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Field tests and hunts with various coils I've used

Posted by: Bryce-IL
Date: September 20, 2009 10:05PM

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I have had quite a few PM's recently about my opinions of various coils....and how they performed...what they found, etc.

Rather than try to explain through PM's, each coil, the results, the finds, etc....That's a lot of typin' :biggrin:

I figured it would just be easier to put links to hunts with each coil right here in one post :cheers:

These fieldtests, reviews, and hunts in this link are mostly hunts with my Explorer BUT I use the E-Trac as well...and have used EACH and EVERY coil posted about here on my E-Trac...and have gotten the exact same performance when it comes to depth, stability, separation, and iron handling capabilities.

I want it made clear that I DO NOT GET PAID by Kellyco...Coiltek.. Sunray or Minelab to test or use ANY of their coils or detectors...and am NOT ON ANYONE'S PAYROLL ....therefore I have no vested interest. The field tests are something that each company has asked me to do (with the exception of Minelab)...and I do so with absolutely NO bias for any brand. I only post my results of each coil with 100% honesty and as accurately as I can.

PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE ME AND ASK ME "If you could choose just one coil"...or "which small coil is better than that small coil"...etc :rolleyes:

I will not choose your coil for you :clapping:

. That's something you must do on your own. :cheers:

I also want to point out that if you have Andy Sabisch's Explorer/E-trac book and are going to consider trying my settings... please realize there were a couple of slight misprints. Make sure you have the max limits setting at 10 instead of 7 as was printed. Also make sure you drop the threshold volume to barely audible instead of 10 as was printed; otherwise you'll get a real nasty headache. :smile:

Here's the link to my field test post containing over 60 different hunts of various coil tests...comparisons...nicer finds...etc..:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1055627,1055627#msg-1055627

Been swingin' the coil since 1972
Started out in 1972 with a Jetco Detector...then the late 70's with a Whites 6000....then in 1981 went to a Bounty Hunter VLF TR 840...then in the early 1980's I went to a Whites 6000 Di Pro...mid 80's I went to a Whites Eagle II SL...Late 80's/Early 90's I went to the Whites XLT...1990's I used the Fisher CZ5, CZ6, CZ7, 7aPro, and CZ70Pro...Started using Minelabs in 1999
with a brief stint on the Musketeer while also using the CZ's...then in 2002 I switched to the Minelab Explorers and currently use an Explorer 2, SE, SEPro, and E-trac with an arsenal of coils

Here's the story of my BEST FIND EVER.:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,876944,876944#msg-876944

"Metal detecting is an escape for me and allows me to find some much needed peace and solace.
Being able to clear my head...even if only for that short while...is much more meaningful than any amount of finds that end up in my pouch" :angel:

"Quote ME"

Edited 110 time(s). Last edit at 01/28/2013 12:37PM by Bryce-IL.

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