New coil on my Deleon

[dan b]

I bought the new 11x8 widescan coil and got out with it for about an hour after work today. I went to a neighbourhood school that has been closed for years, and a place I've hit regularly when testing new machines. There is a small front yard that has produced 80 coins and a silver ring. I didn't expect to find much but I'm eager to get out and swing my Deleon. I spent about an hour, covered about 1/3 of it and dug another 30 coins, including a nice 1949 silver quarter. Needless to say, I was blown away. I would have bet money that there wasn't much left there. The only negative thing I can say is that it likes flattened bottle caps like most other DD coils. Small price to pay.

Dan

 

[wheatymike]

Would you say it's better than the stock coil. Do you see yourself using it exclusively? How's the depth?

 

[dan b]

It seems much more effective for coverage (being DD instead of concentric). Depth is the same, I did air tests that showed me that. Pinpointing is only slightly more difficult, but I'm already getting that sorted out after an hour of practice. I can't really see going back to the 9x8. I covered that lot thoroughly (or so I thought) with concentric coils and yet it was like I wasn't even there before. Popping out 30 coins in approximately an hour is usually what I do on sites that haven't been detected yet. But I already dug 80 coins from that small lot. I expect by the time I finish I will find another 50-60 in a place I already covered! It takes me back to when I had an ACE250, dug 50 coins in one area, then found another 100 when I got a Tejon and reworked that same area.

I recommend that new coil on the Deleon!

Dan

 

[wheatymike]

Thanks for the information. I really like the Deleon. If you have any other Deleon pointers that would be appreciated. I had one that I used for a couple of years and sold and just got another one. I have made good finds with the Deleon. I am amazed that mine will air test a dime at 10 inches and a quarter at 12.

 

[dan b]

I have a video on YouTube I did about 3 years ago where I believe I was getting about the same in AM. Switch to disc and it's down to around 8. I never got around to doing part 2 showing the Deleon with the disc enabled. I've never had reason to be dissatisfied with the depth of the Deleon.

Dan

 

[BarberBill]

The DeLeon has been good to me. I was impressed with the depth when I first got it.
BB

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

I love my Deleon but I only use it as a coin shooter and never had the stock coil for it but my Troy super 7 was paired to it.
I want to try and expand the style of hunting I do with it to be more general.
But for now, as a coin shooter, it's one of the best I have in my stable. Found some nice silver rings with it too.
Very impressed.
She's an older model I got used but after a tune up at Tesoro and having it set to that coil, it's the greatest.
Enjoy you new machine and happy hunting!!!

 

[bibelot]

I use to preach that the RSD was the best coil for the Deleon and it fell on deaf ears so I quit. I'm glad you found out that there is something to it.In my opinion, target separation is much better with the RSD. Pinpointing is right where the gold ring sits that I found with using the coil. The little round Tesoro emblem is under it. I hope this helps your pinpointing solution.

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