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Demo finds, Both T-2 and SE....

Spare me your labels and suggestions as to where I am "from". I post on any forum I please...as I enjoy the hobby, and get my fix from various forums. I certainly won't stop posting at any particular one because you don't approve.

You also might want to check out my profile...and compare it to yours. I have been on this forum for a year longer than you have. It would appear you haven't been around long at all. Perhaps I missed when you became someone special here?

P.S. Your petty insults might do a little more damage if you used proper English.

You won't be getting any more responses from me...so don't waste your time.
 
it's behind me. I have forgotten about it already.

Thanks for the info on the T2, etc. Much appreciated.

I've been keeping an eye on the T2 as well as the MXT at the moment.
I need something with a really fast recovery speed for a few sites I detect.

I hear some other machines are a comin' though...so I may just wait and see what happens.

Happy Hunting

Wess
 
Hello Wess, I own an Explorer XS and I will never part with it or if I do, it will be replaced with one of the newer models. I have only 3 yrs. experience in metal detecting so I do not have the experience nor the knowledge of most of the detectors out there. I did buy an X-Terra50 when they first came out and I did manage to do quite well with it. When the T2 came out, Paul, me, and quite a few other friends were pounding a very old site and we had the opportunity to compare the 2 detectors out. Needless to say, I still own my beloved XS, sold the XT50, and bought a T2. It is quick, accurate, and does find targets next to, on top of, and under iron. I am very content and confident on using these 2 detectors and do not plan on buying any other detectors at this time. For iron laced sites, in my opinion, I choose the T2 over the XS, but will use both because they both find targets that the other one has missed.
Yes, I have broke 2 lower shafts on the XS and I expect the same will happen with the T2 because in my opinion it is weak in the same area. I just fix it and get back out to the fun!
Shoulder surgeries? 3 times, not from swinging the XS, but while recovering I use a Swingy-Thingy, problem solved. My last surgery was last April, about the time I received the T2. The machine is so light that I still was able to hunt, you remember Paul, what a joy!
So for me there is always a way to hurdle over the obstacles and get back out to the fun and adventures of metal detecting, with my favorite machines the Minelab XS and the Teknetics T2.
(Sorry for the long post)
Mark
 
I think the comparisions to an Explorer say something about the Explorer. I got into this discussion a couple of months ago for comparing my Explorer to my T2. For me, the Explorer has set a pretty high 'bar' that when another machine gets close to or passes the bar I am pleased. It's more of a compliment in my eyes. I currently own an Explorer, CZ-3D and a T2. Each one of those machines excels in certain areas over the other two machine. Every machine I own has followed the other ones and found targets the other missed. I could never go back to just using one machine. The T2 is definitely excellent in iron and it can pick up some amazingly small targets that other machines won't every give a peep on. It is a very good choice for relic hunting.

-Bill
 
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Hi Wess,

I've had the Explorer II and used it pretty extensively. I found it was a great machine. I currently have a T2. It is also a great machine.

Personally, I prefer the T2 over the Explorer. This in NO way says anything bad about the Explorer. It's just my preference.

Why? The T2 is much lighter so I can swing it a lot more easily. It runs forever on a set of batteries. It is very simple to set up and use. It hits deep in mineralized soil (like the Explorer) and has an excellent recovery speed and can fish the goodies from the iron, in my opinion better than the Explorer can based on in the field use.

The Explorer has better discrimination abilities, would do much better on salt water beaches, has a backlight (it would be nice if the T2 did) and has a great selection of coils.

They are both great machines, I just am very happy with my T2 and have stuck with it. But if I had an Explorer instead I'd still do well I'm sure.

What I HAVE seen on other forums is people bashing the T2 and comparing it to the $29.99 toys in department stores. These are people who admit they have never tried a T2, but apparently are such all around experts on everything that they don't need to in order to deliver an expert analysis. Needless to say, I take anything they say with a grain of salt.
 
Hey Mark,

Fall season is here, now the gates are open for us to hit the older sites.

Yes, I remember when you just had surgery on your shoulder and coming back to metal detecting you used the T-2. That was the only detector you could swing, in fact I believe that night you dug up an old hand gun.

We'll hookup within the week, you're welcome to borrow my SE for a week or so for a trial run. That's if your shoulder can handle the weight :)

See you soon Mark,
Paul (Ca)
 
Hi Paul, that looks just like the scrap along 10th Ave in Hanford when I was there a year ago. Happy hunting!

Bill (Calif)
 
Long time no hear Bill, Good to hear your forum voice again :)

The Hanford 10th Ave scrap was a good one, For the scrap I was using the Nautilus 2B. Several of us got some barbers and someone from the area eye balled a gold coin, The whole 10th Ave was tore up including the sidewalks.

The recent demo I posted is from a nearby town, Very close to Hanford and in different county. But Hanford has been and will always be one of out hunting towns, Allot of history there.

Didn't you test out one of the proto-type T-2's?

One of these days we'll hookup near your home maybe even Santa Monica, Use our Sovereigns for the beach.

