Question for AT Pro users who have the 5"x8" DD

[nealcat]

Which coil do you use the most, the standard 8.5"x11" coil or the 5"x8" and why do prefer one over the other? Also, what is the weight difference? I can't seem to find that information. I did notice that the specs on the At Pro and the At Gold give each a weight of 3.03lb. I like using the standard DD coil on the At Pro but was thinking about getting the 5x8 mostly for the weight difference, if there is enough difference to notice.

 

[MNCoinhunter]

There is a noticable difference in weight between the two coils. But I would still prefer to use the 8.5"X11" for the added depth. The smaller coil has it's place in trashy areas and getting in tight spots for me.

 

[John-Edmonton]

I like using the 5" x 8" coil when hunting in the woods for old coins and relics. It is just a smaller coil which gets me into places where the the larger coils wont. being a bit lighter is a bonus too. The large 9" x 12' concentric coil is my choice for general coin hunting, both common and old. I like how it pinpoints off the inner coil. And it's larger size allows me to cover a large area quicker....however, if a field is too trashy, the 5" x 8" coil is better.

 

[aSaSSino]

Hello,

11" coil weight is 503 grams and 8" weight is 365 grams.. . I've found a difference of a pair of inches in depth between the two coils, but great target separation with the 8" ...

 

[Sailorman]

Since we have very little ground we hunt that isn't trashy the 5x8 pretty much lives on my Pro. I notice a difference in the weight though since I use a Swing Thingy it's a moot point really.