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what do you guys think of the eclipse 5.3 coil? is it worth having
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mini-shooter is a better coil in trash and iron
infested areas. Best seperation I have seen on
ANY coil. Don't get me wrong, the 5.3 is good too,
but preference is the mini. Best to you, Richardntn
infested areas. Best seperation I have seen on
ANY coil. Don't get me wrong, the 5.3 is good too,
but preference is the mini. Best to you, Richardntn
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after I bought and used mine, the 8.5 hardly ever goes back on again....... great at trashy sites ... but the best thing is, is that it forces you to slow down to get good coverage...... would buy another in a minute...... <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt="
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Totally agree with Richard the Mini DD is the best ...
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6 X 10 DD and you'll totally forget about the
stock coil. HH Richardntn
stock coil. HH Richardntn
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I never discount anything in metal detecting... will put it on my christmas list and then try her out.. <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt="">
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Elbow,
Most folks here are pretty biased to stock equipement, Looking for a smaller coil for trashy areas ??? Save yourself a few buck and try a 5 inch excellerator coil by kellyco. I had the mini shooter coil and honestly got rid of it because at the time I wanted more coverage but better separation than the stock. I got a 14 inch excellerator and was blown away at the depth and separation, not to mention it has more coverage than the stock, then I got to wanting another smaller coil for a couple super trashy areas i had found, As I said I had tried the mini shooter and it does a good job, can't knock the little coil but I honestly feel you get better separation with the 5 inch excellerator and in my neck of the woods get stuff just as deep if not deeper than the mini shooter, Every has there own opinion and I am not trashing any products But I would not take 2 mini shooters for the ex. coil. <img src="/metal/html/grin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":grin"> And as far as them 8-9 inch coins with the mini shooter , is that what the meter shows or actually measured, I'd hafta see it to believe it and I'm sure many of you say the same as far as the ex. coils go but maybe yall aint swingin'em right <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">
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Most folks here are pretty biased to stock equipement, Looking for a smaller coil for trashy areas ??? Save yourself a few buck and try a 5 inch excellerator coil by kellyco. I had the mini shooter coil and honestly got rid of it because at the time I wanted more coverage but better separation than the stock. I got a 14 inch excellerator and was blown away at the depth and separation, not to mention it has more coverage than the stock, then I got to wanting another smaller coil for a couple super trashy areas i had found, As I said I had tried the mini shooter and it does a good job, can't knock the little coil but I honestly feel you get better separation with the 5 inch excellerator and in my neck of the woods get stuff just as deep if not deeper than the mini shooter, Every has there own opinion and I am not trashing any products But I would not take 2 mini shooters for the ex. coil. <img src="/metal/html/grin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":grin"> And as far as them 8-9 inch coins with the mini shooter , is that what the meter shows or actually measured, I'd hafta see it to believe it and I'm sure many of you say the same as far as the ex. coils go but maybe yall aint swingin'em right <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">
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Well I've used Shooter for about four hours and am really satisfied with it's performance! Yesterday I worked an area under a tree that had a VDI 83% iron and pulled out 47 coins that my stock 950 coil could'nt even work. The little shooter is really a good coil but would like to try the 5" Excel and get a comparison. My deepest coin was a penny at 5 inches cause I measured it with an ice pick probe. Not bad for such a small coil! <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=""> Ron
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Ooooops, too early in the morning! VDI in previous post should read "VDI GND=83," before I get chewed up by the masses! <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol"> Ron
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The little mini shooter has done good for us and like I said before it works so good for seperation I dont need to try anything else.
Keep posting your findings with this coil, I think you will see some great finds in the trash many have passed up as they couldnt hear anything but the trash.
Rick
Keep posting your findings with this coil, I think you will see some great finds in the trash many have passed up as they couldnt hear anything but the trash.
Rick
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"VDI" stands for Visual Discrimination Indicator or Indication and refers to the visual display of a detected target's possible/probable identidty so that the operator might <EM>visualy discriminate</EM> (reject or ignore) those targets they are not interested in.
This is a frequent error. The <EM><STRONG>displayed ground phase reading</STRONG></EM> was 83 at your site .... maybe ....
In the Prospecting mode you can get a ground phase reading <STRONG><BIG>IF</STRONG></BIG> you turn the unit on and track the ground and allow the detector to adjust to the ground mineral at the site, then you will get a proper ground phase reading.
HOWEVER, you have to turn the detector on and track to the ground. If you happened to turn the MXT on in the LOCK position, then it is always going to show a ground phase reading of "83" because that's a factory designed default for a higher (positive) GB reference if used in a "turn-on-and-go" manner in the "Locked" position.
Now, I don't doubt that you might be hunting in some very mineralized ground as I know I can encounter many sites around my area where I get a ground phase reading of 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87. Just thought I would mention that in case you accidently turned the MXT on in the Locked position and thus you wouldn't have a reading of your ground, only the MXT's 'setting.'
<EM><STRONG>Monte
This is a frequent error. The <EM><STRONG>displayed ground phase reading</STRONG></EM> was 83 at your site .... maybe ....
