Freedom Diggers Metal Detecting
Freedom Diggers Metal Detecting
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Відео

DETECTING 101: Hot location + cheap detector= false confidence.
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In this video I explain why location is important.But having a capable detector is even more important.
ADVANCED METAL DETECTING SKILLS- Hunting by tone
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The how & why of metal detecting by tone is VDI
Equinox 900/700 coil ear saver review
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A review of a coil ear strengthening device for the Minelab Equinox 900/700 metal detector
Minelab Equinox 700/900 FAIL X2 ! But WHY?
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Why has the durability issue with the Minelab Equinox 800 continued with the 700/900?
NOKTA FIRES ANOTHER SHOT AT MINELAB WITH 2 NEW DETECTORS!!!
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Details about the new NOKTA score and Double score detectors
The BEST metal detecting hand digger!
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A quick rundown of the highest quality hand tool available to detectorists.
Upgrading your metal detector ? SHOULD you?
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Jim talks about avoiding the pitfalls of upgrading your metal detector
Digging tools that will dig up trouble for you- Be smart!
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Advice on why knives are a bad idea for digging tools
Minelab Equinox 900 - A quick review with NO FANBOY HYPE.
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A quick review of the Minelab Equinox metal detector as used by Jim for the past 6 months
Quick tip on locating your target in the hole/plug.
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Quick tip on locating your target in the hole/plug.
10 GREAT metal detecting tips for beginners
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Advice for beginners in metal detecting
Metal detector chatty or unstable? Try This EASY FIX!
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A quick overview of proper maintenance of your metal detector to avoid false signals and instability.
Metal detecting a TRASHY site? Got some great tips for y'all!
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Metal detecting a TRASHY site? Got some great tips for y'all!
Metal detecting in public places- avoiding HASSLES
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How to navigate dealing with the public at large when metal detecting
Find MORE COINS metal detecting! Plus TWO bonus tips most people don't know.
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Find MORE COINS metal detecting! Plus TWO bonus tips most people don't know.
Metal detector target ID tips- what are YOU missing?
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Metal detector target ID tips- what are YOU missing?
Restore iron relics the CHEAP & EASY way part 1 #metaldetecting
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Restore iron relics the CHEAP & EASY way part 1 #metaldetecting
Places to metal detect you haven’t thought of - #9 is GENIUS
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Places to metal detect you haven’t thought of - #9 is GENIUS
Out with the Equinox 900 & paused to consider history.
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Out with the Equinox 900 & paused to consider history.
Recovery speed, Depth, Separation - which is king in metal detectors?
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Recovery speed, Depth, Separation - which is king in metal detectors?
Metal detectorist’s #1 enemy- TICKS! How to stop them
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Metal detectorist’s #1 enemy- TICKS! How to stop them
Equinox 900- A good upgrade? Better than 800? Worth it?
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Equinox 900- A good upgrade? Better than 800? Worth it?
Why I sold my Manticore- Good lovin’ gone bad?
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Why I sold my Manticore- Good lovin’ gone bad?
Equinox 900 & 700 1st hunt PLUS who’s program I like
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Equinox 900 & 700 1st hunt PLUS who’s program I like
Metal detectors that CHANGED the hobby
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Metal detectors that CHANGED the hobby
The #1 most important piece of metal detecting gear!
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The #1 most important piece of metal detecting gear!
Metal detecting tips: Organizing your gear 101
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Metal detecting tips: Organizing your gear 101
Minelab Manticore - Why did I dig all this crap?
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Minelab Manticore - Why did I dig all this crap?
Metal detecting secrets- protecting your favorite spots
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Metal detecting secrets- protecting your favorite spots

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @susieisms
    @susieisms 8 днів тому

    Our town had a tornado decades ago. I always wonder how many vauables are in the area.

  • @letitgo5186
    @letitgo5186 9 днів тому

    Thanks! The topos are especially useful as well for where things like railroad tracks used to be in the 1800s etc.

