Anyone using the 15" coiltechs on the xterra 705?

[Backstrap80]

Anyone using the 15" coiltech's on the xterra 705?

I currently have the stock 18.75 gold factory coil and have yet to find any silver. I've found a dime but it was dropped in a new tot lot complete with rubber cut up tires. I'm guessing show and tell. And a few bits of jewelry. I've done well, by my standards on gold rings in the dirt. Prolly because I dig a lot. I like the idea of swinging 15"'s but want a coil that will go deeper. I've red Randy's reviews and there's newer coil techs that aren't listed. Ideally I'd like a larger sweep, more depth and hoping to keep finding gold. I was leaning towards the stock 7.5 but found these coil techs.

I have no mentor and haven't joined a club so if my questions are elementary I'm sorry. I'm trying to learn.

 

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[: Michael-Robert.]

You have a great coil for gold. I have found gold as deep as 37 inches with this coil. I will email you a few tricks later. The 3 khz and 7.5 khz I also have. Two things about the 705 are if you use it in AM mode it goes/detects deeper. And if you turn the sound down to 1 and use a Koss (UGA) Unity Gain Amplifier with your headphones. his will allow all battery power for coil and headphones will use Gain amplifier for power. Check it out here: Metal Detector Headphones For Sale - Kellyco Metal Detectors

 

[: Michael-Robert.]

Do you know th e difference between the 3 coils I mentioned below?

 

[Backstrap80]

Not in function just that 18.75 is best for gold, 7.5 is "all around" and 3kh is good on coins. I have no idea why. I also should have been more specific. I don't prospect. I'm in parks and such going after jewelry.

 

[Fletch88]

You have a great coil for gold. I have found gold as deep as 37 inches with this coil. I will email you a few tricks later. The 3 khz and 7.5 khz I also have. Two things about the 705 are if you use it in AM mode it goes/detects deeper. And if you turn the sound down to 1 and use a Koss (UGA) Unity Gain Amplifier with your headphones. his will allow all battery power for coil and headphones will use Gain amplifier for power. Check it out here: Metal Detector Headphones For Sale - Kellyco Metal Detectors

Very interesting information. I'm thinking of trying the 15" 18.75 for dry sanding with this setup.

 

[: Michael-Robert.]

Backstrap80. The higher the KHz the deeper the penetration but operates best in dry soils. Your set up is fine for parks and such. 7.5 khz for all around use is a great idea. I use the standard discrimination setting preprogrammed into this devie already and really enjoy it. Then i go back and rescan in AM mode for those deep targets. Yes, I get a lot of trash but it is worth it when you find the treasures Good exercise also.

 

[: Michael-Robert.]

Fletch - yes, the 705 work better(deeper) in dry sands/soils. Where are you located in GA? I lived in Savannah, GA for a while.

 

[Fletch88]

Fletch - yes, the 705 work better(deeper) in dry sands/soils. Where are you located in GA? I lived in Savannah, GA for a while.

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[Fletch88]

I currently have the stock 18.75 gold factory coil and have yet to find any silver. I've found a dime but it was dropped in a new tot lot complete with rubber cut up tires. I'm guessing show and tell. And a few bits of jewelry. I've done well, by my standards on gold rings in the dirt. Prolly because I dig a lot. I like the idea of swinging 15"'s but want a coil that will go deeper. I've red Randy's reviews and there's newer coil techs that aren't listed. Ideally I'd like a larger sweep, more depth and hoping to keep finding gold. I was leaning towards the stock 7.5 but found these coil techs. I have no mentor and haven't joined a club so if my questions are elementary I'm sorry. I'm trying to learn.

Blackstrap, if your soil is not moderate-highly mineralized I would pickup a used 9" concentric 7.5 kHz. It pretty much stays on my 705 and it is awesome for coin shooting and less susceptible to iron falsing.

 

[Backstrap80]

Thanks for the tips guys. I picked up a round 10"7.5KH DD and a 9"3KH. I still need a waterproof stock coil and a 6" digger for trashy spots. But first I'm gonna try and get a deal on a 15" 18.75kh coiltek. I'm buying that inline amp for sure. Thanks!

 

[Backstrap80]

Ok, I see tons of views so people are reading so I figured I'd give a follow up. The 15" 18.75 is pure power. You'll notice this as soon as you ground balance. The best way I can describe this for future buyers or people wanting one is imagine a large flood light, like the one they used to call Batman, silly but it's an analogy... It shoots far=goes deeeep, however everything under this coil is being processed through the detector, meaning it's not gonna be best near a BBQ grill at the park but I do use it with great results at parks.

You'll have to play with the settings a little. I used it on a dry beach waiting for the tide to go down so I could use my Excal II and I was tempted to leave the Excal. It goes deep and the signals were plenty. Would I buy it again absolutely I'm in a very populated city and do a lot of "skimming" after events.
I also picked up a 9" 3kh and would prefer the 6" for coins but hey, it goes deep also. Also picked up a 6" 18.75 coil and it's for the BBQ area. This and the 15" seem to pick up gold chains at shallow depths pretty well. I have the gold pack and the stock 6x10 coil is still my go to girl. I use it and a 10" DD 7.5kh the most. Not much of a difference but I have found more gold (jewelry) with the 18.75kh and more silver with the 7.5DD. I don't have a stock 7.5kh coil yet so I'll add info when I get one. I hunt 30 plus hrs a week....

 

[Mach1Pilot]

That's a good report - thanks for passing on your experiences with it.