MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

[au pirata]

For 8 years it is my job..
Gold getting smaller....also ,got a 0.5g bracelet but only gold platted

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[NASA-Tom]

This is spectacular!!! And you are finding gold that could never be found before. That smaller coil is allowing you to be LESS affected by your black-sand mineralization.

[au pirata]

Yes this coil is MAGIC...target was a solid 1.thinking
It was shallow I scooped 5 cm of sand an clay
But it was actually about 7cm.
With all metal off It does not register..in air test..
I feel now the coil an machine are running at optimum
Performance/depth...
I am using my old equinox headphones, what advantage
Would be gained by using a specialised pair...(I do not
Have the sound of waves,here on the med)

[NASA-Tom]

There will not be much of a difference.....switching to a better set of headphones..... in your case. IF you were in a noisy environment....... THEN a different set of headphones would have formidable merit.

[glasartisan]

Hi there Tom, I see Minelab is having a sale on their coils. I was thinking of taking advantage of getting 2 coils, 12 X15 for sure and either the M8 or the M9. They are for my Manticore. I don't hunt the salt water, strictly freshwater lakes here. Do you think the M9 will get the small micro gold just as well as the M8 at freshwater beaches? Also, I know I will be gaining coverage area with the 12X15 coil over the 11 inch, but can I expect maybe a couple inches depth wise over the 11inch coil? Thanks, Steve

[NASA-Tom]

Hi Steve,

The smaller (M8) coil is more sensitive to tiny gold.......even over the M9 coil. The smaller coil also allows you to run/drive the Sens to higher settings.
The large 12" x 15" coil goes deeper on Silver Dollar sized (and larger) targets. . , . , . , . , . and that is only if there is low-mineralization!

[glasartisan]

Thank you Tom, if I get the 5X8 coil, would you say for use only in freshwater that I should be using ATLC with the use of the prospecting audio when looking for gold and other low conductors? I assume I should stay away from the beach modes since no salt in my water. Also on small jewelry gold, should I be looking out for very low VDI numbers that show up as 1,2 or 3 on screen? Also I m assuming I should be working with the horseshoe on,all metal. Thanks Tom. Steve

[NASA-Tom]

Steve.......... that is correct. You do NOT want to be in any form of a SALT Mode (the Beach Modes)....... if you are inland/freshwater hunting for VERY low conductors (small gold..... which ID's: 1 - 8). All Terrain - Low Conductors is one of the best Modes for inland/non-salt. Yes..... make sure you can hear iron! You may (should) like Audio Theme: Prospecting.....the best.

[glasartisan]

Very well Tom, I appreciate your knowledgeable tips and settings on the manticore. I will be getting the 5X8 coil. Thanks, Steve

[au pirata]

Another 1 TDI....

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