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outraged

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If you have a huge field to search or a cache, get the bigger one. Day in an day out the smaller coil will be more useful for getting between the trash with out the masking problem.
 

BioProfessor

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Check the date on the coupon. The E-Series $200 rebate coupon expires 6/30/07.

Daryl
 

Dimeman

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outraged said:
This is a 200$ gift certificate because they used a story i sent them.

If you don't have the Bullseye 5.3 (6 inch) you could get that and a lower rod.
It does have a little bit better depth than the 4X6.
 

teverly

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i think i would get the smaller coil.....
I bought one for my explorer 2 and i have used it a lot!!!!
Small coils are really handy for trashy areas or if your hunting some torn up areas with dirt piles.
 

DFX-SE Gregg

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Dimeman said:
outraged said:
This is a 200$ gift certificate because they used a story i sent them.

If you don't have the Bullseye 5.3 (6 inch) you could get that and a lower rod.
It does have a little bit better depth than the 4X6.

That is what I did when they posted my story in january. The 5.3 is a dynamite coil! :)
 

luvsdux

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I've got both with my MXT. If I could only have one, I'd keep the 4X6. The difference in depth isn't all that great and it seems to slip thru the trash just a touch better in my opinion. Of course anything worth having is worth having 2 of, so why not add both to your arsenal eventually? I'm planning on adding the 6X10 in the near future. Hoping that will suit me better when a larger coil is wanted. Theoretically, the slightly narrower detection pattern should slip thru the trash better than the 9.5" standard. Anyway, have fun and dig alot.
Cheers,
luvsdux
 

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outraged

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I got the 4x6 DD....I love this coil so far...I have found A TON of nickels with it. The first day i used it i found a 1898 V nickel and a 1917 Standing lib.....I love how easy it is to swing in tight spots!!!
 

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Well I ordered a 6x10 with the coupon for 49.95 when I purchased my M-6.. I do believe it just had to be purchased by 6/30.. I also ordered a 3x6 for the M-6.. I submitted a story and Whites sent me the $200.00 certificate also!! Very cool!!! I do believe the 3x6 will be used quite a bit as the area I hunt is iron infested.. Should be good at picking through it all..
Ray
 

thompy

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i agree with Dimeman the 4x6 get excellant seperation but depth is about 4", the 5.3 gets a lot better depth with good seperation, how deep are most of you targets? Thompy
 

BioProfessor

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I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl
 

DFX-SE Gregg

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BioProfessor said:
I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl

when my 5.3 was working...I got up to 7.5
 

Dimeman

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BioProfessor said:
I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl
Prof..
The XLT is a different frequency than the DFX/MXT/M6 coils. For some reason the 4X6 shooter coils have a bit less depth on the lower frequency detectors than the higher frequency.

Outraged:
What coils do you have?? On my IDX I have the 4X6 shooter ( on it 95% of the time) the Bullseye(6 inch)2nd most usage) and the 8 inch. I plan on getting the Blue Max 950, for more depth.
The Maxima 15 inch will be a heavy one to swing for long hunts.I used to have a 15 inch coil for my old Coinmaster and it was like swinging a anchor!!!!! If you have great arm muscles, and need the coil to look for small jars of coins at over 1 foot deep or more,( How deep do you want to dig??? To China??? :P j/k) you should get one, otherwise the 9 1/2 inch Blue Max will be great for large open areas or the beach with little or no trash, and gets good depth.
 

BioProfessor

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Live and learn. I'm not familiar with the XLT but I am surprised you would lose the depth. Oh well, looks like my 2 cents worth was worth about NOTHING.

In the words of Gilda Radner, "Never Mind!"

Thanks for the correction/information.

Daryl
 

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outraged

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Dimeman said:
BioProfessor said:
I have no trouble getting targets at 6-8 inches and sometimes more with the 4x6 Shooter coil and my DFX. Don't know why others may only get 4 inches.


Daryl
Prof..
The XLT is a different frequency than the DFX/MXT/M6 coils. For some reason the 4X6 shooter coils have a bit less depth on the lower frequency detectors than the higher frequency.

Outraged:
What coils do you have?? On my IDX I have the 4X6 shooter ( on it 95% of the time) the Bullseye(6 inch)2nd most usage) and the 8 inch. I plan on getting the Blue Max 950, for more depth.
The Maxima 15 inch will be a heavy one to swing for long hunts.I used to have a 15 inch coil for my old Coinmaster and it was like swinging a anchor!!!!! If you have great arm muscles, and need the coil to look for small jars of coins at over 1 foot deep or more,( How deep do you want to dig??? To China??? :P j/k) you should get one, otherwise the 9 1/2 inch Blue Max will be great for large open areas or the beach with little or no trash, and gets good depth.
I have the stock 9.5 the royal 800 and the 4x6 Shooter. I was going to buy a 15in but after trying one i decided if i need to go that deep i will rent a backhoe. I found a 1903 V nickel yesterday at 7.5 inches with the 4x6 though.
 

Dimeman

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BioProfessor said:
Live and learn. I'm not familiar with the XLT but I am surprised you would lose the depth. Oh well, looks like my 2 cents worth was worth about NOTHING.

In the words of Gilda Radner, "Never Mind!"

Thanks for the correction/information.

Daryl

Prof,
Keep on giving your 2 cents.....some of us need all the cents (sense) we can get.... ;).
 

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