Keep in mind that the Scout lights are getting a lumen boost. The 300 will be pushing around 170 and the 600 around 250. I run a mini scout on my 14.5" and 10.5" and it's adequate for outdoor use.
For hog hunting we often use night vision and/or a Surefire Hellfighter, but when we don't, I've never had an issue with the mini scout. I'll probably pick up a new one when they come out though, or the new IR model, depending on lumens.
Have you been using the 10.5" on hogs? I didn't have much success with mine unless very close, but I've recently switched to the Black Hills 50gr TSX (not the other loadings of 50gr TSX as it's a slightly different bullet) and 70gr TSX. I've seen nearly 400 pound hogs taken with the 50gr TSX from a 14.5" at roughly 100 yards.
The TSX is a game changer for hog hunting and I'll gladly use my 10.5" for 300 pound hogs within 100 yards. My 14.5" I'd trust to 200 for 350 to 400 pound hogs with 70gr TSX… granted I make a good hit.
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