Sniper Coil for Ace 250

[BootyHunter]

Hey Everybody, I am looking for a sniper coil for my Ace 250. I have ad posted in the classified section also but hoped putting one here would increase my chances of finding one. I know that I can buy a new one all over the internet for around $63 bucks. Being the "Frugal" guy I am thouugh I was hoping that one of you good folks might have a used one in good condition that you might want to part ways with for a reasonable price. If you do, please let me know through pm or replying to this post. Thanks in advance. HH

 

[John-Edmonton]

I hope you find one....I won't part with mine...EVER

 

[PennyFinder]

Funny how they always sell used for close to the new price, if they are for sale.
On this one buy new or it will be a long wait.

PennyFinder

 

[cwilk]

Go out to a couple of clad heavy sites and find the 63 bucks. Bet you can do it in less than a month. The sniper coil will pay for itself in no time if you hunt around play equipment or metal fences.

I agree with John. I would not be without one.

Chris

 

[NavMode]

I've had mine for a month and I think it was a better investment than the EQ2 10x14. Worth every penny of the $63.

 

[khouse]

Compared to other small coils that can cost over $100 the Sniper is well worth $63. Just order it already because if you find one used I'll bet you'll pay at least $55 for it.
I hunted with it today and found a silver dime at 6 inches. I also found several wheaties in the same hole with 22 cartridges and nails. The Sniper will reward you. The Propointer is another tool you need.

 

[Uncle Willy]

Good luck. People don't often, if ever, part with their Sniper.

Bill

 

[blacktoe]

I consider my self very lucky to find mine for $50 shipped used. Will I part with it? No. Compared to the cost of other coils $63 is a bargain.

blacktoe

 

[RSOJim]

I will never take my sniper off my ace 250. Period. You will be waiting a long time for a used one. thanks Jim

 

[metalhead]

Brand new and free UPS shipping $59.95 from A and S Company.

http://www.gti2500.com/garrett/coils.html

Link is to their website, but you still need to call them to order. 1-888-369-8999 OR 1-800-301-6151

Best of luck to ya'. Happy Hunting!

 

[Rainman]

I just received my sniper coil last week and found a silver pinky ring almost against the wall of an old school that has been hunted by everyone who ever owned a detector. Spring for one.

 

[musky8it]

Hmmm....At first I wanted to get the sniper for playgrounds, then I changed my mind and thought I would get the 9x12 first for the beach, woods, and other areas not so trashy. Dang......Can't make my mind up which coil I should buy first, the 9x12 or the sniper....Everyone has different opinions, depends on what thread you're reading.

Its not a Garrett brand. But I found on ebay a 12x15" coil thats sold in Australia for the ace 250, and it cost more than the 250 itself @$293 + $40 S&H. Wonder how much that big ole coil would increase the 250's capabilities in depth reach and coin find ability.

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yeah that's parking meter change.

Bill

 

[NM5K]

I guess it depends most on where one is hunting. And what for, etc..
Usually I recommend getting the sniper first, and then a large coil if
needed. That's because the sniper is a different type of coil which
makes the 250 feel like a different machine when in trashy or busy
areas.
But if one is in large fields 95% of the time, and rarely visits trashy
sites, then it would make more sense to get the 9x12 first.
I didn't face this dilemma as I bought both extra coils at the same time.

Myself, I would not buy the large Aussie coil at this time.
I think the bang for the buck is better for the 9x12 coil. Those 3rd
party coils cost a lot. And also, so far I've seen almost zero data
on their actual performance. A couple have reported trying them, but
none have really done any real comparison tests between the large
coils, and the Garrett 9x2 or stock coil for that matter.
They say it works, but nothing much more than that..
Heck, they all "work"... :/
I wanna see some serious comparison testing before I would ever
plunk down the money they are asking for those.
At least some careful air tests if nothing else.
Air testing would give a decent indication. It's not the same as ground,
but the performance should be fairly linear between the two types of tests.
IE: if a ground causes you to lose 20% of your depth performance vs air
testing, you should see about the same reduction with any type of coil.
And visa versa if you had an enhanced target conductivity due to
leaching into the soil, etc.
So while air tests may not tell the whole story about how a coil
will do in a certain patch of dirt, they can be quite helpful when
comparing one coil against another.
But I've basically seen zero data so far on the big 3rd party
coils, so I couldn't recommend one until I do. It would have to
show noticeable gains over the 9x12 before I would even think
about buying one for the money they are asking. The 9x2 is
fairly cheap in comparison, and it can go fairly deep. It does
2-3 inches better than the stock coil on average.
I'm not saying the 3rd party coils are bad, I'm just saying that
no one has proved they are worth the extra money yet.