Importance of coil size

[Skoivu]

Im getting a 250 for Xmas. It comes with a 6.5 x 9 coil, but I was thinking of getting the 9 x 12 coil along with it for the additional 80 bucks, as someone who hasnt metal detected before can you tell me if its worth it? thanks.

[Sandman]

The smaller coil will do you fine while learning as it has less chance of getting two or more targets under it at once. When you are in a field with few targets the larger coil will help cover the ground and go deeper too.

[Hosensack]

Answered you on the other thread. Basically seconded what Sandman said here.