Need Advice On Coil Selection

[Prospector]

I have a Bandido II with the stock 8" brown open center coil. I really like this machine and it does a really good job. I am considering buying another coil to try and squeeze a little more depth out of it. I am leaning toward either the 9x8 or the 10x12. Can anyone tell me how much more depth I can expect over the stock coil with each of these? I was told the 10x12 would give me the most, but am a little worried about the size and weight. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Hightone]

I have both coils. The only time I use a 10X12 is in a field or area that doesn't have a lot of metal. As far as depth, if you are cache or relic hunting it does get good depth. I don't use it for coins or jewelry because it is heavier and I don't really get any more depth than the 9X8, plus it masks more. The 9X8 may get you an extra inch or two I don't know. My Bandido with the 8" was pretty deep and seemed a little lighter than the 9X8, but the 9X8 seems easier to work with because of it being elliptical.

 

[Scully]

The 12 x 10 will give you the greatest increase in depth. Before the Tejon came out the B2 was my choice of machine and I used the big coil. The 9 x 8 will give a bit more depth than the 8" round, maybe an inch, where as you will get 2-3 more inces with the 12 x 10. This depends on your soil conditions, of course.

 

[rmptr]

I would like to try a 10 x 12 just for increased surface area for faster scan of larger fields.

HH
rmptr

 

[BarberBill]

I've used the 10X12 on fairly clean area for coverage. Works well for that purpose. Really isn't all that bad to swing as to weight etc. in my opinion.
HH
BB

 

[Prospector]

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