My New X-Terra has arrived!

[cal]

I got my new x-terra 705 today and got it put together. This is a nice machine,it is light and well balanced. This is the first x-terra machine I have ever actually held. I have always been interested in the 505, but decided I would like the extras on the 705. Anyway on to the learning curve and hopefully some success. I do believe I may add a DD coil down the line, but for now I will use the stock 9 inch CC.HH

 

[homebre]

good luck. I made the same decision and love the machine.
Andy from Hillsborough

 

[7centsworth]

Congratulations you have yourself a good machine. I'm looking forward to your post of your finds.

 

[BillF]

Cal,
If you have a smart phone, download the manual to it. It comes in so handy in the field. Also be sure to read Randy's book.
GL and HH
Happy New Year!!

 

[cal]

Thanks Bill for the information on the manual downloaded on the phone.I have read some of Randy's book and it gives some great pointers. I hope to spend

more time with the first of the week, I think this machine is going to be a hoot to learn and use. Thanks to all and Happy Hunting.

 

[BillF]

I've been doing this since the early 70's. I don't remember the names of all the detectors I've had or used.
I used Tesoros for 29 of those years and a couple of years ago got myself a 705. The joy of the hunt returned when I got out with it. I'd love to try a couple of other detectors but they're still Minelabs. I don't think you can hardly beat the xterra series for ease of use and what they'll do for you.
Good choice.

 

[ramairnut]

Definitely get the 10.5" DD 7.5 kHz coil. I am on my 5th X-terra. I have tried other machines but keep coming back to the X-terra. I now have an X70 with the 10.5" 7.5 kHz DD and 9" 3kHz coils. You don't need to swing fast with an X-terra so take your time with it. Congrats and Happy Hunting!

 

[cal]

Yes,I can see that the 10.5 DD is probably the way to go with all the positive reviews and comments. I really thought my soil was moderate to low minerals, but after reading Randy's book, I can see my soil I hunt will be in the 50's normally., This puts it in over the 28 mark which he uses as to change to a DD coil. Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

 

[Old Longhair]

Yes,I can see that the 10.5 DD is probably the way to go with all the positive reviews and comments. I really thought my soil was moderate to low minerals, but after reading Randy's book, I can see my soil I hunt will be in the 50's normally., This puts it in over the 28 mark which he uses as to change to a DD coil. Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

You need to re-read Randy's book. With an Xterra the higher the number the lower the mineral level. If your numbers were BELOW 28 a DD would be advantageous in achieving max depth.
It's kind of like how they size fish hooks. The smaller the number the bigger the hook.

 

[HighPlainsHunter]

--- snip ---It's kind of like how they size fish hooks. The smaller the number the bigger the hook.

Yeah, that's what I told my wife.

 

[cal]

Thanks for the heads up Old Longhair, this is a big help. I will stay with the CC then,as my numbers are generally in the 50's. I'm hoping to spend more time Monday and Tuesday. Thanks again. Cal

 

[Old Longhair]

Depending on trash levels where you'll hunt a DD may still have an advantage in terms of separation, but your numbers indicate that you won't get the depth that you will with a CC.

GL&HH Cal! Let us know what you find.

 

[calibil]

I'll add too , mine lab does some quirky things with their detector s LIKE the ground ballance on the 705
Is opposite of most gb detectors The manual + g.b is less the - is more.