Minelab E-Trac Episode IV - 2 FULL Digs

Episode IV. The sights and sounds of the Minelab E-Trac detecting old coins. My goal is for people interested or new to the Minelab E-Trac to be able to hear and see the detector in action. There are 2 FULL Digs in this clip. At least one dig produces a worthwhile target, also you get to see and hear the Minelab X-Terra 305 signals on the same targets. Enjoy!!!

NebTrac

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Metal Detecting
• Minelab E-Trac
• Minelab X-Terra 305
• wheat pennies
• treasure hunting
• old coins
• silver coins

[TheJohnmusk]

Do you think the E-trac is worth the extra money over the X-terra? It seems like X-terra can get similar depth and also can spot targets in amongst the trash, but it doesn't have all the bells and whistles like the E-trac. The question is are they really necessary? There is such a large price difference...can it be justified?

[NebTrac]

@TheJohnmusk With the X-Terra's standard concentric coil, I don't think the X-Terra can hold its own. With a DD the X-Terra's a better machine. To be honest I had only about 60 hours on my X-Terra before switching over to the E-Trac, but I have run side by side and most of the results are just learning the machine.

On the X-Terra a deep coin hit will seem like trash numbers, but with the E-Trac its usually loud and clear. I don't know if this answers your ? or not, but I hope it helps.

[DigginAmerica]

Nice hunt Neb .... also liked the field burn in your other video.

BILL .

[NebTrac]

@DigginAmerica Thanks for watching and commenting Bill. Take care and Merry CHRISTmas!

[Guyzer36]

My mistake nebtrac,didnt realise you were running sunray probe.hope to see more of your vids soon.have you had a look at mlo its a great site devoted only to minelabs.regards Guy.

[NebTrac]

@Guyzer36 Yes I have Guy. I really like their information. Great site. Take care down there and happy hunting.

NebTrac

[TheJohnmusk]

@NebTrac

Thanks Neb. Yes it answered my question. I've used a Sovereign XS for years but I'd like to upgrade to something with an ID and less cumbersome. The huge bankroll that Minelab demands for the E-trac is really bothering me, I hate to overspend to get something I rdon't need. I'm thinking Tek T2, Fisher F-75, X-terra or E-trac. I don't like the "beep" detectors much, I prefer the sounds that Minelab machines make. So I think the X-terra is a better buy at < $450 used.

[NebTrac]

@Guyzer36 Thanks for the comment. I use the SunRay X-1 Probe and unless you modify the lower rod you have to run the coil outside the rod. Probably the downside of running that probe. I do know of some that have modified their rod to do just what you say.

NebTrac

[Guyzer36]

nebtrac liked the video m8,but have noticed that u have ur coil cable wrapped around the stem like on the xterra,i to use an Etrac and the cable is meant to go in the hole at the bottom of the lower stem and run up inside so that its hidden.regards Guy.