a cheaper way to attach a flashlight to a 870?

[eltorro]

The camping season is not over yet and I might get to go in a remote cap for a while.

we all know that is hard to hit what you can't see, not to mention the sanity and ultimately legality of shooting at an unidentified target.

I have a Rem 870 in mind for this task, and the shottie has nothing "commando/tactical" attachments.
What is a simple way to attach a flashlight to the shotgun?
One more request: kepp it simple and ... well... cheap.
A tactical rail with Surefire Aviator and presspad activator is neither my take on it nor is it included in my budget.
Thanks

 

[P0WERWAGON]

look on ebay for a railed foreend. they are cheap.

 

[Bowie]

The handyman's secret weapon - duct tape.

 

[coltfan]

 

[Can-down]

Google search for
Streamlight REM 870 Tactical Flashlight Mount
Let us know how it works!

Headlamps are cheap for handsfree use.

 

[gak]

Aluminum automotive muffler tape.

 

[AbHobbyist]

LOL!! some very creative thinking here!!

You may want to have a look at some of the Tacstar (Lyman) alternatives.

You may also want to look at an LED type flashlight as I find that type of light give better deapther perception in the dark than the standard type, and need not be more expensive.

Further I strongly suggest that you test the unit before you take it into the bush. Many of the standard flash light will go "dark" after you fire a shot as they are not shock proof and the light bulb contacts get disloged.

While I have not done this my self, I understand puting a seies of O-rings of the appropriate arround the flashlight, then mounting it in the bracket may absorb a good portion of the shock, ah prevent the light from going out.

Just a couple of thoughts.

Regards

R

 

[Calum]

You might find that an LED headlamp on your head would be more versatile, and effective.

 

[vondnik]

90 miles an hour tape, the problem will be taking it off afterwards

 

[JohnC]

Brownells had an several attachments. one onf them goes on the mag tube

 

[reccman]

Marstar has a barrel clamp that will secure a flashlight. About $15, I use one and it works good

 

[Minshall]

The Handymans Secret Weapon - Duck Tape....make Red Green proud!

 

[drvrage]

Totally go for the headlamp. Great LED headlamps at the M.E.C. Lebaron's, BassPro etc.. Canadian Tire... range from $30 to $120. They don't muck up your gun and make you look like a RAMBO wanna-be doofus (no offence intended to the Rambo wannabe doofus's out there, you guys are alright with me o.k.? Heh.. well anyways...) Plus you get the advantage of having the headlamp always point where you're looking (you'd never shoot where you weren't looking would you, plus you can see beads on shotty and such. Far superior because if you ever put down you shotty you still have light wherever you look.

 

[eltorro]

Thank you for teh sugestions.
I'll try to give at least a couple of them a try.

 

[BEARMAN]

If the flashlight is fastened to the barrel ,anywhere it shines is where the gun is pointed and where the shot will go. How do you safely check out where your wife and children are? How do you check the ground for trip hazards ? Just some thoughts.

 

[ilovepotatos]

I think there's a CGN'er selling LED keychain lights...fire a couple of them on there.

 

[eltorro]

If the flashlight is fastened to the barrel ,anywhere it shines is where the gun is pointed and where the shot will go. How do you safely check out where your wife and children are? How do you check the ground for trip hazards ? Just some thoughts.

I'll know where they are by the screaming, and if I run away, it will be most likely with an empty shotgun.

 

[TSE JR]

Tacstar WCLS1000 comes with teh light, pressure swith and barrel/tube mount for under $50

 

[Roddy]

Don't get the Tacstar. Shortly after I installed mine the gun bew out and went downrange. I think they're fragile if you ever plan on shooting.