I would like to start using my VX3 with a bigger coil in fields where i am currently using another detector, I'm thinking there would be some differences in the two, maybe depth? and weight? and do you think it would be significant? The 15X12 is only $10.00 more on kellyco. Any input is much appreciated.
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12x10 VS. 15x12 SEF. Any advantage for bigger coil?
- Thread starter yowow#1
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It will be heavier and will have more coverage. It is for open ground and it won't work well in trash because of it's size. It may give you better depth on larger targets but on coin sized targets I don't think you gain much over the 10x12 SEF. It's too big to swing for me for any amount of time.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
The 15x12 is good for getting ONE Popeye arm 
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I have both... .That being said, I have used my 10x12 once or twice since I bought and received my larger 12x15. The reason being is that I get so much more out of the larger coil and it separates nearly as well as the small one.
If you are hunting trashy home sights or brush I would recommend the smaller one for smaller than coin sized objects.
The large one is plenty sensitive to coins, I found a .9 gram ring at 7" a day ago. This is with the large one and trash and iron present. The ring is less than half the weight of a dime.
I takes a little more work pinpointing but the 1-2" more in depth and 25-30 % larger detecting area has payed for itself. On large targets like the printing piece of lead I found, expect to find those targets at 12"+ all day long.
A person really needs to have both of them. If you swing the large one, buy yourself a swing thingy for $20 and you can go all day.
If you are hunting school fields, get the 10x12 so that you can pinpoint quicker and dig smaller holes. The pinpointing with the large coil can make some huge holes trying to find targets on their side or extremely deep.
I cant believe these guys didnt tell you to get the larger coil for hunting "fields". This coil is a must have and will find the smallest medium/high conductor at crazy depths.
If you are hunting trashy home sights or brush I would recommend the smaller one for smaller than coin sized objects.
The large one is plenty sensitive to coins, I found a .9 gram ring at 7" a day ago. This is with the large one and trash and iron present. The ring is less than half the weight of a dime.
I takes a little more work pinpointing but the 1-2" more in depth and 25-30 % larger detecting area has payed for itself. On large targets like the printing piece of lead I found, expect to find those targets at 12"+ all day long.
A person really needs to have both of them. If you swing the large one, buy yourself a swing thingy for $20 and you can go all day.
If you are hunting school fields, get the 10x12 so that you can pinpoint quicker and dig smaller holes. The pinpointing with the large coil can make some huge holes trying to find targets on their side or extremely deep.
I cant believe these guys didnt tell you to get the larger coil for hunting "fields". This coil is a must have and will find the smallest medium/high conductor at crazy depths.
I use my 12x15 (white SEF) as often as I can. That said, it turns out that about 1/3rd of the places I hunt have too much EMI for the coil to be useful. When I can use the coil I get maybe an extra inch on coin sized objects over my D-2 (though my D-2 runs super hot), but the extra coverage is the real clincher. I don't have a problem pinpointing to within an inch or two and can dig fairly small holes. Also, the coil is only slightly heavier than the D-2.
hodr said:
Ok..... The coil weighs a little more that the D2. 701g vs 530g Thats nearly 1/3 of a pound more on the end of the detector and it changes the balance point further down. Hence the need for a swing thingy.
If you are digging targets at depth (8+") you are going to either be hitting them digging small holes or burrowing sideways on irregular targets.
I guess if you are after surface targets or hunt in very clean areas where the signals dont stray you could get away with a garden trowel, otherwise you will need a relic shovel to have an enjoyable experience.
My fairly small holes are often 8" in diameter and can be larger for deep on edge targets. If the targets are under the 8" depth the pinpoint is around 3" north of center of the mounting tabs on the coil.