My in ground depth on a wheat Penny with the F5

[woodchiphustler]

Seven inches in ground . Remember this is in my soil. The minerals are low to mid. The detector was run stable. Pinpoint was faint. You would dig this target if you encountered it. Is this enough depth for you? Most coins I have dug over the years would have been detected using this detector. For deep turf hunting you may want the F75. It found the coin even with the coil raised. Cost is relevant to depth. But the F5 has the best features in it's price range bar none. Just another opinion.

 

[jim tn]

I concur with you woodchiphustler. Although I like to know I can get 8-9"on a dime and that is what I have my F 75 for, I will also state, for every coin I've dug over 8", I'll dig vast numbers more under 7. The F 5 does sound like a good one for the $$$. HH jim tn

 

[dahut]

- - and you wouldnt try to drive a nail with a wheel barrow.
Thats why we have these many sorts of detectors and why, IMHO, there is no one perfect instrument.

At the very least, the dedicated hobbyist should consider owning at least two different instruments.

Thanks very much, hustler, for that factual dig report. It's information like that which can make a real difference... and is often the stuff we remember when it's time to lay down some cash.
Sounds like the F5 could easily be a great "80%'er." I'm beginning to see why Mike Hillis considers it a possible replacement for his Tesoro. Golden

 

[Bill Ladd]

Especially after one guy with an agenda was claiming over & over on this forum the F5 was deeper than the X5. Yea right, I'll make that swap anyday....
That's about the depth I was seeing in my soils on coins as well.....
HH,
Bill

 

[rlchntr]

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[jimmyk]

Hey, Bill. How does the X 5 compare with the F 75? I have yet to see anyone compare these units head to head.

jimmyk in Missouri

 

[woodchiphustler]

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[woodchiphustler]

Mike is right. Sometimes other factors weigh in your decision. I have dug a million targets and used most modern detectors. The F5 is a nice unit no matter the cost.

 

[woodchiphustler]

The F5 is very good and half the cost but the X5 is deeper for sure. Imagine an X5 with two or three tones and a VDI.

 

[dahut]

I used the term "80%'er" up above. Sometimes depth to the core of the earth is only wasted.
In fact, if we're to be honest with ourselves, 80% of the time thats the case. So what is needed is a good detector that meets the need for this "80%" of field time. Seems like the F5 is one that can.
It's that other 20% you have to consider next and that's when something like the F75 or F70 comes into play.

Great post. Im now second guessing my choices and wondering if an F5 isn't next!

 

[Bill Ladd]

I don't have an X5 here to test with though.....But, a similar test I want to do, & have the equipment on hand, would be F75 vs. 1270.
The 1270 already won the battle in red clay soils.....but would be interesting headto head in my more milder soils when it warms up here....
HH,
Bill

 

[John(Tx)]

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[Bill Ladd]

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