X-terra 705

[TnTyrant]

I am thinking about getting an xterra 705 I have never used one but have used just about everything else. I am leaning toward an mxt but for some reason want to try a xterra. I live in Tennessee and will be hunting both relics and coin jewelry I would also like to take it to the beach on vacation. If I choose the xterra should I get the regular 705 or gold pack? And is there a go to coil I should get? Lots of questions any help will be appreciated.


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[ezman604]

Okay, where abouts in TN? LOL
I'm a new X-Terra 705 owner and love it so far. But I keep hearing so many talk about the AT Pro that it has my curiosity. And I see you list one. If we were close enough, maybe we could help each other out.

SAFE & Happy Detecting!!!!
Dave

 

[Tasmorn]

I have a 705 i love it... got the 6in coinshooter coil on it...love it

 

[Longhair]

I would recommend the Gold Pack, if for no other reason than that if you decide you don't want an 18.75kHz coil you can sell it for more than the 9" 7.5kHz concentric that it would otherwise come with. And for a beach hunter it would be the coil you'd want anyway.

As far as a "go to" coil goes, either the Minelab 10.5" 7.5kHz DD (just a great coil and very accurate) or the Coiltek 6" 3kHz DD "Digger" (for coin shooting in heavy trash) would be good to have.

Lots of questions? Ask away...that's what we're here for.

 

[TnTyrant]

Ok thanks one more question if I buy the gold pack what would be the first coil to add for coin hunting and one for relic hunting. And how good is the gold pack coil for both.


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[Longhair]

Since soil conditions among other things play a big part of coil selection, the best way to answer without playing twenty questions is to point you in the direction of Randy Horton's four part blog article.

Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? part 1
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me | Treasure Talk
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? part 2
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? | Treasure Talk
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? part 3
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? - Part 3 | Treasure Talk
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? part 4
Which X-TERRA coil is best for me? - Part 4 | Treasure Talk

 

[Mach1Pilot]

I would recommend the Gold Pack, if for no other reason than that if you decide you don't want an 18.75kHz coil you can sell it for more than the 9" 7.5kHz concentric that it would otherwise come with. And for a beach hunter it would be the coil you'd want anyway.

As far as a "go to" coil goes, either the Minelab 10.5" 7.5kHz DD (just a great coil and very accurate) or the Coiltek 6" 3kHz DD "Digger" (for coin shooting in heavy trash) would be good to have.

Lots of questions? Ask away...that's what we're here for.

TnTyrant,

Longhair gives excellent advise, especially in the discussion of Minelab X-Terras. I totally agree with all of his suggestions... But will also add that the X-Terra Dual Pack is something to consider. With it you get both the "standard" 7.5 kHz 9" concentric and the gold pack's 18.75 kHz elliptical coil, at a bit of a discount as compared to buying them separately. Add the two other coils he has mentioned and you'd be in great shape to hunt a LOT of situations.

 

[Longhair]

Give Keith (Ft Bedford) a call. He's got a good handle on what's out there, and what will suit your intended uses.

 

[christo000]

I second Long hair, he is the Man to go to for all your xterra questions, & I second his choice to call Keith @ fortbedford detectors, I have gotten stuff from Keith & he does honestly go above & beyond what a normal vendor would do for u, Very knowledgeable aswell cuz he uses what he sells
I also second gettin the gold pack model with or when you can the dd 10.5" coil as longhair said

 

[foiler]

Having at least 1 coil in each of the 3 frequencies would take full advantage of the 707s' capabilities. I have 4 now and use all of them.

 

[Longhair]

Any feedback on this is much appreciated. Currently have a 705 with a 7.5 kHz 9" concentric. Most impressed with performance and certianly pleased with the ROI.

Basically hunt soft sand w/target depths rarely beyond 10". The existing coil spot on hits gold / silver / coins. Considering a Coiltek 15" all terrain 7.5 kHz medium frequency Double-D coil.

With the scoop pinpointing is less concern. Ultimately would like to cover more ground in less time with a broader search pattern.

That said, does anyone currently have this coil with the 705 and if so noticed any drastic change in performance / finds at the beach.

Thank you

I like the 15" 18.75kHz coil for beach hunting, due to that frequency's response from gold & platinum in particular. Copper, silver, and brass are easily found with that frequency as well, but you'll need some time on it to learn the nuances of the tone qualities to disearn the difference between a quarter and a bottle cap.
That said, a big coil like that will not pick up on fine gold chains, earring backs, or other tiny gold. For those sorts of items you'll need a smaller coil.

 

[Pointman]

If you register on the Minelab website you can get the ebook called "Understanding Your Xterra" for free. It is a good book and it has some useful information on the coils for the X-terra series.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

If you register on the Minelab website you can get the ebook called "Understanding Your Xterra" for free. It is a good book and it has some useful information on the coils for the X-terra series.

Or- PM me you email address and I will send you a copy.