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BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,143 ✭✭✭✭✭

I’ve got the Manticore here in SW Michigan. Usually with the 11in coil but just got the new 8in and 15in coils. Previously was on the Equinox 800 which was also great.

What about you?

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  • Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,054 ✭✭✭✭
    edited April 9, 2024 6:46AM

    Minelab Etracs are my primary detectors for silver coins. I own several of them. I also use a Minelab Equinox 600 to find masked coins and have a Minelab Vanquish 540 that offers similar performance to the Equinox but with better ergonomics.

    I recently acquired a Minelab Manticore, but am not sure that it is going to be staying with me permanently. I also bought a Vanquish 340 recently, just to see what a cheap knock around machine could do. I also have a Fisher CZ3D and an AKA Signum gathering dust in the corner. Almost forgot, I have an Equinox 800 laying around that needs the coil cable repaired.

  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,143 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Bayard1908 said:
    Minelab Etracs are my primary detectors for silver coins. I own several of them. I also use a Minelab Equinox 600 to find masked coins and have a Minelab Vanquish 540 that offers similar performance to the Equinox but with better ergonomics.

    I recently acquired a Minelab Manticore, but am not sure that it is going to be staying with me permanently. I also bought a Vanquish 340 recently, just to see what a cheap knock around machine could do. I also have a Fisher CZ3D and an AKA Signum gathering dust in the corner. Almost forgot, I have an Equinox 800 laying around that needs the coil cable repaired.

    Thats a fleet!

  • Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,054 ✭✭✭✭

    @Boosibri said:
    Thats a fleet!

    What I have is nothing compared to what some of the guys who have been in the hobby for many decades have. I've known guys who owned dozens of detectors.

    Personally, I think it's better to own a handful of detectors and develop a high level of skill with them. I have used Etracs for thousands of hours, and would like to think that I have a mastery of them. I have used my Equinox 600 for hundreds of hours and have enough experience to usually tell the difference between a masked coin and iron. Although I have found silver coins with several of my other detectors, I don't have the same level of confidence in using them.

  • UphillUphill Posts: 360 ✭✭

    Equinox 600 also in SW Michigan.

    Jamie

    Looking for Charlie (Charley) Maxwell cards.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,421 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Whites here still. I'm going over to a store that has that and others. I need a new one

  • ConshyboyConshyboy Posts: 454 ✭✭✭✭

    AT Pro, Whites V3i, Simplex+

  • CharlotteDudeCharlotteDude Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nox-8 is my go-to… which means the Nox-9 is just sits idle in the closet.

    Got Crust....y gold?
  • CRHer700CRHer700 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Vanquish 440 only. Works great for my purposes.

    God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.

  • Great machines all!

    I've owned probably a dozen or more, but have settled on these,,,,, for now. There are still many that I've yet to try.

    Whites MXT with 4 coils - this is my primary machine,,,,,, the little Eclipse 5.3 concentric coil stays on it
    Teknetics T2 with 4 coils - Usually has the NEL Sharpshooter on it
    Tesoro Compadre - for cherry picking shallow coins and chain link fence work,, 7" white concentric coil
    Minelab Equinox 600 - really only use for the beach and areas where there is no EMI.

    Now I just need to make more time to swing them.

  • threefiftythreefifty Posts: 60 ✭✭✭

    Mostly use the CTX still, but have had fun with the Manticore recently.

  • miles_longmiles_long Posts: 49 ✭✭✭

    GTA 500

  • Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,054 ✭✭✭✭

    @miles_long said:
    GTA 500

    It's way past time for an upgrade. Sell that antique green machine for whatever you can get and buy yourself a Minelab Vanquish or Equinox. Your finds will improve, and you'll wish you had upgraded earlier.

  • I'm using a Deus with an 11inch coil. I bought it used from a guy who bought it new and tried it for a couple of weeks in the UK but it didn't do the trick for him. He was hoping that it would be easier on his back because it is lightweight but unfortunately it didn't help. Prior to that I just borrowed a Desk with a 9inch coil during my almost yearly trips to the UK. So, now I have helped a couple of times here with our local historical society. Not much detecting in Western Washington State. You guys who live in areas settled much earlier than the 1860's have some great opportunities. That said, I'm heading back over to the UK in August and hopefully 2 weeks of full days detecting will help with that. It will be my 4th trip and it's been great training. 😁

  • jgoetz4jgoetz4 Posts: 41 ✭✭

    I haven't been out for a while due to arthritis in my hip, but I was using my 1978 White's 5000D and the more recent, BH3300. Once I learned the difference in audio tones of various metals, I knew when to dig and when to move on.
    Jim

  • equinox 800 still learning it after three years. if you are north of detroit i have a possible lead for you. i have enough out here to keep me busy for the forsee able future.

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