Post by Panic Button on Nov 8, 2020 12:25:19 GMT -8
I own both an X Sight II and 4k Pro, both 3x14. I have experienced the typical battery draining issue with both stock lights and I've had them both replaced under warranty and both of those had the same battery draining issue as well.
The stock light itself I'm happy with except for the draining issue and it doesn't use rechargeable batteries. I did try using those 3.7 volt rechargeables but ended up with one dead light, so I figured it was the higher voltage causing it to die, so I stopped using them. Also, I didn't like the way the stock light mounted on the sides of the 4k, I'd rather have it mount on top.
I have the 4k mounted onto an FX Crown .22 cal air rifle and shooting distance is no further than 100 feet at the most. I use it strictly for pesting around my home.
I ended up buying a "LUMENSHOOTER A9P Long Range Dimmable Hunting Light Kit" from Amazon as I wanted a light that was zoomable, dimmable, mounted to the tube of the 4k, and used rechargeable batteries. I really didn't need the extra "white, red, and green" LED modules, but thought I might use them some time in the future, so I went with the full kit.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MT97BD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just got it mounted to the 4k's 30mm tube and it's fits perfect and it sits on top of the scope, not the side. It can be on the side if I rotate the mount either to the left or right but having it mounted straight up is best for me.
The remote on/off/dim switch seems to work fine but I did find I needed to make sure the male plug was inserted all the way in as it is a snug fit and I didn't have it plugged in all the way at first.
There's no adjustment for up or down like the stock light can do but it seems to be pointing where I'm aiming so I guess it doesn't really need that feature.
So far I've only used it once and that was to record an owl that landed on the property the other night and I managed to record the first part with the light off, then with the light on. Here's a link in case you are interested in seeing what it looks like.
In the video, the owl is only about 50 feet away, the 4k is at 3x and after I turned on the IR light, I dimmed it down to almost minimum. I do have some extra outdoor IR lighting, so that's why the owl was visible before I turned on the new IR light.
Cheers, PB
The stock light itself I'm happy with except for the draining issue and it doesn't use rechargeable batteries. I did try using those 3.7 volt rechargeables but ended up with one dead light, so I figured it was the higher voltage causing it to die, so I stopped using them. Also, I didn't like the way the stock light mounted on the sides of the 4k, I'd rather have it mount on top.
I have the 4k mounted onto an FX Crown .22 cal air rifle and shooting distance is no further than 100 feet at the most. I use it strictly for pesting around my home.
I ended up buying a "LUMENSHOOTER A9P Long Range Dimmable Hunting Light Kit" from Amazon as I wanted a light that was zoomable, dimmable, mounted to the tube of the 4k, and used rechargeable batteries. I really didn't need the extra "white, red, and green" LED modules, but thought I might use them some time in the future, so I went with the full kit.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MT97BD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just got it mounted to the 4k's 30mm tube and it's fits perfect and it sits on top of the scope, not the side. It can be on the side if I rotate the mount either to the left or right but having it mounted straight up is best for me.
The remote on/off/dim switch seems to work fine but I did find I needed to make sure the male plug was inserted all the way in as it is a snug fit and I didn't have it plugged in all the way at first.
There's no adjustment for up or down like the stock light can do but it seems to be pointing where I'm aiming so I guess it doesn't really need that feature.
So far I've only used it once and that was to record an owl that landed on the property the other night and I managed to record the first part with the light off, then with the light on. Here's a link in case you are interested in seeing what it looks like.
In the video, the owl is only about 50 feet away, the 4k is at 3x and after I turned on the IR light, I dimmed it down to almost minimum. I do have some extra outdoor IR lighting, so that's why the owl was visible before I turned on the new IR light.
Cheers, PB