Got a Sunray FZ-12 coil for the my CZ70 on the way :thumbup:

[Cal_Cobra]

I know Dankowski has stated that the depth difference between the Fisher 10.5" and the Sunray FZ-12 coil on the CZ is marginal, but I've read many other CZ user posts stating that the Sunray coil added a couple of inches of depth over the Fisher large coil, along with better pinpointing characteristics. The weight is apparently equal (that's impressive for such a larger coil, as I understand it the Sunray is actually a 12.5" diameter coil).

I can't wait to test the Sunray coil out. Come on rain, that'll help too

 

[gmanlight]

I never swung the 10.5 but some say the FZ felt better . I could hit a dime a about 14in in air test with sen at 6 Good luck

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Thanks gmanlight. I found Bill Ladds field test on the Sunray FZ-12, and not only did he gain depth, but targets that were iffy, or non-detectable on the Fisher 10.5" coil were picked up and came in more pronounced and accurate on the Sunray FZ-12. Even if it doesn't gain depth, that alone, along with better ground coverage is well worth the price IMHO. I do however, hope that it will give me an additional couple of inches of depth to get to those hidden deepies

 

[tvr]

Congrats on snagging one!

I love that coil at the beach.

Most of the places I hit in the dirt are a little too trashy for that coil so I mostly go smaller. But shortly after getting my FZ-12, I did get my first silver with it, a Roosevelt dime near the center of a soccer practice field at I think about 4 to 5 inches down. Not very deep but it was getting dark and I was walking fast towards the car and heard that sweet smooth sounding high tone that had to be dug.

Looking forward to hearing how you like the coil.
tvr

 

[daytondigger]

Where did you find a FZ-12 coil and do they have another?
Thanks, Steve

 

[gmanlight]

Steve you just have to keep looking and reposting on different forums Good Luck

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Where did you find a FZ-12 coil and do they have another?
Thanks, Steve

I posted a WTB request on another forum, and got REAL lucky as I picked one up the next day, and for about $50 less then the last one I saw recently go for here

 

[Cal_Cobra]

I took the FZ-12 out yesterday, only for a few hours to test it at an old park. It seems to be like iron a bit more then the Fisher 10.5" coil, but aside from that it did OK. I'm going to take it to a spot that I did real well at a few weeks ago, and run it over the same area I used the 10.5" coil and see if I missed anything. Also was thinking about taking it in the water at a fresh water lake swimming hole I used my Sovereign at last summer. Didn't do too bad, got a 14K ring, big 14K earring, and two sterling rings, but I bet there's more there.

I might need to hip-mount when using this bad boy, my right arm is starting to look like a Pop-Eye arm, people might wonder about that