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I agree. I wish they'd do something like a quick connect magnetic charger for both the coil and remote, similar to what Minelab has. In the meantime, this is a welcomed upgrade for me. I absolutely hate the screw-on connector.

Anything below the disc setting will give an iron tone. Targets in the notched range will be silent.

XPD2 will work for the abbreviation. 🙂

Good luck on your beach trip! I'll probably be heading back to Myrtle again sometime in the next couple of months.

I got mine from Serious Detecting.

I'm sure most of you have seen this by now, but thought I'd bring it to the attention of those who haven't. There's a new cable available with a simple push-on plug for the remote. It works well. It may not seem like a big improvement at first since you can just push the original plug on without screwing down the nut, but this one actually goes on a lot easier. When you pop it on, the cord will always be facing downward, which eliminates the issue of having to rotate the plug until it finds it's seat. Got mine from Serious Detecting for about 15 bucks. Money well spent IMHO. Sometimes its the little things that make life easier.

I agree. I tried the 35 for a while and wasn’t a fan of it.

I’ve noticed the same issue with the low pinpoint volume.

Nice finds Bob! I’ve been playing around with the Tekkna program for about a week with varying success. It was able to sniff out some small pieces of brass at one of my heavily hunted iron blanketed sites. Still need to spend more time with it.

Well, I was getting ready to brag about my worn out Spanish half reale, but then I saw Steve's post with a 3500 y/o find. Makes mine seem brand new by comparison. 🤣 Amazing find Steve!

I like the MI-6, but keep going back to the Garrett Carrot due to the large flat on/off button. Makes it really easy to find without having to stop and look for it.

Set #2 is sold. Thanks !

Thanks! It’s something I came up with several years ago. I like to keep a hand free while detecting so that I can answer my phone, grab a drink or whatever else. Tried one of those holsters for long handled shovels, but it never really worked well for me due to the T handle being hung at belt level. With the full length of the shovel hanging below the belt line, it would start swinging and banging against my ankles as I walked. Since the hip clip can be mounted further down the shaft, it eliminates that problem.

Both WS6 headphone modules still available. Final price reduction before listing them on eBay. Price lowered to 220 shipped on WS6 set #1, and $180 shipped on WS6 set #2. Set #1 is like new. Set #2 has a few scratches but works perfectly.

This one can too. Lockup is excellent. No movement at the joint whatsoever on mine. A little pricey, but they even let you customize the blade style and overall length at checkout.

Thanks! I believe it was Geologyhound who was having some trouble editing a post. 🙂

More like a clip you’d see on an ink pen, but bigger. 🙂

You sure that was a hip-clip? Mine are only one piece and only use one bolt. If it was a hip-clip, let me know and I’ll send you a replacement.

My current two favorites are my Predator Spartan and Excalibur Merlin. To me, the Spartan strikes the perfect balance of blade size, overall length and weight. It also has a D handle, which I prefer. The Excalibur Merlin breaks down to a very compact size which allows me to carry it, along with my Deus 2 in my Motorcycle saddlebag or a backpack. I haven’t had it long, but so far it seems very durable and works great. I have some other Predator shovels and a Root Slayer, but those two are the ones I use the most. I have Hip-Clips on all of my shovels, which lets me carry them on my belt whenever I want to free up a hand.

Will accept a partial trade on a MI-6 pinpointer.

That's an impressive two month haul Jeff. Looks like you're getting along with the Manticore very well.

Both WS6 headphones still available. Price lowered to 240 shipped on WS6 set #1, and $200 shipped on WS6 set #2.

Both WS6 headphones still available.

I had a Manticore for a while and liked it a lot. Great performance, well thought out menu and excellent screen. I just found that the Deus 2 was better suited for my style of hunting. Mainly due to weight and audio, the latter of which being personal preference. If the Deus 2 didn't exist, I'd be perfectly happy with the Manticore as my primary detector. It's a great machine IMHO.

I guess they’ve changed their policy regarding the receipt but haven’t updated their website yet. ”The complete XP DEUS metal detector is covered by a five year parts and labor warranty for detectors purchased on or after January 1, 2013. Units purchased prior to this date are covered by a 2 Year Parts and Labor Warranty. The warranty is for the device based on the serial number. If resold, the warranty follows the device. The warranty is based on the date of the original sale as noted on the receipt from an authorized dealer. A copy of the original sales receipt is required for service under the warranty. Units submitted for service without a sales receipt are considered out of warranty”. https://www.xpmetaldetectorsamericas.com/warranty