Badger Buys a F-2 UpDate

[Michigan Badger]

Okay, this is my first Fisher since 1983. I just bought the F-2 off ebay.

It's selling like hotcakes!

They (whoever "they" are), are saying it's deeper than even the mighty Minelab SE.

This I have to see for myself.

Badger

NOTE: Ebay has some being offered at this ime.

 

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[kybowhunter]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts about it once you've had it in the field a bit.

I will say I do love my F-75.

 

[EasyMoney]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

WARNING!

Fisher has now created a MONSTER!

It's called the F-2.

BTW, isn't it a bit odd that the 4" coil gets the same depth on the F-2 as it does the F-4?

BTW Badger, my Sov Elite Pro goes deeper than the SE (AND) the II. It's circuitry power isn't robbed by all the toys.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

WARNING!

Fisher has now created a MONSTER!

It's called the F-2.

BTW, isn't it a bit odd that the 4" coil gets the same depth on the F-2 as it does the F-4?

BTW Badger, my Sov Elite Pro goes deeper than the SE (AND) the II. It's circuitry power isn't robbed by all the toys.

If all this is true about the F-2 this will really...and I mean REALLY...shake up the detector industry!

This could even put some out of business.

Well, I don't know about all that but I'll say this, you're right about these F-2's selling like mad. Many dealers either can't get them or they're sold out.

In a way I really hope all the hype is true. I'd really like to see the Fisher name continue. And too, this will really motivate the other companies to sink or swim.

Badger

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

WARNING!

Fisher has now created a MONSTER!

It's called the F-2.

BTW, isn't it a bit odd that the 4" coil gets the same depth on the F-2 as it does the F-4?

BTW Badger, my Sov Elite Pro goes deeper than the SE (AND) the II. It's circuitry power isn't robbed by all the toys.

Easy, what depths are you getting with the F-2?

Badger

 

[Burdie]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Badger I sure want to hear what you think of this F2. I don't want an F75 if this does the trick on coins and relics. What a cost difference.
Burdie

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Badger I sure want to hear what you think of this F2. I don't want an F75 if this does the trick on coins and relics. What a cost difference.
Burdie

The word (for whatever) is there's only like 1-3 inches difference (according to target size) between the F-2 and F-75.

We shall see.

Badger

 

[YOGI!]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Where are these made?

US?

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Where are these made?

US?

Good question. It is my understanding they're made in the US.

Anybody know for sure?

 

[EasyMoney]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Los Banos, California. Check my (your) last post for full detail.

EasyMoney

 

[Keppy]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Now i will have to buy one....................==Jim==

 

[Merf]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

I have been thinking about getting one of those too Badger.

This post is from another forum comparing the F4 to the BH3300

It sounds good but the depth does concern me a little.

Quote:
[Depth on both detectors is about the same. Using the 8" round coil on both detectors a Quarter on the ground could be detected at about 9.5 inches. Nickels about 9" on both. ]


I am looking forward to your report on the F2.

 

[EasyMoney]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Badger, in medium soil I got 7 or 8 inches on a nickel.

In air I got 10-11 inches, and in the bad stuff I got 4 or 5 inches, just like the Minelabs and White's did.

On a quarter I got one inch more, just like the DFX, Expl and MXT did. This soil is some real nasty stuff here so that's pretty good. My Ace only got 3 inches in that soil, and my Tejon won't ground balance within 3 inches of the worst ground here. Sometimes I want to wrap the Tejon around a tree. I could trim the internal sensitivity pot but I might sell it instead because that would cut down it's depth in the lighter soil. We have some of the worst soil in the USA and the Tejon is SUPER in lighter soil. Add another two inches to all the above for the F-75 depth. Nothing to really brag about, but a slight bit better than the rest.

My White's Surfmaster (best White's I've ever used) gets 8-10 inches and so would any other PI, especially the Infinium. Not sure about the Minelab PI's though, I never have tried them.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Badger in medium soil I got 7 or 8 inches on a nickel.

In air I got 10-11 inches, and in the bad stuff I got 4 or 5 inches, just like the Minelabs and White's did.

On a quarter I got one inch more, just like the DFX, Expl and MXT did. This soil is some real nasty stuff here so that's pretty good. My Ace only got 3 inches in that soil, and my Tejon won't ground balance within 3 inches of the worst ground here. Sometimes I want to wrap the Tejon around a tree. I could trim the internal sensitivity pot but I might sell it instead because that would cut down it's depth in the lighter soil. We have some of the worst soil in the USA and the Tejon is SUPER in lighter soil. Add another two inches to all the above for the F-75 depth. Nothing to really brag about, but a slight bit better than the rest.

My White's Surfmaster (best White's I've ever used) gets 8-10 inches and so would any other PI, especially the Infinium. Not sure about the Minelab PI's though, I never have tried them.

Thanks Easy!

That depth sounds great. I know for a fact that few machines can consistantly get 9 inches on a buried quarter. My Tesoro DeLeon usually got an average of 7 inches in our soil.

I think I'm going to really like the F-2 as a backup machine. I don't think I'll go with the F-75 though. Only 2 inches more depth for an extra $750 is hardly justified in my thinking. I'll stay with the Minelab Sovereign GT for the high end. And too, that "fishbone" coil on the F-75 makes me feel like hurling. EEE Gads that sucker is ugly.

Well all these new detectors coming when will I find time to even check my new (still in the box) Explorer SE? If the F-2 works for me like it does for you that SE may be gone.

Thanks a bushel and a peck.

Badger

 

[thompy]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

let us know when you get a chance Badger, thinking of a f2 or f4 for my son, had a 3300 this summer for him, when i used it drove me nuts, slow target responce, sold it to a buddy.

 

[mastereagle22]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Hey MB do you want to adopt a kid? I would be more than willing to fill that role!!! You seem to buy a lot of detectors and I sure would like a new one for Christmas.

Seriously let us know what you think about the F2. It looks like an intersting machine.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

I sure will let everybody know what I think but when it comes to this sort of thing we all really have to see it for ourselves in our soils.

Next week I'll prepar some pots of soil to do some testing. We have a couple foot of snow outdoors and the ground is frozen soild.

But the above ground potted soil test will tell me a lot. If this F-2 gets me 8 inches on a dime it's bye bye SE. I'll go back to the GT and keep the F-2.

Right now the GT and F-2 sound like an awesome team. We'll see.

Badger

 

[mastereagle22]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

You didn't answer the question, looking to adopt?

 

[JOE(USA)]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

Badger,

Congrats. on your new toy! If you have read any good field tests on the F2, pls. sand me the link. I hope it's not just a RS 3300 with different paint. I guess we have to wait for spring before you can test it? Joe

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Badger Buys a F-2

You didn't answer the question, looking to adopt?

Sure son...I need somebody to inherit my bills.