IMHO I consider 6" coil a "situational" coil, even more so with
the abilities of the Nox. What you have to decide is how many times
a year are you going to be in that "situation" if it will pay for itself.
Is it worth a couple more from THAT site? Now keep in mind this
could be the difference in a seated and not.
Some people think only about the physical size of it. Think great
now I can get closer to walls, bleechers, fences Etc....
Now, some people such as myself will get on a great site that is
so rich in actual coin targets everywhere it absolutely insane. Here you can
separate low tones from high tones much easier. And be more selective
and only dig expected silver targets.
Perfect example of this is one of my hunting partners did a private
park for years. The amount of newer silver pulled from this park is
incredible. There is actually 2 areas we nick named wheat penny prison.
He has hit it so often so much there are not many high tones left.
In November I went over it CTX with the 17" coil. Not really a coil you
would want for cherry picking in a target rich site, but I am very
efficient with the CTX and did VERY well. Pulled five more silvers.
Oddly, we went back there yesterday. I had maybe an hour before
I had to fly to work. Took NOX with 6" coil. Thinking I could pluck
a few more. I was in the prison and pulled 5-6 Wheats in one hole.
A foot over 4-5 more wheats in one hole. This can give you how many
targets are here. Its crazy!
My third plug was a super thin Merc! Guess what I am saying is
you NEVER get it all.
This is actually my second go around with the 6" coil.
First time I didnt give it a chance. This time I am.
I will say this is the first 6" coil that I didnt feel inadequate.
I have used several 6" coils for all detectors I have owned.
Seems like I have about 1" depth over all others. But far from the
depth I get with the stock coil.
For me, if its not a very shallow target the numbers are more
jumpy than the stock coil.
It is a great coil! You need to decide how valuable it would be for YOU.
Good Luck
DD