Thats interesting and yes disappointing. Ive had really good luck on my atgold with the nel coils and also the nokta/makro machines. I haven't been on the beach either but just at the old ghost towns. I had a Apex with the nel 5" Sharpe coil for a bit. I didn't really like the way in clicked and clacked and made long pauses. Made me feel like I was lacking performance or something was off. That was only one hunt for about 2 hrs, so I guess I cant judge to much.

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