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Switching back from the CTX to the Excal
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OldBeechnut
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It will depend on the conditions and the machines. Bottom line, It's really hard to say, I tested my Excalibur against a CTX in OCMD last fall and each was equal on all targets found, no one could find anything the other could not get. Recently a few hunters in Florida did a side by side of several detectors and I believe the Sovereign GT was the deepest (13 coil), and the CTX was second (Stock coil), and the Excalibur was in the middle of the pack......So to say which is the deepest and how much will be lost............ if any, depends on the conditions, machines and the hunters. One of the big advantages of the CTX is changeable coils, well the Excalibur is preparing to pass the CTX.. testing and today all went perfect, under for about 75 minutes and no problems. Headed out Monday n Tuesday for more time in the field.
Both are great detectors,IMHO for water hunting the Excal would have the advantage.Though all terrain detectors seem to be the trend.Good Luck with the Excal HH Ron
Been there, done that. As far as lost depth, it'll just be the difference in coil sizes. Have ran excals in the water for several seasons now, a few different ones, I couldn't resist trying a CTX and got one some time before last season. It only took a fairly short period of time to realize that it was a bad move. Had high hopes for the CTX, but was far from impressed with it, in many ways, sold it .....zero regrets.
Nes (south Coast-CA)
New member
The last two recent gold rings I've found, both 14K, one white the other yellow I found with the Excal. Both found recently on the wet at the beach. I've got a 15" WOT coil on the Excal with a straight shaft and it balances beautifully. The 17" coil that comes with the CTX is a bit heavy. If I was going to wade in the water, I would attach my SunRay 12 1/2 inch coil. It is also a great coil.