Flash lights for hunting

[Bullshop Junior]

Ok guys. Wondering what y'all like in a hunting flashlight. Im not talking like spot lamps, im talking like one to strap to the end of the barrel on your gun, for snooping around in the brush after hogs at night.

Way back when I had a Mossberg 500 slug gun with full tube, I had a surefire light mounted on it that I found on the side of the road. Currently on my Puma 92 454 I have a cheap Tractor Supply LED light strapped to it. Just wonding what you guys might use, and have found to be dependable. I prefer a small diamiter tube usually. The one I have now is really rather large. And something lightweight. Aluminum works good. I usually attach with a couple wraps of electrical tape, and I'll be on my way.

[aspangler]

They call it "spotlighting" in Tennessee and if you get caught you don't hunt in Tennessee every again. I have one on my tactical 22lr but try to avoid using one when I go hunting. Just sayin'. It may be and probably is legal some places but not TN. I know. See my signature and you will see why. BTW I would like to use one to kill some "song dogs" around here but won't chance it.

[Artful]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?226193-Flashlight

I like my Wiljen (from this board!)
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/member.php?2377-wiljen

He makes periodic runs for us here

aspangler - I believe he's hunting Feral Hogs out in Texas

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/nuisance/feral_hogs/


How do I hunt feral hogs?

Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field.

There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait.

Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs.

Or was it Big Foot? - I forget

[w5pv]

I think I would prefer the head light over a light on the barrel unless the barrel and light could be sighted to where the bullet or load would hit in the center of the spot.I remember trying to hunt rabbits with a flashlight mounted on the barrel for us it didn't work to well.Hog hunting at night I never have had the pleasure but I do know it is legal and if you are going to it would be a good ideal to tell the game warden in the county where you are going to be hunting.Hunting the bunnies at night with a gun no larger than a 410/#6shot or a .22 was the standed practice and the wardens may check you but not really mess with you as long you didn't have stories following about how many deer you had killed at night.

[Bullshop Junior]

I think I would prefer the head light over a light on the barrel unless the barrel and light could be sighted to where the bullet or load would hit in the center of the spot.I remember trying to hunt rabbits with a flashlight mounted on the barrel for us it didn't work to well.Hog hunting at night I never have had the pleasure but I do know it is legal and if you are going to it would be a good ideal to tell the game warden in the county where you are going to be hunting.Hunting the bunnies at night with a gun no larger than a 410/#6shot or a .22 was the standed practice and the wardens may check you but not really mess with you as long you didn't have stories following about how many deer you had killed at night.

With how thick the brush is down here in spots, the barrel seems like a better idea. I can see the sights fine, so it works for me. This isnt really gonna be used for actual "hunting" per say, but more of recovery if they wonder into the brush after being shot.

[TXGunNut]

I have an old Tac Star mounted on my ugly black gun/MSR but it's not very effective in most hunting situations. UBG/MSR isn't a hunting rifle anyway, it's social equipment.

[Bullshop Junior]

This is how I have mine set up right now. I like a smaller light, but this one was like 8 bucks and has an adjustable beam. I was goofing around and could see the sights fine, and see what I was aiming out out to about 50 yards in pitch black with the light in flood mode.

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[CastingFool]

One of those newer led minimaglites might work for you.

[Bullshop Junior]

One of those newer led minimaglites might work for you.

I like something with a push button. Way this one is set up now, all I have to put is run ny hand up and hit the button. Really fast and easy to find the switch in the dark

[N4AUD]

I like a good headlamp. Lot of coal miners in this area, and a lot of coon hunters so you see guys out coon hunting wearing hard hats with a mining light attached and wearing the big battery on their belt. I like the LED headlamps they make nowadays, much lighter and much brighter, and cheaper.