Which is better on E-trac: stock 11" or SEF 10x12?

[Sovereignelite]

Any opinions? I am waiting on my E-trac in the mail, but I am a coil nut so...what do you guys(gals) think?

 

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[rc2125]

I ran both, awhile back, compared them quite a bit. Ended up running the sef most of the time, i think it would id target numbers a little deeper, did a little better for me at the beaches and had a slight depth advantage. Did notice the weight difference though, but it wasnt too bad. The pro coil was a good coil too.

 

[earthmansurfer]

I think most who have used both (including me) would select the 10X12. And it is a good stock coil replacement if the trash level isn't too high. It will still separate ok there but it will be audio overload on your ears.
I actually sold the 10X12 in favor of the 13" Detech. The weight just was the selling point for me - it is about the same as the stock and the 10X12 is noticeably heavier.
You need to read Bryce_IL over at Finds' reviews on the coils - it is in his signature. I think he said the 13" Detech was better in most regards but perhaps couldn't separate quite as well as the 10X12.

 

[wildherre]

Pro Coil

Pro Coil, X-12, 13", 10X12 In that order.... wildherre

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Pro coil! Much better quality control!

 

[Sovereignelite]

Yes I was thinking I would just stick with the 11" when I get it an' give it a chance!

 

[Jeff in Pa]

Good choice!

 

[Sovereignelite]

It seems on the Sovereigns the SEF's seem to be preferred...I have an Ultimate 13" and SEF 10x12 for my GT and Elite. I would like to get an X-5 for Etrac...but not sure it's worth it...Watched a 5" Excelerator sell on ebay today for $78 I think? Im coil crazy: between my Sovereigns and Etrac I have 6!!I would like to see a 6.5 or 7 inch: some where between 8 and 5... 5 seems like it would not get very good depth although it would obviously have good separation. I plan to start in some parks I haven't hunted since the early 90's and the place I work is being renovated. It sits on the site of the first Indiana University building dating back to the 1850's...later there was a high schoo,l as well...behind it where there are businesses now, there was a football field and a baseball diamond...but I digress....can't wait for spring!

Pro Coil, X-12, 13", 10X12 In that order.... wildherre


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[Jeff in Pa]

I have used both and ounce for ounce the Pro coil is better. IMO

 

[Sovereignelite]

So far with all of the coils I have now (14) I think my favorite has been the SEF 6x8 for the Etrac: pinpoints and seems to separate really well. Can't say that I have dug anything really deep but have found some nice coins. The first time out I left Pro coil on and had a pretty tough time with it, but that may be more my lack of experience with the Etrac.

It seems on the Sovereigns the SEF's seem to be preferred...I have an Ultimate 13" and SEF 10x12 for my GT and Elite. I would like to get an X-5 for Etrac...but not sure it's worth it...Watched a 5" Excelerator sell on ebay today for $78 I think? Im coil crazy: between my Sovereigns and Etrac I have 6!!I would like to see a 6.5 or 7 inch: some where between 8 and 5... 5 seems like it would not get e very good depth although it would obviously have good separation. I plan to start in some parks I haven't hunted since the early 90's and the place I work is being renovated. It sits on the site of the first Indiana University building dating back to the 1850's...later there was a high schoo,l as well...behind it where there are businesses now, there was a football field and a baseball diamond...but I digress....can't wait for spring!

 

[biggboy101]

I have a Safari and I just ordered a sef 10 x 12 compared to using the safari stock coil, here in Iowa where I live Ive gone slow with the stock coil and just not been overly impressed with it I have used the minelab 8in coil and can hit wheats and dimes at 8in maybe its cause i can run it hotter with next to no unstability and it pinpoints perfect but i was also wanting a lilttle better depth so im trying the 10 x 12 ..guess im hoping to see at least close to the 10in range id be very happy if i can achieve that if i find a target that deep
also im noticing with the safari having a slower processor it just seems to reset twice as quik which a bonus too ....i love my Safari maybe someday ill get a etrac

 

[Fletch88]

I have a 10x12 I would have sold you. I feel the 11" gets the same depth but is way lighter.

 

[biggboy101]

ive hunted more and more with this coil in Iowa where I hunt ive tested it multiple times and have not received any deeper depth than the minelab 8in factory coil?? idk