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Coyote light recommendations?
« on: November 30, 2012, 03:28:22 PM »
So I'm thinking about buying a coyote light. I have been looking at the XLR 250 which comes in 3 different colors, red, green, blue and then white as well. First of all I'm debating on which color to get, but I hear red and green are the 2 best colors for coyote hunting. So my debate is between getting a green light or a red light. Does anybody have any recommendations on green vs. red? I do know that green is easier to see for the human eye and can be seen further,  but is a coyote going to get spooked by a green light? I do know that red is the most common color for coyote hunters, but I am curious if anyone is having better success with a color other than red. I have used white light in the past, but I know that as a general rule white lights will spoke coyotes unless they are really hungry or really curious about the light.

I'm also open to other ideas for lights, the XLR 250 series runs about $140 for 1 color, and $200 for a 3 color combo. Is anybody else out there having success out to 150 to 200yds with anything else on the market that might be cheaper?   My goal is to get a decent coyote light for hunting at night and not have to completely break the bank to get it. Any recommendations on something other then an XLR 250? Really it doesnt even need to be scope mountable, but ultimately I would like something that I would be able to mount somehow and not have to hold and shoot.

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2012, 03:35:20 PM »
Check out dealextreme.com they have the identical lights for a lot less.

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2012, 03:39:11 PM »
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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2012, 04:50:59 PM »
I use a cree with a Q5 bulb.  Takes (2) 123 batteries.  I can visually see whole bodies at 250 yds. and easily see the entire coyote at 150yds through the scope with very fine crosshairs.  Can pick up eyes at 4 to 5 hundred yds.
This is with a standard white lens.  Length is 6 1/2 inches and very light to carry.  Cost is $35.00 at dealextreme and Northern tool and equipment.   :twocents:

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2012, 05:22:34 PM »
Lazer Genetics, 'nuff said.
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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2012, 08:46:45 PM »
I have the Laser Genetics ND3x50 and it might be the coolest thing I have ever seen I can see Coyotes at 500yard. I think I would be comfortable at a 250-300 yard night shot with that light. It is truly amazing.  :twocents:
"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted..If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it. What he is after is having to win it, to conquer the surly brute through his own effort and skill with all the extras that this carries with it: the immersion in the countryside, the healthfulness of the exercise, the distraction from his job." Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2012, 09:00:18 PM »
I'd like a hand held FLIR for scanning, and a lazer genetics for kill light.

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2012, 09:00:21 PM »
I have the Laser Genetics ND3x50 and it might be the coolest thing I have ever seen I can see Coyotes at 500yard. I think I would be comfortable at a 250-300 yard night shot with that light. It is truly






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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2012, 12:08:37 AM »
I have the Laser Genetics ND3x50 and it might be the coolest thing I have ever seen I can see Coyotes at 500yard. I think I would be comfortable at a 250-300 yard night shot with that light. It is truly






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"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted..If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it. What he is after is having to win it, to conquer the surly brute through his own effort and skill with all the extras that this carries with it: the immersion in the countryside, the healthfulness of the exercise, the distraction from his job." Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2012, 01:57:53 AM »
I coon hunt alot at night, and have found two things you need in a good light. First, you need a single light bulb, second you need a red lens to cover your light.

Don't buy a spot light with several bulbs, you need a direct light not a flood light. And the red (or green) makes a huge difference as it doesn't spook them as much as a regular light would.

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2012, 02:01:36 AM »
Also cr 123's are expensive, not worth it. Most spot lights dont use those, but I wouldn't recommend getting a high end flash light using those batteries  to night hunt with

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2012, 09:09:19 PM »
Check out dealextreme.com they have the identical lights for a lot less.

Do you have a link?

I ordered the Ultrafire red and it was brighter than my Olight M20 red led, for about a day before it crapped out.

http://dx.com/p/ultrafire-wf-501b-philips-luxeon-k2-red-led-flashlight-1-18650-2-cr123a-20333

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2012, 11:58:44 PM »
Saw a predator show and they just used white lights which did not seem to deter the coyotes or bobs.  Anyone else just use white?  I have a Streamlight flashlight with the high intensity LED (thanks again Grainfedmuley) that puts out an awesome beam for a 2 AA flshlight.  It's not a 200 yard light but seems like it would do the job, especially if in a firearm restricted area.

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Re: Coyote light recommendations?
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2012, 12:06:33 AM »
Here is my thoughts. I have spent hundreds of hrs behind a light. Flat out the best light made in lightforce. It will put everything else to shame. Best lights in the world. They make a couple different models that can mount to a gun even though they are a little bulky.

I just picked up a wicked lights kit the other day and so far I am impressed with it. Now mind you, it is not anything like a normal spotlight but it does all that I am looking for. I will run the lightforce and when I spot a critter "if alone" switch to just the wicked light for a shot. I got the white light. It is good to 150-200 on a clear night. The green and red will be a lot less.

I will be picking up 1-2 more depending on how my trials go with this one I just got.

When it comes to red/green white bla bla bla stuff. It really does not matter. I have used them all. If you are running a light in the area when they have been getting pressure, it does not matter what light you hit them with! They are going to run!!!! White light makes for better shooting and you get a lot more range with it. Cats don't like really bright lights in there face. Most of the time they will turn there head away from the lights. Better to use the halo on the outer edge of the light. A red light does work better on cats.
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