7" vs 8" coil?

[turtlefoot13]

7" vs 8" coil?

Hi Everyone,

I have a newbie question here. I have a Bounty Hunter Fast Tracker that came with a 7" coil. It also came with the 10" coil. I have an opportunity to purchase an 8" coil for this machine at a decent price but I am wondering if it is really needed. Will there be much difference between the 7" and 8" coil? Since I already have the 10" coil, is there really a need for it? I mostly relic hunt but I plan on doing more coin hunting in 2010.

Thanks in advance for any advice that you might be able to share.

Doug

 

[Sandman]

Re: 7" vs 8" coil?

There will not be much use in getting the eight inch coil for your machine. You could do better with a smaller coil for the trashy areas if looking for coins.

 

[CWnut]

Re: 7" vs 8" coil?

I'm with sandman on this one. You will see virtually no difference between an 8" and a 7" coil, however a 4" would be handy in trashy areas and when hunting near large iron such as bleachers, chainlink fences or playground equipment.

 

[turtlefoot13]

Re: 7" vs 8" coil?

Thanks for the replies and advice. I received the 4" coil for Christmas from my wife. I am going to pass on the 8" coil then. Thanks again.

Doug