What coil to use???

[kgramlich]

I have a sharpshooter nel coil what do you think the depth would be compared to the coil that's comes on the etrac????thanks for any help

 

[nalc472]

sharpshooter is strong up to about 5 inches. The x-5 sunray seems to go to about 6-7 inches. Stock 8 inches tops for me.

 

[Dan(NM)]

Where I'm at the 8" Minelab has hit a merc at 9" I dug 2 buffs yesterday at 7" with the Coiltek 6" I also have the Nel Sharpshooter and can easily hits coins in the 7-8" range. I hunt in heavy trash sites and seldom use the stock coil anymore, but have hit coins down to 9 1/2" with it.

 

[oneguy]

I rarely use my SS but I have also hit coins easily in the 7-8" range...... I've never dug a coin deeper than 9" with any of my coils listed below but I don't count grass/air..............

 

[kgramlich]

I also have a x8 Sunray coil do any of you use it?? I think someone on here said that they never take it off its that good what do u this about it?? Thanks for the great advice...

 

[IDXMonster]

The X-8 is well known to be one of the best coils for the e-series machines ever. That's not to say others aren't good,but you certainly cannot have mine. A lot of people opt for a mid sized coil for a number of reasons....still great depth,separation,weight,etc. The responses from the Sunray coils in general are nice and sharp and clear. There's a reason why they have been the "go to" aftermarket coils for the Minelabs for some time. Detechs and Coilteks are good too,so it's your preference in the end.

 

[kgramlich]

Thanks for your great advice... Will put the x8 on a give it a try...I have a heck of time pinpointing the 11 in coil that comes on the etrac...

 

[daddyflea]

I like the Coiltek Coils myself but that is not the reason for this post. I found that I was running my Sensitivity too high and killing my depth. i backed off to Auto +1 and my signals got stronger. My depth also improved most likely due to better ID

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Yes, the SunRay Stealth X-8 is a great all around coil - I use mine a lot more than the stock 11" coil.
It's good in iron infested areas, hits deep and you still get a good amount of ground coverage.