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    Fisher CZ-3D, Coinstrike or CZ-5 (Which one to buy?)

    Hello everyone. I am thinking of buying a Fisher detector and have narrowed it to either a 3D, Coinstrike or CZ-5. I may also consider an I.D. Edge. I plan to mostly hunt old home sites with this unit and perhaps relic hunt. Can someone compare these detectors for depth and overall performance...
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    Which optional coil is best for X-Terra 50?

    I recently bought an X-Terra 50 that comes with a free coil of my choice. I have used an X-30 as well as X-50 with a stock coil and had great success on coins and rings around fresh water beaches. I have also used the 5x10 DD elliptical as well. It doesn't seem to have near as much depth as the...
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    Got MY Silver U-Max (I WAS IMPRESSED!)

    Just dropping a line to thank those who responded to my post. I just received the Silver U-max in the mail and tried it out in my back yard. First of all let me say I have some really bad ground in spots. I recently buried a penny, nickle and quarter at 6" and a dime at around 4". I also buried...
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    Cibola Vs. X-terra 50

    I know that this particular forum has some knowledgeable users that use or have used different manufactures and machines. I presently own a Minelab X-terra 50 and have had some good results. It is very user friendly and has good depth. The problem is I have caught the Tesoro bug, and after...
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    Cibola Coil Question

    What would be the best coil for the Cibola other than the stock coil for jewerly and relics without loosing a lot of depth. I just don't like the coil that come on the unit and would rather have a round one and just a little smaller. If any of you Cibola users could help I would appreciate it...
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    Narrowed Choices To Silver U-max or Cibola (Need Your Input)

    I have narrowed my choices to the Silver U-max and the Cibola. I appreciate all the feedback I have received from you guys and or gals. I am trying to stay on a budget with this purchase so I can afford a 5.75 coil and a good set of headphones. As I mentioned in another post I plan on using this...
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    Which Tesoro Model To Buy? NEED YOUR HELP!

    I am thinking of buying another detector to hunt for coins around old home sites and possibly occasional relic hunting. I am trying to stay within a certain price range and am considering the following: Silver Umax, Cibola, and Vaquero. I used to own an old (large control box) Silver Sabre. It...
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    Need help from knowledgeble detector users.

    I am down to 3 choices for a primary detector. I have owned Fishers and Minelabs in the past and are trying to decide between the following. (A) Minelab X-Terra 50, (B) Minelab X-Terra 30, and (C) Fisher Coinstrike in no particular order. Can anyone tell me how these units perform as far as for...
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    I need some input from knowledgeble Fisher Users

    I am down to 3 choice for a primary detector. I have owned Fishers and Minelabs in the past and are trying to decide between the following. (A) Minelab X-Terra 50, (B) Minelab X-Terra 30, and (C) Fisher Coinstrike in no particular order. Can anyone tell me how these units perform as far as for...
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    Need Open-Minded Unbiased Information

    I am looking at buying a new detector for coins and jewerly to use at local parks and fresh water beaches. I would also like to use it around old home sites. I am thinking of buying an X-Terra 30 with the 6" coil. I see where you can get a Fisher Coinstrike new for $550. I think it has been...
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    Please Help With Coinstrike Information

    I am in the process of buying a new detector. I plan to use it at freshwater beaches for coins and jewerly and around old home sites and parks. How would a Coinstrike do for these purposes and could someone give me an idea of depth. I know that depth is dependant of soil conditions, but in...
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    Search Coil info (Help Please)

    Will blue max 256 ten inch coil work on spectrum xlt?
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    Questions About Troy Shadow X-3

    Hello Everyone: I am considering purchasing a used Troy Shadow X-3. Can anyone tell me what kind of detector and depth you can expect from one of these. I have owned Tesoro in the past, but never a Troy. I have heard good things about them. Also, how do the Troys compare to the newer Tesoros?
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    X-Terra Purchase (Need Help)

    I am thinking about buying an X-Terra. I know the 30, 50 and 70 offers additional features for each machine, but can anyone tell me how they compare in depth to each other. I have have heard that the X-Terra's all have about the same depth range. I am leaning to the X-30 and possibly adding the...
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    XLT Spectrum Coils (Need Help!)

    Can anyone tell me if the Blue Max 600 Deep Scan coil will work on the XLT Spectrum, and if so, is it a good second coil for rings and coins? Thanks!
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    Garrett Fortune Hunter Ground Hog

    Can anyone tell me what kind of depth the old Garrett Fortune Hunter Ground Hog detector has. Also, would it be a good coin and relic machine, or is the new units far superior to it?
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    Toltec 80 Help!

    Can anyone out there tell me what kind of depth you can get with the Toltec 80. I am thinking of buying a used one and would like to know what kind of machine it is. I would be using it for relics and coins.
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    Need Help Fast!

    I have possible access to a site to hunt for Civil War relics in a creek bed. The water is shallow and getting shallower by the day. Is there a unit that I can use in one to two foot water as long as I don't submerge the control box that I can also use on land with good depth? I will probably be...
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    Need Help Fast!

    I have possible access to a site to hunt for Civil War relics in a creek bed. The water is shallow and getting shallower by the day. I presently own a Minelab X-Terra 50. Can I use this unit in one to two foot water as long as I don't submerge the control box? Is the coil waterproof? Also, if...
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    Need help fast!

    I have possible access to a site to hunt for Civil War relics in a creek bed. The water is shallow and getting shallower by the day. I presently own a Minelab X-Terra 50. Can I use this unit in one to two foot water as long as I don't submerge the control box? Is the coil waterproof? Also, if...
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