Detech 6X8 SEF DD coil

[sactobob]

Anyone compare the Detech 6X8 SEF DD coil to a White's Eclipse 5.3 ?
I already the 5.3 and wondering if the 6.X8 would be worth having.
Sactobob.

 

[Flintstone]

I have both coils, and used the 5.3 almost all the time till i got the 6x8" coil, now it stays on my mxt most of the time. It covers a little more ground and goes as deep or a little dipper than the 5,3". It is a DD so it works good in trash. I like mine, i think you would like one also. Flintstone

 

[dan93]

6x8 will probably have better separation and less masking than 5.3 The 6x8 has suprised me several times when using 2 tone Relic I have dug several dimes with nails right beside the nails listen for the high tones mixed with the iron tones.

 

[sactobob]

Thanks guys, I'm convinced.
Be buying one tomorrow.
Sactobob.

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

Sound like a good investment.
How deep will it go down too.?
I know soil condition will affect it but an average.

 

[dan93]

Here is link for 8x6 finding 10" target it is e-trac though
8X6 Sef 10" target

 

[Whitetail]

Joel,
A couple examples for you....With my 6x8 SEF last year, I located a 1909 wheatie and a 1854 Canadian Large cent in the middle of a soccer field the wheatie was about 8" down and the Large cent was about 11" down(obviously this was a larger target too.)...but I love mine. I recently purchased the 13" ultimate coil. I get great separation and more coverage. Either in my opinion will work just fine for separating close targets.

I'm not sure how to explain which one is better but here are some facts. I have "POUNDED" my yard of this 1800's home I own. Since purchasing the 13" ultimate I have found numerous other coins that the former 6x8 missed in my yard. Like I say..it must've not been able to locate them because I've covered my yard pretty thoroughly. I've found about 10 wheaties, a buffalo nickel and probably one of my best finds to-date. a 2 cent piece 1856 that looks as if it was dropped the year it was minted. What a gorgeous coin. I've yet to post the pictures, but plan on doing so soon.
And I know there are more coins in my yard. I keep looking especially after locating the 2c piece dead center in the middle of the grass...right in the middle of the yard. No spot is ever hunted out. I'm sure my yard still isn't either....I keep trying different settings and coils to search it.

Good luck Joel.
Bob

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

Thanks ( Bob ) Whitetail and other Whites users for the info.
I run the stock 950 coil on the older MXT which is good but
looking for better seperation in trash sites and the 6x8 coil may be the ticket.

 

[donaldl]

I have the 5.3, 6x8, and 10x12. Love the 6x8 and 10x12. Both are my go to coils. Very stable in heavy mineral.