Dan(NM)

Hey Buzzard, did you get to handle the Equinox? Did it feel nose heavy or did it feel balanced?

One of the many things I really appreciate about the CTX is the ability hit coins on edge at depth. I'm wondering if you've had the chance to witness how the 800 does in this department? I've gone back to spots that have been hunted very heavily and done quite well hitting silver dimes on edge in the 6-7" range. Do you think the multi-frequency abilities of the 800 have an advantage over other machines you've used in this situation?  Thanks for any input you can offer!   

Btw...great forum with a ton of quality information and participation.

I live in the desert Southwest (NM), we get on average 10" of rain per year. The ground is bone dry 90% of the year, although the city does water during the summer.  I've found  Barbers and V's practically on the surface, clad at 7-8", this has occurred in different area's in the same town.

 At the local zoo, started in 1898, most of the coins in the 8-10" range are from the 30's - 50's, no doubt fill has been brought in. This summer,  in one spot, where the grass had died and the the ground was bare, I found a 1906 V nickle on top on the ground :) Not far from there I dug a 1942 Walker at 10" ?????

So, I've learned to dig all targets and that means digging a boat load of clad and trash, because depth has nothing to do with the age of the coins here.

 I do have one on order and have an opportunity to pick up a couple of lower rods for the Xterra. But, if they won't fit, I don't want to waste my money on them.

If someone in the know could verify this, I'd be more than grateful.

People are more responsive to letting you detect in their yards than you would think. I started door knocking back in the late 80's when I first got into the hobby, I did very well. Only problem now is, I still live in the same town and most of the older homes have been hit. This town didn't start growing until the end of WW2 and most of the home were built in the early to mid 50's. usually not much in the way of "older stuff" 

 Nothing ventured, nothing gained, all they can do is say no.