Sorry Im late to answering this question. I'm generally running in Jewelry or Relic mode with the sensitivity as high as possible and the iron volume at 1-2. MF or 15 khz works well for me. I really like the smaller Ripper coil and use it most often. The new update does seem to have calmed the chattiness and the ID doesn't jump as much. I have to admit so far this spring the detecting has taken a back seat to chasing crappie and bass in my kayak. Thats going to change pretty soon though with the wake boats and jet skis starting to show up.

Minelab Equinox 800, Nokta Fors Core, Garrett Carrot