Scott, it really depends on the sites chosen, then the detector and coil used, the settings used, and the operator's persistence to cover a site well. Slow and methodical, good overlapping, and a lot of patience.

Most desired targets, in most locations I have hunted in many different states, are typically not very deep. They are not all laying nice and flat-to-the-coil so canted targets can through things off. Usually they are not sitting out there alone with no metal around them so we have to be ready for good-target masking and that can easily degrade a good signal and visual read-out.

Am I saying all the newer detectors are no good? Of course not, and I have some good friends using them and I value their field experiences and opinions about these newer models. I know I am also fighting health issues to try and regain strength so I can use a cane again and get back out hunting .. and I also think about some of the newer models or some coming soon. But I am not parting with what I have because I like them, I know them, they can work well, and there is no immediate need to replace hm.

Get well, then get a bit more hunting under your belt as you think about other detectors.

Monte

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