The Wowtac A4v2 (neutral white suggested) seems like a really good fit with you addendum that you're only really looking for around 500m throw. It's a fairly tight beam, but not so much as to be unusable up close. The battery is bigger than the other options you listed, so runtime will be better.
Wowtac A4 (neutral white).
5 brightness modes so you can adjust to the situation. Fairly focused hotspot, but not so much that it's completely unusable closer in. Battery included (standard 26650 Li-ion) and USB charging in the flashlight (but you can use third-party spares and slot chargers if you want).
The Wowtac A4 V2 is basically a Thrunite Catapult V6 for $50
I'm assuming that you don't already have lithium ion batteries and a charger?
I would highly recommend the Wowtac A4V2. Comes with a battery and built-in charging. Great throw and spill.
This subreddit keeps growing, its already past 47k. I wouldnt mind having a Wowtac A4: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thrower-Flashlight-Hunting-Fishing-Included/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_5?keywords=wowtac+a4&qid=1551081656&s=gateway&sr=8-5-fkmrnull
Thanks again for being awesome. Wowtac Ultra-Thrower A4 LED Flashlight with CREE XHP35 HI 2000 Lumens 820 yards for Hunting, Fishing, Hiking and Camping Cool White Use two 18650(Not Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m39eCbV42N1R9
Hope you have a well-paying job Para, because these giveaways are getting frequent! Thank you for your generosity and your work on this sub!
I'm just begging for battery issues here, but I've got my eye on the Wowtac A4
Just to be extra Canadian (even though I'm in Texas), here are the Amazon links u/andrew_Y
I'm going to disagree with the SC31 Pro here. Great light, but I don't think Anduril lights make good gifts. Way too easy for the end user to accidentally click into lockout, muggle, or a config mode and have no idea what's going on or how to get out of it.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thrower-Flashlight-Hunting-Fishing-Included/dp/B07FMQMLLG
This, and order a couple of protected 18650s and a charger from mtnelectronics.com
There's the very similar Wowtac A4V2 that u/redditnewbie6910 already mentioned. That's probably the closest thing you'll find because it's from the same company (Wowtac is a sub-brand of Thrunite) and it's honestly almost exactly the same light.
There's also the Astrolux FT03 which is a little bigger, throwier, and brighter than the Catapult V6. It doesn't come with a battery but even buying a battery (or two!) separately it's still within your budget. It just takes awhile to arrive.
Wowtac A4v2, neutral white
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_imm_awdb_.NUbGb622T9KD
I've heard good things about it but personally don't own one
Wowtac A4 V2, well under $70 or ThruNite Catapult V6, a bit over $70, but keep an eye out for coupons.
Sorting lights under $50 by throw, it looks like your best option available from Amazon is the Wowtac A4 V2 NW. The neutral white will have less backscatter than the Cool White version, which should help with trying to see into water. Note that it is a 26650 light-- it includes a battery, but you should also be able to use 18650s in it by wrapping tape, rubber bands, paper, etc around them so they don't rattle. (Although I just noticed the reviews say you need longer cells such as button-tops or protected cells, so bear that in mind.)
https://www.amazon.com/Wowtac-A4/dp/B07FMQMLLG/?tag=parametrek-20&ama_error
Wowtac Ultra-Thrower A4
I never win these but fingers crossed!
https://www.amazon.com/Wowtac-A4/dp/B07FMQMLLG/?tag=parametrek-20
This light would really come in handy from time to time.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thrower-Flashlight-Hunting-Fishing-Included/dp/B07FMQMLLG
Thanks!
Thanks again Para! That addition of USB rechargeable batteries to your website is really nice.
I'd love a Wowtac A4.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_eU8CCbE45SXTH
https://www.amazon.com/Wowtac-A4/dp/B07FMQMLLG/?tag=parametrek-20
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Thanks for the giveaway, I love this sub and they have been very helpful.
Would love to get my first multi 18650 light for free :D
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thrower-Flashlight-Hunting-Fishing-Included/dp/B07FMQMLLG/
thanks for doing this!, Wowtac looks like a fun thrower to play with.
the https://www.amazon.com/Wowtac-A4/dp/B07FMQMLLG/?tag=parametrek-20
We all appreciate your awesome giveaways and your flashlight search website! I’m going to go for the Wowtac A4 Thrower myself
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-HmuCbMXME7C1
You are the best! Thanks!
I'll try for a Wowtac A4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LC1nCb00ZEXHT
Thanks!
I want to see over distance!
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thrower-Flashlight-Hunting-Fishing-Included/dp/B07FMQMLLG
I'd love to get a Wowtac A4.
Thanks for the giveaway :), for me it'd have to be the A4
Thanks! ��
I took apart a laptop battery and found a few good cells, this would be a world of an upgrade from an el-cheapo flashlight for me!
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thrower-Flashlight-Hunting-Fishing-Included/dp/B07FMQMLLG