I’m looking to purchase an IR torch to be used with my Alpex 4K and hopefully the new DNT 4K tube scope (awaiting release)

Im wanting something as compact & lightweight as possible BUT obviously that give a good illumination.

Main use Airgun hunting up to 70/80 metres


Anyone can help ? @RussDouglas222 can you suggest any please that won’t brake the bank ?

 

[Fixedwheelnut]

I got the Hikmicro IR torch from Optics Warehouse.

Hikmicro IR Torch

 

[Pmac]

I’ve got a nitefox xb5 and it works flawlessly. It’s sub £50 and will easily get out to beyond the range you’re looking at.

 

[ITairgun]

I got the Hikmicro IR torch from Optics Warehouse.

Hikmicro IR Torch

Thanks I was just going to look at size & weight specs

 

[ITairgun]

@Pmac That’s the sort of money I was looking to spend

Do you have the 850 or 940nm??

 

[Fixedwheelnut]

850nm, that has been fine for me up to 40 yards with my Alpex 4K Lite

 

[ITairgun]

850nm, that has been fine for me up to 40 yards with my Alpex 4K Lite

What IR are you using ? Can you clearly over 40 yards for spotting ?

 

[Fixedwheelnut]

What IR are you using ? Can you clearly over 40 yards for spotting ?

the Alpex 4K lite scope is pretty good at night even without the IR , the IR Torch picks out the eye reflection really well. To be fair I have not shot anything that far out at night yet only at twenty yards.

You can focus the torch in to a tighter brighter field

 

[Dudd I]

They don't come much smaller than this. Others have recommended them in the past.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/IR-Torch-Infrared-Vision-Flashlight/dp/B016ZPH470

 

[Pmac]

@Pmac That’s the sort of money I was looking to spend

Do you have the 850 or 940nm??

I’ve got the 850nm and it’s been working great for me so far. I can see much further than I’m prepared to shoot at sub12!

 

[Rickyd]

I really like the wraith esl

 

[RussDouglas222]

Hi

I’m looking to purchase an IR torch to be used with my Alpex 4K and hopefully the new DNT 4K tube scope (awaiting release)

Im wanting something as compact & lightweight as possible BUT obviously that give a good illumination.

Main use Airgun hunting up to 70/80 metres

Anyone can help ? @RussDouglas222 can you suggest any please that won’t brake the bank ?

Hi there, my current favourite IR illuminator is the Wraith V3 ESL from top chap Andy at Ludicrous Lumens.

It's very slim/light, comes as always with a silent rear power dial and discreet LED power indicator, available in 850nm or 940nm, with an adjustable Pic' mount or two-piece figure-8 scope tube clamp.
It's totally adjustable (beam size / strength / direction), but although amazing value for money with all these features, it's not a budget torch -as it does everything I need in one unit.

It both adjusts wide enough to fill the FOV of the DNT ZT4K prototype at base mag' (8.8°, slightly wider than even the Zulus ZHD312R), yet also tightly enough to illuminate a portion of a hilltop tree at 840m on high power -way beyond my current needs.

Hope this helps, cheers. Russ

 

[Ratman72]

Hello, If your after the top end I/R torch would be as above recommended by Russ, If you want a more budget type I/R torch i use 2 from Night Fox, 1 X 850 1 X 940, If i want extra distance i use the 850 with my added Lens , If just for short range ratting the 940 is perfect , I use both these on my MK 1 Photon , I cannot comment on other Night Vision Scopes

 

[RussDouglas222]

@Ratman72 Is the added lens glass, does it add extra weight?
I ask because I've tested and reviewed IR torches with both plastic and glass magnifying lenses, the latter can add noticable weight.
Cheers. Russ

 

[ITairgun]

Hi there, my current favourite IR illuminator is the Wraith V3 ESL from top chap Andy at Ludicrous Lumens.

It's very slim/light, comes as always with a silent rear power dial and discreet LED power indicator, available in 850nm or 940nm, with an adjustable Pic' mount or two-piece figure-8 scope tube clamp.
It's totally adjustable (beam size / strength / direction), but although amazing value for money with all these features, it's not a budget torch -as it does everything I need in one unit.

It both adjusts wide enough to fill the FOV of the DNT ZT4K prototype at base mag' (8.8°, slightly wider than even the Zulus ZHD312R), yet also tightly enough to illuminate a portion of a hilltop tree at 840m on high power -way beyond my current needs.

Hope this helps, cheers. Russ

Thanks Russ m, I had seen and read about it and everyone speaks very well about them, however with me been an adopted Yorkshire man I cannot currently justify spending that sort of money on an IR.

Do you have anything else you could recommend at around £50/65 ish budget?

Cheers

 

[Zerovarm]

Night Blaster LED IR Torch

The Nightblaster LED IR torch provides clean imaging and works excellent for HikMicro Alpex, Pulsar C50 and other night vision scope models.

www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk

All you will need at Airgun ranges while retaining a nice clean image

 

[ITairgun]

Night Blaster LED IR Torch

The Nightblaster LED IR torch provides clean imaging and works excellent for HikMicro Alpex, Pulsar C50 and other night vision scope models.

www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk

All you will need at Airgun ranges while retaining a nice clean image

Had one which I gifted to friend few months ago. Found it a bit to big/bulky for my set up

 

[Ratman72]

@Ratman72 Is the added lens glass, does it add extra weight?
I ask because I've tested and reviewed IR torches with both plastic and glass magnifying lenses, the latter can add noticable weight.
Cheers. Russ

Hello Russ , It is the 37mm 2 X Neewer magnification lens that i just tape on the front of torch, It fits on my old 850 T 38 I/R Torch, Very little extra weight

 

[Zerovarm]

Had one which I gifted to friend few months ago. Found it a bit to big/bulky for my set up

There's a mini version, only 169g

 

[Brooksy]

Night Vision Store. Buy the Black Sun Dark Engine. I can see out to 200 yards with it on my Pard 008S. Variable power, hardly any weight and no lens wobble. Simply superb.

Black Sun Dark Engine BLADE IR illuminator

www.nightvisionstore.co.uk