Sweep Speed

[Frank L]

As a newbie MXT user, I can find no definitive info on sweep speed--should I whip the coil, go snail-like or the proverbial 2 ft per sec? You long-time users and veteran coin-hunters (with the MXT)-help me out here. Frank L-TX

 

[BarberBill]

I seem to do well more or less in the middle. Not slow, definitely not whipping, but just a smooth 2-3 feet per second or so easy, steady motion.
HH
Bill

 

[Canewrap]

I'd second BarberBill. I too, sweep about that speed.

 

[Frank L]

Thanks, guys, I didn't want to miss any bling by going too slow OR too fast. Regards, Frank L

 

[Morris]

Just keep it low and slow and you well do just fine..
HH
Morris

 

[Scottowl]

Are you new to detecting, or just the MXT?

Where do you hunt the most?

Sometimes in heavy trash I sweep even slower than you mentioned. At times I move the coil less than 1 foot. That's the only way to get target separation.

The way I figure, those coins (and fliptops) aren't running from the coil, so what's the hurry?

 

[brick731]

this is from the MXT manual.