Hi Folks,
Picked up the 12x8 Evolution coil this morning and decided to have a play on some mullock heaps to see how it performed on the small stuff. Ive read a few comments lately stating that it may be a coil that closes the gap between GPXs and the SDC in relation to small targets. OK, so I got caught. Its a bit like selling lures to fishermen. This one will catch more fish....... so I took the bait. Hook line and sinker. I was really after something that would compare to the SDC so that I could detect with my daughter when she comes down to visit. The old workings provide some easy detecting where you dont have to bash through dense bush for miles. I currently run a 5000 with a 12 Evo and even though its a great coil, it struggles when you get to the really small gold. The plan was to do a direct comparison to the SDC by running both machines over an area without scratching, confirming or digging any targets. I wanted to run the Evo coil first as it would rule out any potential bias that I might have if I knew that a target had already been identified by the SDC. I set up the gpx so that the detector was running reasonably quiet (fine gold, gain 14, stabeliser 12) and worked a clearly defined area. I was pleasantly surprised to get a signal within this area. I ran the SDC over the same spot and confirmed the initial target and identified one extra faint target. The Evo was placed over this spot again, just in case I missed it the first time. No matter what I did, I couldnt get any movement in the threshold. Anyway, I went back to the first signal and dug out this small bit. It was nice to break in the coil so quickly.
In reality, the 12 Evo would have nailed that one. Went back to the second signal and started to dig it with the SDC. With a strong signal now present on the SDC, I again went back to the GPX. It was just a slight murmur at this stage. Ended up digging out a minute piece of lead. Was really surprised that the Evo didnt think much of it. They usually gobble up lead shot. Went to another mullock heap and got another signal with the Evo. Was pleased at what popped out.
The signal was clear and the piece was small. Maybe the hype about this coil had some merit. Was just about to leave but couldnt help myself. Ran the Evo over a clear area of gravel and got a definite but faint signal.
This was the best piece of the day (as it was the smallest ......If you know what I mean)
First impressions of the 12x8 are positive. Seams quite stable, pinpoints well (although not a good as the SDC on the small bits) is a pleasure to swing and definitely gives a clear, repeatable signal on pieces under .1g. Cant wait to try it on some larger, deeper lumps.
Cheers for now
Les
Picked up the 12x8 Evolution coil this morning and decided to have a play on some mullock heaps to see how it performed on the small stuff. Ive read a few comments lately stating that it may be a coil that closes the gap between GPXs and the SDC in relation to small targets. OK, so I got caught. Its a bit like selling lures to fishermen. This one will catch more fish....... so I took the bait. Hook line and sinker. I was really after something that would compare to the SDC so that I could detect with my daughter when she comes down to visit. The old workings provide some easy detecting where you dont have to bash through dense bush for miles. I currently run a 5000 with a 12 Evo and even though its a great coil, it struggles when you get to the really small gold. The plan was to do a direct comparison to the SDC by running both machines over an area without scratching, confirming or digging any targets. I wanted to run the Evo coil first as it would rule out any potential bias that I might have if I knew that a target had already been identified by the SDC. I set up the gpx so that the detector was running reasonably quiet (fine gold, gain 14, stabeliser 12) and worked a clearly defined area. I was pleasantly surprised to get a signal within this area. I ran the SDC over the same spot and confirmed the initial target and identified one extra faint target. The Evo was placed over this spot again, just in case I missed it the first time. No matter what I did, I couldnt get any movement in the threshold. Anyway, I went back to the first signal and dug out this small bit. It was nice to break in the coil so quickly.
In reality, the 12 Evo would have nailed that one. Went back to the second signal and started to dig it with the SDC. With a strong signal now present on the SDC, I again went back to the GPX. It was just a slight murmur at this stage. Ended up digging out a minute piece of lead. Was really surprised that the Evo didnt think much of it. They usually gobble up lead shot. Went to another mullock heap and got another signal with the Evo. Was pleased at what popped out.
The signal was clear and the piece was small. Maybe the hype about this coil had some merit. Was just about to leave but couldnt help myself. Ran the Evo over a clear area of gravel and got a definite but faint signal.
This was the best piece of the day (as it was the smallest ......If you know what I mean)
First impressions of the 12x8 are positive. Seams quite stable, pinpoints well (although not a good as the SDC on the small bits) is a pleasure to swing and definitely gives a clear, repeatable signal on pieces under .1g. Cant wait to try it on some larger, deeper lumps.
Cheers for now
Les
