Price drop for Christmas

Hi everyone,

https://www.piercingthedarkness.co.nz

10% off of my already ridiculously cheap prices on selected torches and headlamps.

Check out my Custom Built range of hunting lights for cheap, performance comes close to the leading brands.

I've been making YouTube demos for every model, most are finished but yet to be uploaded - here's my channel

No other store in NZ does what I do:

- YouTube demos
- Test lights upon receiving
- Test before shipping out your order
- Clean all connections
- Lubricate threads
- Test all battery batches to ensure authenticity
- Measure the lumen output to give an accurate rating
- Labor free repairs after a warranty has expired
- Offer mods to certain models
- Builds custom models


Wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas, take care out on the roads at this busy time.



Regards,

Jacob

Just got a little Sofirm C8G. Feels good quality. Will give her a flare up in the reserve out back tonight :thumbsup:

Cheers for the quick delivery and help via email mate.

Just opted for the Convoy Z 1.

Is this also suitable , " shock resistant wise" for attachment to a rifle /shotgun?

thank You.

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Just opted for the Convoy Z 1.

Is this also suitable , " shock resistant wise" for attachment to a rifle /shotgun?

thank You.

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I don't see why not, but it's not a model anyone has ever purchased from me for that use.

My only concern would be it doesn't change modes from the recoil on the shotgun.

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Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

I don't see why not, but it's not a model anyone has ever purchased from me for that use.

My only concern would be it doesn't change modes from the recoil on the shotgun.

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That WOULD be amusing..............every bang gives a different light on the problem :>)

Do you have a good quality IR torch to mount on the side of a Pard NV008?

What's the run time of the convoy c8+ please

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Do you have a good quality IR torch to mount on the side of a Pard NV008?

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Not currently. I have a light coming for testing and modification. It has LED modules you can swap out. I plan to bundle White, Red, Green, and IR as a kit.

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What's the run time of the convoy c8+ please

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I have two models:

Convoy C8+ with Cree XPL HI - 1hr 16min from High to 10% battery. That's how you measure to meet the ANSI/FL1 standard, from 30 seconds in, down to 10%.

Convoy C8+ with Luminus SST40 - 46min on High

Tests are my own since Convoy don't supply any runtime specs.

These two models allow you to set levels 1 & 2 to any lumen value, so only 100% is worth measuring.

Have brought 3 torches already and possibly looking at maybe another one, Also recommended him to my work mates and they too have bought torches as well -- highly recommended and very good to deal with. Why bother buying off Aliexpress when you can deal with a reputable local dealer. Whats your opinion of that new sc31 pro ?

Dive torch?

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Dive torch?

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https://www.piercingthedarkness.co.n...ategory=Diving

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Have brought 3 torches already and possibly looking at maybe another one, Also recommended him to my work mates and they too have bought torches as well -- highly recommended and very good to deal with. Why bother buying off Aliexpress when you can deal with a reputable local dealer. Whats your opinion of that new sc31 pro ?

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Hi John,

Thanks for the recommendation.

I'd say it would be one of the best EDC size models out there for under $100 but only if you like the Anduril UI. The UI is explained in the last part of my YouTube demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVYnyj22EjU

I'll be getting the IF25A in my next order and that would be better again, I'm getting clips for the existing IF25 and IF25A. The IF25 with tint mixing is so good, absolutely love being able to change it to whatever beam color I want from warm white to cool white. I haven't seen any other brand have this feature, same as the Sofirn LT1 Lantern

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8xkr_zNAB0

Hey guys - any feedback on those who have brought and are using the C8? Looking to get a good spotlighting set up on my rimfire. Cheers

Hi Joel,

I sent the Osram C8+ down to Mason for review, here's his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/backcountryproductions/

Flick him a message to see what he has to say about it. Better to come from him, not me

Just placed an order

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Just placed an order

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Cheers, I'll get it sent out on Monday

Thanks

Hey Jacob.
Just wondering which C8 would be best suited for a gun light set up on a .22. Runtime would be important too, although happy to purchase 2 batteries or more to improve runtime. Looking at these three at the moment:
Osram C8+ V1 White, 937m Range, Hunting

Convoy C8+, Luminus SST40, 2150 Lumens

Convoy C8+, Cree XPL HI, 1350 Lumens

Looking to ideally use with a switch too.
Cheers

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Originally Posted by JoelA

Hey Jacob.
Just wondering which C8 would be best suited for a gun light set up on a .22. Runtime would be important too, although happy to purchase 2 batteries or more to improve runtime. Looking at these three at the moment:
Osram C8+ V1 White, 937m Range, Hunting

Convoy C8+, Luminus SST40, 2150 Lumens

Convoy C8+, Cree XPL HI, 1350 Lumens

Looking to ideally use with a switch too.
Cheers

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Hi Joel,

Sorry for the delay, I've been wrapping orders since 2pm, just not long finished.

I'll get back to you after having a sleep.

@JoelA
Just purchased a C8 and mount, should be here this week, planning a quick overnighter before thee big guy arrives, will post feedback then.

Jacob- very helpful and great service cheers

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Just got a little Sofirm C8G. Feels good quality. Will give her a flare up in the reserve out back tonight :thumbsup:

Cheers for the quick delivery and help via email mate.

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Iv got heaps of these little torches from Jacob, I stumbled across him on facebook.
the one battery 18650s are my favorite for spotlighing at night
I carry a second whole torch rather than a battery

they work so bloody well and fit in normal pockets rather than the bigger maxtoc that falls out because its so long and basically never gets used any more

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Originally Posted by JoelA

Hey Jacob.
Just wondering which C8 would be best suited for a gun light set up on a .22. Runtime would be important too, although happy to purchase 2 batteries or more to improve runtime. Looking at these three at the moment:
Osram C8+ V1 White, 937m Range, Hunting

Convoy C8+, Luminus SST40, 2150 Lumens

Convoy C8+, Cree XPL HI, 1350 Lumens

Looking to ideally use with a switch too.
Cheers

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Hi,

Here's a comparison of all three

Attachment 156076

It entirely comes down to personal preference. The Osram versions will get you the best range by 300m

Approx runtime on High

Osram V1 - 4.2A - 46 min
Osram V2 - 7.4A - 24 min - may as well include it
XPL HI - 5.5A - 33 min
SST40 - 7A - 25 min

High can only be activated it short bursts

Osram V1 - 3.5 min
Osram V2 - need to retest but it was around 2 min.
XPL HI - 5 min
SST40 - 3.2 min

Runtime on 100% until reaching 50°C, tested at 19°C room temp on my desk. You would see different results outside

Pressure switch will reduce the lumens on all three due to the resistance of the long length of wire. Many brands result in the same but they won't ever tell you.

Osram V1 - 650 lumens
XPL HI - 1100
SST40 - 1600

I personally love the tight beam of the Osram for a gun light, I'd use something else for searching too.

Hope that helps

I will mention that those photos lose most of the surrounding light, so it looks narrower than it really is.

Finally got around to reuploading the Osram C8+ V1, my camera settings were wrong for the original video

Osram V1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JomP2QgW5r4

Osram V2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EbniP_Q-j8