[Uncle Buck]

When I am hunting at night for predators it would not be sporting hunting deer with a light.....It's not sporting one bit and the deer many of them trophy buck just walk right up to your when your calling at night time. What you need to do in Va is hunt the early season that are set aside for handicaped , young, and old. It would be sporting and you might not get a deer but you would at least get first crack at them before the other hunters get to go out. Maybe that what you need in Va.. Laws that allow deer hunts weeks before the regular season if you qualify for them? however it should be done in the daytime so at least you feel good about it and the deer still have a sporting chance.

[black bear 84]

NEW BULB FOR THE BOREALIS FLASHLIGHT

750 LUMENS FOR 75 MINUTES

As you may know the Borealis 1050 lumens flashlight is the most powerful military/police flashlight in use today.

The Borealis will make 1050 lumens for 50 minutes on rechargeable batteries. Now a new bulb is available which will run the light for 75 minutes with a drop of only 300 lumens.



Lights in use by police today are the Magcharger, the Stingers, the SL 20 up to 200 lumens, the Ultra Stinger-295 lumens, the Pelican 7060-135 lumens, and the Fenix TK series up to 240 lumens.

Military forces use a variety of Surefires as weapon lights with 120 lumens and hand held like the Surefire M-4, 350 lumens and the Surefire M-6 at 500 lumens.

So, the above statement of the Borealis been the most powerful is not an exaggeration, many are been used daily by police and many are doing tour of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.



What the new bulb does is extend the run time to 75 minutes without reducing drastically the output.

As no other duty flashlight with the same lumens is available, I decided to conduct a shoot out against a big two million candlepower spotlight, the one at hand was an almost new Brikmann Q beam Max million II (two million candlepower) with a reflector of five inches wide and a big bulb of 75 watt.

All this in competition to a bean sized 30 watt bulb and two inch reflector of the Borealis.



DAVID AND GOLIATH









FIVE INCH VERSUS TWO INCH









This particular Borealis has a Light Stippled reflector, a reflector designed to give a good balance between flood and throw, but given the semi custom character of the Borealis three other reflectors are available, smooth for maximum throw, orange peel for just a little less throw but more flood (also called side spill) and a medium stippled reflector designed for a big flood but with the range limited to 100 yards.



As the night was bitterly cold I decided to take the pictures and shoot the beams right out of my second story kitchen window, with the short tripod legs resting in the kitchen sink.

The target is the white and blue cabana which is the second building in the picture after the fence.

The target is 74 yards from my window, with back trees as much as 85 yards (they are still visible with both lights).

Due to the big reflector in the spot light, the beam is concentrated in the center of the picture and illumination from the side spill is not as great as it is with the Borealis 750 lumens bulb.

Observe both pictures and you will see more area illuminated by the Borealis 750 lumens bulb, than is illuminated by the two million candlepower spotlight.

Still the intensity of both beams is similar at the center of the target area.



Q-BEAM MAX TWO MILLION







BOREALIS 750 LUMENS 75 MINUTES BULB









In conclusion the new Borealis bulb of 750 lumens is worthy for those that will want a run time of 75 minutes. Even after loosing 300 lumens the Borealis still is the most powerful flashlight used by the police and the military.



The light can be ordered with the 1050 lumens bulb installed and the spare as the 750 lumens or vice-versa. You can also order the reflector most appropriate for you work, the only light in the Industry that offers you a choice of four reflectors.



Cheers.

Black Bear







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[black bear 84]

SOLARFORCE L-2 LED FLASHLIGHT

5 FUNCTION MODULE

I have lately been using some components of Solarforce flashlights to make me a couple of tactical lights (to use in a Remington 1100 shotgun and in a Kalashnikov rifle).

I bought a couple of loose bodies, heads, and modules, and for the remote cable switch I used a couple of Aimshot tail caps with pressure pads.

The modules are simple one function 200 lumen (or so) R-2’s, and have enough throw to make 50 yard shots possible. As the shotgun and rifle are intended for home defense, 50 yards are all I needed.

The bodies were intended for CR123 batteries and I loaded them with red Surefire batteries before mounting them on a Weaver 1” ring and clamping it to Picattiny’s rails in the long guns.











More recently I received a Solarforce L-2 five function flashlight. It also uses the R-2 module and sports a reverse clicky tail cap, which, when activated, goes to the last function (or level) that was stored in the memory.

The levels are full power (about 200 lumens), medium power (about 100 lumens) low power (about 40 lumens), strobe in the 200 lumen level, and SOS also in the 200 lumen level.

