Specifications:
Lumens: 1,210 lumens
Throw:
500 metres with HIGH INTENSITY LED large aspheric head – spot
150 metres on reflector head – spot with flood
Length: 211mm aspheric head, 171mm reflector
Beam Type: Aspheric LED Head – Spot adjustable to flood
Reflector LED Head – Spot surrounded by flood
Light Output and Beam Pattern
Of the two LED heads, the main spotlight head catches your attention first due to its 83mm size and huge aspheric (magnifying) lens. You then notice it is approximately the same 83mm back from the outside of the lens to the LED (similar to a magnifying glass lighting paper by the sun, the lens works best when set back the right distance from the LED. Of course all this size and depth is to maximise the throw from the LED in this torch, beyond what is seen in standard rifle mounted flashlights or internally powered rifle lights. This LED, lens size and lens depth all combine to produce usable light at up to 500 metres (ANSI now rate the 500 metre light at 951 metres, though we don't think it is suitable to shoot with at that distance). The focussing on this LED torch is adjusted by rotary screwing, which combined with a spring at each end in the battery compartment, means this LED flashlight can withstand heavy calibres. The large size and fine focussing capability of this torch head means it is even possible to focus for a slightly wider and shorter beam, something rarely effectively possible or recommended with aspheric lenses on LED torches.
The smaller 50mm deep set mirror reflector LED head provides a perfect combination of spot and flood light (in comparison to the aspheric head above which is all spot) out to about 150 metres. This makes it a great general use LED torch or for firearm use on feral pests such as pigs or rabbits where distance requirements are usually less than 150 metres and the extra flood light surrounding the main spot is advantageous for fast moving game and targets. The Seal LED torch with the reflector head is a very nice standalone flashlight, we can see many choosing to buy a Seal torch to use as their general flashlight, and then screw the aspheric lens on for that once a year shooting trip. Others may choose the Seal LED torch because it offers the best of both an aspheric LED lens head and a reflector LED head torch - by actually having both heads! We believe the Seal is our best LED hunting torch and one the best LED hunting torches - we hope you do too!
One requirement the Seal torch is often used for is security on small or large acreage. The long throw of the Seal LED torch makes it perfect for checking on gates, sheds or fences and the very light weight means it can be used by people of all ages or sexes.
TTT and Construction
The Wolf Eyes Seal Hunting Torch starts with the TTT – Thermal Transfer Tube made of brass, wrapped around this is the 6061-T6 aircraft aluminium torch body in 25.4mm (1”) standard firearm size. There are three reasons for the brass liner, one is that it provides better strength for your torch than either material individually, two it provides better electrical conductivity and three, most importantly, it draws heat away from the high output LED and uses the full metal torch body as a heatsink to radiate the damaging heat away from your LED and lithium ion battery.. If LEDs are overheated they suffer permanently reduced output – bad news for torches. We build our torches with pride to last.
This firearm standard 25.4mm torch body means you can mount above the scope, to the side, even under the barrel with our magnetic mount. It also opens your options up to exotic firearm mounts.
The Seal weighs 426 grams with battery or 378 grams without, to give an idea that is roughly the weight of a can of Coca Cola (12 grams heavier) - somewhat less than it looks. There is a fair amount of air in the head and we have worked hard since the initial release to lose over 100 grams from the total weight.
Finally the whole torch body is low temperature (-20o C) Hard Anodized in tactical black for a non reflective durable finish.
Dual Tailcap
The torches tailcap is the Wolf Eyes Dual Tailcap, which means you can use it like a regular tailcap or screw on the included tapeswitch for faster control of your flashlight. With a conventional torch with a single spring, on a heavy calibre rifle the battery (or batteries) can move around violently from the recoil and can cause damage to components of the torch. On the Wolf Eyes Seal torch we utilise dual springs, one on each end of the battery compartment to isolate the battery's movement, while always maintaining full electrical conductivity, power to the LED and output. Yet another way we enhance the protection and reliability of your torch.
Procap
There is a version of the Seal available the Procap which allows you to select the desired level before or after turning the torch on. The Procap works by a ring around the tailcap, you twist the ring at any time, torch on or off, to choose one of 4 levels of brightness or 2 levels of strobe. We recommend this version for general use as the tapeswitch can't be fitted to this tailcap. While unlikely that anyone will use the Seal as a rifle torch with the Magnetic Mount it is worth noting the magnets in the Procap are not compatable with the magnetic mount, we suggest installing the standard dual tailcap if using that mount.
Regulation
Almost all Wolf Eyes Headlamps and Torches are regulated, and the flagship of our LED hunting torches is no exception. As batteries go flat they lose voltage, which reduces light output, sometimes imperceptibly (especially at the start) but often quite noticeably. Not ideal in a hunting spotlight! The Seal LED Hunting Torch has a regulation unit, which means as the voltage is reduced the amperage is increased meaning the optimum current is still being supplied to the LED – and you still have light to see your quarry, even with ¾ flat battery!
Rechargeable Batteries
The Seal uses the same LRB168P (18650) lithium ion protected batteries as the rest of the Wolf Eyes torch and headlamp range, meaning you can share the batteries. Due to their good output only one is required, meaning we can keep the 25.4 mm (1”) torch body size. These are protected batteries, meaning there is a computer protection chip built into the battery, which controls charging, discharging and most importantly over discharging. Being rechargeable means low running costs for you. Two disposable CR123A batteries will also power your Seal Hunting Torch.
Cold Weather
The photo showing the Wolf Eyes Seal Hunting Torch inside an ice cube shows how well the Seal torch handles cold conditions – we doubt too many hunters like to hunt frozen inside an ice cube, though sometimes it feels like it!
Australian Approved Charger
The Seal Hunting Flashlight Charger is Australian Approved which means it is safe and legal for you to use but also means all your farm, building, home, etc insurances apply.
