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Old 04-09-2007, 10:12 PM
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Still being rather green, could anyone help me out with a couple questions. If I purchased a smaller coil at some point for my Ace 250, is it pretty much Plug-N-Play or is there any calibration or anything I'd need to do to my machine to use it? AND, is it just better to get a second detector that comes with a smaller coil and use that one in trashy areas or tight spots rather than have to be swapping out coils? I haven't found anything with my ACE250 near any poles, or tight spots because of the larger coil it comes with, I believe. Thanks.

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Old 04-09-2007, 10:43 PM
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Hello Rarefindz, oh yes I would recommend the sniper small coil to you anytime. It is just plug and go. Most people get a second lower shaft and put the small coil on it and it is very easy to change out that way. I would go for it because it will let you get closer into the metal legs and supports. If I can help you out just let me know Rarefindz. God Bless and happy hunting.

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Old 04-09-2007, 10:56 PM
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RF, I would go with what John said. I might do the same thing before to long
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Old 04-10-2007, 07:21 AM
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John has it right, A smaller coil is plug and play.
It will help you out the 1st time you use it in a trashy area. The purchase of a lower rod to go with it is also a worthwhile investment.
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thanks all, sounds like good investment.

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FINDZ, I have the Sniper and I would not be without it.
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i usally (in the bag) take w/ lower rod a 3.5 a 8" and 10 or 12". if i hit a new spot i use the 8" and scout it out. i have gotton into fields with nothing not a nail. i'll go with a 10 or 12" coil. but if i hit heavy trash its a 3.5 or 5" and ya it helps like unreal. in trash it wont mask a good target like a stock coil. HH
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