To activate each level, you just press softly on the tail cap.









The claims that I have seen advertised for the lumen output are much higher than the ones I am estimating here, but these estimates are based on my vast use of lights and in direct comparison with my Fenix TK-11 Q-5 flashlight that is billed as a 225 lumen light.



This wild throw of numbers of lumens is because the emitters are measured in Integrated Sphere Spectotometers without the reflector, head or lens, and are of course much higher than when the flashlight is used with these in place.

The true out-the-front numbers are much lower due to losses from the reflector and reflection from the lens.



The Solarforce model I have comes with the larger internal diameter body that will accept 18650 Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries, as well as the RC123’s and the rechargeable RCR123’s.

Having several 18650 batteries and a charger, I prefer to use the large Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Fortunately for those that will want to use the light on a rifle or shotgun, the Weaver 1” ring clamps to the 18650 body without a problem.



Prices of body components or entire lights vary depending where you purchase them. Your best bet is to Google the Solarforce name and see what is available and where at the time of your search.

I have been using the Solarforce L-2 for the last two weeks in my pocket and I don’t care for the sharp crenellated bezel that is very rough in my pocket’s liner. It was bothering me so much that I finally removed it in favor of a Z-32 Surefire bezel that I had in my spare parts box.



The strobe function is used in tactical lights with the hope it will bother the opponent more than the straight beam. To me it is of no value as a deterrent, but it is a good function to have if you ever are in need to attract attention and are unable to call for help.



I wanted to take some beam shots but the snow here has been so bothersome lately (we had 26 inches on the ground) and prevented me from doing so. In any case, the beam is so close to the beam shots I have made with other 200 lumen R-2’s that you can see them in the post titled “The 200 lumens battle,” and you can imagine the beams to be the same.

Cheers
Black Bear

[black bear 84]

THE BEAR CUB

SMALL LIGHT BIG PERFORMANCE

Not long ago to get magnum illumination out of a flashlight, I had to drop down the tube, six of the big D batteries on a Maglite 6 D size.

That the light weights three pounds one ounce and measures 19 ½ inches was just incidental to the use if I wanted to get a really good, powerful beam.



Later Surefire come up with small lights that could take two and three or four small but powerful 123’s camera batteries, some of those lights, come up and surpass the 181 lumens of the big Maglite 6 D.

I am thinking now of the specialty tactical light than Surefire have as the M-4 that uses four of the 123 batteries for 225 lumens for one hour run time. The M-4 was made famous by been used in the CSI Las Vegas series.

Incidentally the M-4 is not precisely inexpensive, costing $330 USD from Surefire or their dealers.



The only problem is that the little 3 volts batteries are quite expensive, and using four of them for one hour run time can cost you $8.00 for that hour.

And that is if you buy them at discount over the Internet, when purchased in the camera stores (such as Wal Mart) the little 3 volts batteries cost as much as $4 each.



So a light of the size of the Surefire M-4 (9 inches long) was highly desired if it could be made to run on rechargeable batteries, to avoid the big battery expense of the M-4.



Enter the Bear Cub, a nine inches light, with a 13 oz. weight that is rechargeable and uses Lithium Ion batteries.

This little light makes 220 lumens for 90 minutes of run time, and then recharges its two batteries with a fast charger that is included, in three and a half hours.

The Lithium Ion batteries can be recharged up to 1,000 times and when they eventually get depleted can be replaced with $30.



HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE BEAR CUB LIGHT, NEXT TO THE SUREFIRE M-4.







AND HERE NEXT TO THE MAGLITE 6 D







And here a couple of beam shots at 26 yards for comparison.



MAGLITE 6 D







BEAR CUB







Yes the little rechargeable Bear Cub is characterized for an intense white light, and a run time of 90 minutes, all in a small size that can fit in any glove compartment or trench coat pocket.

Best Wishes

Black Bear

[black bear 84]

THE BOREALIS FLASHLIGHT

1050 LUMENS

Five years ago the Borealis flashlight was conceived to be the most powerful military/police flashlight in the world. At 1050 lumens the beam of light is very similar to a two million candlepower spotlight, all that power cased in a 12 ½ inches long, 28 oz. light, that will run for 50 minutes before needing a recharge. Then the light uses a fast RC charger that does the job of recharging the high current batteries in 90 minutes.



Five years ago everybody was in awe of the Surefire M-6, a military/police light that makes 500 lumens for 20 minutes run time on six disposable 123’s batteries, at a cost of almost $12 per twenty minutes run.

