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OK guys, for pig hunting , relatively short range ( 50 yards or so) how many lumens should my light be?
I know nothing of these things but I think Ive got enough with 320 lumens.....sound right?
Also, what color? Green, white, or red?
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Try a red lens on the light you have now and see if it gives you good visibility
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320 is plenty. I never found red lights make any difference shooting pigs at night.
Edit: Green seemed like a slight improvement over white.
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Red light will help preserve your night vision.
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Poobah, 320 lumens is plenty. I prefer green over red here at the Ranch. Seems to spook less hogs, IMO
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I took it out last night for a quickie test...yeah 320 is plenty....and Im leaning towards the green for sure.
Thanks again guys!
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OK...next question then, Ive been surfing the schitt out of the net looking for a green filter that will fit the 1.25 in . bezel on my surefire...no luck.
Any recommendations.
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Thought of that...I wonder how that stuff holds up to the heat....the little lite gets warm on 320 lumens...
May be going to that anyway. Thanks!
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If they can hold up to broadcasting/film camera lights, they can hold up to a flashlight  I can check at work tomorrow for scraps and if I can find some I'll send them to you for free to try.
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Dat would be cool...but for the price, that stuff aint exactly gonna break the bank!
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That's true. You might find what you need for $5 with a little more digging.
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