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Old 06-06-2008, 09:30 PM
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Many folks in my area use Minelab detectors. I plan on asking some why they chose that machine, but would like to get feedback from the TQ folks too. If you think Minelab is a great detector.....why?
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:24 AM
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Simply because it's the best,here in the UK it has been the top selling machine for a number of years and there latest Xterra range has all the hallmarks of the Minelab plus it is light,the XTerra 70 is now very high on the list of the best selling Minelab.
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Well I know I like my X-Terra 70 for sure. Nice and light, easy to use, allows room to grow with. Lots of coils, at 3 different frequencies. Just a real nise machine. They are a good company to dealo with also, Beale.
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Old 06-07-2008, 09:28 AM
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Multi-frequency, rugged, dependable.
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I think its a fine MD but I have the expII so its a bit heavier than the xterra group. Unlike the xterra group I have 28 frequencies going at once and its just a deep diver.. I chose to bring this over the garrett when we go to North Carolina this coming week..
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if your looking for a minelab i'd go with finding the explorer xs,,friends of mine in the club have these and they do very well,,the target ID seems better to me they both use the WOT 15" coil tech coil and cover alot of ground with them,,and dont seem to miss much,,,
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