Is the MANTICORE good for beginners?

It is aimed at experienced hunters. The 2D Target ID Map and deep menus reward practice, so a simpler detector is usually a better first buy.

What is the difference between the M8, M11 and M15 coils?

The M8 is a small elliptical coil for trashy, tight spots. The M11 is the general-purpose round coil. The M15 is a large elliptical coil for deep targets in open fields and beaches.

Does it work on wet saltwater beaches?

Yes. Its simultaneous multi-frequency operation is designed for saltwater beaches, and owners report stable performance on wet sand.

What comes in the box?

The detector with a three-piece carbon fiber shaft, the M11, M8 and M15 Double-D coils with skidplate, ML 105 wireless headphones with audio and charging cables, and a hard case.

How does it compare with the Equinox series?

The MANTICORE adds the 2D Target ID Map and more target information for difficult iron, while the Equinox line is lighter and simpler to learn.

The coils are waterproof for beach and shallow water use; check the control pod rating before submerging the detector itself.

What do buyers say about the Minelab MANTICORE Metal Detector with M8 and M15 Coils?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Minelab MANTICORE Metal Detector with M8 and M15 Coils?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Detector Experts, A & B Prospecting Supplies, High Plains Prospectors, Minelab USA, Serious Detecting.

Minelab MANTICORE Metal Detector with M8 and M15 Coils

Q: Where is the Minelab MANTICORE Metal Detector with M8 and M15 Coils cheapest?

At A & B Prospecting Supplies, for $1,499.00, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the MANTICORE as a serious step up for iron-infested sites, praising target separation and the extra ID information. Common complaints are the learning curve and the weight on long sessions.

What people mention

Target separationPraisedOwners say it picks good targets out of nail-infested ground where other detectors give up.
2D ID MapMixedHunters find the map informative once learned but say it takes practice to interpret.
WeightCriticisedLong sessions leave some users wishing the detector were lighter.
Learning curveCriticisedBeginners and even experienced users report a period of adjustment to the menus and settings.
Beach usePraisedUsers report stable operation on wet sand and saltwater beaches.
Coil choicePraisedOwners value swapping the small M8 for trash and the large M15 for open ground.

About the Minelab MANTICORE Metal Detector with M8 and M15 Coils

The Minelab MANTICORE is a metal detector with a three-piece carbon fiber shaft. It uses Multi-IQ+ simultaneous multi-frequency technology and a two-dimensional target display. It is used for coin, relic and jewelry hunting, including at the beach.

The 2D Target ID Map plots conductivity from 0 to 99 across the map and ferrous properties up the side. Each detection leaves a trace that fades after about 5 seconds. The trace is affected by the target's composition, orientation and depth, the swing speed and the frequency.

This bundle includes three waterproof Double-D coils. The M11 is a round coil. The M8 is a smaller elliptical coil for working around obstacles on iron-heavy sites. The M15 is a larger elliptical coil for covering open ground. The detector also comes with ML 105 low-latency wireless headphones.

Detector

Minelab MANTICORE with three-piece carbon fiber shaft

Technology

Multi-IQ+ simultaneous multi-frequency, 2D Target ID Map

M11 coil

11 in round Double-D with skidplate

M8 coil

8 x 5.5 in elliptical Double-D, 400 g with skidplate (part 3011-0422)

M15 coil

15 x 12 in elliptical Double-D, 650 g with skidplate (part 3011-0423)

Coil rating

All three coils are waterproof

Headphones

ML 105 low-latency wireless, with 3.5 mm audio cable, charging cable, instruction manual and hard case

Charging

USB charging cable with magnetic connector

In the box

MANTICORE detector with three-piece carbon fiber shaft, M11, M8 and M15 coils, ML 105 wireless headphones with 3.5 mm audio cable, charging cable, instruction manual and hard case, USB charging cable