DiRTY DOG
Well-known member
I tested my new XLR250 w/red LED last night at a private "range" out in the hills miles from town. I sighted in my rifle at dusk, zero'd at 200 yards laser verified, Nikon Buckmasters scope. Then I waited till it was completely dark to test the light. No moon tonight.
I shined the red XLR250 on my 200 yard target, a brown weathered 4x4 plywood backing with a white sheet of paper for a target. I could BARELY see the sheet of paper thru my scope on any power and I could not see the black 3-inch square printed on it at all. Then I shined the light at various trees, rocks, etc from zero to 600+ yards. It easily reflected light from roadside reflectors out to 400 yards, as far as the terrain allowed.
My opinion after one brief test... I'm a little dissappointed so far. The reviews I've read here seem overly generous. Sure this is a great light for 100 yards and closer, maybe out to 150. A lot of terrain I hunt doesn't even allow shots that far so it'll work no problem at closer ranges. But out in open terrain I don't think it will provide enough light to positive ID much of anything past 150-ish. Sure it will reflect eyes WAY out there, but not ID. Perhaps the white LED performs better? I will test more soon.
I shined the red XLR250 on my 200 yard target, a brown weathered 4x4 plywood backing with a white sheet of paper for a target. I could BARELY see the sheet of paper thru my scope on any power and I could not see the black 3-inch square printed on it at all. Then I shined the light at various trees, rocks, etc from zero to 600+ yards. It easily reflected light from roadside reflectors out to 400 yards, as far as the terrain allowed.
My opinion after one brief test... I'm a little dissappointed so far. The reviews I've read here seem overly generous. Sure this is a great light for 100 yards and closer, maybe out to 150. A lot of terrain I hunt doesn't even allow shots that far so it'll work no problem at closer ranges. But out in open terrain I don't think it will provide enough light to positive ID much of anything past 150-ish. Sure it will reflect eyes WAY out there, but not ID. Perhaps the white LED performs better? I will test more soon.