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Flashlight recommendations please

HobbyGuy
I'm looking to purchase a good compact flashlight for hunting and general use. I would like it to be rechargeable (AC/DC) and durable. My old "Mag Lites" have seen better days and they gobble-up the batteries. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. [^]

Jim
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  • Rockatansky
    surefire, streamlight.
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  • mcaso
    Inova lights
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  • LesWVa
    Cant find a flashlight no where around here since I started using head lamps. Much easier to work with when both hands are free.

    I use Cabelas Alaskan Guide with the white bulbs. It has both a single Xenon and 3 LED bulbs. Claims to burn for 120 hours on three AAA's in the LED mode.
    The LED gives a good light for close work and the Xenon throws a decent beam out to about 50 to 75 feet.


    Picked up 24 Sanyo 2500mAh NI-MH batteries and two AC/DC chargers for less than $100.00 at the time. I have not bought AA batteries in over five years now.
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  • kyplumber
    googled, flashlight for hobbyguy this popped up

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  • iwannausername
    Get a mini mag lite, surfire, or similar, and one of those shake-n-shine ones. That way you have a good small bright light and you've got another light where you don't need to worry about batteries...
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by kyplumber
    googled, flashlight for hobbyguy this popped up

    macellko0.jpg


    [B)][:0]
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  • SG_Niner
    http://www.professionalequipment.com/default.asp?keyword=coast&CMP=KNC-Google&pt=pfp

    Get a Coast!

    I keep one in my pocket all the time. I forgot what model but Its the small 3 1/2 inch one that takes 3 AAA's and blows away my 6 D cell mag! [:D]
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  • Rockatansky
    quote:Originally posted by kyplumber
    googled, flashlight for hobbyguy this popped up


    Sick, dude! [xx(][xx(][xx(]
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  • mcaso
    kyplumber, Is that a vibrating kind for when one is three in the sheets
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  • Cubslover
    The Browning Ice is another series of good lights.
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  • BHAVIN
    For a rechargeable I like the Streamlight "Stinger". I have had one for several years and it works great. I think I might be afraid of the dark cause I own a bunch of flashlights.
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  • Zebra
    quote:Originally posted by BHAVIN
    For a rechargeable I like the Streamlight "Stinger". I have had one for several years and it works great. I think I might be afraid of the dark cause I own a bunch of flashlights.


    Have to agree with you on the Streamlight for a rechargeable. As for a Lithium battery type I think it's a SUREFIRE
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  • BHAVIN
    Listen to Zebra he is obviously smart![:D]
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  • Zebra
    quote:Originally posted by BHAVIN
    Listen to Zebra he is obviously smart![:D]


    Thanks! I'm a flashaholic also. Have like 50 flashlights!
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  • Blade Slinger
    Yes! but check local regulations for deer hunting


    quote:Originally posted by Rockatansky
    surefire, streamlight.
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  • dongizmo
    [;)][;)]
    http://www.wttool.com/product-exec/product_id/5444
    Don
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  • He Dog
    I have a bunch of Maglights and they work fine for me. I also use a Petzel headlamp. Somehow I just can't get myself to believe I need a $200 "tactical" flashlight. Now if it was an "assault" flashlight...
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  • Old Fool
    Make sure that you get an LED type rather than a bulb type. Much brighter, longer lasting and shock resistant. Streamlight makes a good one [8D]

    OldFool.jpg
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  • Nighthawk
    I like my rechargable 4 D cell flashlight, if not Streamlite and Pelican make some good lights. Of course dont over look the target brand because of their cheap price. I bought one to use when I didnt want to use my more expensive ones, little did I know it turned out to be a great light. www.cdnninvestments.com have the Target brand in stock.
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  • Marc1301
    Hang on there Hobby,............I just called one of my suppliers that is a Streamlight distributor, and gave him the model number for the one you want.
    He is gonna call me back with a price as soon as he gets the chance.
    Well,......not a huge difference.
    98 bucks, and that includes shipping.
    They are also on eBay too, but I am sure you know that![8D]
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  • HobbyGuy
    Thanks for checking Mark! [^]

    I just got off the phone with a local Streamlight dealer. $99.99 out the door and he has one in stock. I'm going to check it out this afternoon. [:)]
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  • Marc1301
    No problem Hobby![;)]
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  • ripley16
    I like this one, the new

    Surefire MSII
    MEGASUN II
    [img][/img]IMG_1715.jpg
    2 BILLION CANDLEPOWER
    rechargable
    available in 6 colors
    charger sold seperately
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