{"product":{"id":8289313456412,"title":"MINELAB 8 x 5.5\" M8 DD Waterproof Coil for Manticore Metal Detector","body_html":"\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eMINELAB 8 x 5.5″ M8 DD Waterproof Coil for Manticore Metal Detector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waterproof 8 x 5.5-inch elliptical Double-D coil provides maximum depth for specialized treasure hunting. It is also great for wide ground coverage in open spaces. A protective skidplate is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 5.5\" Double-D coil provides maximum depth for specialized treasure hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDD Configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Stability and Depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with Fitted Skid Plate \u0026amp; Coil Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible: MINELAB Manticore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Size: 8\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Shape: Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e --\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMinelab M8 DD Waterproof Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e is the specialized tool in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coils?filter.p.vendor=Minelab\"\u003eMinelab coil lineup\u003c\/a\u003e that turns your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minelab-manticore-high-power-metal-detector\"\u003eManticore\u003c\/a\u003e into a precision instrument for high-trash and tight-terrain detecting. Where the stock 11-inch coil is built for versatility and coverage, the M8's 8 x 5.5-inch elliptical footprint is built for accuracy in the places larger coils simply cannot work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinelab M8 8 x 5.5-inch Double-D Search Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom-fit protective skidplate (pre-fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoil mounting hardware (bolt and washers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatible with the Minelab Manticore only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Need the M8 Coil in Your Arsenal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched target separation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact detection window passes fewer targets at once, letting the Manticore's Multi-IQ+ processor isolate individual signals buried in iron patches and modern trash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly maneuverable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5.5 inches wide, the M8 slides between rocks, roots, and tight woodland brush without lifting off the ground. It fits gaps a round 11-inch or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minelab-15-x-12-m15-dd-waterproof-coil-for-manticore-metal-detector\"\u003e15-inch coil\u003c\/a\u003e cannot reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic and lightweight.\u003c\/strong\u003e The M8 weighs 400 g with skidplate, noticeably reducing swing weight on the Manticore for all-day endurance on long permissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully waterproof to 5 m (16 ft).\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for full submersion, making it equally at home on creek beds and rocky shorelines as it is in a park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the M8 Coil Excels in the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIron-Infested Relic Sites and Cellar Holes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are hunting colonial homesteads or Civil War camps blanketed in square nails and iron debris, the M8 is a game-changer. Its small footprint means fewer iron targets crowd the coil window at the same time, giving the Manticore cleaner signal data to work with. Non-ferrous relics that a larger coil would mask as background noise come through as distinct, targetable signals. For a detailed look at how the M8 stacks up against the 9-inch option in these conditions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/detecting-prospecting\/minelab-manticore-m8-vs-m9-coil-complete-comparison-guide\"\u003eMinelab Manticore M8 vs M9 Coil guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold Prospecting and Mineralized Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe M8's small elliptical shape and sensitivity to small targets make it a strong pairing with the Manticore's Gold mode. It picks up micro-jewelry and small gold in highly mineralized ground where larger coils generate too much ground noise to run at useful sensitivity levels. The DD pattern keeps ground rejection stable across variable mineral content, so you can push Sensitivity higher without losing threshold stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrashy Urban Parks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn parks loaded with foil, pull-tabs, and bottle caps, the M8 lets you surgically pick out coins without stacking multiple targets under the coil at the same time. Recovery Speed can be lowered slightly compared to your open-field settings because the coil itself is doing much of the separation work before the signal ever reaches the processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/Manticore_M8_COIL.png?v=1777749057\" alt=\"Minelab M8 DD Waterproof Coil for Manticore Metal Detector, 8x5.5 inch elliptical Double-D design with protective skidplate, waterproof to 5 meters\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-D (DD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 5.5 inches (elliptical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterproof to 5 m (16 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g (with included skidplate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Manticore coil connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective skidplate and coil hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Detectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minelab Manticore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3011-0422\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Minelab dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, which means the Minelab M8 coil you purchase from us carries full US manufacturer warranty coverage. Our team runs this equipment in the field, so when you have a setup question, you reach someone with real-world experience on the Manticore. 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