Dan(NM)

Yes they are Steve.

Lol...Keep the pontificating coming Steve. Congrats on the soon to be ownership. I'm looking forward to reading your review.

I gotcha, gotta admit, these guys don't waste much time processing orders.

It's coming from a warehouse in IA,via Fedex Express, I got mine in 2 days and I'm in Texas.

Steve, the OD of the lower shaft on the 900 and Manticore is 17.5mm...the ID is 15.5mm, which seems like a strange size.

Thank you!

Thank you and congrats!!!!

Here are some side by side pics of the 900 and Manticore. I was under the impression the 900 and Manticore used the same housing and armrest. These are 2 different designs for both as you can see. The pod with grey is the 900, the shaft mount picture, the Manticore is the top pic. I starting looking closer after trying to install a clear cover template from the 900, not even close. the screen on the Manticore is recessed just like the CTX. I had to cut 2 separate pieces for the Manticore vs 1 for the 900 due to the recess.

I ordered 1-9 and got mine today via 2 day Fedex Express from Cabela's First time doing business them and I'm impressed with the customer service I got. I spent some time on the phone with several customer reps and they are really great folks to deal with. I ended up with a 10% discount and another $20 off to boot. Now that the wait is over, it's time to spend some time navigating the menu and getting to now the machine for myself. Heading out Sunday for a test spin.

Right after I ordered mine, I went back to the Cabela's website. They were offering 10% discount with a $20 rewards bonus. So I signed up and got their card. My plan was to make sure that I could get one with the 10% discount and then I was going to send the other unit back and cancel the card :-) I tried to use my new Cabela's credit card to make the purchase, but I did not have the security code. Long story short, contacted Cabela's customer service and they offered to give me the 10% plus the $20 in the form of a refund to my debit card purchase. I am more than pleased to have bought mine through Cabela's.

I ordered from Cabela's this morning, just got a tracking number...Coming FedEx 2 day, ETA Wednesday. I cancelled my preorder with my dealer once I knew I had one.

My wait is over...

Welcome to the forum and g ood luck with your new toy.

Well, you should be swinging your's shortly. I'm looking forward to your review and assessment of the new machine.

I e-mailed my dealer yesterday, he's heard nothing about any shipment coming to him. Here I sit at #1 and they won't send my guy 1 stinking machine 😞

A dealer posted on Facebook that they received 6 Manticores today. Hopefully this means more are hitting other dealers soon.

Ok, thanks for the info.

What recovery speed is default in each mode? I was wondering if maybe that has something to do with it.

I figured since nothing Bluetooth I tried will connect to the 900, apparently the 700, 900 and Manticore all use the same audio technology.

Thanks and I agree, especially if time is a factor and it usually always is.

This ring hit at 25 on the 800 at a fresh water lake...but it was massive lol .

It must be for the other hunters here too lol

This is the price I have to pay looking for gold at freshwater swimming areas here in Texas. I dig everything from 0 up. I've dug gold from 1 all the way to 25, so, I dig a pouch full of trash every outing.

I prefer wired earbuds so I can take one out and hear what's going on if needed. . Also, I like to wear a wide brimmed hat in the hot Texas sun.

Where I was standing was 5-10' under water 2 years ago...