SuperMinOkla
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I jumped off on a new thermal and now I have a question about the best batteries. Looking for advice on CR123. Who makes the best?? Are re-chargeable worth it?? Thanks
Best Batteries????
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437
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I use these on a Pulsar RXQ30:
Titanium Innovations CR123A 3V Lithium Battery - BatteryJunction.com
I ran a few sets of fancy DuraCells b/f these got to me since they were on backorder at the time. Pretty much exact same performance couldn't tell a difference. In cold weather I get about 3 hours in say 70 degrees or above closer to 4.
Titanium Innovations CR123A 3V Lithium Battery - BatteryJunction.com
I ran a few sets of fancy DuraCells b/f these got to me since they were on backorder at the time. Pretty much exact same performance couldn't tell a difference. In cold weather I get about 3 hours in say 70 degrees or above closer to 4.
I've had best luck with everedy energizers lithium. Just over a dollar each if you buy 50 or more from battery junction.
437
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Chopper what are you running these in and what kind of time do you get out of them? I've got about 10 more hunts left on my bulk batts maybe I need to try the Energizers? The DuraCells were nuts they were like 3 bucks a piece at CVS for a couple of weeks til these got off backorder....nuts!
If you have to buy locally, I found that Lowes has pretty good prices. Somewhere around $1.50 for 6 pr 12. I'm using them in a Pulsar RXQ30V like yours and a MK II 35mm. The MK II has a battery extender for 3 batts and I get about 8 hours with it. The Pulsar is used for scanning and I usually turn it off when not scanning and two hav lasted for as many as three hunts of 4 to 6 hours. But that is not how long the scope was actually on. I have used the Titaniums an noticed a big difference between them and the energizers. In fact, I still have some and just used them in my lights.
When I get down the the Tampa area in May I can come out and help you try them out. lol
Before I went with the USB battery setup, I tried the Titaniums. Bought a box of 50 for $50 through Battery Junction. They would last 2 - 2.5 hours in my Zeus. I had better luck with the Surefire, getting right at 3 hours of continuous use. About double the price though. The good thing was that Lowes carries them.
I have been using the same ones that 437 linked in his post #2 above. From the same place also.
I buy them in bulk and usually split them with my hunting buddy.
I have got them for as little as $.96 each buying 50 at a time. Fast shipping and no tax also. --- pruhdlr
I buy them in bulk and usually split them with my hunting buddy.
I have got them for as little as $.96 each buying 50 at a time. Fast shipping and no tax also. --- pruhdlr
437
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Man I'd love to, but used up all my guest passes and my lease term isn't up til the end of May. As a matter of fact I used my last guest pass with Myron Morrow back in January otherwise I would have you out dangit!
Lol. I wasn’t serious. I won’t have a lot of time this trip. My son lives in Spring Hill but is getting married in Key West. Our time in Spring Hill will mostly be stop-over and go. But thanks for considering it.
This is my go-to choice for 123’s.
Panasonic CR123A 3 Volt Photo Lithium Battery - BatteryJunction.com
Panasonic CR123A 3 Volt Photo Lithium Battery - BatteryJunction.com
wigwamitus
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I am all in on Titanium Innovations from Battery Junction ... I buy by the 200 count ... for under $1 per battery ...
I use rechargables for some items like LRF, but not for thermal scopes/clipons. I use rechargable USBs for head mounted thermals. Though I am looking for a different USB. The one I got from UNV with the IRD kit has a "start up" thing, where I have to "shake it" to get it to work. With it on my helmet in a velcro pouch that means I risk making noise to start up the battery.
I am looking for one that I can start up with no noise.
I use rechargables for some items like LRF, but not for thermal scopes/clipons. I use rechargable USBs for head mounted thermals. Though I am looking for a different USB. The one I got from UNV with the IRD kit has a "start up" thing, where I have to "shake it" to get it to work. With it on my helmet in a velcro pouch that means I risk making noise to start up the battery.
I am looking for one that I can start up with no noise.
437
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Absolutely I'd of loved to have another LSB'er out just ate up my passes during deer season. Have a nice trip it's great down here right now