14 Inch EXcelerator Searchcoil

[stumpr]

I hope I am not plowing old ground but I have heard some great reviews concerning the 14" EXcelerator coil for the MXT. I am a relic hunter who loves hut digging so I am looking for that coil that goes DEEP! Is there anyone out there relic hunting with this coil? Is the hype all worth it?

 

[Pirate John]

From my experience, I got better depth with the stock coil on my MXT over the 14" Excellerator. I did get better coverage due to 14" size, but if you want depth go with the 1400 deep scan for mineralized ground or the 12" Hot Shot if your soil is not very mineralized. Hope this helps.

 

[stumpr]

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[Shuffler]

Bought one some time ago...tried it a few times... not too impressive...sits in the corner now....Gene

 

[stumpr]

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[robocoin]

On that subject I hear the 18" and 12" are very good coils. But not the 14" for some reason. I have the 8" and 5" and are both very good coils. HH

 

[cannonball]

I've got one and love it. Depth? Up to my shoulder on Iron deep. A little heavy on the nose and in that regards does not compare well to the Hotshot. DD's are great in trash and PP well. I like the coverage I get with A DD, always have. Was around a guy that had an 18" monster after market and he was craving his EXcelerator. I am content with the 14"DD's performance. It is well made and can take a workout without falling apart. Immunity to mineralization is just another plus.
For relics of iron or steel of size or length try a differental magnetometer.I can target my well casing at 20' (feet) horizontal at ground level. If you are looking for iron of size, nothing beats a mag! The bigger, the better. Lousy on chains, so use a VLF or pulse.

The 14'dd has one drawback: The pretty sticker comes off. Sometimes I curse the depth I find myself at and I use a hotfoot for a hand probe along with different modes. Hotfoot is a powerful little bugger: nickles at 5". To be honest, I cannot speak on the stock coil too much as these two coils are my fav's., well I did do some air tests and 14" beats out the stock for the same settings. Ask Gene who has one sitting in the corner if he will sell his- worth a try!
I still want to get a Hotshot myself someday.

 

[stumpr]

That's good news Cannon Ball........I heard one report where the guy wasn't please with the performance of his 14" EXcellerator coil on the MXT

 

[stumpr]

Hope to try out a 1400 soon so I can see how that coil works for relic hunting.

 

[deathwind1]

A friend has one and thats all he uses--I own the 18 inch and really liked the DEPTH but the Wt. bothered my arm--It helped when I reversed how the coil mounted (Writing is reversed) and moved the loop to the shortest position---But I am going to put it up for SALE because I have Tennis Elbow and it does bother that---I do feel Both are very good and I also think the 18 In. Loop goes to D#@ Deep

 

[cannonball]

Got the E-named coils mixed up, and this is the honest truth. I have a 8x14"DD made by Whites, and it is an Eclipse, Not EXcelerator. Did not intend to misrepresent anyone in my statements and apologise to those who I mislead. I cannot comment on the EXcelerator, and at this point am not sure who makes it. I saw 14" and a name that started with an E, and thought it was the same coil I have. Oops.

Sorry
Cannonball

 

[stumpr]

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