F5 or F70

[obolusman]

I don't want to spend a lot of money anymore on a new machine and I had the F5 before that was quite awhile ago.I've been thinking of getting another fisher but could go for a F70.
Is there that big a difference between the two.
I know the 70 is a better machine but is it worth the difference in cost.
thanks

 

[BH_Landstar_]

Get the Gold Bug Pro, it's a great all rounder and a better bang for the buck.

My F5 is in the corner collecting dust since I got the Gold Bug Pro.

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

The F70'is a little deeper and great for relics! F5 is an awesome coin machine!! I sent you a PM!

 

[autopilot42]

I tend to agree with BH_Landstar my F5 sits alot more than the Gold Bug

 

[ElginTim]

Yes the F70 is worth the cost differential. It can distinguish between targets much better and does have better depth and id at depth.

In noisy areas I have trouble with the big 11" DD coil, but if I switch to the 5" DD coil it still rocks on depth and target id.

 

[TerraDigger]

Whatever unit you choose, get the 5" DD coil. The little guy has awesome depth for its size and its ability to identify closely co-located junk/good targets is phenomenal.

 

[obolusman]

I never thought about the Goldbug Pro and I don't think I heard raves about it
IS it prrrty good on coins.The only knock I had on the 5 was after 4 or 5" it didnt know what it was.It would say something was there but not what it indicated.
I had a lot of dimes that turned out to be nails. I'll have to research on the Pro
thanks
OB

 

[BH_Landstar_]

Check out the Gold Bug Pro / G2 forum here.

Also look in the Fisher Classic area as there are some posts there too.