Your favorite smaller coil for trash (iron) filled parks?

[micahmoore]

Hey all,

Anyone try a few different smaller coils?
I love the stock Pro (11) that comes with the Explorer SE pro, but is a nightmare in most parks I've been to with all the iron.
Was looking at the Stealth x5 from sunray, and maybe the Joey.

Any experience with them or other small coils for the Explorer greatly appreciated.

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[Saltshaker]

I use a 6" Excelerator coil and I love it. It hits on very small items as well. In fact I have been using it on a high trash area that my large coils were too much for. So far its nailed 2 rings, a watch , a couple earings, not to mention all the clad.

 

[The Magician]

Actions speak louder than words... it's your money:

https://www.youtube.com/user/TreasureBarrel/videos

 

[Dave-IL]

I personally don't take much from videos that aren't even testing small coils on the explorer.
Videos showing depth tests with an E-trac have nothing to do with the Explorers.

I also don't take much stock in videos showing depth tests or comparing small coils in a test garden.
That doesn't have anything to do with actual infield reactions over targets that have been buried for many years and in natural conditions.

Just my honest opinion.

Remember... your settings, soil conditions, experience on your particular Explorer, and many other factors will have some bearing on your results with each coil. I would imagine almost everyone has a differing opinion on which coil they feel works best for him or her. Good luck on your choice.

Sunray X-5 Coil field test published in Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine May 2010
http://www.sunraydetector.com/testing_the_sunray_x-5_coil.htm

14K Gold Cross w/ 1 carat of Diamonds
Sunray X-5 coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1591216,1591216#msg-1591216

Sunray X-5 Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1102280,1102280#msg-1102280

Sunray X-5 Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1331744,1331744#msg-1331744

10" deep Seated Dime
6" Excelerator coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1787263,1787263#msg-1787263

1829 Capped Bust Dime From Forest Park
6" Excelerator coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,604756,604756#msg-604756

1856 Half Dime
6" Excelerator coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,593507,593507#msg-593507

FIELD TEST
6" Excelerator coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,584903,584903#msg-584903

Walking Liberty Half dollar
6" Excelerator coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,596115,596115#msg-596115

FIELD TEST
4.5" x 7" Excelerator Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1266426,1266426#msg-1266426

GOLD Love Token
4,5" x 7" Excelerator Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1594497,1594497#msg-1594497

SMALL COILS FIELD TEST:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1602394,1602394#msg-1602394

COILTEK 5 x 10 JOEY COIL FIELD TEST PUBLISHED IN THE JULY 2012 ISSUE OF WESTERN & EASTERN TREASURES MAGAZINE

FIELD TEST
6" x 8" SEF coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,932314,932314#msg-932314

1820 Capped Bust Dime
6 x 8 SEF Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1524125,1524125#msg-1524125

Seated Dime
6 x 8 SEF Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1586614,1586614#msg-1586614

Sunray X-8 FIELD TEST PUBLISHED ON THE SUNRAY WEBSITE
Sunray X-8 coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1169242,1169242#msg-1169242

FIELD TEST
8" Concentric Excelerator Coil: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1482604,1482604#msg-1482604

 

[deeponedge]

All the smaller coils are good ones and will help you find targets the stock coil missed. I have used almost every available coil...even the 5" excelerator...and they all have their strong points. Good luck on your decision.

 

[Pastor bob]

I use the 6x8 SEF on my SE Pro exclusively. Don't use the stock coil much at all. I LOVE this coil. I get good depth. 8" in moist soil and outstanding separation.

 

[RandyNorthridgeca]

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