MXT Question?????

[dmitchstevens]

Can you determine the difference between a penny and a silver coin/clad before digging? I have the SE pro and this is a problem for me. I'm thinking of trading but some say the depth can't compare to SE pro. How do you guys that use the MXT feel???? Some I have talk to say about 5 inches on the whites is all you get

 

[RounderRick]

Whoever said 5" is all a whites will get has never owned a whites or they didn't take the time to learn it because I can tell you that honestly I find coins all the time with my mxt in the 7+ range.
I've never owned an se pro so I'm not going to come on here and say one is better than the other but I can say as for my mxt I am very well pleased with it.

 

[floridason]

5 inches huh? I've found dimes at 10 with the 950 coil. I agree w/ RounderRick. I haven't used
the SE Pro either. I'd love to go up against him w/my MXT//MXT Pro.
I've only been MDing for about 3 years and with the coils I have now it's no problem for me with the super 12 to get coins form 12 to 14 inches. So where he gets his info I don't know. But ask most of the long time users of the MXT Series and they'll tell you some good stories on the MXT finds. KC aka floridason

floridason, retired
MXT/MXT Pro 2 DX-1's
lotsa coils

 

[Larry (IL)]

As you learn the SE, you will be able to separate pennies from silver most of the time, but a worn silver dime will often read as a penny on most detectors. I would suggest sticking with the SE and allow yourself the time to learn it. The MXT is no slouch in the depth department but if depth is your major concern, you will not be happy with any other kind of detector other than the Minelab. Most experienced hunters will tell you that the depth a detector will go is way down the list of priorities when choosing the right detector though and the MXT is one of the best "turn on and go" detectors on the market. Easy to learn and use with great depth and a top notch company behind it.......

 

[Nancy-IL]

I agree with the others on the depth. The MXT goes much further. As for singling out a penny from a silver dime? Yes, I've done it many times. You must have a good ear for an extremely small different sound. And I do mean diminutive. Nancy

 

[HuntinDog]

Mitch,
As more and more "zincolns" get out there it's getting easier to tell dimes from pennies, but I still dig Zincolns.
I've only had Whites machines and can't comment on any others, but I will tell you that I'm very happy with my MXT.
And I would say that yes I can tell the difference, but at times I'm surprised.(Large Gold and Silver Rings)
As far as depth goes. I'd have to say that it is all in learning the detector that you are using.
I've hit both dimes and pennies at 7+ constantly and some close to 10". It all has to do with knowing what you are listing to and ground conditions.
For me I dig them all and don't "pass" on pennies. If you pass up pennies you'll miss some great finds.
Sometimes the surprise is the exciting part of detecting.
Good luck on your decision.

HH

 

[bula]

As others have said I have never used a se por but the MXT is a great tool. On mine I have bad hearing so it is not as much sound but the vdi. clad penny's 68 to 72 older copper & wheat's 78 to 80 dimes 80+ every time, quarters 86. As for depth I would like a little more from mine but as I understand the newer ones get that. I have dug coins at 12" + depending on the conditions. You can't go wrong with the MXT.

 

[Jeff-TN]

If your getting a signal in the penny/dime range you ought to be digging every one of them. Never know what you might leave down there thinking it's a penny, but yes you can tell a difference after you've learned the machine well. I have found coins at 11+ inches,

Jeff

 

[YARDFISHING]

I have found silver Barbers at 7'' and wheats at 8 to 9'' and that was with the Eclipse 5.3 coil.

 

[floridason]

bula, I agree with you, Nancy and all the others about the MXT. I also have a very bad problem of hearing. As a Viet Vet, those mortar rounds left me a very bad case of tinitis.. My ears have had a very high ring to them since NOV, '69. My best help has been the Black Widow HP's. But as Nancy has commented many times before there is just a slight difference in the tones between the penny and a dime. And like you, I have to look at the VDI to check it. If I get a VDI of 77/78 it's a dime, if I get a 76/77 VDI it's a penny for sure 99 per cent of the time. And the quarters from 83 to 86. on my MXT/MXT Pro. In my 76 years of life MDing has been the most fun (other than fishing). And the MXT/MXT Pro has been the best way to exercise I've had in years. IMHO, the MXT's are the best turn and go machines one can have.. Thanks for looking and I hope all enjoy these machines as much as I have HH to all, and thanks to for the best machines made here in OH, and thanks for all the help from everyone on this forum. KC aka

floridason retired
MXT/MXT Pro, 2 DX-1's
lotsa coils

PS, I hope you folks up North don't have too bad a winter up there. KC

 

[Cajuncoinhunter]

KC,

When it warms up some and you're feeling better, I'll be waiting on your visit here in La. Got a little CW Relic Hunt in mind ?

CCH

 

[YARDFISHING]

I did an Air test Yesterday. Although i know things will change in the ground it gave good indications on depth for the coil and position of the coin in the ground.

And this test was with the Eclipse 5.3 coil. You really have to listen to what the machine is telling you


MXT Air Whites Test
Pre-Amp gain set at preset.
Whites Eclipse 5.3 Coil
Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver)
Solid signal- coin Flat- 8" On Edge- 4 1/2"
Broken signal- coin Flat- 8 3/4" On Edge- 5 1/2"
Whisper signal- coin Flat-10" On Edge- 7"

Washington Quarter (90% Silver)
Solid signal- coin Flat- 6 1/2" On Edge- 3 1/2"
Broken signal- coin Flat- 7 1/2" On Edge- 4 1/2"
Whisper signal- coin Flat- 9" On Edge- 6"

Mercury Dime(90% Silver)
Solid signal- coin Flat- 6" On Edge-3"
Broken signal- coin Flat- 6 3/4" On Edge-4 1/2"
Whisper signal- coin Flat- 8 1/2" On Edge-5 1/2"

 

[vito]

I did an Air test Yesterday. Although i know things will change in the ground it gave good indications on depth for the coil and position of the coin in the ground.

