| Wolf Eyes Sniper 260 Hunter |
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| Written by Simpson | |
| Thursday, 30 April 2009 | |
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As some of you know I was lucky enough to win the AusVarmint and Wolf Eyes competition in which the prize was a Wolf Eyes Defender 170 Torch. Glen from Wolf Eyes has a very good reputation of providing excellent service to his customers. I wasn’t let down by this as he had read that I was going to be mounting the torch to a rifle. He suggested the Wolf Eyes Sniper 260 Hunter which was a torch which specifically suited the job of throwing the most light further due to the polished reflector whereas the Defender was a general use torch. Thus I decided to upgrade to the Hunter model which is more suited for mounting to a rifle.
Finally the torch arrived at my doorstep and the package included the following – • Hunter 260 Sniper Torch • Battery • Charger • Tail Cap • Gun Tape Switch • Instructions  Contents after being removed from the box.  As you can see a Wolf Eyes torch would be a great edition to a hunting pack. It is not that much larger than a hunting knife (when folded up). Previous to this torch, I had not owned a LED torch. I had my trusty 2 x AA Maglite which had provided me with over 15 years of good service. Unfortunately after using this torch, I dare say that the Maglite will be retired and only used as a spare. After seeing the comparison pictures, you will see why. The torch has four different modes – • 100% • 20% • 2% • Strobe mode Swapping between the four different modes is very easy. When initially turned on, the torch is in 100% mode. To cycle to the next level down, you simply turn it off then on within 2 seconds. If after 2 seconds and you haven’t turned it on, the torch will start up at 100% again. Using the gun tape switch operates similarly. You simply press and hold and the torch lights up at 100%. Take your finger off and pressing it again will drop down to the next level. Releasing your finger from the switch will turn the torch off. If you wish to leave the torch on, you simple press the button on the side of the cap and this will leave the torch permanently on until the button is pressed again. I have noticed that if using the torch for long periods of time, it does heat up. This would be great when walking the paddocks in the middle of winter. The heat is by no means unbearable but noticeable. After using the torch for a couple of months, I have found the stats provided on the Wolf Eye’s website are very accurate. I have found that the battery lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes on 100% and the charge time from nearly flat to full is approx 2 hours and 15 minutes. The battery is remarkable as it is only slightly larger than a normal AA battery.  Dual Battery Charger  Size Comparison Unlike some other brands, the Hunter torch does not go completely dead when the battery is flattened. It still produces light equivalent to the 20% mode for a minimum of 30 minutes, it may well go longer but I didn’t want to completely flatten the battery before recharging it. Although slightly dearer than normal batteries, a spare would be a great investment. I don’t know of too many hunters that would walk the paddock for 5 hours + per night. The torch is constructed very well and solidly built. It has the necessary seals which would make it moisture and dust resistant. I am yet to use it in the field as I was planning on using the mount which I use with my laser sight. Unfortunately this won’t work. However once mounted on my rifle I would bet my last dollar that you could easily pick out rabbits and fox eyes at 70 to 100 metres.  WolfEyes without tail cap showing seals. The following are pictures taken comparing the Hunter torch with my Maglite. Again NO CONTEST!  Inside my bedroom during daylight hours. Distance - 3m, Torch - WolfEyes  Inside my bedroom during daylight hours. Distance - 3m, Torch - Maglite  Inside my bedroom during daylight hours. Distance - 3m, Normal Lighting.  Pool Fence, Distance - 10m, Torch - WolfEyes, Mode - 100%  Pool Fence, Distance - 10m, Torch - WolfEyes, Mode - 20%  Pool Fence, Distance - 10m, Torch - WolfEyes, Mode - 2%  Pool Fence, Distance - 10m, Torch - Maglite.  Gum Tree, Distance - 60m, Torch - WolfEyes, Mode - 100%. The camera is degrading the results in this instance. If you want any more information about the Wolf Eyes Sniper 260 Hunter please don’t hesitate to ask. Alternatively there are specifications on the Wolf Eyes Website – http://wolfeyes.com.au/wolf-eyes-sniper ... p-128.html http://wolfeyes.com.au/catalog/file/Wol ... er_260.pdf Kjd’s Review - http://www.ausvarmint.kjd84.com/forum/v ... 73&p=62911  Glen's Contact Details.  In Summary, if you are thinking of purchasing a WolfEyes, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I am seriously contemplating purchasing a Defender 170 as a general use torch so the Sniper 260 can live permanently on my 22-250. They are well worth the $$$. Remember - Buy Once, Cry Once! Edit to add, All comparison pictures where taken using NO flash. Cheers Simmo |
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