HH, Paul (Ca)
 
But belive me the t2 is a relic hunters dream.I've ran the machine you're talking about in question plus others with alot of hours on them and the t2 will pull stuff behind them I know this for a fact. I was skeptical to say the least when I first heard and saw the t2 but it's one of those things were you cant take anyones word you have to find out on you're own.its the signals that the other machines are saying maybe so maybe not that the t2 just speaks up and lets you know its good.Its deep and its runs in iron trash better than anything i've encountered to date might be somthing better come out tomorrow but right now its one fine unit.Ill hold off on spending right now to see what the new fisher is about which shouldnt be long.If it dose'nt cut it I'll have another t2 laying back in the truck incase one quits.I feel at this point if Im not running the t2 im not getting a fair hunt.;)Give it a try you'll like it.

Keith Southern
 
much appreciated.

I understand what you are saying...and you hit on what I have been wondering.

Like I said, I'm not looking to replace my explorer, as I get great results with it, and know it well...but I am aware that one machine can't do it all. The T2 interests me due to the fact I hear great things about it's recovery speed, ability to pick up small targets, and good depth.

I do hunt for old coins (which my explorer does very well), as well as relics. I am mainly into military relics these days, especially war of 1812 and rev. war relics. If you've detected these types of sites before, then you know why I need all of the above mentioned things in a detector. Some of those little pewter buttons give a pretty weak signal at good depths, and well, recovery speed is obviously important as some of these sites are littered with iron.

My explorer does well in the iron I find, but one has to crawl through at a turtles pace. I have no problem with this as long as it's still pulling out the goodies. That being said, due to the not so hot recovery speed of the explorer, one has to wonder if I am in fact missing things.

I have pounded sites with my explorer, and followed up with various other detectors to see if I could come up with anything else. At no time have I missed anything with the explorer, not that the other machines could find at least...save for 1 small button with the Tejon once...and that may have just been a case of the angle I hit it, or not swinging over it at all.

So yes, I'm not looking to replace my explorer...I'm looking for a machine that will potentially help me to find targets my explorer may have missed, and vice versa. I want two machines that compliment each other.

Thanks for your input :)

Happy hunting

Wess
 
Thanks for your response. Nice to see another informative and helpful post. I appreciate that.

I'm not a guy who will bash a detector, or brand...unless of course I have used it and it has proven to be a dud in my hands. At which point, I will speak freely about a machines performance.

I will however admit that the bounty hunter tie has me a little leery. I'd be lying if I said it didn't. The construction of the machine seems somewhat toy like as well. Of course, I know first hand that a machine can kick some serious butt even when put together poorly! I could overlook that for performance.

In the end, I guess I won't know until I try it...and heck, if I didn't like it...I could always sell it.

Thanks again

Wess
 
Thanks Keith. I appreciate your opinions and input.

I am skeptical yes. As we all know, you can go on any brand/make detector forum and hear people sing the praises about a machine. Everyone wants to believe their machine is the best out there, and feel the need to justify their purchase for one reason or another. Not everyone is like that, but you know what I'm getting at. It's hard to decipher the difference between the truly happy owners, and the other.

I guess it really does boil down to finding a machine that has what you want...and trying it out to see if it performs the way you want, or hope.

I do hunt in the iron OFTEN. In fact, I love iron. Why? Many people tend to stay the heck out of it *hahah* I have pulled many great finds from the depths of iron patches.

Thanks again

Wess
 
right now its the t2.I do'nt mention it on other forums out of respect of the other users[some people seem to have a love affair with a detector or somthing. I just Love relics] and try not to compare to other machines unless asked. I know what you mean about the iron thats where its at the more the better. The t2 will sniff it out of there with an uncanny ability.Detector will exceed in iron trash and open field hunting.Good luck in you're choice!

Keith Southern
 
I think the T2 is definitely worth a look. It does love very small targets and will hit them pretty hard at good depths. In my soil, the Explorer is slightly better in depth on silver and copper but I expected it to be that way because of frequency. But, I would rate the T2 excellent in iron right in the league of the Explorer. I usually get one or two machines per year to try. The T2 is the first one I've decided to keep in a couple of years and not sell at the end of the season. It fits a niche in my arsenal that I've been looking for. Where are you located? If I recall right it was here in the Northeast or Canada...

-Bill
 
And so you should use what works for you! We are after all in the hobby to find stuff *hah*

You are right. Some people are borderline insane with their loyalty to a specific brand. It's kind of creepy!

I shall keep you all posted with my decision and progress :) Thanks for your help

Wess
 
My job requires me to associate people with places. So, I have a very good memory for that... it kind of spills over into other things as you can see... :D

-Bill
 
.....I have added the Teknetics Line to my store!:thumbup:

We have pounded some of our Indian Wars battle sites and old Forts for years with the Tesoros and Explorers. Both of which have plenty of awesome finds to their credit, but recently we have started going over the same ground with our T2's and I am amazed :surprised: at the quantity and depth of relics we are pulling up!

I haven't done any park or school yard hunting with the T2 yet, but in open field relic hunting, the T2 is VERY HOT!:hot:

I think I've found my favorite relic hunter:thumbup:, and what a pleasure to swing!:detecting:
 
That's great Jeff. I'm starting to put money away to save for a T2. Hope maybe you could make me a great deal.

HH

Frank
 
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