Which Coil to purchase?

[dlkamp]

I once again need some expertise on selecting a coil for my silver umax. I want to try and gain a little added depth without compromising too much on the smaller coin targets. I am looking at the 9x8; 10 1/2 or the 12x10 concentric coils. Which coil do you think makes more sense in coin shooting. I know they say that the larger coil will give more depth on larger targets but will you gain anything on smaller targets (coins). The smaller coils work fine and dandy in trashy areas, but want something that will cover more ground and add a little depth. Please give me your 2 cents worth on the 3 coils I have listed. Also, is the spider type coil better than the round concentric type of coil? Finally do they make any different coils for the com padre than the standard coil that comes with the machine? Thanks

DLKAMP

 

[ochog]

As for me I just use the stock coil and the 5.75" coil. Thats it. Of course I am not a treasure hunter just a coin shooter and to tell you the truth I have never found a coin more than 6" deep. FWIW

 

[TonyTX(MXT)]

That would be my suggestion too. I usually have the 5.75 on unless I put on the 4" for really trashy areas. I haven't really tried to hunt with the 9X8 in anything but less trashy areas. It (9X8 ) gets good depth but generally a mid size coil (5.75) will work better for coin hunting in all but the really clear sites where larger may get you a few more inches. HH TonyTX

 

[Gunnar of bradford MN]

well i was thinking of the 7" widescan it will cover lots of ground because its a widescan and yet will be able to pick out small targets in trash and get 5" 6" depth otherwise the 10x12 for best depth i have used the 8x9 and its is a real coin shooter can get a dime at 6" in bad ground and pinpoints to a sq inch but does not have good coverage i would say 4" coverage per sweep its hard to say for parks i would go the 7" widscan but for relicks and deeper thing 10x12