I didn't want to post a parts list until I had a chance to test it.
Got out to a private 200 yard shooting range before the moon came up Sunday and tested this new IR against my well used Torch Pro and a SPIR. I shot targets and focused on tree leaves at 200 yards.
The SPIR was as expected a clear winner.
The Torch Pro does fine on the target but individual tree leaves were not as clear.
The Home made IR put out more light than the torch Pro but I wasn't able to focus it down as tight as the Torch Pro. Not sure why because the original white led focused tight. I'm going to try a second build this week more attention to centering the LED perfectly.
Body
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php...k-18650-p-10770Driver
http://dx.com/p/17mm-1050ma-single-mode-...c-3-4-5v-127687IR LED
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/ir-leds/7732886/Special thanks to Gary Laubscher for sharing this IR Illuminator