good choice predator77! nitelite is a great product..you'll be happy with your choice. i know and hunt too many guys who own a Lightforce who swear to never own one again. in fact everytime i've hunted with someone who was using one had one issue or another with them. yeah they have good customer service...but only because they handle so many of thier units back for repairs within one hunting season.....personally, i think they are junk. Nitelite's are rugged and will last you years to come and more.
To bulky,and way to bright.You are right woody.My opinion also.
I guess it is all how a man hunts.I use the nite lite,i keep it low,i mean real low i see eyes out to 125,as they come closer i use my gun light,a 6volt lantern flashlight securly mounted to mt scope.
No wires to mess with i get out of the truck,pull out my gun,put 2 bullets in it and im ready to go.
The headlamp makes it nice hunting alone,you can use hand calls and just move your head,you are not swinging a arm around.Also with the headlamp,it is right beside your eyes,when a predator comes in it is easier for a hunter to see there eyes.We used to use a spotlight.The person spoting would always see the eyes,the person 1 foot beside them couldnt see them.You cant beat a headlamp.
I think the liteforce could be made better,for the price.
The nite lite lights are quality built,every part.