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Posted by qchounds on 12-02-2014 04:46 PM:

Best Light?? Need some opinions

I am thinking about getting a new light and wondered what your favorite is.
Right now I use a 12v belt light and a few cheap LED lights, but I want a decent LED cap light.
I also don't want to spend $350 is I don't have to....
But I know you get what you pay for too. so, what light is the best bang for the buck? thanks


Posted by Fire Archer on 12-02-2014 05:10 PM:

I have the Sunfire Ultra (older one, not the HD) and I don't know why you'd need any more light. It is the brightest I have seen. It is balanced very well. So well you can barely even tell its on your head really. I bought my stepson the Sunfire HD mini and I would say it is the best bang for the buck. At $235 you cant go wrong. It is about as bright as mine, has same run time and is a touch lighter. The colored LED that comes on them is very nice as well. You can choose one of a few different colors. Also, Sunfire offers a 30 day money back guarantee with a 2 year parts and lifetime labor warranty. Either of these would be a good choice plus I am sure that some of the others are good lights as well.


Posted by English Man 97 on 12-02-2014 06:53 PM:

Sunfire Ultra Hd Hands down the best and brightest light i have seen so far! i love mine i got mine with the long chord and the red colored LED. Cant beat that thing!

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Posted by Jrkb2012 on 12-02-2014 07:40 PM:

SUNFIRE ULTRA HD,,,hands down...


Posted by Adam Wingler on 12-02-2014 08:03 PM:

Laser torch is best bang for the buck in my opinion.


Posted by Bayemup34 on 12-02-2014 10:09 PM:

Boss hotspot 3d. There's not a better light available. Period. Nuff said. 5 levels of brightness on white, red, and green. Level 5 looks like the sun just came back out. Extremely long burn time. $279.

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Posted by qchounds on 12-06-2014 07:06 PM:

thanks for all the replies. I have used a laser torch once and it was nice and I used a sunfire and liked it too. I will have to check the boss out...


Posted by Triple K Kennel on 12-06-2014 08:24 PM:

Light......

Best bang for your buck....
.......Superior Light by Sam Davis, you just can't beat the feather light, it has 3 LED's one with color of your choice, or all 3 White. It's very lightweight and is only $199...........Don't let the price fool you, this is one bright little light.

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Posted by Chris Dillard on 12-06-2014 08:55 PM:

K-LIGHT

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Posted by Bear on 12-06-2014 09:39 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Jubal
Laser torch is best bang for the buck in my opinion.


x2


Posted by richard turner on 12-06-2014 09:54 PM:

I like the sunfire and laser pro plus both good lites and they stand behind them. I have 2 friends that have boss and had trouble with them one was just bought at Pkc world and the light quit after 5 times hunting with it and they said send it back now he is without a light I know for a fact laser or sunfire would give you a refund or send you one straight out I recommend laser or sunfire I have both and both are good lights and and they will treat you right.


Posted by POTOMAC on 12-06-2014 10:09 PM:

Boss triple threat or boss hotspot


Posted by Wingpatch on 12-06-2014 10:21 PM:

lite

I like and have had very good luck with Larry Marshals Lems lites....He has several different models look him up on vendors....he will do you right...............

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Posted by ROBBIE BURLESON on 12-06-2014 10:26 PM:

If you go with the sunfire I hope your not in a hurry. I ordered two Nov 11 and have'nt got them yet.

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Posted by lrhone on 12-06-2014 11:17 PM:

Laser torch light pro.

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Posted by John B.Dalton on 12-07-2014 01:49 AM:

Robbie who did you order your sunfire from..Maybe your order didnt go thru if you did a internet order..i dont think micheal is that far behind as we have lights on the shelf now...im set up in union sc right now but will have phone with me..434-865-4868

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Posted by ROBBIE BURLESON on 12-07-2014 04:04 AM:

John, Michael just txt me , I dealt with another guy but Michaels gonna take care of it. Seems like a super good guy. Probably just had a misunderstanding, he said my lights would be on the way monday. Appreciate the concern

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Posted by Triple K Kennel on 12-07-2014 04:57 AM:

Lights.....

quote:
Originally posted by richard turner
I like the sunfire and laser pro plus both good lites and they stand behind them. I have 2 friends that have boss and had trouble with them one was just bought at Pkc world and the light quit after 5 times hunting with it and they said send it back now he is without a light I know for a fact laser or sunfire would give you a refund or send you one straight out I recommend laser or sunfire I have both and both are good lights and and they will treat you right.


