Whilst the sportsman may be spoiled for

choice, the downside is that some of these kits

cost an arm and a leg. Hence I was delighted

to receive a new gun light from established

manufacturers Global Rifles, Leicestershire.

This one is well within the budget of the fox or

rabbit shooter.

This is really the younger brother of the top-ofthe-

range Snipersystems Gun Light which is

considered by many to be the best that money

can buy. It has been specifically designed as

an affordable alternative for those who do not

need to see or shoot at such long distances. It

is of identical excellent quality incorporating

the same robust QD mount and red filter.

It benefits from being smaller and lighter,

something which will appeal to many shooters.

This 500 lumens Globalrifle Gun Light weighs

just 179gm, including the battery, and is 5¾

inches in length. Ideally compact, it has an

effective scope viewing of 450-500 yards and

offers positive identification at between 250-

300 yards. The powerful beam is achieved by

mounting a top quality LED (light emitting

diode) deep into the robust aluminium body

of the torch along with a highly polished mirror

reflector and a crystal glass.

The standard on-off rubber switch on the

end of the torch is there to be used when the

light needs to be left on for a longer period

of time. If just a quick shine of the light is

required then there is a remote control switch

on the tail for this purpose. So long as this tail

switch is depressed then the light remains on.

The ‘pastry cutter’ bezel is designed to provide

sufficient light to read a map or similar without

alerting quarry species to one’s presence, a true

bonus when one is searching one’s pockets for

something or having dropped a live round in

the undergrowth.

The light’s power comes from a compact

rechargeable 3.7 volt, protected, 18650

battery. This lithium ion battery does not have

a memory so it will not lose power when

recharged, whether it is fully or partially

discharged, enabling it to be topped up from

the mains whenever convenient. The light on

the smart charger turns from red to green

when the battery is fully charged and prevents

it from overcharging. As with any rifle-mounted

optic, the mount is paramount to the gun

light’s performance.

Snipersystems’ QD mount, as already stated,

is suitable for many optic tubes on rifle or

shotgun. It is impervious to recoil and will not

scratch gun or torch. It has a large knob for

adjustment, either tightening or loosening,

and is easily fitted or removed in the dark, even

if you are wearing gloves.

For the testing of scopes or lights I am indebted

to the assistance and opinions of my good

friend, Colin Jones, a highly experienced rabbit

and fox controller. Colin is out and about

several nights each week, answering calls from

farmers who are experiencing problems with

either species. So, one wet and windy night,

with his Whippet eager for a meal of fresh