I have read so much over the last 2 weeks my head is swimming. I recently bought my son a (kids) bounty MD and together we have gone to the local football field and in 3 trips have found nearly $20.00 in clad and a silver locket and ring. I think I am hooked.... my son???? Anyway, I have decided to buy a "big boy" detector. I live in the Chicago area and will do most of my hunting in parks, lake Michigan beaches and for relics around old farm sites. I am interested in coins and jewelry. I have read about the frequency differences between the XLT and MXT/M-6. Is 14 or 6 MHz better for my desires? I have also read that the MXT/M-6 allows for more head variety... is that true and does it make a difference? I have read that the XLT is more complicated. Is it too much for a beginner? Finally, I called one of the well known MD dealers 2 times for advice and each time I got a different answer. Once the person at the other end said "buy the MXT... and another person at another time said buy the XLT. Finally, There is currently a special if I buy a whites, I can get a 12 inch coil. I have read that when detecting in parks etc, the smaller coil would be better. When I do but, should I get the 12" or a 5.3" coil as the extra?
Wow, sorry this is so long.... lots of questions.
Mark
Wow, sorry this is so long.... lots of questions.
Mark