That's the problem with some of the Light builders, you have a problem and if you send it back and don't have a spare.....guess what, you don't have a light to use, even though you have spent several hundred dollars.
They all need to do like Wick's did, they had loaner equipment they would send you if you had problems with your purchase.

Try a Light by Sam Davis, he will treat you right after your purchase, if you should have problems out of it, but I doubt it will fail you.

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Posted by Bayemup34 on 12-07-2014 12:31 PM:

Apparently he didn't buy his boss light straight from Bruce bcuz he's #1 in customer service hands down. If he doesn't treat you right then nobody will. I've also hunted with the laser torch and the sunfire beside my boss and I had the brightest light. I had the laser torch beat by a long shot and the hotspot was slightly brighter than the sunfire. Not much but it was a noticeable difference. So why spend more for less light? Get you a hotspot and you'll wonder why you ever considered anything else.

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Posted by Wayne Valentino on 12-07-2014 02:37 PM:

I

can't say enough good things about the Moonshiner lights I've been using the past 5 years...

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Posted by Milner on 12-07-2014 02:51 PM:

Laser Torch period.

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Posted by Triple K Kennel on 12-07-2014 03:23 PM:

Lights.....

I have used a Laser Torch Pro w/ Color last year, it was a light my buddy had, he has since sold it and bought the Sunfire HD.
As far as brightness goes, these 2 lights are not even in the same ball park.
But, I am not convinced that having the Brightest Light out there is what I want ?
The Laser Torch was plenty bright enough to walk with and shine tree's to find a coon, so what else would you need ?
The Laser Torch's burn time......7 hours on high, is GREAT.....!!!
I have yet to see a Caplight with this much burn time on high.
I hate the caplights with the big battery box on the back of the cap, so the small pouch on the Laser is very inviting to me.

Not everyone likes the same Hounds, Trucks, Food, and yes Coon Hunting Lights..........I think we should be very Happy that we have Choices....

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Posted by redjohnson on 12-07-2014 05:33 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Bayemup34
Apparently he didn't buy his boss light straight from Bruce bcuz he's #1 in customer service hands down. If he doesn't treat you right then nobody will. I've also hunted with the laser torch and the sunfire beside my boss and I had the brightest light. I had the laser torch beat by a long shot and the hotspot was slightly brighter than the sunfire. Not much but it was a noticeable difference. So why spend more for less light? Get you a hotspot and you'll wonder why you ever considered anything else.


I will agree with one thing you said Bruce has excellent costumer service.

But as far as the light goes I own all three. The Hd is the brighter of the three 2nd is the 3D. Thats both fully charged and they both dim as the charge goes down so if you are comparing it to another guys you just don't know. I had the 3d first and liked it but it is just to heavy. The head is huge compared to the HD and it is not as balanced.


Posted by David Webb on 12-07-2014 07:16 PM:

"BEST LIGHT"

!! TRY THE NEW BRIGHT EYES "SNIPER" !!
Just hunted a week in Arkansas on the White River Refuge with a great bunch of guys & some great dogs, several different lights were used & compared, & Ray is probably gonna sell some "Snipers" as a result

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**SNIPER**
(I have used one for 3 nights, (All-Nighters) here in the White River Refuge
Great light, lightweight, convenient, & SUPER BRIGHT
I have used a Flame for a year & liked it very much, & when Ray told me about the Sniper being similar, but brighter, & having a colored light, I thought I would try one.
We have some big trees in NC, but there are trees in this Arkansas Refuge that are big and tall,
The Sniper has shined the tallest way more than my expectations, has a good spot, walk light just right, & lasted all night with no problem, shining up several, tall, tall trees)

!!UPDATE!!
WHITE RIVER REFUGE
5 nights of hard hunting, mud, moonlight, long walks, TALL trees,
Bright, Light & Tight
The "SNIPER" held up great, shined the tallest trees, has got to be my favorite light now
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Posted by POTOMAC on 12-07-2014 10:32 PM:

[QUOTE]Originally posted by redjohnson
[B]I will agree with one thing you said Bruce has excellent costumer service.

Buddy of mine bought the hotspot at autumn oaks and there was something not exactly perfect with it and after that weekend Shane called boss and they shipped a brand new one to him immediately with out question!!!


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