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May 20, 2026 - 10:19 AM
The SX24 coil works for relic hunting in trashy sites, but its larger size means it's better suited to open relic ground with moderate trash density rather than iron-choked homesteads. The 9.5x6" footprint still fits between foundation stones and around fence posts, but if you're working a site with nail scatter every few inches, a smaller coil will give you better target separation. The depth advantage of the SX24 shines when you're hunting large relics like artillery shells, buttons, and buckles that sit 10-12 inches down in mineralized soil. We use this coil in Civil War camps and old farmsteads where the trash has been worked over and the remaining targets are deep. For dense iron, consider smaller coils in the 5-6 inch range.
