Im probably over thinking this...

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I'm probably over thinking this...

So I am hunting an old ghost town this weekend, and I have been completely excited about it. This area is very old, and the potential for some great finds is high, but now I thinK I am over thinking this!!! I go back and forth on which coil to use... stock, sniper, stock sniper...sniper, stock, sniper... stock...lol

Right now I have the 8 in coil mounted and the 4 in in the backpack...but I want to get the most out of this hunt so I go back and forth about which one I should use............:BangHead::violent1::argue::sad1:

I imagine this is what a fighter goes through before a big fight. I know that I am prepared, and can switch styles at any time, yet I play the scenarios over and over in my head. I just want to get out there and get after it... see how it goes, put my training to the test, flow with the wind and just get after it
 

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My dad use to say, while playing poker, "you think long, you think wrong." Just pick something and do it!
 

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Your going to have a nervous breakdown before you get there. Lol
 

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Use the 8 inch until you think you really need the smaller coil. It's not rocket-psychiatry.
 

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HAHAHA, I know, Right? Thanks for the replies!!! Can>Not>Wait>To>Get>Out>There!!!
 

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I agree with Jason - use the 8" to start. You'll learn quickly if there's too much trash and a change to the smaller coil is in order.
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I agree with Jason - use the 8" to start. You'll learn quickly if there's too much trash and a change to the smaller coil is in order.
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Right on! Appreciate the input!
 

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I say use the one you are most confident using. No need to worrying if you are missing good stuff because your not sure about the coil.

After giving that one a try, you can always change them out if you feel the need.
 

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I say use the one you are most confident using. No need to worrying if you are missing good stuff because your not sure about the coil.

After giving that one a try, you can always change them out if you feel the need.

Good call, that's why I have it set up as it is now. I spose I can always change if I felt the need. Just very excited about this hunt and want to make the best of it! I'll probably use the larger coil until I get into an area with a bunch of good targets and then maybe switch. I guess I just need to get there and see how the conditions are and then adjust if need be!8-)
 

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Good call, that's why I have it set up as it is now. I spose I can always change if I felt the need. Just very excited about this hunt and want to make the best of it! I'll probably use the larger coil until I get into an area with a bunch of good targets and then maybe switch. I guess I just need to get there and see how the conditions are and then adjust if need be!8-)

Just use the bigger coil until you survey the area. If there's a lot of junk targets that may mask good ones through on the sniper! Good luck!
 

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Old Ghost town sounds like a lot of fun. That would definitely be a great adventure. I agree starting with the 8 in. coil. Good luck.
 

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