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I know a lot of folks prefer the straight shaft over an S rod design. I think much of that depends on other factors besides just the rod shape. Things like control box weight, coil weigh, coil mounting location etc. I like most, prefer to have the detector as light as possible. What I did to my Nox was to change the rod to a "S" design and it swings much better than the stock straight s
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
I've gone Racer, Racer 2, Impact, MMK. I have an Anfibio arriving tomorrow. If the Anfibio's progression is anything like the ones before, I'm sure I'll be very happy with it. I sold the Impact as I wasn't too happy with the weight although it did swing well. Better than it's weight would make you think. The MMK offered everything I liked and used on the Impact with
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
And there you go. I'd prefer the 35 Rem. in a lever action over the 30/30 because that's what I have so it must be the best.
I started detecting in 1975 with a White's TR Gold Master with no disc. Progressed through most of the major brands since then. Each "upgrade" was a detector that out performed the ones prior to it. Non-metered to metered, single tone to multi ton
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Here's what I have and use.
The standard 11" gets used first at new sites
7" concentric used second or after the easy targets have been removed.
5" Round DD in the really trashy areas.
Coils I also have that almost never get used:
4" X 7" DD CORS Shrew
5" X 9.5" DD KR24
Most of my hunting is in ghost towns, empty lots and home sites. I Never h
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Silent or not EMI can definitely be a killer on depth, and also being one that has realized that my hunting time is limited by the time I'll be on the right side of the grass, I would never spend the time air testing a dime at a new site, especially using multiple detectors. A site that I've already hammered or that I'm convinced holds targets beyond reach may convince me to try an
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Brian, I hope you get it figured out. I tried to pair my Racer 2 phones with my MMK and couldn't get that to work so I have to make sure I have the Blue phones with the MMK.
PS. Anfibio on the way to me.
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Lets try this again. The Anfibio is available in three different models. One runs at 14 kHz ONLY, One runs at 19 kHz ONLY, and the third model is a Multi frequency unit that can run at 5 kHz, 14 kHz, or 20 Khz. The Multi costs more than the single frequency units. Is your's a 14 kHz unit , a 19 kHz unit , or a MULTI frequency unit?
Thanks
Tom
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Here's another vote for the MMK for all the reasons Brian (Cal_Cobra) pointed out above. Thanks Brian! Saved me a lot of typing and you said it better than I would have.
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
After hearing all the good reports on the 8000 I jumped on the bandwagon and got one of the first 8500's available. I liked it so well that I sold it about two weeks later. Have always wanted to try the 8000 as many folks I respect think they are great detectors, but after having the Racers, Impact, Multi Kruzer, and Nox 800 in the arsenal, I just don't think the 8000 would be able to r
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Cal_cobra Wrote:
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> > Ever since I stopped using a Tesoro detector as
> my primary detector my gold ring finds have plumme
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> Curious why then you quit using your Tesoro?
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Brian, Your Cash coin is from the Fukien Province, Fuchow Mint 1862-1874. Everyone else already beat me to your other finds. I found one here in Mesa last week. Not worth squat but still fun to find therm.
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Great hunt Brian. I'm really happy with the way the 800 is performing for me also. Hard to decide which to hunt with between the 800 and the MMK isn't it? They both have things I like about them for hunting old lots. Just getting cool enough around here to start hitting some ghost town sites.
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
I think for me its a Compass Gold Scanner Pro. Just a good all around detector. Fast, sensitive, great meter. I'd get another if they were available and could be repaired if necessary.
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Tom_in_CA - You definitely remember the Iron Eliminator. It did air test good but you're right, they didn't work well in actual use. I'll bet Monte tried it, maybe he'll chime in.
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Was digging through some of my tecting stuff and found the Iron Eliminator made by International Treasure Hunter. It's an "Eddy current Tuned Circuit to Enhance the response of Metal Detectors". It's housed in a 1/2" x 5" plastic tube. I haven't used it in over 20 years, but if my memory hasn't completely taken a crap, I think you ground balanced to it and
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Having had both, I don't necessarily think the Multi Kruzer is better than the Impact but here's my take on it.
The MMK has everything that I liked about the Impact like multi frequency, Gen, two, three, and four tone modes, along with deep,and beach. These are the modes I use. I didn't need the other six modes the Impact had. The MMK is waterproof, built like a tank but lighter
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
I'm inclined to agree with Welgund above. I think his list or four detectors that would cost about $5,800.00 will out perform a $899 detector any day. Just sayin'
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
My feelings are the exact opposite of Choppadude. The button placement isn't an issue for me. I live in AZ and never detect with gloves. I find the pinpoint button to be in the perfect spot to reach easily with my thumb. I also disagree about the learning curve being longer than the Equinox. With the Kruzer, The entire menu is displayed on the screen. There is no need to remember how to acce
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Keith, I feel the same about the Multi Kruzer. It has replaced my Racer, Racer 2, and Impact. Just a great all arounder and outstanding in the thick iron.
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Tom Slick
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum