Real High Conductor Hunt with the Minelab Manticore, Deus II, and Equinox 900

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Published 2023-01-09
Please note: THIS IS NOT A COMPETION VIDEO. Many of you prefer seeing the Manticore in action so I took the Minelab Manticore, XP Deus 2, and the Equinox 900 to a local permission that has a lot of high conductors. I used each machine to find around 2 targets each to compare how each machine will see the other machines targets with target ID numbers, sounds, etc. THIS IS NOT A COMPETION VIDEO. All of these machines could see ALL of THE TARGETs regardless of the machine used. I did not try to out do the other. I set up each machine for searching high conductors. The Manticore has an All Terrain High Conductor search mode. The Deus 2 has a Deep High Conductor mode (I altered it to look for coins), and the Nox 900 was in Park 1 with my coin settings that converted from the Equinxo 800. These are real targets in the ground not planted. Thanks for watching!

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All Comments (21)
  • @MentalMetal
    Hey guys thanks for watching and If could get you to give this video a thumbs up I would appreciate it. The goal is 200 likes. Thank you!
  • @bradsorum4039
    This comparison vid was exactly the real life field testing that I wanted to see. Digging the nail was very reassuring that no matter which machine you are using there is always the possibility it is trash.
  • @mrwheatie
    Thanks for the comparison of real unknown targets. This takes time and I for one appreciate it. My choice was the 900 (just got it) and it performed just fine.
  • @homer17022x22
    Took my Manticore out for the 1st time on Saturday and ran the high conductor program in a park I’ve hammered and did very well !! That machine handles EMI like a champ !!
  • @justins3810
    Awesome video man! Its nice to see the comparisons.
  • @ohdannyboyjustadiggin
    Like the Live dig Comparison that is pretty cool .. Thanks for your time to do this. All 3 detectors are pretty good detectors from what I am seeing and hearing.. Peace ..
  • @charlesweaver2765
    Love the deep high conductor program on my deus II on older sites, thanks for the video.
  • @Windsurfingaddict
    Nice comparison, thanks for taking the time to test them all against each other 😀😀😀
  • @TheJonesy555
    Useful and interesting video. Thanks for your efforts. I recognised the screw top instantly on that deus2 sound/id no. 😁
  • @TheLastBoyScout1976
    It is worth noting that the bouncing VDI numbers on the manticore and equinox are themselves an indicator of a trash item. Im not saying don’t dig but I was calling trash as soon as I saw the bouncing VDI and heard impure tones. When I was young I dug everything! Now my back is killing me to the point that I can only dig sure things. I might risk it if it’s deep and possibly silver (80’s + VDI) or if the area has produced old or valuable targets already. Great video!!!!
  • @sandman4224
    Thanks for taking the time to compare. Interesting responses. That pinpointer of yours sounds too much like a dentist's drill - reminds me of my last filling :)
  • @diggindarrell
    I just got the call that my Manticore is here and will be shipped to my home by Friday. 😊
  • @oldplucker1
    Hey about Shovels, Spades and Trowels. A shovel has a wide blade with turned up sides for shovelling coal, gravel, grain, snow etc. A Spade is what you use for digging holes. A trowel is a small Spade but also is curved to dig and shovel on a small scale. Nice to see target comparisons. 👍