8"x6" SEF (Butterfly) coil

[Texas-Steve]

I was wondering if anyone has tried out the 8"x 6" Sef (butterfly coil). And also how does it compare to the 5.3 coil? I am trying to decide on a new coil for trashy areas and I just needed some information. My ground is low mineralization.
Steve

 

[Larry (IL)]

The 8X6 works good and I'm not much of a small coil guy, but I was impressed with it.

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[Texas-Steve]

Can you tell me if it works in all 3 freq? And do you know if the vdi numbers are the same as the 10" DD ?
Steve

 

[Larry (IL)]

Here is a review I did a year ago. http://www.findmall.com/read.php?66,1340713

It worked fine in three frequency, best data and correlate but I did not try each single frequency. Since only White's coils are V rated, I suspect the 22.5 will be weak if you use it in 22.5 single frequency mode.

I sent a newer 6X8 to Rob and he should be getting it one of these days, maybe he can put it through the single frequency paces down there in sunny Texas.

I might add that the VDI's seemed close enough that I had a good idea what the target was, but being an aftermarket coil, they might be off a couple of numbers from the White's coils. I seldom pay much attention to the VDI's, the deeper the target, the more the variance.

 

[Rob (IL)]

It left San Antonio today, I should have it Monday and will report.

 

[Texas-Steve]

Thanks all for the info. I bought a 5.3 but I was looking for something a little bit bigger. I'll probably buy a 8x6 later on. Thanks again for the info.
Steve

 

[Texas-Steve]

Oh yea, thanks for the link on the butterfly review Larry, I liked it. the 8x6 will definitely be my next coil.
Steve

 

[scoper]

You will not regret it....it's one of the best decisions i've ever made in metal detecting......hope you get the same results when you get yours.