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anyone have comments on the FBS 800 coil?
- Thread starter sgoss66
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sgoss66
Well-known member
Hey Del --
I read Bryce's coil field test post that is a sticky on this forum, and I did not see the FBS 800 coil reviewed; I also tried a search on "FBS 800" and it said "no results are found..."
Not sure how to find past posts, or any field test that Bryce did, since what I am trying did not work...
Thanks,
Steve
I read Bryce's coil field test post that is a sticky on this forum, and I did not see the FBS 800 coil reviewed; I also tried a search on "FBS 800" and it said "no results are found..."
Not sure how to find past posts, or any field test that Bryce did, since what I am trying did not work...
Thanks,
Steve
Hi Steve-----Maybe Bryce didn't do a field test on that individual coil (FBS 800) but I know he (and others) have talked about that coil in the past.-----Perhaps Bryce will "chime in" here & give you his expert opinion on it.-------I'll give you my comment/opinion and you can take it for what it's worth. 
-----The Minelab FBS 800 is actually a 7 3/4" coil and I'm not certain but Minelab MAY have dis-continued production on that coil.---If you are interested in that size coil (8 inch)---I would choose the Sunray X-8 (hands down).----It's a little "pricey" but well worth the money IMO.---My wife & I have two X-8's for our Etracs and love 'em.-----Read Bryces field test report on the X-8 and you will see why he and a lot of us really like that coil (for a mid-size coil).-----------Regards, Del
-----The Minelab FBS 800 is actually a 7 3/4" coil and I'm not certain but Minelab MAY have dis-continued production on that coil.---If you are interested in that size coil (8 inch)---I would choose the Sunray X-8 (hands down).----It's a little "pricey" but well worth the money IMO.---My wife & I have two X-8's for our Etracs and love 'em.-----Read Bryces field test report on the X-8 and you will see why he and a lot of us really like that coil (for a mid-size coil).-----------Regards, Del
sgoss66
Well-known member
Thanks all for the info.
I wasn't specifically looking for an 8" coil -- though I really do like the idea of the 6x8 SEF -- to me it is still a "small" coil, but would cover a bit more ground, and get a bit better depth maybe than a 5" or 6" coil. Otherwise, I was thinking a 5" or 6" coil. But, as you said Bryce, I have seen some nice deals on the FBS 800, so thought it might be a decent option. I understand the point that the X-8 is better, but I think if I can only afford one more coil right now to add to my rig, I would go X-5 (or another 5-6" coil) instead of the X-8. Again, the only reason I thought about the 8" Minelab is because I've seen them cheap...
Steve
I wasn't specifically looking for an 8" coil -- though I really do like the idea of the 6x8 SEF -- to me it is still a "small" coil, but would cover a bit more ground, and get a bit better depth maybe than a 5" or 6" coil. Otherwise, I was thinking a 5" or 6" coil. But, as you said Bryce, I have seen some nice deals on the FBS 800, so thought it might be a decent option. I understand the point that the X-8 is better, but I think if I can only afford one more coil right now to add to my rig, I would go X-5 (or another 5-6" coil) instead of the X-8. Again, the only reason I thought about the 8" Minelab is because I've seen them cheap...
Steve
scott (wi)
New member
I hunted with the 10.5 stock coil at a nearby beach and was finding all kinds of wheaties and silver, the stock went on the fritz and I shifted to the FBS 800 for several months and could not find any old coins at that site, after several months I went back to the stock (when I got it working) and I went right back to finding old coins again. The FBS 800 works fine for me for trashier sites where the finds are on the shallow side but I prefer the bigger coils for the deep ones ... trashy or not. Unless I hunt really trashy sites I put on the 10X12SEF (I really like this one, just got it) or 15" WOT because my stock has a short.
I have a 5" excellerator and don't use it much ... at the sites I tried it just doesn't go deep enough. Found just a few silver with it. I must say it never really worked quite right from the start.
I have a Excalibur 800 with the 8" coil basically the same configuration as the Explorer and I'm fine with that on the beach it will hit up to 10-11 inches. I just don't have the same confidence with basically the same coil on the Explorer.
I have a 5" excellerator and don't use it much ... at the sites I tried it just doesn't go deep enough. Found just a few silver with it. I must say it never really worked quite right from the start.
I have a Excalibur 800 with the 8" coil basically the same configuration as the Explorer and I'm fine with that on the beach it will hit up to 10-11 inches. I just don't have the same confidence with basically the same coil on the Explorer.
Just picked a minelab 8 inch coil up. I have the 6 inch treasure seeker and its a great coil. The stock 11 inch coil is very sensitive and dont understand negative comments on it. I wanted a concentric and not another double d coil. Picked it up new from a guy who got it with his detector. I see two 8 inch coils offered by minelab. The fbs and the 800. Is there a difference in them? I cant find much on this coil. But if it works half as good as my other coils may make a nice trashy park coil for me.