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SEF Coils for the MXT Pro?
- Thread starter Whitetail
- Start date
[size=large]the 5.3 has a good track record where as the 8x6 SEF hasn't gained a following as yet. i have one but haven't really been able to put it threw it's paces yet. where i have used it i wasn't impressed. i have one for my minelab and really like it.
the mxt version does seem to be a little better than the 6x10 whites. only because of it's shape is my quess. seems to wrap around a target better.
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the mxt version does seem to be a little better than the 6x10 whites. only because of it's shape is my quess. seems to wrap around a target better.
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He likes them both, but they do function a bit differently. I have used the SEF coil and it's 'okay,' but it's not for my. The 5.3 Eclipse coil is the best coil I have used on my 4 M6's, 6 MXT's and the MXT Pro because I hunt in a lot of trash-challenged sites that are really littered with iron.
The concentric coils tend to discriminate better and, for me, just work better all-around. The 5.3 Eclipse measures 6
The concentric coils tend to discriminate better and, for me, just work better all-around. The 5.3 Eclipse measures 6
dirt doctor
Well-known member
I have gone back to only using the 5.3 and the 9.5 concentrics on my M6 . Even though my ground is a bit mineralized I don't seem to seem to see the superiority factor of a DD coil . If I'm losing any ground coverage or depth ( which I don't seem to be ) I don't mind because I seem to find more with the concentrics Also the pinpoint is dead on without having to turn my body both ways to check the signal .Also on the concentrics the signal seems a lot crisper to me .
Keith Southern
Active member
I did this a couple of months back but it might help you decide if you hunt in minerals or around old home site's with lot's of clay brick and mineralized house stones ..Like the types used in chimney's and such...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBT5idh8_Kk
good luck
Keith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBT5idh8_Kk
good luck
Keith
dirt doctor
Well-known member
Great video Keith .
I should mention I based my choice of going back to the concentrics on my M6 based on my usage of the Eclipse 6X10 and I never used a SEF 6x8 on my M6 . I didn't stop to think that the SEF may be better than the Eclipse ,also I should have kept my two cents out of it because the question specifically asked about the SEF's and the MXT Pro .
I guess my fondness of the 5.3 and the 9.5 clouded my reasoning a bit . Sorry folks a lesson learned here .
I should mention I based my choice of going back to the concentrics on my M6 based on my usage of the Eclipse 6X10 and I never used a SEF 6x8 on my M6 . I didn't stop to think that the SEF may be better than the Eclipse ,also I should have kept my two cents out of it because the question specifically asked about the SEF's and the MXT Pro .I guess my fondness of the 5.3 and the 9.5 clouded my reasoning a bit . Sorry folks a lesson learned here .
Nice video Keith. Thank you for sharing that with us.
I'm thinking of picking up an extra coil or two for my MXT pro. I'm hearing a lot about that 5.3 lately with basically no negative comments on it. I just didn't know if the 5.3 performed like the SEF 6x8(better/worse)? As I've mentioned in other posts all I have is the 12" concentric that came with my MXT Pro....and that is all I've been using in all the places I've searched. Am I hurting my chances in your guys opinion of using this coil..say vs a 5.3? I have found a lot of clad and some silver. I really would like to locate more silver(wouldn't we all), but I don't know if it is perhaps the sites I'm searching, or the coil I may be using???? I do notice that sometimes when I swing the 12" that I get a good tone one way and then either a bad tone or no tone the other when using the 12". Should I be digging those iffy targets?
I know one thing...I'm tired of those +94's and digging brown rusty metal. It seems that any time I get a 90's signal it is a rusty nail, or bolt or piece of metal.
I'm thinking of picking up an extra coil or two for my MXT pro. I'm hearing a lot about that 5.3 lately with basically no negative comments on it. I just didn't know if the 5.3 performed like the SEF 6x8(better/worse)? As I've mentioned in other posts all I have is the 12" concentric that came with my MXT Pro....and that is all I've been using in all the places I've searched. Am I hurting my chances in your guys opinion of using this coil..say vs a 5.3? I have found a lot of clad and some silver. I really would like to locate more silver(wouldn't we all), but I don't know if it is perhaps the sites I'm searching, or the coil I may be using???? I do notice that sometimes when I swing the 12" that I get a good tone one way and then either a bad tone or no tone the other when using the 12". Should I be digging those iffy targets?
I know one thing...I'm tired of those +94's and digging brown rusty metal. It seems that any time I get a 90's signal it is a rusty nail, or bolt or piece of metal.
Whitetail said:
I am using the 5.3 and the older 950 I also have the 6x10 but in the ground that I hunt in I get very good depth with the 5.3 and the 950 and with the gain set @7.5 in CJ
I can pull coins at over 12" with the 300/12" coil.
I think I have only used the 6x10 twice and I never come home empty handed using any of the coils,
hope this helps