And this test was with the Eclipse 5.3 coil. You really have to listen to what the machine is telling you


MXT Air Whites Test
Pre-Amp gain set at preset.
Whites Eclipse 5.3 Coil
Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver)
Solid signal- coin Flat- 8" On Edge- 4 1/2"
Broken signal- coin Flat- 8 3/4" On Edge- 5 1/2"
Whisper signal- coin Flat-10" On Edge- 7"

Washington Quarter (90% Silver)
Solid signal- coin Flat- 6 1/2" On Edge- 3 1/2"
Broken signal- coin Flat- 7 1/2" On Edge- 4 1/2"
Whisper signal- coin Flat- 9" On Edge- 6"

Mercury Dime(90% Silver)
Solid signal- coin Flat- 6" On Edge-3"
Broken signal- coin Flat- 6 3/4" On Edge-4 1/2"
Whisper signal- coin Flat- 8 1/2" On Edge-5 1/2"

Unbelievable. Wow. You got great results. Can you be more specific on how you did setup the machine, please.

 

[floridason]

Hi EJ, Thanks and the good LORD willing and this here old big lake don't rise I'll see you in May for sure. My surgery is on Thursday @ 11AM. Hope to be out of surgery by 12 noon or so. Will let you know. Will have the cath out the next Tues. Any prayers will be greatly appreciated. HH
KC aka:

floridason retired
MXT/MXT Pro 2 DX-1's
lotsa coils

PS The DOC (laughingly) said he's sure to get it with his roto-rooter.

 

[usafaviator]

KC,
I'm new here and haven't talked to you yet, but I hope all goes well for you.

 

[jacknh]

Hey KC... You're in our prayers. Hope to see you up and running in no time. Oh, by the way, they're predicting 6-12" of snow for wed. for us up here in NH. This is only our second decent storm so far this winter. Not bad but I miss the 70 plus weather for sure. Take care.............. Jack

 

[vito]

Hey Yardfishing, tnx for the worthless pm.

 

[floridason]

Thanks ,I appreciate that. The AF is where I got my dose of agent orange from in the central highlands of Nam. I spent 9 years in the AF from Jan. 61 thru Jan 70. Spent almost 6 months w/the Armys GB's.
Glad to have you aboard. I do believe that you will really have a good time with your MXT/ or the MXT Pro. They are both excellent machines. If you can get the Jeff Fishers MXT book and read thru it a few times it reallly helps to understand the MXT a lot better. If you can afford it get yourself a DX-1
pinpointer, (it weighs hardly anything) . and you'll not lose it as a lot of people have with the hand held. I was very lucky with my MXT, 20 min's after I got it set up on the presets I walked toward the backyard of my home and picked up a 6 nickel cache from a hole no bigger than 4 in in dia. and 6 to 7 in. down, 2 swings later
using my 950 coil I also found 1 quarter 6 to 7 inches down. I've found over $900.00 + at our sports complex over the last 3 years.
And as they say "If I can do it anyone can" I wish you lots of good luck and lots of silver. I'm now saving all my clad for a trip to LA. to a wedding in May and to meet up with (EJ) CCH we're going to hunt a little together. One thing, you not only have picked the best machine (IMHO), but the best forum on the net. These guys and gals are the best with a little humor and a little seriousness too. Our monitors, Larry/Nancy of IL. are the best and they can help you
out with most anything. A lot of others also, too many to name, so just ask and you will get a lot of good answers. So lets hear from you on your finds and
any questions you have. HH KC aka


floridason, retired
MXT/MXT Pro, 2 DX-1's
lotsa coils

 

[YARDFISHING]

Vito, you asked me how I set the machine up for the test. I know this because i read your post 3 times. I PMed you explaining just what you asked about. Then you send me a pm telling me that what I sent you was worthless because I PMed the info to you instead of posting it on the forum. (I sent you the PM because YOU asked the question) Had there been any other discussion about what i had posted i would have posted in the forum but since YOU are the one that inquired about it I PMed you the info. From there you tell me that Jeff Fosters book is for beginners. I am in no way ofended by that, I just don't agree with it. Then somehow you go from that to telling me I need a PI machine rather then an ID machine.So now I'll do the rundown here on the forum since it is obiously a sin to PM you an answer to the question YOU asked.

I do an air test
You ask how I set it up
I send a PM and answer you. I mention Jeff Fosters book "THE MXT EDGE"
sounds simple so far huh!
YOU tell me the PM is worthless because i didn't answer you in the forum.
You then say this book is for beginners(must be your opinion) which is ok with me.
Then out of the blue with no explination you say i would (in so many words) be better served with a PI machine rather then an ID machine.

You really lost me on this one Vito. If it makes you feel better I wil not PM you again, Anything you hear from me (If any) will be in the forum per your request.

Thanks for the valid question and the twilight zone response to the answer.

 

[starvin]

Best to you with the surgery. I had to have a hernia repair and gall bladder removal six weeks ago and to let you know I am sure all of us give you our prayers.