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X-50 or X-70 ?

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dwmedic

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I'm thinking of purchasing a new detector this spring, was just wondering if the x-70 is worth the extra money over the x-50. I live in Kansas so I don't plan on prospecting and not to many salt water beaches around. Mostly relic hunt old farmsteads with some coin shooting at local parks. All opinions welcomed Thanks Derek
 
I live in Iowa and hunt in those same type places. And, I have them both. I think the X-50 will hunt as well as the X-70 in most situations. And I won't say you will dig more coins using the X-70, opposed to the X-50. But over the past couple years, I've gotten so use to some of the additional functionality of the X-70, it would be hard for me to go back to the X-50 on a regular basis. Here are some of those "reasons".......... 1. I hunt in all metal mode, with multiple tones. 2. when hunting in the multiple tone mode, I get a much more distinct set of tones on deep iron, using the 3 kHz coil. 3. I rarely use the Pinpoint mode, instead opting for the Prospecting mode for both pinpointing and target sizing. 4. I get better target definition using the 2-digit notch segments of the X-70. 5. the "auto modes" of the X-70 make it much quicker to set up the detector, when arriving at a new site. 6. the tracking feature helps insure you are keeping your GB accurate when hunting open fields.

Like I said, I don't think you'll dig coins any deeper with the X-70 than a properly set X-50. But I'd almost guarantee you'll dig less trash (for the reasons highlighted above). JMHO HH Randy
 
Randy, thanks for the detailed post it gives me alot to go on. I see you use the 3kHz coil what other coils do you use? I like the coil options that's one reason I'm looking at the X-terra series, was also looking at the T2 but it lacks the coils. How does it handle bad ground, I live in southern Kansas close to Oklahoma and it's red clay dirt. Thanks Derek
 
Hi dwmedic, you should have no problems with the red clay . One thing i would like to add is the X-Terra is light weight has good balance and easy to use. If you do buy one take your time and have fun and read FAQ.
 
DWMEDIC,

I am no expert but I just purchased the XT70. It's nice to have the options. Even if you don't use the prospecting mode today, doesn't mean you might not want it someday. I'm not sure what the price difference is so I really can't say. Here in NC is good gold country so the option were/ are a must. Only time will tell whether or not it was worth the extra for me.
Good luck on either purchase you decide on.

JFK
 
Digger said:
I live in Iowa and hunt in those same type places. And, I have them both. I think the X-50 will hunt as well as the X-70 in most situations. And I won't say you will dig more coins using the X-70, opposed to the X-50. But over the past couple years, I've gotten so use to some of the additional functionality of the X-70, it would be hard for me to go back to the X-50 on a regular basis. Here are some of those "reasons".......... 1. I hunt in all metal mode, with multiple tones. 2. when hunting in the multiple tone mode, I get a much more distinct set of tones on deep iron, using the 3 kHz coil. 3. I rarely use the Pinpoint mode, instead opting for the Prospecting mode for both pinpointing and target sizing. 4. I get better target definition using the 2-digit notch segments of the X-70. 5. the "auto modes" of the X-70 make it much quicker to set up the detector, when arriving at a new site. 6. the tracking feature helps insure you are keeping your GB accurate when hunting open fields.

Like I said, I don't think you'll dig coins any deeper with the X-70 than a properly set X-50. But I'd almost guarantee you'll dig less trash (for the reasons highlighted above). JMHO HH Randy
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That about covers it all.
 
I just went through that same issue, trying to decide which one I wanted ..50 or the 70.
I just sent back my Ace 250 and finally decided to go with the 50. I hope I made the right choice.

BTW..the ace 250 was just ok IMHO.
 
Trust me, you made the right choice. I have an ACE 250 and the thing hasn't been out of the closet in a year and now that I have an X-terra machine it will get sold.
 
One thing an XT 70 can do with the prospecting mode is differentiate between bottle-caps and Canadian (predominantly ferrous) coins when using it to pinpoint and having the iron-mask on.. and swinging a DD coil. AFAIK, this should work when pinpointing other targets too.. iron will momentarily 'blank out' the audio. ..Willy.
 
Thanks for all the replies its making my choice easier, but having to wait until spring is getting harder might have to break down and get one now, Derek
 
Other than the 9-inch coil at 3 kHz, I use the 6-inch DD coil at 18.75 kHz a LOT! Due to it's smaller diameter, it offers better separation than the larger coils, without sacrificing much depth. Comparably speaking. As to what coils might work well in your part of the Country, I have a "rule of thumb" that I've come up with, as to when to use DD coils VS concentric on my X-Terras. Now keep in mind that this is just a theory. But one that I have come up with after having hunted with the X-Terras almost exclusively for nearly 3 years. What I have determined is that when the X-Terra 70 is properly ground balanced, if the GB number on the meter is 28 or larger, I have better results using a concentric coil. I am convinced that at those GB readings, the mineralization can be "handled" quite well with one of the concentrics. However, if the GB number is smaller than 28, I feel I will better compensate for the effects of ground mineralization implementing the inherit design characteristics of a DD coil. In a perfect world, Minelab would make a 6-inch DD coil, operating at 3 kHz. :argue: But, this isn't a perfect world and I've managed to do quite well with the eight coil choices that are currently available. And of those eight coils, you'll find me using the 9-inch concentric at 3 kHz or the 6-inch DD at 18.75 kHz most of the time. :detecting: The larger coil in open locations and the 6-inch when the target count exceeds two or three per sweep. JMHO HH Randy
 
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