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I use the factory default iron filter setting and I'm very happy with it. I did try lowering it to some of the recommended settings but all I did was dig more nails and iron. I just can't buy in to the "You're gonna miss targets hiding in the iron unless you lower the iron filter setting". I've found more coins hiding in iron with the factory default iron filter setting than any machine I've ever owned. So to answer your question " why would you lower a setting so that the separation between ferrous and nonferrous becomes less clear " I don't. Good luck with how ever you decide to set the iron filter.

GB, I've given up on trying to explain or believe that I know the reason why things sound like they do. I now think there are so many different ground scenarios that are possible and some perhaps even sound the same as others but for a totally different reason. All I listen for now is enough good info to make me want to investigate the target. Even then I still find myself digging very iffy signals. lol my knowingness is knowing I don't have a clue.😂 But I'm having fun!

Digalicious, I remember hunting with my son while he was still using his Etrac. I was using the Equinox. We both had six inch coils on while hunting a lot where an old house had been. It was pretty trashy and he had located a target and asked if the Equinox could find it. I walked over and it was an easy target. He said "I had to really work to find that target". It was shortly after he had an Equinox. So, yes going slow and really working you can find targets hiding with bbs, fbs but it's a slower process for sure. The target was just a copper penny and they both found it but one was a lot easier to do so with. I only hunt and other than knowing the recovery speed is slower I'm not the person to give explanations on the hows and whys. That particular hunt came to mind when I read your post. Tom

Rick, I'm thinking like you about really liking the Legend and no new detectors for me right now either. Tom

Jeff, Looking forward to seeing the weight of the Legend with the lg24 as well. Plus they said the lg30 weighs less than the stock coil. Not sure how much but we'll find it soon. Tom

Rick, I think I'll be getting both and probably not using the stock and six inch as much. When I was playing with the vanquish I really liked that twelve inch stock coil on it. The five by eight that came with it was good but I think the nine and a half by six I'll like a little better. The five by ten was on my equinox most of the time.

The coils look awesome! The sp30 is lighter than the stock coil! That's impressive and I really like an elliptical shaped coil. I thought the 9x12 on the vanquish was a bit deeper than the stock coil on my equinox. Hopefully similar results on the sp30 vrs. the stock coil. The sp24 will probably be used most. Especially in yards and trashy areas. Can't wait to try it in heavy iron which the stock coil is really quite amazing in any way. Even on lower recovery speeds using the factory default iron filter setting. You just can't buy a machine that does all the Legend does for the money. Beta tester... me🤔... hmmm, I'll definitely load it up on one of my Legends to try out. If there are tweaks I'll just update it again and wait till they get it finished then update my other one to the finished version. Owning the Legend is really quite exciting. Getting to test a beta version! It'll be very interesting to hear the feedback from everyone. Fun times in a fun hobby! 😁

That sure beats the sandwich bags and a box. lol

Thanks! Sure brings back memories. The old Outlaw 290 Bounty Hunter. Got my first silver coin with that machine. A 1913 Barber dime. I thought that was really cool!!.... Oh! I still do!😁 What a fun hobby!

That was the same problem I had. Loved the machine hated the grip.

Ya just never know what's gonna show up.

Ten silver coins in one hole bracelet. Australian three pence coin bracelet. 92.5 silver along with some other coin, relic, jewelry finds.

Del, I haven't heard of any.

Rick, are you saying set the tone break to 1 or just use 1 tone. Thanks, Tom

It's not too bad when you're only hunting with one machine. It's easier to remember how to do what when you want to change something. The more I use it the easier it is to navigate thru the different settings. You certainly do have a lot of options to play with for sure.

JCR, I’ve done the Legend just like I did the Equinox. I’ve found some settings that work well here and don’t make adjustments too often. park mode, M1, G disc pattern, recovery speed 3, 60 tones with the tone break at 7, iron filter 8, audio gain 1, ground balance 0 unless needed and sensitivity 28 + or - as needed. I do have different programs saved to use when I’m trying to do certain things. I’m very happy with my settings. Pretty simple. I’ve just concentrated on learning the sounds that these settings make in relationship to the targets in the ground. Tom

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Rich, I had good luck with mine as well although I never submerged it. Rain was the worst it saw. I don’t have any Knowledge at all about trading in an out of warranty head unit. Sorry.

Not sure where Gigmaster came up with the idea but it certainly revealed where it was leaking at. Cudos to him for that. It sure seems odd that some have cracks and some don’t. Who knows. What it does do is give you a place to keep an eye on. So, what do ya do if you see cracks besides the obvious don’t submerge it. Seems it should be a warranty issue if you still have any left.

They fit good and the buttons line right up with the cover. Got from detector warehouse.

Legend with 11” and a Legend with the 6” for a back up. Only two machines I own. Although, I have thought about picking up a used Deus to play with some. You know one of those deals you can’t say no to… they get me every time… Well, almost. lol

The proofs in the pudding! Great job Jeff!

Jeff, enjoyed reading the post. Thanks for giving us a really unbiased review and explaining the reasons for your decision. HH! Tom

Not yet, but I just picked up another Legend. Going with the six on one and stock on the other. If we ever get any rain I’ll let ya know how they compare.