When the agency pays for the batteries, all is well, but for the civilians that wanted to have those mega lumens of light, there was no option. Black Bear Flashlights wanted to produce a rechargeable light that surpassed the M-6 and still be affordable for those with mortgages and families, and the result was the Borealis 1050 lumens flashlight.



The light was conceived to make use of the Maglite 3 D shell that is available anywhere, that way after years of hard use, the shell can be replaced for less than $20 USD and in ten minutes of the owner’s time.

The super-bulb that is almost 3 ½ amps needs some very powerful batteries; those nine AA batteries of high current are housed inside a Rolls Royce battery carrier that has also a charging port on the negative side. Plugging the RC fast charger in this port for 90 minutes, will recharge the powerful AA Nimh batteries.



THE ROLLS ROYCE BATTERY CARRIER AND THE RC FAST CHARGER











The Borealis also has some especial components to cope with the increased heat from the bulb. A ceramic switch/bulb holder, a solid aluminum reflector and a Pyrex lens, take care of the high temperature issue.





The BOREALIS is the highest intensity incandescent flashlight available in the market. Some HID’s lights throw more lumens, but those are considered searchlights and not flashlights; as a HID can take as much as 30 seconds to start up, they are NOT instantaneous as the incandescent flashlights are.



HERE ARE SOME COMPARISON BEAM SHOTS AT 35 YARDS WITH THE MOST POWERFUL MILITARY/POLICE FLASHLIGHTS.

THE CONTENDERS FROM LEFT;

MAGLITE 3 D, MAGCHARGER, ULTRA STINGER, SUREFIRE M-6, AND BOREALIS









MAGLITE 3 D (the most popular police flashlight)









MAGCHARGER









ULTRA STINGER









SUREFIRE M-6









BOREALIS RECHARGEABLE



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[model99er]

Black Bear 84,

Some Questions on the Borealis ...
1. What type recharger(s) comes with it, are both AC & Cig Lighter available ?
2. How long will a charge last ?
3. Is a Red Lens available ?
4. What is the typical distance when using a Red Lens ?
5. What's it's warranty ?
6. What's it's cost ?

Or, what other light would you recomend for nightime predator hunting (and agin the same questions would apply) ???

thanks


99er

[Uncle Buck]

This is suppose to be the next best things since Ice Cream....Few of my friends are using it and are having outstanding results with it for predator hunting at night time. Notice the pictures in the post on how this light looks compared to a plain white light...


http://kcshounds.com...php?f=66&t=3947

I admire and respect all of Blackbear research...Maybe he can give his two cents on this light? I invest a lot of money in all kinds of light for night time predator hunting...I can tell you which ones not to use here in the East.

I know my friends have paid over $200 + bucks for this light. One friend said for coon and grey fox he did not use the red pop cover.
Me it be the Eastern Coyote...That be the guy you really want to fool with the light. If this one did that I would buy it for sure....

[Uncle Buck]

Uncle Buck, on 01 February 2010 - 12:56 AM, said:

This is suppose to be the next best things since Ice Cream....Few of my friends are using it and are having outstanding results with it for predator hunting at night time. Notice the pictures in the post on how this light looks compared to a plain white light...


http://kcshounds.com...php?f=66&t=3947

I admire and respect all of Blackbear research...Maybe he can give his two cents on this light? I invest a lot of money in all kinds of light for night time predator hunting...I can tell you which ones not to use here in the East.

I know my friends have paid over $200 + bucks for this light. One friend said for coon and grey fox he did not use the red pop cover.
Me it be the Eastern Coyote...That be the guy you really want to fool with the light. If this one did that I would buy it for sure....

Here is the website:
http://www.restorc.com/product-all.asp

[vmaster59]

I to thank you for your time going in on this matter. It's very helpful

Clint

[model99er]

UB / Clint,

I'm wondering how much of a discount my Bro-in-law can get me on one of these puppies ?? LMAO

http://www.surefire....yGunWeaponLight


99er

[vmaster59]

model99er, on 04 February 2010 - 07:12 PM, said:

UB / Clint,

I'm wondering how much of a discount my Bro-in-law can get me on one of these puppies ?? LMAO

http://www.surefire....yGunWeaponLight


99er

I have seen these in action. The humves had to upgraded with a diff. alt. and one more batt. for these on the 50 cal. They are very good light if you want to light up the hole hood. Those rag heads will run like mad as soon as the light comes on. They know what it is sitting on LOL.

