Minelab

[Wolfdog]

I am looking at a Minelab Safari or at an explorer ii. Need a little help as this will be my first Minelab.
Coming from White's MXT. Can anyone tell me what the weight would be on these detectors?
Thanks Mike

 

[jerseyjim]

The Safari shipping weight excluding batteries 3 lb. 10 oz. Yours is 4.3 and the Mine lab Explorer is 4.0 If you buy the Safari get the Quattro/ Safari Handbook by Andy Sabisch. I just purchased one and it helped me a great deal. This is my first MD, so I couldn't tell you about the Explorer. I love the Safari, I am still learning how to use it.

Jim

 

[MetalMiner]

I have owned my Safari for a little over a year & like Jim I love it. I've recently learned to dig those deep iffy signals & my good finds have gone up.
Don't know the Explorer so I cant really say which is better, but I don't think the Safari will disappoint you. Just be patient & learn the machine.
Good Luck

 

[Wolfdog]

Thanks,can't wait to get it and get started detecting.

 

[mark j brelsford]

If you need help, just ask here. Lots of good folks here to help you.

And what is nice, that I like, all levels of knowledge!

Anyway... WELCOME

 

[Wolfdog]

Thanks .I know that there will be ??? I have read some of the posts and know there is a lot of knowledge on here and that everyone is very helpful. Just like Christmas now, can't weight to get it here.

 

[morelic55]

And have just traded my Explorer SE for another Safari. Just love the simple operation with the power of the Explorers that the Safari has......MO

 

[kschae4]

Mark-

Surprised you traded the Explorer for another Safari. If I ever upgrade,the simultaneous conductive/ferrous tid was one of the selling points of the Explorer or Etrac.

 

[morelic55]

It's all about the tones. The Xterra 705 is my main machine for relic hunting, but when I get into hunting yards I like the Safari more for the deep silver. The 705 is a little faster recovery for relics in iron.......MO

 

[mark j brelsford]

What do you think about the Xterra series?

I hear thay are fun to run!

Not overly complicated.... what ya think?

Let us know!

 

[kschae4]

Mo, sounds good, thanks for explaining.

 

[morelic55]

I have used the Xterras since they came out and have tried others for relic hunting, a lot of top machines including other Minelabs, always go back to the Xterra with the 10.5 DD coil. Hunt in all metal 2 tone with tracking on and never have to ground balance. Have gotten a lot of deep relics with it like this bullet at 12" deep. Yes the Safari, Explorers and Etrac will get one like this, but the Xterra has a more distinct signal on them.......MO

 

[mark j brelsford]

Thanks for the info, good stuff.

How would you rate them overall... easy to use, set up?

Almost bought one, instead of the Safari.

Mark

 

[morelic55]

Set them the way you like and turn on and go. It even has multi tone that mimics the FBS Machines..........MO