In the Prospecting mode you can get a ground phase reading <STRONG><BIG>IF</STRONG></BIG> you turn the unit on and track the ground and allow the detector to adjust to the ground mineral at the site, then you will get a proper ground phase reading.
HOWEVER, you have to turn the detector on and track to the ground. If you happened to turn the MXT on in the LOCK position, then it is always going to show a ground phase reading of "83" because that's a factory designed default for a higher (positive) GB reference if used in a "turn-on-and-go" manner in the "Locked" position.
Now, I don't doubt that you might be hunting in some very mineralized ground as I know I can encounter many sites around my area where I get a ground phase reading of 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87. Just thought I would mention that in case you accidently turned the MXT on in the Locked position and thus you wouldn't have a reading of your ground, only the MXT's 'setting.'
<EM><STRONG>Monte
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I am glad you found that it serves a definite purpose and will reward you with very good performance. I know that I had that coil when I got my first MXT and used it most of the time for the first few months. I then went ot the 5.3 Eclipse simply because I prefer a round-shaped coil, and wanted a little better depth of detection.
Presently, I use the 5" EXcelerator coil almost exclusively on my MXT, going to the 12½" or 14" EXcelerator coils when I have large areas to cover and the trash level is not too challenging.
The little Shooter is a nice coil, but from my experiences afield, I prefer the appearance, depth and general performance of the 5" EXcelerator.
Enjoy your MXT and any good-working smaller coil! Go rework those pounded sites and the the victor!
<EM><STRONG>Monte
Presently, I use the 5" EXcelerator coil almost exclusively on my MXT, going to the 12½" or 14" EXcelerator coils when I have large areas to cover and the trash level is not too challenging.
The little Shooter is a nice coil, but from my experiences afield, I prefer the appearance, depth and general performance of the 5" EXcelerator.
Enjoy your MXT and any good-working smaller coil! Go rework those pounded sites and the the victor!
<EM><STRONG>Monte
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I wouldn't want to give him credit for getting on your case for the VDI thing. <img src="/metal/html/biggrin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt="">
Besides, he only knows bogus posts when he reads them and seldom posts unless he questions the accuracy of someone's post. He still hasn't learned all the particulars about the MXT, XLT, and terminology. He uses a Classic ID and simply likes to hunt and find stuff.
Next time I head out hunting I'm going to tell him to use his own computer when he gets home!
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">Besides, he only knows bogus posts when he reads them and seldom posts unless he questions the accuracy of someone's post. He still hasn't learned all the particulars about the MXT, XLT, and terminology. He uses a Classic ID and simply likes to hunt and find stuff.
Next time I head out hunting I'm going to tell him to use his own computer when he gets home!
<EM><STRONG>Monte
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I think in the furture I will "very carefully" research my tech stuff! I think I knew, at the very instant I pushed the "Post" button I had opened a can of worms for myself. Now I have to eat the whole can! <img src="/metal/html/please.gif" border=0 width=29 height=15 alt="lease"> Gentelmen I stand greatfully corrected!
lease"> Gentelmen I stand greatfully corrected!
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Heck, I hit POST before I double checked the E-mail and name section after my son used my computer last. Believe me, I have hit the POST a few times and felt an urge to recall what was just sent flying through the lines! <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">
As for the corrections I posted, it certainly wasn't meant to gnaw at you. It was simply to clear up the understanding of some terminology.
I am curious, however, if you turned the MXT on in the Locked position or if you really do have such a high ground phase reading where you are.
Wish you the best of success on your next foray afield!
<EM><STRONG>Monte
As for the corrections I posted, it certainly wasn't meant to gnaw at you. It was simply to clear up the understanding of some terminology.
I am curious, however, if you turned the MXT on in the Locked position or if you really do have such a high ground phase reading where you are.
Wish you the best of success on your next foray afield!
<EM><STRONG>Monte
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I like to be corrected if I'm in error because it just makes me more thoughtful in my mental process. I'm just not that touchy about those things unless the were given to be mean spirited. If one could throw hard enough and far enough it would circle the world and come back and hit you in the back of the head! Hey, I just invented a "Confucious-ism!" <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol"> Up till now I've not found it necessary to use the Ground Track Lock position. Mineralization is fairly high here in the Black Hills area and the park area has a lot of trash but has not given me any particular problems. Ron
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and it can sometimes be fun! I usually get a working GB with either the MXT or XLT and then lock it. Actually, the XLT program I use has AutoTrac® turned Off and I have a GB setting that is slightly positive for most sites. I just turn it on and pull the trigger to return to my operation settings and I am fine.
With the MXT I like the quick GB and will set it to the site and lock it. The continuous monitoring and instant update available at the flick of a toggle comes in handy.
The MXT is a fun detector to use, but I wish they could have calmed the noise level a bit.
Monte
With the MXT I like the quick GB and will set it to the site and lock it. The continuous monitoring and instant update available at the flick of a toggle comes in handy.
The MXT is a fun detector to use, but I wish they could have calmed the noise level a bit.
Monte