Question on Explorer adjustable iron mask feature

[JimmyCT]

I am curious for those of you have used a Sov GT and the Explorer SE or that have hunted with a partner one obviously having each of the previous mentioned machines and have compared in the field. The question pertains purely to the iron mask feature. Obviously the iron mask on the GT is fixed and on the SE it is adjustable. Has anyone experienced an improvement with the Explorer by having the iron mask adjustable over the GT or were your results about the same (ex. coin lying next to an iron object) Has anyone ever discovered that the fixed amount of iron mask with the GT was too much or not enough? I would love to hear from anyone that has ever done any type of testing or actual field results and I would like to learn of your results. I have done very well with the GT in finding some beautiful old coins lying next to iron objects. My question is pure curiosity of the benefits (if any) of this IM feature being adjustable. Thank you for your time in reading and responding to my post. - Jim

 

[dewcon4414]

Nothing wrong with factory setting...... it uncomplicates things, but its based on what the designer tests and vision is for the machine. There are machines like the DFX and others that allow to much flexibility at the users finger tips. If you are asking will the SE pick up targets next to iron yes. Its a little quicker on the response as well. Both machines are excellent at what they do. Iron mask does allow lesser disc..... where as on the Sov its on or off. Anytime you have the ability to tweak you have an advantage.... IF you know how to do it properly.

Dew

 

[JimmyCT]

Thanks Dew for your insight. I know the SE is very capable of picking up good targets next to iron as the "resident master" and many others here on this forum have clearly proven that. I was curious as if the SE might be able to "see" a little better knowing one could adjust /tweak the iron mask on the unit. I have read in past posts that some wish the GT had an adjustable iron mask feature so they could "see better." To me that implies too much Iron Mask. I agree with you on the flexibility issue. Sometimes less is more. Thanks again for chiming in - Jim

Nothing wrong with factory setting...... it uncomplicates things, but its based on what the designer tests and vision is for the machine. There are machines like the DFX and others that allow to much flexibility at the users finger tips. If you are asking will the SE pick up targets next to iron yes. Its a little quicker on the response as well. Both machines are excellent at what they do. Iron mask does allow lesser disc..... where as on the Sov its on or off. Anytime you have the ability to tweak you have an advantage.... IF you know how to do it properly.

Dew

 

[Elton]

Old farm sites are an example. Just to many Iron pieces everywhere to leave it at preset (IMO).... Yes a coin, or good target, can be found next to iron if you listen to targets..

I have never used a GT so this doesn't exactly answer your question.

 

[JimmyCT]

Thank you Elton for chiming in. So it sounds to me that in real heavy iron is where the adjustable iron mask will be a benefit. HH - Jim

 

[Elton]

I get more nulling of course, but by listening, I also have found several coins just by the fact I was able to hunt the area using more Iron Mask. Leaving at preset I dug many many pieces of iron that sounded good. I should add in parks and schools and lot hunts I leave it in preset 22 as it works fine. The Old farm sites have an abundance of Iron pieces from Tractors, Plows, nails, you name it.. iron is everywhere. You'll have to make the personal setting call depending on where your hunting. My theory is if it helps, the adjustment is there.. why not utilize the adjustable feature. You will need to slow way down on the swing..........

 

[Hotcz70]

GREAT RESPONSE bro

 

[Hotcz70]

n/t

 

[JimmyCT]

Thank you very much Elton. Your post clears things up for me and I have a much better understanding of the adjustable IM feature. HH - Jim

I get more nulling of course, but by listening, I also have found several coins just by the fact I was able to hunt the area using more Iron Mask. Leaving at preset I dug many many pieces of iron that sounded good. I should add in parks and schools and lot hunts I leave it in preset 22 as it works fine. The Old farm sites have an abundance of Iron pieces from Tractors, Plows, nails, you name it.. iron is everywhere. You'll have to make the personal setting call depending on where your hunting. My theory is if it helps, the adjustment is there.. why not utilize the adjustable feature. You will need to slow way down on the swing..........