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Author Topic: Intrigued by the depth of explorers  (Read 10717 times)
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« on: April 03, 2009, 10:10:06 AM »
Have been wondering over a period of time having seen many posts regarding the depth capabilties of the machines, What is the deepest measured depth that you have found a target at and what are the types of finds that you are making at these depths?
Most of the finds that I make are within the first 5 inches unless it is something larger than a 10p piece, I just wonder is it worth having a minelab to use on a worked site.
When you go down deeper does the discrim still sort out the good from the bad?
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 10:20:39 AM »
I dont know about the Explorer but I have been using my new Safari and am finding very small metal objects at impressive depth! I found this very small heart pendent at 10 inches! I will have to add that the soil here in my area is quite mineral free So I guess that would make a detector work better. I am still new working with the Minelab so I will have to admit I dig lots of trash! I guess you should dig everything to learn to use the machine better. The target ID on this heart showed up as jewelry/foil on the TID.
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 11:53:11 AM »
You could well have opened a can of worms here Steve.lol. Grin

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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 11:57:57 AM »
This might help you! field test results. http://www.detectortest.info/ When the page opens just click Minelab tab on the left hand list. Its quite comprehensive info!
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 02:04:50 PM »
im digging deep with my e11  for stuff, just ask the boarderfox on his thought of depth on the minelab think he will have plenty to say on this subject ha ha ,arnt i right coleggwent Grin
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 02:18:44 PM »
thanks yankee thats an informative site. no doubt there'll be some dissagreements there. whats the safari like to use?
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2009, 02:22:32 PM »
I have definately passed 14 inches on numerous occasions with the Explorer II. The majority of my finds though seem to come out at at about 5-10 inches. Its easy to work out in the field - just get a permanent marker pen and mark your spade at inch intervals - job done. Wink

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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2009, 02:23:57 PM »
got to agree with Neil, 14inches  plus for sure . Grin
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2009, 02:25:08 PM »
OK I guess As you may know and I found out it takes a lot of hours to learn a Minelab detector! I haven't had near enough hours on the machine myself yet. I have only used it about 10 hours total so far. I hear you dont get good at using it until about 100 hours so I got a long time to go. It does get a little heavy after a while but I got one of those harness things to help me out when on a long hunt. I have found a lot of nails! LOL
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2009, 03:25:07 PM »
Braggarts  Grin What are you finding at 14" plus? Anything worth finding at that depth that isn't a big horseshoe etc;
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2009, 04:31:58 PM »
Good link Yankee! Looks like there is no point in having any other machine then, other than the e-trac. SE or GPX 4500, the II didn't really perform in the test  Cheesy
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2009, 05:48:30 PM »
Steve have you considered the XP Goldmaxx Power? According to the Detectortest it out-performs Minelab machines and it's a lot lighter and cheaper.
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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2009, 06:22:29 PM »
See what you mean Richie, but do like the option of a meter!
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2009, 06:45:59 PM »
forget the explorer's i've found cut quarter's at a metre with my fisher 75.  mike
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2009, 06:52:01 PM »
yes ok mike in your dreams Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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