minelab 705 ,new to detecting .learning setups beside psopecting mode

[docholiday490]

hello i am new to the detecting area only have dabbled while getting to search my tailings out west. looking for info on setup for coin and such things around where I live as not to drive 2200 miles .dont know much lol Ihave a gold coil and one that came with unit . ty for info

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!

[Longhair]

The absolute best thing that you can do, is to go to the Minelab website and sign up (it's free). Then go to the "MEMBERS" area and download Randy Horton's FREE e-book, "Understanding Your Xterra", and read it.....twice. Then go play with your machine some, and go home and re-read the book.

While you're at the Minelab site, in the "TREASURE TALK" area there is a four part blog article Randy wrote called "Which X-Terra Coil Is Best For Me?". You should read that too.

Which X-TERRA coil is best for me | Treasure Talk
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? | Treasure Talk
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? - Part 3 | Treasure Talk
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? - Part 4 | Treasure Talk

 

[SusanMN]

If you don't still have your manual, you can download one from Kelly co. But it's pretty simple, you ground balance the machine , put it the coin and treasure mode and then select the discrimination group you want. There are four choices, but I think #1 is the best to use. The standard mid frequency coil works great, although some people like the low frequency for coins. The Xterra is an outstanding coin shooter, you'll love it.

 

[ZR2guy]

I agree. I have had really good luck with the 7.5 kHz coil but I am anxious to try out my 3 kHz coil this season.Been out 3 times and found 4 rings with the 7.5 kHz.(2 silver, 1 18kt white gold ,1 cheapo kid's ring).

 

[docholiday490]

just a quick ty to all as I am reading and rereading material . lol to retain info is the task. again thx I will post as I go I have found some things that were decent but with the gold coil while down by quartzite AZ and up here .