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Best Flashlight under $30?
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:48 am
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:48 am
I need a new light so I want to see what the OB recommends.
Need it to use common (AA, AAA, C, D) batteries. I do not want rechargeble.
Brighter is better but good battery life is a must. (LED)
small enough to fit in a pocket or belt holster.
Would like to keep it i nthe $25-$30 price range.
Any recommendations?
Need it to use common (AA, AAA, C, D) batteries. I do not want rechargeble.
Brighter is better but good battery life is a must. (LED)
small enough to fit in a pocket or belt holster.
Would like to keep it i nthe $25-$30 price range.
Any recommendations?
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Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:51 am to Chris4x4gill2
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:52 am to Chris4x4gill2
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:01 am to thanksjhester
quote:
LINK
LED technology has come along way since 2011. Trying to find up to date info to make sure something better hasnt come along.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:10 am to Chris4x4gill2
I have to agree on the Led Lenser. I have three of them, T7, H7 and the V2. Awesome lights! Really like the H7!
This post was edited on 8/23/13 at 11:16 am
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:14 am to dbllung
I was looking at that one before i made this thread. Only thing I dislike on it is it only has a 1 hour run time on bright. (2 hrs on mid)
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:16 am to Chris4x4gill2
Surefire 6p it's more than $30 but a great flashlight
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:17 am to Jma313
out of my price range at the moment.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:05 pm to Chris4x4gill2
I hardly ever use mine on bright. Only time is when I'm scanning the hi-line ahead looking for pigs. Walked into a field of bedding pigs and it wasn't fun. Went and bought the H7 the next day. That way I can hold my gun easier when I'm shooting. 
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:10 pm to Chris4x4gill2
quote:
Any recommendations?
Harbor freight has these for free (with a coupon) sometimes, with batteries (takes 3 AAA) - and they're never more than $3 or $4 - I have about 10 of them stashed around my house. They're durable, have good battery life (I've used them for years and never had to replace any batteries) and have a pale blue light. Not overly bright, but you can afford to stock up on them.
LINK
They sell the red and blue in 2-packs for as little as $3, as well.
ETA: The little lanyard rings suck, though. If that's an issues, I would repurpos a small keyring or just string paracord directly through the hole in the tailcap.
You could literally get 30 of them for $30 right now.
This post was edited on 8/23/13 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:19 pm to MSGulfTiger
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:53 pm to Chris4x4gill2
Still gotta love the MagLights
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:17 pm to chief420
Mini-mag is what I have been using. The last two I have had have had issues with the light flickering off. I think its a bad connection at the tail end where it contacts the battery. I messed with it some and it got better, but still didnt completely fix the issue.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:18 pm to Chris4x4gill2
CREE K8 500 lumen. Search that on eBay. Your welcome.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:23 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
CREE K8 500 lumen. Search that on eBay. Your welcome.
+1
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:28 pm to Chris4x4gill2
I have been looking at the Maglite XL line. I have never tried any of those before. The XL-50 has caught my eye as it is rated at 139 Lumes with a 6.5hr run time on high using tripple A batteries
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:47 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:correct answer Boats
CREE K8 500 lumen. Search that on eBay. Your welcome.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:58 pm to Chris4x4gill2
I have several of the Maglite XL and they are very good lights.
The downside is the are relatively smooth.
I have the XL 50,100 and 200 and I like them all.
I also got this holster for them.
LINK
Did I mention Maglites are made in the USA?
The downside is the are relatively smooth.
I have the XL 50,100 and 200 and I like them all.
I also got this holster for them.
LINK
Did I mention Maglites are made in the USA?
This post was edited on 8/23/13 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 8/23/13 at 2:12 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
CREE K8 500 lumen
Doesnt fit my requirements of standard batteries.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 2:13 pm to Helo
quote:
I have the XL 50,100 and 200 and I like them all.
any recommendation on 1 vs the other two? Like I said above, I'm liking the 50 due to run time.
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