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Some reasons why I went from Explorer to XT70.

I don't think you will get a better determination of a target before digging it than the ID provided by an Explorer. Regardless of whether you are using a DD or concentric coil. By measuring and displaying both the ferrous content and the conductivity simultaneously, you are getting the best of both worlds. But even so, without X-ray vision, we are limited to the detector making an analysis of the condutivity and ferrous content, listening for the abruptness of the tone and displaying the visual information to us. If the metallic content of a coin is the same as a piece of trash, the TID will be the same. You might distinguish trash from treasure by size. But it is possible for the TID to be the same. For example, screw caps come in different metallic compositions. Many of them around here read 07 / 27. Coincidently, that is the same as a US $10 gold coin. Some screw caps read 06 / 27. The same reading as many Memorial cents. But, with that said, the "double analysis" of the Explorer (32 Ferrous posiblities and 32 Conductive possiblities) should give you an edge over the 28 two-digit notch segments of the X-Terra 70. In other words, the X-70 only has 28 "compartments" to categorize a target. Theoretically, the Explorer has 32 Ferrous numbers and 32 Conductive numbers, making for over 1000 combinations in which to "label" the target.


You had mentioned the DeLeon and Cortes in your previous post. I think both models are good detectors. They provide excellent discrimination characteristics and the 120 circuitry is pretty good in iron. However, if you want or need manual Ground Balance, neither model offers it in the Discriminate mode. The Cortes offers manual GB in the all metal mode. But both are factory preset in Discriminate mode.


HH Randy
 
G,day Mick and John.
Looks like im not the only wreck walking about out there.
Still lifes good and only as good as you make it.
Have a good one one guys and if you cant be good then be good at it:thumbup:
 
G'day BT and John.
I think that you'd be surprised at how many walking wounded :stretcher: are out there detecting. We're in good shape compared to many.Lowrider on the Garrett forum, detects from a wheel chair! Aways good to remember, next time we have a bad day.:thumbup:
Mick Evans.
 
Yep. That about sums it up Digger. The Explorer is about as good as it's going to get on coins. The X-Terra 70 will also make a good all rounder. After all, we don't want to limit ourselves to just one toy.:lol:
Thanks Bob for giving me your best shot at answering my question.:cheers:
Mick Evans.
 
I went to a homesite last week. The following photos are the results of using my 2 detectors. Nothing scientific, just the usual random walking around the property. I do this often, switching from the Explorer to the X Terra in the same area and comparing the results. My conclusion:
The X Terra is more likely to find pennies, wheaties, Indian heads, etc. The X Terra is better at finding nickels. Both seem to be able to reach the deepest targets here which is usually about 6-7 inches.
As you can see they both rewarded me with some great finds.I love both machines and wouldn't give up either one.
 
Using the Explorer with the Sunray 8" coil. These are the wheaties and silver. The large disc is an Empire State building souvenier from the 1939 Worlds Fair. The medal is a premium 1940 Jiminy Cricket Conscience medal, you had to send in 5 Pinocchio candy wrappers and 10 cents, from the Schutter Candy Co. I didn't bother photographing the common pennies and clad I found.
 
Day two was with the X Terra using the 10"DD coil. The wheaties and silver. The larger coin appears to be a KG copper, I can make out shape of the head but that's it. There is also a large Pewter button here. The oval piece is anyones guess.
 
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I love the honesty of the side by side comparison. Myself, I was looking at the Explorer at the time of purchase and was talked out of it by the salesman. I am so glad to be reassured that I made a good choice. Not to mention I saved about $400 as well. I love the X-Terra and just knowing it is a "top of the line" machine that is very capable, means a lot. I did not get the chance to test the Explorer and enjoyed reading your post. I am sure the Explorer has it's pluses, but I enjoy the simplicity of the X-Terra. Keep up the good work and enjoy the hunt.
 
Great finds Jeff.
I wish you had the opportunity to use both machines over all the targets found.
I have hunted the same small lawn with 4 different machines and found things that each one left behind.
A couple guys hunting with the SE and XT together would make a good comparison analogy.
 
I seemed to glaze over what you said John. You are a very lucky fellow to still be walking around today. You must have been looked after by someone who knew what they were doing, when you got injured.Had someone who meant well, tried to help you, it could have been a very different outcome.:(.
Mick Evans.
 
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