7 inch coil? Concentric or Wide scan?

[ohp800max]

Anyone using the 7 inch coil on their Umax machine? I never hear much about the 7inch, but it would seem it might be a good compromise between the stock 8x9 and the 5.75 by having decent separation, but still giving some decent coverage and depth. Maybe a little lighter than the stock coil also. Anyone with any thoughts or experience with the 7???

ohp800max

 

[BarberBill]

7" concentric is my favorite park, tot lot etc. coil. A bit more coverage than the 5.75 and very little depth loss compared to the 8" or 9X8". Every thing you say is accurate.
HH
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[tvr]

I've actually considered picking up a 7 inch concentric to put on the Compadre I have. It has a 9 x 8 wired in right now, and for many hunting conditions that is just fine, but it's a little too big to separate targets when it gets a little more trashy. A 5.75 really helps in trash, but 7 inch concentric just seems like it'll hit a home run on the overall compromises.
Cheers,
tvr

P.S. Monte .. you out there?

 

[BarberBill]

The earlier Compadres came with the 7" concentric. I had one and wish I hadn't sold it even though I have several other umax models to choose from. Monte is a fan of the 7" concentric if you read through his posts.
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[Monte]

My subject-line re[ply really answers your questions, but I'll add more just in case it was confusing.

I never hear much about the 7inch, but it would seem it might be a good compromise between the stock 8x9 and the 5.75 by having decent separation, but still giving some decent coverage and depth. Maybe a little lighter than the stock coil also.

And you answered yourself with your questions/comment, except for the type of 7" coil.

Yes, the 7" coil is an excellent compromise between a little 4" or 5

 

[ohp800max]

Excellent Info! Looks like I will be adding the 7 concentric to the arsenal! Curious why you don't hear as much about the 7? I'm gonna give it a shot!!!

ohp800max

 

[Monte]

I'd guess that it is a number of things. The 7" is not super light, compared to something like the thin-profile 5

 

[ohp800max]

If you get a 7" concentric, spend ample time afield and then be sure to give us YOUR impressions of the performance.

Monte


I sure will. I'm going to give it a shot!

By the way, how is the weight of the 7 as compared to the 5.75 and stock coil? Right in the middle there somewhere?

ohp800max

 

[BarberBill]

Monte has more years and experience than me, but my use of the 7" concentric enforces his good comments about it. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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[AUDuke]

I guess that's why they make a variety of sizes.I like the 7" but I prefer the 5.75 concentric and use it 90% of the time. On the Mayan ( I used it for nugget hunting in the early 80s) and the Inca there were not as many coil options.

 

[ohp800max]

Interesting news. Tried to pick up a 7inch concentric from Richard at Backwoods, he just advised me that they have been discontinued!!! That sucks!

ohp800max

 

[tabman]

I wonder what a new one would be worth?

tabman