X-terra 50 thru 705

[~MetalDigger~]

I been browsing the detectors on Kellyco, and wandering about some compairsons.

Between these.

x-terra 50, and the 305.

And between the
50, and the 505, also the 705.

Is their much better depth, and acurate detection between the X-terra 50, and the 705.

Thanks

 

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[Sandman]

I've found the depth of most Minelabs to be fairly consistant between models with most of the differences because of coil frequency used at the hunt location. One freq might be better at some places and not be great at others (suck). As for the Kellyco site to compare features, it helps in choosing features that you think you need. IMO, the more features the more chance to plug up the flow of information.

Good Luck,
Sandman

 

[bigtim1973]

I had the xterra 50 and I really loved that thing...It had good depth and I noticed I did not dig as much iron stuff. The xterra 50 has a manual ground balance..............I think between the older 50 and the new 505 is the older 50 only could use the medium and high frequency coils. The newer 505 can take all 3 frequency coils just like the older xterra 70 did..........I am not sure about about the difference between the 505 and 705..........Since the newer xterras have hit the market the used xterra 50 and 70 prices have dropped considerably........In my honest opinion if you choose the older xterra 50 it will service you well as the older 70 would too. I do not know what kind of hunting you plan on doing but if you was ever going to do some prospecting then go for the 70 or 705. If you are not then just get the 50 or 505. I have read on this site that some peoples experiences with their xterra 50 said it would not pick up a coin deeper than 4 inches............Those same people either had a faulty machine, was at a place where no one lost anything or just did not know how to use a metal detector. Let us know which one you go with, Tim

 

[TURNMASTER]

Yes there are differences and yes the machines will hit deep and yes it means you will have to know how to set up the machine. Different coils run in different freqs and have different depth potential.
the 705 will go a little deeper than the 70, I have read up to an inch or 2. The 705 has a backlight and some other improvements over the 70.
705 has prospecting mode 505 nope.
705 has automatic ground tracking 505 nope.
there are other diffs not sure what all are off the top
50 and 505 have automatic GB. But no tracking feature
705 has more noise canceling channels (are automatic)
all auto features can be adjusted manualy
30 and 305 are all manualy adjustments (I believe)
I would buy another 705 and would not hesitate to get a 505 or 50
I have thought about getting a 305 for a backup (it will use MOST of the Xterra coils)

Deeper than 4" for sure


There is an X Terra section at another forum, they have lots of proficient users who are willing to share setup info and helps

PM me if you like

HH
Jeff

 

[Trackerman]

I had an xterra 70 and it was a good machine good depth. I also had an xterra 305 also very good detector good depth. Quite similar other than the prospecting mode on the 70. I know have an xterra 50 and it also is a very good detector good depth as well . All are pretty similar and all are good detectors.

 

[SteveP (NH)]

I believe the 705 also has a faster processor than the 70 or 505 and so has a little bit better response time as well.

 

[~MetalDigger~]

I got the 705, plus a extra 3kHz coil. Lesch, and Pistal Probe. They all rock let me tellya.