Ace coil question

[nealcat]

We pretty much all know what an awesome detector the Ace 250 "lil'l yeller feller" is and how much fun it is to use "fun factor"! I have read rave reviews about the Ace and the sniper coil and can understand why since I use one with my Ace 250 also. I would like to hear some comments on the Ace 250 using the 9X12 coil. Both pro and con since I am thinking about getting one so I'll have all three coils.

 

[AndyNM]

The 9x12 can be used in an open field without many trash. On coin sized targets it is not deeper than the standard coil except on a quarter.
The 9x12 finds larger targets deeper than the standard coil but it suffers at the real small stuff (smaller than a dime). It can still find small stuff but not as deep as the standard coil or the sniper.
It should not be used in an area with many trash due to its large footprint.

Andy,NM

 

[nealcat]

n/t

 

[NM5K]

With mine, I get about 2-3 inches more depth vs
the stock coil. Good for more open areas where
trash is not a big problem.
Cons... naturally being the biggest, it falses
the most.. But that doesn't bother me too much
being I run my coils pretty hot most the time anyway..
Also, in a trashy area, it can be a pain, as it sees
too many objects at once, if they are close together.
Myself, I haven't seen the problems detecting real
small objects. I've found quite a few small things,
such as BB's, slivers of metal, etc..
It's probably a good coil for open field relic
hunting. Or at least, thats the one I would start
with for a large area like a field, or large yard, etc..
If trash becomes a problem, I go to one of the smaller
coils. Usually the sniper, if the trash is bad, or
close together. If I'm looking for something, and
want the max depth I can conjur up, I'll slap the 9x12
on.. Mine hits a quarter out to about 10-11 inches,
vs 7.5-8 inches with the stock coil.. My sniper hits
a quarter at about 5.5-6 inches or so.
MK

 

[nealcat]

n/t