Which 8 inch coil?

[TXhunter]

I am wanting to get the new Explorer SE and want to also order it with an 8 inch coil.

What are the differences between the Minelab and Sunray coils? I mainly coin hunt in trashy areas and wonder which would be best.

Thanks

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

I've had and used both. Could not see much difference in depth but the big thing you will notice is the weight! I don't have the numbers but think the Sun Ray is about 1/4 lighter. Makes a big difference to your arm on a full day of coin shooting. New ones are kind of pricey unless you can find a good on a used one.

Jeff

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

I havent used the minelab 8 but the Sunray on my EX II is my main coil. So much easier to drag around than the heavy 10". Im not sure I lost all that much depth either. If it were me......Id buy another Sunray in a second.


HH,
Stoops

 

[islandchips]

Aloha
I have both stock 10 and 8 inch coils from Minelab. The Sun Ray 8 inch is much lighter and is now my main coil. I have used this coil on the wet sands on the beach with no problem. I also have the Sun Ray 5 inch that is great for parks with a lot of trash.
Paul (Island Chips)

 

[GarryinPA]

I have used almost every coil for the Explorer and still have the Sun Ray X12,X8 and the 5" I also have the Joey along with the factory coils at one time I even had a WOT, every coil has its place in my arsenal but I would honestly say that I use the X8 85% of the time.