AT Pro 8.5x11 vs 9x12

[Buckrun]

I have decided on the Garrett AT Pro for my first detector. I want to order the coils to go with this unit when I place my order. I am planning on getting the sniper coil and the 5x8 coil. I would like to know is there really any difference between the 8.5x11 and the 9x12?

Or should I just run the stock coil until I learn what I am doing? Then look into getting another coil later if I find I need one?

Thanks for the help.

 

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Hi Buckrun,


All coils have their place, just like tools in your toolbox. Our biggest seller is the standard configuration with an added 5x8 coil. The 5x8 separates targets a little better than the 8.5x11. The sniper coil is handy when searching close to metal fences and poles.

If the areas you hunt don't have a lot of trash, the standard coil will work well.

Wayne

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[John-Edmonton]

The 8.5 x 11 will punch deeper in higher mineralized soils compared to the 9 x 12. The 9 x 12 gives better ID accuracy, and helps ID most bottle caps as such. The 8.5 x 11 loves bottle caps ( as do all DD's) and often reads them as coins. Below is a tech sheet on different types of coils:

Garrett's Searchcoil Tech Sheet | How Searchcoils Work

 

[Buckrun]

John thanks for the Tech sheet. It really helped. I may pass on the larger coil right now and just get the 2 smaller ones.