Perfoormance of 8" coil

[Frank L]

Does anyone use the 8" excelerator coil? If so, what differences do you find over the 5.3 Eclipse coil (other than the obvious size difference)? Is there enough differential to warrant the $160.00 sale price from Kelleyco? Thanks

Frank L

 

[BarberBill]

I'd like to know, also. I have the 5.3, but haven't used the EX 8",
BB

 

[Rob (IL)]

A lot depends on whether you need a DD instead of a concentric. In Illinois the 8" is deeper than the 5.3. Being a bigger coil that is no surprise. It is deeper than the 6x10 and I think it is at least as deep as my 9.5. I used it most of the time until I started using the 10". For my hunting I use the 10" for more open space and the 6" for the trash. So right now I'm not using mine. It really is a hot coil and I found I liked it better than the 4.5x7. It is a little deeper than that coil also. Rob

 

[Frank L]

Thanks, Rob-I knew someone here would have an answer--also, what characteristics of the 10" coil would make it preferable to the stock coil? Does the one-half inch difference in size make that much difference in depth? In my hunting area and site choice, coins will rarely be found over 4" due to the nature of the soil (unless fill-dirt or St Augustine grass extends this coin-horizon further down.) Pardon the rambling-it's early AM. Frank

 

[Rob (IL)]

I don't know where you live or your soil conditions, but any of the coils should get coins at 4". If the coins are no deeper than 4" than the 10" would just get you more coverage. The 8" and 10" are DD coils and in my soil they are deeper than concentric coils like the 5.3 and 9.5 coils. In my soil the 10" runs quieter and is at least 1.5" deeper than the 9.5. In milder soil he concentric would be a deeper set up. Rob

 

[Frank L]

Good stuff, Rob, thanks again. Frank L/TX

 

[ohio fred]

Also have the 10" ex coil and they both are better than the white coils i have.

 

[boilerdude]

Just curious, where are EX coils made? I have heard quality control can be spotty.

 

[Rob (IL)]

What is important is if there is a problem, is it taken care of. There were some problems at one time just the same as there was a problem with the new Whites 10D2 coil.
The important thing is there is a problem with a coil, Whites takes care of the problem and so will Kellyco. I've had great luck with the 5", 6", 8" and 10" Excelerator. Rob

 

[steelheadfever]

Just curious, where are EX coils made? I have heard quality control can be spotty.

I have not heard of any quality control problems with Excelerator coils. I have 6 Excelerator coils and have not had one problem with any them. I have hunting pardners who use them, not to mention the folks on this forum who use them and I have never heard them complain about quality control problems. I am sure if there were any quality control issues Kellyco would take care of them.. HH Dennis in Idaho

 

[robocoin]

I seem to find more coins on edge with the 8" excel. , I like the balance over the stock. no problems with the quality. HH