Which coil would you use for 90% of your hunting if you only had these two?

[Whitetail]

Well guys, I only have the stock coil and I just got a brand new SEF 6x8 coil this past winter that I don't have any experience with on the Etrac. I've only used the stock so far with my Etrac for the past year. I only have one lower arm for now until I purchase another. So I have a choice for every day hunting. The stock or the 6x8 SEF? Which one would you guys hunt with and why?
I appreciate your comments guys.....Thanks and HH.

 

[fishnnut]

I have the same 2 coils and have actually been using my 6 x 8 95% of the time. Seems to hit just as deep and WAY lighter to swing for me. It also seperates great in trashy areas....I had used my 6 x 8 pretty much all last summer and thought I would try the stock one first time out this year the other day and it is a lot heavier and I honestly don't think it is any better than the small one. I had even thought about getting one of the bigger coils to try but I put the 6 x 8 back on and it's staying on.....lol Even in open areas the other day the stock coil is a hassel to go thru any type taller grass or around brush/trees. I guess it boils down to the type hunting a person is doing but for me I have the confidence in the small one and made my mind up on that the other day.....Try them both and see what ya like I guess....HH

 

[mwh604]

I also find myself using the 6x8 more tan any other coil.

 

[Surfinsafari]

8x6 is a great coil..but so is the stocker...ok...8x6 wins. Actually I havent used my 8x6 since I bought the Sharpshooter.

 

[Anode]

n/t

 

[Anode]

My vote is for the 6X8

 

[BryanM362]

I have them both as well. The stock coil is a good coil and probably gets an inch or 2 deeper than the 6x8. However, the 6x8 is lighter, gets better separation, and is easier to swing around stuff if you are in the woods.

 

[MD_Hunter]

I use both of those coils and you can't go wrong with either. I agree with the other comment that the stock coil provides about 1-2" of additional depth, based on my testing. However, the SEF is better at separation and finding the good targets in trashy areas. I usually bring both coils with me on hunts and sometimes switch them back and forth depending on the conditions. If the area is not too trashy or I would like to cover a larger area, I tend to stick with the stock coil. In a trashy area, particularly while running TTF, I would prefer the SEF. However, either coil would be suitable for 90% of one's hunting.

 

[hershey1]

As said both are great coils. The 6X8 will make you go slower and hunt an area more thorough. That being said using the slower hunting method will make you appreciate the stock coil later when you use it again. HH

 

[Dekeyser68]

i'd say the 8x6 i have one and i love it and it doesn't seem to get less depth than the pro coil