If you want to use a night vision scope or viewer then you will need an IR Illuminator - Flashlight or Headlamp.
All our Flashlights and Headlamp have 850nm and 940nm infrared LED options. - Choose your Headlamp/Flashlight and then add the LED option as 1st LED option (if you only want and IR Flashlight) or add as additional colour.
Best Infrared – IR -Hunting Options.
Night vision hunting has become extremely popular for vermin control, so you need the Best infrared – IR- hunting torch to maximise the effectiveness of your night vision scope or viewer.
“Now the world has gone to bed, Darkness won't engulf my head, I can see by infrared,” -Marvin
Basically how does IR work and what is the advantage?
All night vision devices require at least a small amount of ambient or infrared light to work. Limited moonlight or starlight, helps, however in situation where there is too little or no visible light an IR Illuminator is required.
The Tech stuff.
Visible light (seen by human eyes) is part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Man’s visible spectrum is light with a wavelength from around 400 to 700 nanometers (nm).
An IR illuminator is a tool that emits light in the infrared spectrum, which provides light over 750nm wavelength – hence it is not visible to man.
As some animals can detect wavelengths up to 850nm, the most IR hunting torches are rated at either – 850nm or 940nm.
Simple Example.
In every day terms an IR torch is like adding spotlights and a light bar to your car.
Imagine driving on a country road with your car lights on low beam – then turn to high beam – turn on the light bar - and the spotlights and presto – you can now see into tomorrow. This is what the Best Infrared – IR - Hunting Torch will do to your night vision scope or viewer.
A common question is – do I choose the 850nm or the 940nm option?Understand the IR light is invisible to animals, however the light source (LED) will glow and give off some visible light. The 940nm option gives off less glow – however the effective distance of the IR light is less than the 850nm option.
If you don’t need the longer distance light and feel the vermin you are hunting will spook from the brighter red glow – then the 940nm is the best option for you.
A simple alternative is go for a torch where you can swap out your LEDs and have both options available.
Words of caution
- If you have too much IR light you can “white out” your scope or viewer. Hence you need a torch that has dimmer capabilities (or high, medium and low power option) so you can adjust the amount of light for optimum performance.
- A torch with flood and zoom capabilities is best as you can fill the field of view of your scope or viewer.
What to we look for in an IR torch.
As long time users of torches for vermin control here is what we look for.
Tired and tested products (we recommend what we use).
A torch with the ability to interchange the LEDs so it can be used as an IR850nm / IR940nm / white / red / or green light. Each has its place so why not get a torch that can cover all the bases you require.
Great backup and warranty. We have a no hassle warranty policy and happy are replace any torches that don’t perform as it should.
A torch with flood and zoom capabilities.
The option for a dimmer switch or high/medium/low capabilities.
REMEMBER
"The joy of a buying a low-cost option is quickly outweighed by the disappointment of the failure of the product." - Me
If you can’t see the vermin – then you can’ shoot it, so for the Best Infrared – IR -Hunting Torch to suit your needs – check out our options.