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9/9/2024 12:12:20 AM EDT
Anyone tried one?  $30.  If so how’s the IR?  


9/9/2024 12:23:08 AM EDT
[#1]
It works well in IR.

I put it in front of my yard over 300 feet and I can see it on the Nods.

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9/9/2024 6:45:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: swampfoxoutdoors][Edited] [#2]
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Originally Posted By Jozsi:
It works well in IR.

I put it in front of my yard over 300 feet and I can see it on the Nods.

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So what’s the light patterns on yours? Does it have a IR only mode?

And Link for those like me who didn’t know it existed.
9/10/2024 3:40:07 PM EDT
[#3]
Not Somogear, but I got Chinese copy of a Helstar 6 off Amazon for $30.  First one was a dud.  Amazon sent me a second one that works.

Whatever you get, just make sure to test it soon after you get it, so you can get a replacement if needed.
per aspera ad astra
9/30/2024 9:57:31 AM EDT
[#4]
I just pulled the trigger on one.  Also have a SOTAC.  I overpaint the whole thing to knock down on the glint.  They strobe right through the paint layer just fine.  And tones down the green nav lights.
It's all about the fiddle factor.
9/30/2024 10:27:16 AM EDT
[#5]
The WASDN 'Stalk' clone also has an IR Strobe function - 2 in 1 device. I'm sticking to Nitecore strobes (which are hardly used on mine) - so tiny and rechargeable.
1/23/2025 9:27:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mickdonaldson:
The WASDN 'Stalk' clone also has an IR Strobe function - 2 in 1 device. I'm sticking to Nitecore strobes (which are hardly used on mine) - so tiny and rechargeable.
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@mickdonaldson Have H6 but the nitecore strobes are great bang for buck.  Also rarely use them and no longer a need.  In contrast I use my MS2000 at the end of every hunt - moves people to safe and brings them in.    Simple white light strobe and very bright.
1/23/2025 10:31:40 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By GroundhogOZ:


@mickdonaldson Have H6 but the nitecore strobes are great bang for buck.  Also rarely use them and no longer a need.  In contrast I use my MS2000 at the end of every hunt - moves people to safe and brings them in.    Simple white light strobe and very bright.
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Yeah, very handy. I had one of those US Issue Orange strobes for a loooong time.
1/23/2025 11:36:34 AM EDT
[#8]
Buddies Somogear knock off died after one range session in the rain.

Other than that, it works.  It's a fairly simple device.
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