Clint

[Uncle Buck]

model99er, on 04 February 2010 - 09:12 PM, said:

UB / Clint,

I'm wondering how much of a discount my Bro-in-law can get me on one of these puppies ?? LMAO

http://www.surefire....yGunWeaponLight


99er

Wow I like Surefire lights... I have one on my 17 Rem CF now attached to the scope..Of course it's not like the light you referenced... Thanks for the web link model99er. I'm going to save it for one of my favorites... I do like how the Surefire lights can be had with the pressure switch..You apply pressure to the switch right when your going to shoot..

[black bear 84]

model99er, on 30 January 2010 - 07:52 PM, said:

Black Bear 84,

Some Questions on the Borealis ...
1. What type recharger(s) comes with it, are both AC & Cig Lighter available ?
2. How long will a charge last ?
3. Is a Red Lens available ?
4. What is the typical distance when using a Red Lens ?
5. What's it's warranty ?
6. What's it's cost ?

Or, what other light would you recomend for nightime predator hunting (and agin the same questions would apply) ???

thanks


99er

Unless your hunting pal hold the Borealis (as like a spotlight) I will not use one if hunting alone.
For hunting alone I will use a scope light such as the ones Cabela's or Optronics sell.
The reason is that for the red filter to cover any distance the reflector have to be big, some 5 to more inches in diameter.
A red lens in the 2" reflector of the Borealis will curtail the throw considerable.

Besides the light get hot and the plastic reflectors usually melt under this heat.

When hunting coyotes with a pal, we use the fringe light of the Borealis when calling them in, at the moment of the shoot, the light in lowered into target (the coyote will stop in his tracks, inmobilized) giving you a shot to a unmoving target.

To answer your questions:
We use the regular RC FAST charger in the car connected to a Power Inverter ($25).
The warranty is 5 years.
No red filter is available yet.
The charge last 50 minutes
Cost is $320 shipped.

Black Bear

[black bear 84]

SUREFIRE WEAPON LIGHT

RECHARGEABLE CONVERSION

345 LUMENS

Hi guys,

A member of another forum has this idea of boring the inside diameter of a Surefire 6P to accept a laptop computer Li Ion battery.

I did my own version and discover that I can get a 345 lumens lamp (LED new R-5) at close to two hours run time.



You can mount this baby in a 5.56 mm a 50 caliber or a shotgun, it will shrug recoil no matter what caliber you shoot.

How come?



The heavy spring on the lamp act as a shock absorber and prevent lamp battering by the battery. And been an LED is not filament to break down.





The special machined Surefire body is a part of the equation.

The Lamp is a new one by Thru Nite, it is the new Cree R-5 and output and incredible 345 lumens (well more than any Surefire weapon light)



http://www.surefire....humbscrew-Mount





This lamp is a flood/throw and is ideal to clear rooms with the AR.

For night hunting I am changing to a 300 lumens lamp that have a better throw (different reflector treatment) so those coyotes have to watch out.



The tail cap has a remote cable switch with pressure pad, so I can place it on the stock of my rifle or shotgun, under my thumb. Yes thumb pressure will activate the light.



Usually this type of light uses 123’s batteries, they go fast under the power of 345 lumens, so I opted for a long run time computer battery, rechargeable, that will last you close to 2 hours of run time.



Moreover, when I am unsure of how much battery juice is in the battery, I just pop it into the charger and you get a full charged battery, ideal if I practice much night shooting with my AR.

You cannot do that with 123’s primary batteries unless you are willing to dump expensive half used batteries.



Li Ion technology will provide extend use if I don’t use the light, an occasional full top charge every 5 months will keep the battery at full capacity.



I have used a crenellated bezel up front, but I am thinking to put a flat bezel as I think the crenellated is able to catch on brush,

I provided the light with a Weaver ring, but I am thinking to change it to some Quick detach lever mount like the Leupold style Weaver style for the AR, as I don’t want it on the rifle when hunting Whitetails during the day in the laurel tickets ( I hunt with a mini 30).

Yes the Weaver detaches quick but I will need a coin from my pocket.

BEAMSHOT AT 30 YARDS AT MY USUAL LOCATION

So you can compare with any of my other beam shots from the past, I use the same camera setting for all beam shots.







This is the Quick Detach ring that I will use in my AR; it will fit the Picatinny or the Weaver bases.







I mounted a magazine picatinny mount in my home defense shotgun, so I will make another light for the Mossberg and I will have this one with a pressure tape curly cord switch, the curly cord have more reach than the straight 9” cable for mounting way out there under the barrel of the shotgun.



Cheers

BB







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