Same place I got mine
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So how do I get my hands on one of these bad boy Maxtochs? None on ebay, none on trade me.
Does anyone stock them here in paradise?
MAXTOCH Sniper M24 Limited Version 1250lm, AR Lens, Copper LED Base, Long Shooting Distance Hunt Flashlight-in Flashlights & Torches from Lights & Lighting on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
From pg9 of this thread, the one recommended to me. Best money spent !
Go ta halves in freight mate? I'm in... @chewy69a
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Just so you know, I ordered one of these and almost chose the flash harry expensive speedy shipping but my Scottish gene wwon over and I chose the "Free Shipping" as patience is a virtue don't you know.
Well it arrived in 7 days so I had paid the extra speedy shipping fee I suspect it might have arrived in 6 and cost me $25US extra
My advise is if you ain't in a panic then patience grasshopper!! Save yourself almost the cost of another one
Just out of interest..... What sort of range does the M24 allow shooting to without being de-domed? Thanks :-)
That's plenty for me then! Thanks Gerbs... :)
Quite interesting to look through the feedback section on the M24 page to see where all the purchases have been from.. Very popular with NZ'ers!!
Yep, mine arrived earlier this week (within 2 weeks of purchase) Justin time for a night shoot.
Very impressed.
I already had some Panasonic batteries, but bought some more locally (Onehunga) from a place that re packs drill batteries. The guy reckons they are at least as good as Panasonics, said he uses the best he can get as most of the cost of the re pack is labour and he wouldn't skimp to save a few bucks of batteries as his business relies on good products. He sells the batteries for $6 each, which makes them much cheaper than Panasonics. Only issue is they are flat top, but I just put a copper washer between them.
Grotto: what is the Onehunga business please?
Update to my "very impressed with Maxtoch"
After 15-20 minutes use it stopped. Thought batteries were flat which seemed unlikely as they were brand new Panasonics freshly charged. Tried changing the batteries but still no go. Torch came with a spare switch, so I'll have a go at fitting that, but reasonably unimpressed, works out to about $300 an hour for light!
I've emailed Maxtoch, hopefully they'll sort something out, as I was hoping this item would be a bit better than the usual Aliexpress disposable junk.
As I said in my post, batteries were Panasonics, (not flat top). They were about $15 each which (to me) isn't cheap. Not sure how much you spend on your batteries, but if Maxtoch torches require some type of super expensive ones to work, maybe they should say so.
Tried other ones, still no go.
All the batteries work fine in my other torch.
Had Panasonic batteries in it which are not flat top. Thought it may be something to do with the "protection circuit board" in the batteries, but they work fine in other torch.
Copper washer wouldn't contact anyway as it's only 6mm diameter and glued with a dab of silicon (still going well in another torch).
Does the Maxtoch Sniper M24 torch come with batteries?
If not how much would you typically have to spend to get decent batteries for it?
Grotto - these lights are certainly not standard aliexpress fare. Have tried plenty of those in the past - some good, some bad. It is not a good idea to immediately throw toys out of the cot if an issue arises. The Maxtochs are very popular here for a good reason - they are well made, high performing products and of the umpteen hundreds shipped to NZ hunters faulty ones are very rare. If however you do get one that is not performing properly send to Brian (gadgetman) - it will be an easy fix and if he is feeling very kind he might even dedome it for you.
With regard to batteries - for high output XML grunters like the Maxtochs you must have high quality batteries. Minimum will be Trustfire 3000s, but best to spend extra and invest in rechargeable Panasonic 3400 protected buttontops. No ultrafires or you'll have much shorter runtime and battery liife span. Panasonic 3400s from Fasttech overseas or some on trademe - but make sure the latter are genuine.
Thanks. Brian is going to check it out. I have Panasonics off TM, look genuine. The ones I got from Batteryworx for the kids torches are really good, way better than the Ultrafires, and at least as good as the Surefire batteries. I'll compare them to the Panasonics when I get my torch going.
Wasn't meaning to throw my toys out of the cot, but had expected torch to work for a fair amount of time rather than under an hour. Other torches I've had of Ali seem to have a success rate of about 70%, but the sellers have always just sent replacements - some have been hammered by the kids for a couple of years and still go fine, but nowhere near as bright as the Maxtoch.
Don't understand the electrics behind them so maybe the odd fault arises, and it's good that you can get service in the same country, even if it's at the other end. I guess that's the price you pay for not buying locally from a shop (and paying a whole lot more).
Anyway, hopefully I'll end up with a torch that works for a decent length of time, but looks like it's the motorcycle battery and hand held spotlight in the short term.
Chances are the problem is something real simple to fix like a loose wire and Brian will have it running before you can say fix this please. I don't own a Maxtoch myself but I've only seen positive reviews of them
Got the Maxtoch back from Brian, all fixed (and de-domed) - thanks Brian!
Apparently the LED had gone, first one he's come across so I guess it was just bad luck. Great to have service in NZ rather than having to return item to China. Supplier was helpful putting me onto Brian and responded very quickly to emails, so overall a good experience.
Hope to get a chance to use it on some rabbits next week.
I find that rabbits don't stop with the led like they do with the halogen maybe it's to bright and hurts there eyes
Just to confirm the Maxtoch 2X will be available dedomed ex factory shortly - in production now. Depends what led its running but output likely to be between 250-300k lux.
Won't make alot of difference for kiwis as gadgetman has done hundreds of dedomes, but will be very useful for overseas buyers.
There will also be a remote pressure switch for the 2X so it can be scope mounted.
Been reading this thread for awhile Thanks to "mudgripz", "gadgetman + others for the great info.
Got a m24s & some panasonics last week tried out the torch on some wallibies works great & good battery life, got a question for you guys is there any difference in battery life between the U2 & the U3 leds?
Also got a Fandyfire STL-V6 torch is there anyway to get rid of the flashing/strobe functions, the torch also stops running & I have to slap with my other hand to get it running again, any ideas?
Thanks
The torch still uses the same constant current driver so the increase in output of a U3 over a U2 is efficiency. Batteries will last just as long, just produces more light.
https://m.1-day.co.nz/products/AA7MR3CTF
Worth blowing $20 on y'think?
Was the LED fried or just de-soldered Brian?
All the ones that I've fixed have just been desoldered due to piss poor reflowing.
The Fandyfire STL-V6 above needs stronger springs and/or the switch replaced.
Chris
LED definitely kaput. Applied power directly to LED and there was nobody home. Looked a bit cloudy too.
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Thats pretty random. Havent seen that u2 or even a u3 at stock current
Sounds really weird! I've only blown led's by putting 5v from a computer power supply through them on accident when testing :wtfsmilie:
Are these available, if so is that with the pezel switch, batteries charger, would like some pricing if you could PM me.
I have one, but a mate who's not on here wants one but won't buy in from oversea's.
Cheers Craig