Scott, I'm a big fan of White's, whatever the model. It has the same preset programs as most of the other manufacturer's high end models, but there are so many other tuning options it'll spin your head. Plus, I've found that the ability to pinpoint and the target ID systems on the XLT are downright outstanding. It's light enough to swing for 6-7 hours straight, the battery life is magnificent, and the display is easy to read and decipher. I rarely use the display itself, but listen to the tones, which can get a little muddled in high-trash areas at times, but are still right on for the most part. Hey, if you know an area between the two towns, 2 hours isn't all that much of a drive. I haven't had a hunting partner in a year or more. Do you have a detector now?
I guess my problem is more actually locating the ghost towns. I've looked through several maps and thought I knew the location, but I've lived in NM for less than a year, and I really don't know the areas beyond Clovis very well.
Yeah, I have been trying to make the big choice. I like what I hear about the Explorer II also, so I have yet to make a decision. Cool comments on your XLT. I want to purchase a detector within a week or two. How is your depth sensitivity on the XLT and what coil did you put on yours, or is the stock coil? What is the deepest target you ever hit that was of true value? Do you like Civil War hunting? We have some places here in NM to search.
Two hours is no biggie to me. I would likely drive that anyway to reach my destinations. Ghost Towns are not a problem, Just have to check them out. I have a fairly complete list of them, so no problem there. New Mexico is pretty easy to learn. I have been all over without problems. Clovis is a very small, but nice town. Glad the local base is hanging in there so far.
