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« on: September 17, 2014, 04:23:22 PM »
I am thinking of adding a Minelab to my metal detecting collection but which one is best Explorer 2 , se , or etrac. I know they have a big learning curve but which is easier if any?
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2014, 05:13:40 PM »
The Etrac is probably the most user friendly but as to which is best there's not a lot if anything between them Wink
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2014, 05:22:20 PM »
ill second that,good all rounder Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2014, 06:10:07 PM »
I'd  go with ctx mate,  but also etrac still gud
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2014, 06:41:17 PM »
Quote from: WEBBER on September 17, 2014, 04:23:22 PM
I am thinking of adding a Minelab to my metal detecting collection but which one is best Explorer 2 , se , or etrac. I know they have a big learning curve but which is easier if any?

Howmany detectors do you need  Huh

If I had a choice, even though I have an se pro and I love it to bits, The explorer 11 is still a great detector, but I think an etrac would be a wise choice, supported by Deus for fresh plough  Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2014, 06:48:20 PM »
Just to add another thing to this post , what's the difference between a se and a se pro ?
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2014, 06:49:32 PM »
Nice one Outlaw I think an etrac is more in my price range although a ctx does look the beast and I like the gps feature maybe if I find the Ludlow Saxon hoard I'd buy one!!
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2014, 06:51:08 PM »
Quote from: david995 on September 17, 2014, 06:48:20 PM
Just to add another thing to this post , what's the difference between a se and a se pro ?

The Pro had the Pro coil Wink
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2014, 06:59:08 PM »
I have an explorer 11 and a safari with the safari being  more user friendly. After using both I tend to use the safari due to the pinpoint feature being more accurate and lighter to use. I have found many good finds with both machines. Minelabs are good all round machines you can rely on.
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2014, 07:11:12 PM »
is it only the coil that is different geoff ?
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2014, 07:13:07 PM »
Yes just the coil, there was a rumour of a slightly faster chip in the Pro but after using both I would say they are identical as Minelab also say Wink
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2014, 07:20:17 PM »
yep i guess if they had put a faster chip  in the se pro they would of heavily advertised the fact as a good selling point
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2014, 07:39:24 PM »
I've had both the Explorer and now I've got the Safari, both great machines. The Safari is easier to use as Bowman says,  but I reckon the pinpoint on the explorer is much better.
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2014, 08:48:43 PM »
Quote from: outlaw on September 17, 2014, 06:41:17 PM
Quote from: WEBBER on September 17, 2014, 04:23:22 PM
I am thinking of adding a Minelab to my metal detecting collection but which one is best Explorer 2 , se , or etrac. I know they have a big learning curve but which is easier if any?

Howmany detectors do you need  Huh

If I had a choice, even though I have an se pro and I love it to bits, The explorer 11 is still a great detector, but I think an etrac would be a wise choice, supported by Deus for fresh plough  Cheesy Cheesy
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Yes - I've got a Deus and an E-TRAC - definite advantages to having both Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2014, 07:43:23 PM »
Anyone seen any etrac s for sale been looking there only seems to be a couple on eBay at the moment!
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