Thread: Spotlighting tips and tricks

I went with a Maxtoch 2X with a new driver board so I can use 7V - 20V input. Gives me 4 modes instead of the maxtoch 3 mode driver. Additional mode is moonlight mode, which is enough to read my watch, reload a magazine etc. I also wired it up so it uses a LiPo 16000MaH battery for a whole week of light without a recharge.
It's rifle mounted, with the battery in my backpack.
The additional range of the 2X is used to ensure a clear firing zone - I hunt around orchards, and some of the neighbors have stock.
Never tried it from a vehicle, but it's been a rock solid performer for shooting rabbits and hares for the last few years. Previous to that I was using a 150mm 35W HID, which in comparison was rubbish. It was heavy, hummed, got hot, chewed battery, and the colour was too white.