Best coil for nugget hunting on the MXT?

[joe of p-ville]

I have the standard coil that came with the MXT. What would be the best coil for nugget hunting? Joe Happy New Year to all.

 

[slow sweeper]

I have yet to find the time to go nugget hunting yet but when I do I plan on using the 6X10 DD. The DD widescan coils will handle the more mineralized soil common in nugget hunting areas better than a concentric coil. I've read some good things about nugget shooting using the 1400 also.

 

[Earl]

The smaller the coil the less the mineralized ground will bother it. Also wide scan coil is the best for mineralized ground.

 

[slow sweeper]

Yes, a smaller coil does not have to deal with as much soil thus minimizing the affects of the mineralization. A smaller coil is also more sensitive to smaller targets. But you generally lose some depth with a smaller coil. And we all know how deep gold likes to go. All the way to bedrock eventually. So like many things in life there are trade offs.

 

[49er]

joe,
go with the small head. that is all i use when detecting gold here in colorado or Arizona. good luck

 

[Sandman]

Enough said. The smaller coil alows you to get between the rocks and brush where a larger coil can not get into, plus it is more sensitive to tiny nuggets and flakes.

HH,
Sandman

 

[allanw23]

dd 6x10