2 days using the x-terra 70

[Sonny(IN)]

I hunted the last 2 days using the 70. I only found 3 silver dimes and one indian head. I did hunt a couple of places that usually only prduces new money ,but I wanted to get a feel for the detector. The 1917 dime was sounding like iron then hi tone. reading 36-38 on the hi tone side. Ther was iuron right next to the dime.. Getting the dime out was impressive to me.. When I checked it out of the ground it read 34 solid. I thought that was a little weird. I think the detector is good so far. Not saying I will keep it forever or it will replace my cz 70 pro. But it did do very well. I used the 4 tone mode as when hitting quarters and higher it was nice to hear the hi tone. I think it is neat being able to tell it is a quarter or half...I only used 15- 20 sens. and prgrammed patter one myself. 2 bars on the low end and number 48 on the hi end.. Did find a lot of coins though. As you can see other items also. I did dig a lot of tabs and foil, but usually had an idea it was such. hoped for that elusive fold ring.. not today,but did find a silver band..cant wait for the smaller coil,that is if I still have the detector. I am pretty bad about not keeping one very long..Later..Sonny.. Mike Hillis, I think I do like this detector better than you know what.........pictures to follow.. photo was to larget.......

 

[Sonny(IN)]

n/t

 

[christopher-ohio]

Sonny, nice finds...I think 3 silver dimes is great and an IH to boot. I've hunted with CZ-70's for hundreds of hours. The pic is just part of my better CZ-70 finds. It has been my main machine since I started back and I've been very pleased(I can't say my wife has been however ) I also had an X-Terra 50 that I hunted over the same area that I had hunted with my CZ-70. I was surprised at all the wheaties and other coins that I didn't hear with my CZ-70. I do think masking is a problem for all detectors and in particular CZ's...however, you know as well that when you're digging something you usually know what it is since it locks on so well, unless it's a relic icon...there are always trade-offs. In fact, I like my CZ-70 so much I bought a new one to put away since they are no longer being made. My X-Terra 70 should be here in a few days. There were a few things about the X-Terra 50 that I didn't like including dimes were midtone and large iron was +45 at times. I hunt mainly old homesteads and large iron is abundant. Silver halfs and dollars aren't but I have found a few very nice ones with my CZ-70 that I may not have dug with the X-Terra 50. I did notice that I found alot of shell casings and shotgun shells that I did know what they were with the X-Terra 50, I just dug everything that was not iron to get a feel. I just went out today to an early 1900's homesite and hunted the entire front and side yard with my CZ-70 to clear out everything that sounded good to prepare for the X-Terra 70. I really want to see what else it can find. I'll keep everyone posted. I've hunted this mostly before but managed a 1907 IH, several wheaties, clad/memorials, and a heart-stopper for a couple of seconds with a gold colored reeded edge 1953 One Peseta Spanish coin that was about 4-6 inches down that read relic. All I saw was the edge and I thought for a moment this may have been a much better post ..HH

 

[Larry--IndianaHVAC]

I bet you have a sore shoulder

 

[Mike Hillis]

Its snowing right now. Has been for the last couple of hours. We are up in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains and looks like it will keep up most of the night. I sure hope so anyway. IF it is also snowing down in the valley, I may actually get to hunt for deep targets this next weekend.

Looking forward to more posts. My should be here in the next couple of days. Nothing better than getting your hands on one that clicks with you. I'm hoping it clicks with me.

HH