Couldnt resist! Bought a Sov

s1u2r3f4 · Jan 27, 2013

Couldn't resist! Bought a Sov

After weighing the pros and cons, I ordered a Sov from Bart's. Any helpful hints will be so appreciated! :hello2:

onthespot · Jan 27, 2013

I am trying to get a Sovereign right now also. Good luck with yours! HH

DocBeav · Jan 27, 2013

Recently bought a used one here locally and am still learning all the tricks and tips for it but after using it for a few weeks now, it is a great DEEP finding machine. There are posts here, and on some other forms, going over the finer points on this machine. Just do a google search and you will find alot of posts and youtube videos. So far I really like mine!

s1u2r3f4 · Jan 27, 2013

Thank you... I know I have 2 good machines already ... But, what the heck,life is short!!!

seeker41 · Jan 27, 2013

odd thing is, they dont work well in florida :laughing7:

heres a tip, waterproof it.

chuck.

s1u2r3f4 · Jan 27, 2013

Serious

DocBeav · Jan 27, 2013

Why would you say they don't work well in Fla? I was using mine on the Gulf coast (Treasure Island) last week and having no issues with it at all. Have to get the settings right but I was digging targets! Agree that if you plan on wading out into any water that waterproofing is a must but works great on the beach and in the damp at the water's edge.

Sir Gala Clad · Jan 29, 2013

Get your self a few good reference book(s) by different authors.

My favorite is "The Ultimate Sovereign Beach Hunters Guide" by Gary T. Drayton as it is based on Gary's personal experiences and he is a great story teller.

Clive James Clynick (CJC) has written several books on using the Minelab Excalibur and Sovereign which are good references.
as they are a complation of his experiences and other detectorists, I had difficulty initially understanding them as I was trying to learn the detector and how to treasure hunt at the same time.

I constantly re read above books periodicaly, as their concepts, theories, and tips become clearer with experience and I always learn something which I either missed or did not understand for lack of experience.

Sir Gala Clad · Jan 29, 2013

How?

By that I mean what is the best way of water proofing a Sovereign.

John (west central FL) · Jan 29, 2013

After you get comfortable with it buy a really large coil like the Coiltek 15". You can really cover a lot of beach with it. Also make sure you have a big sturdy scoop because you will be digging some very deep holes.

seeker41 · Jan 29, 2013

guys........i was joking !!!!!!!!!!

chuck.

s1u2r3f4 · Jan 29, 2013

John (west central FL) said:
After you get comfortable with it buy a really large coil like the Coiltek 15". You can really cover a lot of beach with it. Also make sure you have a big sturdy scoop because you will be digging some very deep holes.

I'm ready for that! Got the Stealth 720. How similar are the controls and settings to the Excal? Thanks

dewcon4414 · Jan 30, 2013

S1 get a little time under your belt ..... id like to know how you think it compares to that Exp II you have. Its always seemed to be THE beach machine.... just now seeing more using the Etrac and Exp on the beach or at least posing. I have the SE with the SEF and it works great.... except for the tones at say a .8 gram gold ring, mighty close to salt falsing tone.

Dew

s1u2r3f4 · Jan 30, 2013

dewcon4414 said:
S1 get a little time under your belt ..... id like to know how you think it compares to that Exp II you have. Its always seemed to be THE beach machine.... just now seeing more using the Etrac and Exp on the beach or at least posing. I have the SE with the SEF and it works great.... except for the tones at say a .8 gram gold ring, mighty close to salt falsing tone.

Dew

That was my major concern. The Exp ll is great, specially on silver but it seemed like the general consensus was not so well on gold. Gosh knows I didn't NEED another and the cost was great but if I'm spending so much time swinging one when there is maybe something better..... We'll see!