Has anyone used a sunray DX-1 ??

[Classic II SL]

Was wonderin if anybody has used one, whats the depth ?? can it punch the signal through the grass ? and if so , to how deep? How does it affect battery life on your machine? I'd be putting it on my MXT. I've been using a bullseye and it seems to be weak, an inch or two is max. I'm thinkin the sunray would be better, cause I'm kinda gettin to like the pinpointer, when it saves ya from diggin a plug, most of the time I can pop out the shallow coins (up to 2 1/2" deep) any comments/info appreciated, also the list price is like $179, wheres the hottest deal/ best price, on one right now?? thanks, Rich.

[TonyinCT]

The DX-1 is one of the best on the market. It uses your detector battery and does not run it down since it is only on when in use. Am I to understand that you are using your Bullseye to probe out coins ? If so this is not the intended use of the pinpointer. It is supposed to be used once the plug is removed and you want to pinpoint the target in the hole so damage does not occur to it. It gets up to 4" depth.

[TwoDogsBob]

Have a DX1 on both my and my wifes MXT.. They are great!!
Depth seems to be around 3 inches but with practice and learning just how it sounds might be a little better. Like with your detector or any new piece of equipment there is a learning curve but cause it's hooked to your machine it's like using the MXT with a 1 inch coil.
I've noticed no increase in power consumption on the batteries.
They really cut down on your digging time, really narrows down the target.
I have no regrets on putting down the cash..

[Classic II SL]

Originally Posted by TonyinCT

The DX-1 is one of the best on the market. It uses your detector battery and does not run it down since it is only on when in use. Am I to understand that you are using your Bullseye to probe out coins ? If so this is not the intended use of the pinpointer. It is supposed to be used once the plug is removed and you want to pinpoint the target in the hole so damage does not occur to it. It gets up to 4" depth.

Tony, I'm using the bullseye in the hole to locate coins, on the shallow targets, I just pick a spot slightly offcenter, drive my digger through the sod, then pry up, just enough to slide the bullseye underneath. Usually on the shallow coins, I can locate them fast this way, then pop them out with my pointy Ames digger, it has about a one inch tapered tip, on the digger. My problem with the bullseye is I want to pinpoint through the grass, on shallow coins, the bullseye seems to lack the power needed, to do this efficiently. If the sunray is good to 4", it oughta have enough power to pinpoint through the grass roots, to say like a depth of 2 1/2" ??? Rich.

[Classic II SL]

Originally Posted by TwoDogsBob

Have a DX1 on both my and my wifes MXT.. They are great!!
Depth seems to be around 3 inches but with practice and learning just how it sounds might be a little better. Like with your detector or any new piece of equipment there is a learning curve but cause it's hooked to your machine it's like using the MXT with a 1 inch coil.
I've noticed no increase in power consumption on the batteries.
They really cut down on your digging time, really narrows down the target.
I have no regrets on putting down the cash..

Bob, can the sunray pinpoint through the grass roots to find a coin at lets say 2 1/2" deep??? Rich.