Dino67

I've got an Ultrafire 501 and 502. Maybe it's just the torches I have but the 501 is finished much nicer than the 502. I have 2 Ultra fire XM-L drop ins on the way. I'll try them out with both smooth and textured reflectors as well as flat and aspheric lenses when they get here. I also ordered some coated lenses that are supposed to increase lumens out the front by around 7% over standard glass. They are cheap and I doubt I'll be able to see the difference but every little bit helps. http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1766 I reckon for the price you won't beat this setup and my modded 501 already blows people away by how much light it puts out. I can easily spotlight rabbits out to 150m with a decent scope on the rifle. I hope the XM-L throws a bit of light as I'm planning to mount it on a 45colt lever action for night time walk around hog busting ! I have around 8 torches now and I'm always looking for more. Thinking about trying a few of the HID jobbies but they are not something you can mount on your rifle and walk around with.

Moph, I have the exact same setup as you. Very easy to shoot out to 150m with a decent scope. Most of my mates are amazed at how far it throws the spot out there. Very impressive setup for a few dollars and 15 mins or mucking around. I painted the reflector in matt black epoxy and it removed a fair amount of the artifacts but not all.

G'day from Brissie, Just getting back into it after a 15yr abscence, having kids, working overseas etc. Looking forward to it. Dino