littletwig
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Hi guys, Has anyone out there used a big foot coil. If you have or if you have heard from someone who has, please let me here from you. Thanks Littletwig
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How good is the big foot
- Thread starter littletwig
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Hi littletwig,
I use a BigFoot on my MXT for open play fields and saltwater beaches in Southern California. I have been told that targets sound the same the full length of the BigFoot when used on a DFX. However, targets sound different under the front verses the rear half of the coil when used on an MXT. With just a little practice you will soon recognize both sounds as a good target.
You can cover a lot of area more quickly with a BigFoot. To my recollection, the deepest good target that gave a proper VDI was a quarter at about 6 inches. That was in dry sand. You certainly will loose depth compared to the standard 950 coil. However, for recent coin and jewelry losses, it is a great coil.
Pinpointing is a dream. Tilt up the back of the coil and pinpoint with the front tip. I know it sounds awkward but it is actually very easy and accurate.
Some say an MXT does not handle wet saltwater sand very well. In my experience, that is often true when using the standard 950 coil. With the BigFoot mounted, I do not find wet sand to be an overwhelming problem. I do a ground balance when I go from dry to wet sand and flip the switch to lock. I seldom have to use the Salt position to balance and seldom have to reduce Sensitivity below the preset position. When there is a LOT of black sand, reduced sensitivity and the Salt ground balancing becomes necessary. However, I can hunt under severe conditions with the BigFoot where there would be no way with the standard 950 coil. The MXT will false when a wave washes over the BigFoot. I have not been successful hunting in saltwater with the BigFoot submerged. When I move back to the dry sand, I do a ground balance and again flip the switch to lock.
HH Bob
I use a BigFoot on my MXT for open play fields and saltwater beaches in Southern California. I have been told that targets sound the same the full length of the BigFoot when used on a DFX. However, targets sound different under the front verses the rear half of the coil when used on an MXT. With just a little practice you will soon recognize both sounds as a good target.
You can cover a lot of area more quickly with a BigFoot. To my recollection, the deepest good target that gave a proper VDI was a quarter at about 6 inches. That was in dry sand. You certainly will loose depth compared to the standard 950 coil. However, for recent coin and jewelry losses, it is a great coil.
Pinpointing is a dream. Tilt up the back of the coil and pinpoint with the front tip. I know it sounds awkward but it is actually very easy and accurate.
Some say an MXT does not handle wet saltwater sand very well. In my experience, that is often true when using the standard 950 coil. With the BigFoot mounted, I do not find wet sand to be an overwhelming problem. I do a ground balance when I go from dry to wet sand and flip the switch to lock. I seldom have to use the Salt position to balance and seldom have to reduce Sensitivity below the preset position. When there is a LOT of black sand, reduced sensitivity and the Salt ground balancing becomes necessary. However, I can hunt under severe conditions with the BigFoot where there would be no way with the standard 950 coil. The MXT will false when a wave washes over the BigFoot. I have not been successful hunting in saltwater with the BigFoot submerged. When I move back to the dry sand, I do a ground balance and again flip the switch to lock.
HH Bob
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
The Bigfoot is a must have for covering large areas at a depth of 5 to 6 inches. Nancy and I use them mostly on sports fields and we have came home many times with $50 or more in found change, not to mention the jewelry finds too. You can cover a LOT of ground with a Bigfoot.
I've had a BigFoot for several years. Used it first on my Eagle Spectrum and now on my XLT. No, it doesn't go as deep as the 950, but it sure covers a lot of real estate in a given period of time. There are 3 or 4 of us in a friendly groupe around here in Ocala, Florida. Often (but certainly not always) I have the greatest number of finds when we hit a park. If you want depth, consider a different coil. If you want to pick up the newer drops in a given area, then the BigFoot is the way to go. I love mine and what it does for me.
labeachbum
Member
The last bigfoot for the MXT-DFX sold used on Ebay for $420 last week..... you can only buy them used
deeponedge
New member
My friens uses one on his xlt and he likes it but gets only 3 or 4" at best with it.
Wet and Dry
New member
Only used ? check out jimmy sierra 's web page. White's of California
labeachbum
Member
The Bigfoot is only available (for sale) for the Prizm model detector on the Sierra web site
labeachbum
Member
The original engineer / Manufacturer of the Bigfoot passed away last year, Sierra has a new engineer / manufacturer co to produce more Bigfoot coils...... last word was Fall of 2008 date?
Steve from Ohio
New member
I have an old Eagle Spectrum with a Bigfoot coil and I have found that for clad coins, like dimes, quarters and such, your deepest finds will be about 6 inches. For larger items, such as silver dollars and halves, you will go about 10 inches max. Of course it also depends on the moisture content of the ground, the mineral content and other factors.
I have found that the Bigfoot coil is a killer combination for schoolyards and newer areas where recently dropped coins are the norm. I have also found that the Bigfoot coil works great at the beach. I would recommend using it only on dry sand or at low tide in the flat areas of wet sand. My deepest find in sand at the beach was a little over 2 feet. It was a beer can. Found gold and diamond rings at about a foot. Old watch at 10 inches.
I have always out found my friends with high end Minelabs when it comes to clads. I often come home with 30 or more dollars worth of coins in an afternoon. They use Minelab explorer se's and do have an edge when it comes to deeper coins and silver. You can't beat a Minelab for depth. They usually come home with the older coins but I come home with more finds overall.
As far as pinpointing, it is a dream. Very easy to find the exact spot with the Bigfoot coil. I use my Bigfoot in high junk areas and I still can detect good targets while registering tabs and other junk. The Bigfoot easily makes quick work of ball fields and school grounds.
I have used the Bigfoot for finding artifacts. I have found civil war bullets at almost a foot and found a cannonball at 2 and a half feet. For large items it will go deep. Again, it will depend on ground conditions as to how deep it will go.
If you are considering a Bigfoot coil, I would say go for it. It will pay for itself in a short amount of time and the area you can cover with a Bigfoot is amazing. Just be aware that it is not as deep as other coils.
I have found that the Bigfoot coil is a killer combination for schoolyards and newer areas where recently dropped coins are the norm. I have also found that the Bigfoot coil works great at the beach. I would recommend using it only on dry sand or at low tide in the flat areas of wet sand. My deepest find in sand at the beach was a little over 2 feet. It was a beer can. Found gold and diamond rings at about a foot. Old watch at 10 inches.
I have always out found my friends with high end Minelabs when it comes to clads. I often come home with 30 or more dollars worth of coins in an afternoon. They use Minelab explorer se's and do have an edge when it comes to deeper coins and silver. You can't beat a Minelab for depth. They usually come home with the older coins but I come home with more finds overall.
As far as pinpointing, it is a dream. Very easy to find the exact spot with the Bigfoot coil. I use my Bigfoot in high junk areas and I still can detect good targets while registering tabs and other junk. The Bigfoot easily makes quick work of ball fields and school grounds.
I have used the Bigfoot for finding artifacts. I have found civil war bullets at almost a foot and found a cannonball at 2 and a half feet. For large items it will go deep. Again, it will depend on ground conditions as to how deep it will go.
If you are considering a Bigfoot coil, I would say go for it. It will pay for itself in a short amount of time and the area you can cover with a Bigfoot is amazing. Just be aware that it is not as deep as other coils.
littletwig
Member
ROADKING said:
Yea, It's the same one for the DFX