I finally found a detector that was more finicky around electrical interference...............

[mtdoramike]

then the Coinstrike. But would rival the C$ in detection depth and might even be a tad deeper then the C$ from what I could determine.

That would be the T2. Eventhough the T2 seemed to have a little more trouble with electrical interference, you could switch frequencies, which helped as well as lowering the sensitivity. Even at zero sensitivity, it could still hit targets 4-6" deep. A very capable machine and one that I really enjoyed using. Actually, I found I preferred the T2 over the Minelab Xterra 70. I found it to be considerable deeper and more fun to use. Also, eventhough it's a little heavier then the Xterra, it seemed lighter and I could swing it longer without fatigue due to it's balance, which was great.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Mike,

I agree, The T-2 is a cool machine. And I too prefer the T-2 over the X-70. I feel the best advantage the T-2 has over the others is the separation it has in the iron laced sites....And yes the T-2 does experience some electrical interference, I've only experienced it once at a down town demo but over all it operates very smooth.

How is the CoinStikes separation hunting in iron? Is there a Fisher that is designed for older sites especially iron ridden sites?......I'd like to try a Fisher out someday at a few old settlements here in older parts of California, If you, Bill Ladd or any of the others can recommend which Fisher to use I'll pick one up in the near future.

Seriously, I'd like to give fisher a try, Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Old Cal.

 

[wayne_etc]

How would you compare the depth of the T2 to a C$ with the 10'' coil? Seems like that would be a fair comparison considering the size of the T2 coil.

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[mtdoramike]

even things out some.

 

[mtdoramike]

and I think the ID Edge might be the best for what your wanting it to do. I think the Edge also is good around iron + it has the old coins mode as well.

Now the CZ3d is specifically designed for old sites like pre-1950's sites, BUT, like with all CZ's it likes a little iron in it's diet, but I believe some of the diehard CZ3d users that have a lot of time on one can pretty much get an idea it's iron before diggin it.

The Coinstrike is the only detector that I have used that will allow me to hunt right up to railroad tracks. CZ's won't get within 20 or so feet of the tracks before they start throwing a fit.

 

[Anonymous]

Thank you Mike,

I just got a PM saying the same as you on the ID Edge, Hopefully will be getting one in the near future to try it out. I always wanted a Fisher for serious relic hunting and now it appears the ID Edge will be the fisher along with the T-2.

Thanks again Mike,
Old Cal.

 

[Bill Ladd]

since it's now part of the "Fisher Family", I'd like to mess around with one a little...

 

[mtdoramike]

n/t

 

[Bill Ladd]

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