Swing speed

[Chuck M]

I'm currently using the Minelab Vanquish 540. When I get around to using the 8" coil, do I need to adjust my swing speed, slower or faster? Due to the weather I didn't get a chance to try the 8" coil, I'm an anxious to try it out.

 

[Ronstar]

There are a lot of variables to coil size and swing speeds. General rule is larger coil will take a faster pace than the smaller. Only real way for you to answer your own question is to bury a quarter, a dime, and a nickel about 6” deep and see at what top speed the detector will not register. I believe you will find the small coil will be slower due to the fact it will separate good from bad much much better and the larger coil will locate but possibly miss adjacent or misread the target if near iron etc. Thats pretty much how I learned for myself. Trial and Error.

 

[Chuck M]

There are a lot of variables to coil size and swing speeds. General rule is larger coil will take a faster pace than the smaller. Only real way for you to answer your own question is to bury a quarter, a dime, and a nickel about 6” deep and see at what top speed the detector will not register. I believe you will find the small coil will be slower due to the fact it will separate good from bad much much better and the larger coil will locate but possibly miss adjacent or misread the target if near iron etc. Thats pretty much how I learned for myself. Trial and Error.

Good idea, will do. I been wanting to bury various coins at various depths to test the difference between my 8" and 12 coils using the Minelab Vanquish 540. With that said I'll test my swing speed as well...

 

[still looking 52]

Different styles of hunting require different coil swing speeds, for deeper targets , slower swing speeds, for swallow targets faster swing speeds.

 

[onemore]

I never swing fast, but I find that the amount of trash I am trying to "see through" determines how much slower I swing, regardless of depth. Sometimes, I just crawl that coil over the ground to pick out the goodies in between the junk (my detector still functions properly when using a crawl speed). Can't cover a lot of area, but this method really pays off.

 

[Tony-Ok]

I'm currently using the Minelab Vanquish 540. When I get around to using the 8" coil, do I need to adjust my swing speed, slower or faster? Due to the weather I didn't get a chance to try the 8" coil, I'm an anxious to try it out.

I have the 7x10 on my 540 and I Use a consistent medium swing speed. If the targets are in the 6”-10” range , it doesn’t miss . It’s strong point of separation in trash is remarkable. It hits targets 10”in my test garden with ease and clarity. This set up is perfect for yard hunting...... If hunting in farm fields I would use the bigger coil but , as it is the 7x10 is perfect!

 

[Chuck M]

I have the 7x10 on my 540 and I Use a consistent medium swing speed. If the targets are in the 6”-10” range , it doesn’t miss . It’s strong point of separation in trash is remarkable. It hits targets 10”in my test garden with ease and clarity. This set up is perfect for yard hunting...... If hunting in farm fields I would use the bigger coil but , as it is the 7x10 is perfect!

I'm looking forever to purchasing the 10" coil. From what I'm reading it doesn't lose much depth to the 12" yet it's better in moderately trash areas and less EMI prone.