Simple question.....

[seger98]

Has anyone used the Minelab underwater detector? If so, do you like it? Would you buy it again? Is it simple to use? Ok, so there's more than one question LOL, also any other advice, I'm seriously thinking of buying one and would like some input from others before I do.

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Would I buy an Excal again, hummm, I love the Excal so much I have two, I have an Excal as a backup for my Excal.

 

[dazoff]

well I have the 1000 and 800 and a backup 1000 just in case I grow another arm. Dan

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

LOL and I thought I was addicted to the Excal.....

 

[Willy]

I had an Excalibur with the adapter to fit other coils on it. Aside from the fact (in my opinion) that it's overpriced there were 2 BIG problems with it:1) hates Canadian coins (like the Sov.) and there's only so many $1 and $2 coins I'm willing to pass up. 2) terrible on small low conductors. I did in-ground side by side (only 1 detector switched on at a time) tests with the Excal., Sov., Cobra II (modified), GTI 2000, Infinium. The BBS detectorsa came in dead last and, in fact, couldn't even 'see' some of the targets regardless of sensitivity or coil. I posted the results and the howls of protest (I liken them to howls since they replies were not, for the most part, well reasoned) were "deafening". Wow.. did I ever wake up the 'trailer trash'. Anyway, they're decent detectors within their limitations and I actually liked using the Excal./Sov., just don't expect to find tiny items. On the other hand, I was up prospecting in Alaska and, through mischance, ended up using a CZ6a. Found a whole load of gold with it; nuggets down to about 2-3 grains. This was hunting in salt mode with the 10.5" coil (often in disc. mode due to iron).. the equivalent of hunting with a CZ20. ..Willy.

 

[Sandman]

Like Treasure Hunter I have two Excal's, a 800 and 1000. The 800 seems to be my diving detector since it is just lucky. I don't think you can get a better producing water detector. My Excal 1000 has found earring backs while wading, but there isn't much value in them, however the earring stud is near by.

Because of it's Iron Mask feature it is not my first choice for detecting in Canada because a lot of their coins stick to magnets and would not sound off. True is is higher priced.

You can also use a Fisher 1280, a nice solid easy to use detector and built like a tank. Three knobs and silent search. Get one with the larger 10 inch coil if you get one to cover more sand quickly.

Good Luck,
Sandman

 

[seger98]

Thanks Willy & sandman your info is helpful, I will also look into that fisher