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5.3 Bullseye coil on QXT ?
- Thread starter srf2112
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Critterhunter
New member
On the QXT I found that with it's high tones and it's recovery speed being so fast even using the 9.5" coil that the 5.3" made little or no difference in seperating targets. The QXT is that good. In fact, I found it better at seperating targets with the 9.5" than other machines were with the 5.3". The only reason I'd use the 5.3" on the QXT would be to hear smaller targets better (like chains) or to offer better audio harmonics on certain things.
For instance, I found I could better hear the double chirp caused by the two holes in a square tab when I passed over them. You can sort'a hear this with the 9.5" but it's real obvious with the smaller coil. So, it would make a good coil to dig rings while avoiding certain trash. The rings will usualy sound round, warm, and smooth, while trash will often break up or sound hollow, harsh, or tinny. This is going to be true with the 9.5" coil as well but the little coil is going to give you more audio information, or at least make it easier to hear. You'll be better able to hear the rough edges of junk targets that are not uniform in shape as well.
Now, I might consider one of those old 4" Whites coils if you can find one. They might offer even better seperation on the QXT than the 9.5".
For instance, I found I could better hear the double chirp caused by the two holes in a square tab when I passed over them. You can sort'a hear this with the 9.5" but it's real obvious with the smaller coil. So, it would make a good coil to dig rings while avoiding certain trash. The rings will usualy sound round, warm, and smooth, while trash will often break up or sound hollow, harsh, or tinny. This is going to be true with the 9.5" coil as well but the little coil is going to give you more audio information, or at least make it easier to hear. You'll be better able to hear the rough edges of junk targets that are not uniform in shape as well.
Now, I might consider one of those old 4" Whites coils if you can find one. They might offer even better seperation on the QXT than the 9.5".
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
The QXT was a nice machine and I think the perfect coil match-up was the 8 inch Black Max that came standard on the unit if it has been replaced with the 9.5. If you are using the 8", I think little would be gained going with the 5.3 (6") unless you got a real good buy on one. Slower hunting, but slightly better seperation.
Thanks for all the info. I apologize for posting my question in the wrong forum. I'm new so I appreciate the patience. BTW~ in reference to Nancy-IL's response. I DO also have the MXT which I'm really enjoying learning also and from what I've read you're the resident expert on it. I look forward to all the help I will be getting from your expertise with this incredible machine. I've already made some incredible finds w/it (by my standards) and I can only imagine what it will help me discover once I really learn what I'm doing. Thanks again everyone. Detectorists Rule !
Scott
Scott
Todd in Beaverton
New member
I bought a 5.3 Eclipse coil for my MXT and love it.
Todd
Todd
Critterhunter
New member
The Quantum II came with the 8" coil. All QXTs come stock with the 9.5" coil.
Thanks again Critterhunter. You have already proven to be a gold mine (excuse the pun) of info. We've never met but if you're ever coming out this way to hunt let me know and I'd be happy to show you my spots I hunt and also some very promising old spots I'm keeping in my back pocket until I'm experienced enough w/my machines to be confident I have the expertise to do them justice. Dig on !