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I got an 8" dd a couple of days ago and I agree with everything that's been said and my ground is moderately mineralized. My only problem with the 8" is how heavy it is, compared to the 9.5. It does seem to run quieter and gets about the same depth as the stock coil in our ground. I just ordered the 6 X 10 and expect I'll be using it a lot more for coin shooting and relic hunting in moderately trashy areas, but will use the stock coil for open plowed field hunting. I wish white's would develop a 9" DD or 10" DD coil (for the MXT/DFX) with a spider coil-like configuration to keep weight down, minimize noise and get the depth that the stock coil does. I've seen other companies with a stock coil like that. Why not White's? A 10" DD version would make a great all-round coil for the MXT.
 
This is the reply I received from White's

Dear Bill

Yes...this has been given considerable thought.

A big part of the problem is the stability required to run a
 
I've got a super accurate charging scale. The 8" is 2 oz heavier than the 9.5. It gets into tighter spots and without the hole it doesn't get hung up as much as the 9.5. I've also found they get about the same depth.. Rob
 
Only 2oz heavier huh? Wow, didn't seem like it was that little. Funny thing is, I got my 6 X 10 DD coil yesterday and had it out in the yard this morning and I'm going to have to play with this coil, as it seemed noisier than the 8" DD. I might wind up liking the 8" DD better than the 6 X 10, which is not what I expected at all. I bought one of those bungy-type harnesses off Ebay and its on its way. Seems like it might make hunting with heavier coils for long periods, a bit easier. We'll see.
 
Yep, I measured then both with lower shafts on. They were 1 lb 2.5 oz and 1 lb 4.5 oz. Adjust your shaft length. When mine was a little longer I could cover more ground, but my forearm would really get tired and sore. I even built one of those swingy things. Since I shortened my shaft my arm never bothers me and I don't use the swingy anymore. Rob
 
[quote rcasio44]Yep, I measured then both with lower shafts on. They were 1 lb 2.5 oz and 1 lb 4.5 oz. Adjust your shaft length. When mine was a little longer I could cover more ground, but my forearm would really get tired and sore. I even built one of those swingy things. Since I shortened my shaft my arm never bothers me and I don't use the swingy anymore. Rob[/quote]

Thanks Rob, I'll do that.

Update: I shortened it yesterday by one set of pin holes and it does make a difference. Thank You !!!!
 
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