Troy Custom Detectors Shadow X3
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SEARCH COIL
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The Shadow X3 is equipped with a 7-inch, waterproof, open-center con-
centric search coil.
Troy Custom Detectors Shadow X3 search coils are completely compati-
ble and interchangeable. In fact, the X3 coils are designed to have mini-
mal effect to the detector's ground balance when changing to any size
accessory coil.
Troy Shadow X3 search coils are electrostatic shielded and 100% water-
proof. Their unique mechanical and electrical design insures a large
‘footprint’ of ground coverage, excellent depth. precise pinpointing and
super stability.
Future Shadow X3 accessory search coils will most likely be a 9-inch
elliptical widescan ‘Double D’ ; A 11-inch concentric ‘Spider’ and a 5-inch
solid concentric. Accessory coil (scuff) covers will also be available.
A 9-inch concentric ‘Spider’ coil is also available and makes for a good
‘all around’ coil for use in all types of detecting. It provides outstanding
depth and a large electromagnetic ‘footprint’ that provides full, deep,
ground coverage.
The 7-inch coil is an excellent lightweight choice for trashy sites, fast
competition hunting and quick, easy pinpointing.
For maximum depth and ground coverage select Troy’s 11-inch concen-
tric Spider search coil
Note: Check with your Troy Custom Detectors authorized dealer for
search coil availability and additional information.
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Owner Instruction Manual
TARGET RECOVERY
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Target recovery is a
very
important aspect of metal detecting.
The culmination of the search ... is the retrieval of the find!
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Recovery actually begins with pinpointing!
To know precisely where to dig, to retrieve a target, you must first find
the target's exact center point.
With two types of pinpointing available –
VCO
and
DISC
mode – the
Shadow X3 makes pinpointing a quick and easy task.
Once you determine the target's center, a small digging trowel, hunting
knife or specialized metal detecting retrieval tool is all that is needed to
quickly and safely find and remove a detected target from the soil.
Careful pinpointing and retrieval will greatly minimize the chance of
accidentally scratching or damaging your find. Proper retrieval does
minimal or no damage to the soil and well-maintained areas. In fact,
99% of the time, if you know the proper way to retrieve a target, no one
can even tell that a small hole was dug!
Of course, any dug hole
MUST
be back-filled after the target has been
retrieved. No exceptions! Get into the habit of doing so.
In grassy areas, most detectorists cut a hinged plug for fast, easy and
neat target retrieval. Once the target is ‘pulled out’, fill the hole back in
and then step on the hinged plug a few times to firmly seat it back into
the ground.
For wooded or loose soil areas, use a trowel or long-bladed hunting
knife to displace the soil until the target is found. As above, fill the hole
back in and step on it a few times to compact it.
Make sure you take the time to learn correct pinpointing, retrieval and
‘clean up’ methods while detecting. Not only will it help you, but it will
insure that no visible ‘damage’ is done and it creates a good image for
all metal detector users.
Remember to take your trash home too for proper disposal!
Please see
RESPONSIBLE DETECTING
for additional information
