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Apr 22, 2026 - 01:59 PM
Real-world depth depends on target size, soil conditions, and ground mineralization more than the detector itself. A large iron cannonball may read at 18+ inches in favorable soil; a small coin in heavy mineralization may only read at 6-8 inches with the same machine. Machines like the XP DEUS II and Minelab Manticore reach meaningful depth on good targets in variable conditions. Claims of specific depth numbers from manufacturers are under ideal conditions - field performance varies significantly. Soil research, site selection, and developing audio reading skills often matter more than machine choice.
