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Light option for night predators

Post by Heeli0s » Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:23 pm

Im very interested in considering a mounted light, and or red dot for use on night time predators. Its only a matter of time before I wake up to coyotes in with my livestock, and Id like to have a quick mount spot light to help distinguish between what needs to die and what needs to live easier.

I have very little experience with these. Any advice?
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Re: Light option for night predators

Post by markiver54 » Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:40 pm

On another thread, I believe you mentioned having already bought a new rifle, however, considering your needs, the new " X " models come with a picatiny rail on the muzzle end/bottom which would be perfect for mounting a light.
Still not sure what you purchased though.

....Had to come back and edit!
Saw on your Howdy thread that you purchased a 357. I have one too and love it.
Maybe someone here can help with the lighting issue...sorry Bud!
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Re: Light option for night predators

Post by GunnyGene » Mon Apr 20, 2020 2:14 pm

Henry has a couple of mount options on their on-line store site, but unfortunately they are closed until this virus thing goes away.

https://henrypride.com

Maybe your local shop has Henry mounts in stock. Light wise you could just redneck a light alongside the barrel/mag tube area with a couple of plastic zipties.
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Post by markiver54 » Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:50 pm

If Ya Just want to go cheap and easy, I carry this small flashlight quite a bit at night.
Got it at Lowes. Was about $20.00. Have been known to hold it beside my SD pistol, and also in my rifle support hand under the fore stock. It is very bright! I have two of these. ( LUX-PRO 600 ).
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Re: Light option for night predators

Post by Heeli0s » Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:14 pm

Thank you gentlemen.

Markiver, yes Ive been a little on the spastic side here so far. My apologies. Trying to get a handle on how exactly this forum works.

I spent some time looking around this morning, and found some options for barrel mounted mini picatinny rails. Amazon has a thousand options.
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Re: Light option for night predators

Post by markiver54 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:40 pm

No problem HeeliOs.
I have considered mounting a light on my SD pistol. It has the pickatinny already on it.
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