What coil....

[outraged]

Ok i wanted to see what you guys think here...I am going to use my 200$ gift certif whites sent me to purchase a coil. I had been thinking about the 15" Maxima....However someone told me to buy the 4x6" coil......what would be the best choice....any ideas?

 

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[Kentucky Kache]

Cache hunter? 15"
Coin hunter? 4x6"

 

[Sandman]

If you have a huge field to search or a cache, get the bigger one. Day in an day out the smaller coil will be more useful for getting between the trash with out the masking problem.

 

[BioProfessor]

Check the date on the coupon. The E-Series $200 rebate coupon expires 6/30/07.

Daryl

 

[outraged]

This is a 200$ gift certificate because they used a story i sent them.

 

[BioProfessor]

Cool!

Daryl

 

[Dimeman]

This is a 200$ gift certificate because they used a story i sent them.

If you don't have the Bullseye 5.3 (6 inch) you could get that and a lower rod.
It does have a little bit better depth than the 4X6.

 

[teverly]

i think i would get the smaller coil.....
I bought one for my explorer 2 and i have used it a lot!!!!
Small coils are really handy for trashy areas or if your hunting some torn up areas with dirt piles.

 

[DFX-SE Gregg]

This is a 200$ gift certificate because they used a story i sent them.

If you don't have the Bullseye 5.3 (6 inch) you could get that and a lower rod.
It does have a little bit better depth than the 4X6.

That is what I did when they posted my story in january. The 5.3 is a dynamite coil!

 

[luvsdux]

I've got both with my MXT. If I could only have one, I'd keep the 4X6. The difference in depth isn't all that great and it seems to slip thru the trash just a touch better in my opinion. Of course anything worth having is worth having 2 of, so why not add both to your arsenal eventually? I'm planning on adding the 6X10 in the near future. Hoping that will suit me better when a larger coil is wanted. Theoretically, the slightly narrower detection pattern should slip thru the trash better than the 9.5" standard. Anyway, have fun and dig alot.
Cheers,
luvsdux

 

[BioProfessor]

You'll use the smaller one more IMHO.

Daryl

 

[outraged]

I got the 4x6 DD....I love this coil so far...I have found A TON of nickels with it. The first day i used it i found a 1898 V nickel and a 1917 Standing lib.....I love how easy it is to swing in tight spots!!!

 

[cosmic]

Well I ordered a 6x10 with the coupon for 49.95 when I purchased my M-6.. I do believe it just had to be purchased by 6/30.. I also ordered a 3x6 for the M-6.. I submitted a story and Whites sent me the $200.00 certificate also!! Very cool!!! I do believe the 3x6 will be used quite a bit as the area I hunt is iron infested.. Should be good at picking through it all..
Ray

 

[thompy]

i agree with Dimeman the 4x6 get excellant seperation but depth is about 4", the 5.3 gets a lot better depth with good seperation, how deep are most of you targets? Thompy

 

[BioProfessor]

I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl

 

[DFX-SE Gregg]

I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl

when my 5.3 was working...I got up to 7.5

 

[Dimeman]

I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl

Prof..
The XLT is a different frequency than the DFX/MXT/M6 coils. For some reason the 4X6 shooter coils have a bit less depth on the lower frequency detectors than the higher frequency.

Outraged:
What coils do you have?? On my IDX I have the 4X6 shooter ( on it 95% of the time) the Bullseye(6 inch)2nd most usage) and the 8 inch. I plan on getting the Blue Max 950, for more depth.
The Maxima 15 inch will be a heavy one to swing for long hunts.I used to have a 15 inch coil for my old Coinmaster and it was like swinging a anchor!!!!! If you have great arm muscles, and need the coil to look for small jars of coins at over 1 foot deep or more,( How deep do you want to dig To China :P j/k) you should get one, otherwise the 9 1/2 inch Blue Max will be great for large open areas or the beach with little or no trash, and gets good depth.

 

[BioProfessor]

Live and learn. I'm not familiar with the XLT but I am surprised you would lose the depth. Oh well, looks like my 2 cents worth was worth about NOTHING.

In the words of Gilda Radner, "Never Mind!"

Thanks for the correction/information.

Daryl

 

[outraged]

I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl

Prof..
The XLT is a different frequency than the DFX/MXT/M6 coils. For some reason the 4X6 shooter coils have a bit less depth on the lower frequency detectors than the higher frequency.

Outraged:
What coils do you have?? On my IDX I have the 4X6 shooter ( on it 95% of the time) the Bullseye(6 inch)2nd most usage) and the 8 inch. I plan on getting the Blue Max 950, for more depth.
The Maxima 15 inch will be a heavy one to swing for long hunts.I used to have a 15 inch coil for my old Coinmaster and it was like swinging a anchor!!!!! If you have great arm muscles, and need the coil to look for small jars of coins at over 1 foot deep or more,( How deep do you want to dig To China :P j/k) you should get one, otherwise the 9 1/2 inch Blue Max will be great for large open areas or the beach with little or no trash, and gets good depth.

I have the stock 9.5 the royal 800 and the 4x6 Shooter. I was going to buy a 15in but after trying one i decided if i need to go that deep i will rent a backhoe. I found a 1903 V nickel yesterday at 7.5 inches with the 4x6 though.

 

[Dimeman]

Live and learn. I'm not familiar with the XLT but I am surprised you would lose the depth. Oh well, looks like my 2 cents worth was worth about NOTHING.

In the words of Gilda Radner, "Never Mind!"

Thanks for the correction/information.

Daryl

Prof,
Keep on giving your 2 cents.....some of us need all the cents (sense) we can get.... .