How does pinpointing with the 70 differ from the other 2 machines?

[Mick in Dubbo]

From memory it seems that in prospecting mode seems to be more accurate. Is that so, and if it is, why does it work better?
I took the 30 out for a hunt last week end to get reconnected with it, my son had a go as well, and found more than I did.We fond just over $11 in a couple of hours.
One of the things that I like about the X-Terra, is the way that screw caps tend to screem at you compared to a coin, provided that it is in the first couple of inches.
Mick Evans.

 

[Digger]

The actual Pinpoint mode is an "all metal, non-motion" mode on all three X-Terra models. Prospecting mode on the X-70 is a motion mode. By moving the coil over the target in Prospecting mode, I not only know the exact location of the target. But it also allows me to do a pretty good job of sizing it. I stopped digging those crushed aluminum cans when I started using Prospecting mode and it's sizing capability. HH Randy

 

[Elton]

Digger"
Do you hunt in the prospecting mode. Or do you switch too it when you pinpoint.

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

n/t

 

[Digger]

I typically hunt in the all metal mode. When I hit a target with the consistent tone I am looking for, I check the display to see how much the numbers vary. If they are within a couple notch segments, and I don't hear an adjacent target near the intended target, I go to the Prospecting mode to size the target and pinpoint it. HH Randy

 

[Elton]

Thank you Randy..I will try that.

 

[COMMANDR]

Great tip on using Prospecting Mode to size and pinpoint. Thanks alot

Gary

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