Is 180 Lumens's super bright?

[cbrown]

Thanks. I will check them out.

You remember that 870 I got from you?

I sure do. How's it doing?

http://www.amazon.com/Jetbeam-BC40-Flashlight-Lumens-Cree/dp/B004Y7GZG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325687011&sr=8-1

[2050z]

I sure do. How's it doing?

http://www.amazon.com/Jetbeam-BC40-F...5687011&sr=8-1

Thanks.

Doing really well. Served me well at WWA hunt. Some much so I got another 870. Those are some workhorse shotguns. I had the black stock and grip dipped in Sticks N'Limbs.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255063&highlight=WWA

[cbrown]

Thanks.

Doing really well. Served me well at WWA hunt. Some much so I got another 870. Those are some workhorse shotguns. I had the black stock and grip dipped in Sticks N'Limbs.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...&highlight=WWA

That looks great!

[2050z]

That looks great!

Thanks.

[Dejashoot]

I have a 340 Lumen flashlight and I use it to find the shore from my boat. Make sure you don't get something too bright for what you need it for. I can't use my 340 to walk to the deer stand cause it is overkill.

[cbrown]

I have a 340 Lumen flashlight and I use it to find the shore from my boat. Make sure you don't get something too bright for what you need it for. I can't use my 340 to walk to the deer stand cause it is overkill.

That's a good point. The Jet Beam might start a grass fire if pointed straight down!

[Tmag]

I have a headlight with 140 lumens that gives a range of 60 yards on the package. I noticed the beam carried further than that when I used it walking to my stand. Seems like they are getting better with the new technology.

[VorTexan]

Yes, it is very bright.. However, most manufactures define lumens in their own way.. There is no standard that all flash light manufactures, for example, follow.. So one company's 180 lumens could be anothers 120.. There is also the percieved brightnessw based on the lens and focus of the beam..

So, it all depends.. But typically 180 very bright...

exactly.

[Randy]

Research the JetBeam BC-40 Its brighter than my 800k cp 12v spotlight.

[2050z]

I think some of you guys have a flashlight fetish.

Lip you out there?????

[gonehuntin68]

I build Led lights and the amount of lumens will never tell you how far a light will shine. It's all about matching the reflector to led to get the desired results. I can make a 1000 lumen light that wouldn't shine 50 yards and on the flip side, I can make a 100 lumen light shines 150 yards. A lot of companies that sell Led flashlights will only state what the led is capable of and not the actual lumens the flashlight puts out. Then their are others that flat out lie about the amount of lumens and how far their light will shine. Me personally, I wouldn't use a Led light that uses CR123A batteries because they are too expensive. Find one that uses 18650 rechargeable batteries, they will give you longer run times and instead of throwing them away you can just recharge them. For example, the Fenix TA20 listed above will only run about 1.5 hours when run at full power on Two Cr123A batteries and cost you anywhere between $3 and $10 for a set of batteries. That same light if it could use just 1 18650 battery would run 2.5 hours at full power and then you just recharge the battery. Think of it this way, if you track at night you could easily run through a set or two of Cr123A batteries a night. Hunting at night as much as I do, It would easily cost me $200 + a year in Cr123A batteries but because I use flashlights that use 18650 batteries it cost me under $10.00 for a set of two batteries and they last years. If your looking for a small flashlight that uses, 1 18650 battery or 2 Cr123A batteries, Look for something that puts out less that 350 lumens because anything that puts out more than that will eat the batteries up because it takes a lot to power the led that puts out that many lumens. I would stay away from any light that use 3 AAA batteries because they just don't have the power it takes to run the led at maximum power for any length of time.

[2050z]

I build Led lights and the amount of lumens will never tell you how far a light will shine. It's all about matching the reflector to led to get the desired results. I can make a 1000 lumen light that wouldn't shine 50 yards and on the flip side, I can make a 100 lumen light shines 150 yards. A lot of companies that sell Led flashlights will only state what the led is capable of and not the actual lumens the flashlight puts out. Then their are others that flat out lie about the amount of lumens and how far their light will shine. Me personally, I wouldn't use a Led light that uses CR123A batteries because they are too expensive. Find one that uses 18650 rechargeable batteries, they will give you longer run times and instead of throwing them away you can just recharge them. For example, the Fenix TA20 listed above will only run about 1.5 hours when run at full power on Two Cr123A batteries and cost you anywhere between $3 and $10 for a set of batteries. That same light if it could use just 1 18650 battery would run 2.5 hours at full power and then you just recharge the battery. Think of it this way, if you track at night you could easily run through a set or two of Cr123A batteries a night. Hunting at night as much as I do, It would easily cost me $200 + a year in Cr123A batteries but because I use flashlights that use 18650 batteries it cost me under $10.00 for a set of two batteries and they last years. If your looking for a small flashlight that uses, 1 18650 battery or 2 Cr123A batteries, Look for something that puts out less that 350 lumens because anything that puts out more than that will eat the batteries up because it takes a lot to power the led that puts out that many lumens. I would stay away from any light that use 3 AAA batteries because they just don't have the power it takes to run the led at maximum power for any length of time.

Very good information. Thanks for sharing.

[JoshRA]

I have a buddy that has a surefire tactical light that is 200 lumens I believe and I have seen the light reach easily 100 yards.

[2050z]

For you flashlight junkie who about this one?

http://elusivewildlife.com/products.htm?section=22&p=productMore&iProduct=198

[Dr. D]

I build Led lights and the amount of lumens will never tell you how far a light will shine. It's all about matching the reflector to led to get the desired results. I can make a 1000 lumen light that wouldn't shine 50 yards and on the flip side, I can make a 100 lumen light shines 150 yards. A lot of companies that sell Led flashlights will only state what the led is capable of and not the actual lumens the flashlight puts out. Then their are others that flat out lie about the amount of lumens and how far their light will shine. Me personally, I wouldn't use a Led light that uses CR123A batteries because they are too expensive. Find one that uses 18650 rechargeable batteries, they will give you longer run times and instead of throwing them away you can just recharge them. For example, the Fenix TA20 listed above will only run about 1.5 hours when run at full power on Two Cr123A batteries and cost you anywhere between $3 and $10 for a set of batteries. That same light if it could use just 1 18650 battery would run 2.5 hours at full power and then you just recharge the battery. Think of it this way, if you track at night you could easily run through a set or two of Cr123A batteries a night. Hunting at night as much as I do, It would easily cost me $200 + a year in Cr123A batteries but because I use flashlights that use 18650 batteries it cost me under $10.00 for a set of two batteries and they last years. If your looking for a small flashlight that uses, 1 18650 battery or 2 Cr123A batteries, Look for something that puts out less that 350 lumens because anything that puts out more than that will eat the batteries up because it takes a lot to power the led that puts out that many lumens. I would stay away from any light that use 3 AAA batteries because they just don't have the power it takes to run the led at maximum power for any length of time.

This man speaks the truth! Hi Rob