  • @santafedave1051
    @santafedave1051 18 днів тому

    I’ve dug as much as 400 dollars in change in a year.

  • @darinblackburn6023
    @darinblackburn6023 19 днів тому

    Great channel. I just came acrossed it. I have found several coins in old garden spots. Still kinda new to the hobby, but ive probably found most along the walks and driveway.

  • @kkristopher7413
    @kkristopher7413 22 дні тому

    Great ideas. I have found good locations by looking for old homes that are vacant or for sale with no one living in them.

  • @1jostaclo
    @1jostaclo 25 днів тому

    Vacant lots abound in cities where old abandoned houses were demolished. This has been my best source of good finds. Also, the yard sales tip works for me, too.

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 24 дні тому

      I've done well at the abandoned homes too. I try to get there before they're demolished so it's less trashy.

  • @SoCo_Surfcasting
    @SoCo_Surfcasting Місяць тому

    Seabees! Quonset Point!

  • @snapnpiksallthetime7672
    @snapnpiksallthetime7672 Місяць тому

    Smart Tip thanks

  • @ourfamilyoutdoors7331
    @ourfamilyoutdoors7331 Місяць тому

    When I was a kid I learned to check grassy areas like parks and wide grassy boulevards near bars on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Drunk people often end up in the grass and they lose things out of their pockets. Didn’t even need a metal detector lol

  • @karenwisusa6258
    @karenwisusa6258 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. I have been looking for a White’s digger. Now I don’t think I want one! I do have two Lesche diggers, but unfortunately, they are both left-handed and I am right-handed. So, my question is, did you buy that Lesche with both sides serrated, or did you cut the other side? Planning on having my brother cut the other side on one of them for me, so I have one like you have in your video.

  • @USNVA-yn6cp
    @USNVA-yn6cp Місяць тому

    Heres one nobody thinks about!!!! Cemetaries!!! not around the stones or plots though,, find the trails or back areas where folks might stroll around and also some of the real old ones,, people actually had picnics in them,, found 2 Indian head pennies in one of these cemetaries,,, Note,,, please be discreet and do not go there with a shovel!

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 Місяць тому

      Very bad image for us! This is also a felony in every state, and disrespectful.

    • @USNVA-yn6cp
      @USNVA-yn6cp Місяць тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 thats why I said around the back areas, not around the stones or plots

  • @USNVA-yn6cp
    @USNVA-yn6cp Місяць тому

    Jim, Im a new subscriber. love your formats on video and appreciate the heck out of your tips, im not a new detectorist but im learning more and more about the hobby and really putting thought into my swings instead of rushing thru!

  • @USNVA-yn6cp
    @USNVA-yn6cp Місяць тому

    great video!! thank you!

  • @USNVA-yn6cp
    @USNVA-yn6cp Місяць тому

    One thing Ive done that has helped abit in the parks or around the playgrounds. I always keep an old pair of sharp scissors and a few sharp nails to show the mothers out there, the nasty stuff I remove from the kids areas when they ask what and how Im doing..they appreciate it

  • @rebekahleech5354
    @rebekahleech5354 Місяць тому

    Thank you for good tips from England 👍

  • @lawrencedeans1433
    @lawrencedeans1433 Місяць тому

    Bad design for sure 2 good points made, some of the 3d printed supports have been known to cause breakage be careful with them too

  • @user-yh5hi8pc7w
    @user-yh5hi8pc7w 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tip brother. That is awesome. I'm a new subscriber so looking forward to some of your next videos sir.

  • @davidlangley1844
    @davidlangley1844 2 місяці тому

    Good job brother veteran

  • @manixmik995
    @manixmik995 2 місяці тому

    Hello Thank you for sharing Or can we buy this pouch? Merci

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      Omega mill is the name of the company. Look on Google or Ebay.

    • @manixmik995
      @manixmik995 2 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 I'm going to look at this.. Thanks

  • @ShroomDay0117
    @ShroomDay0117 2 місяці тому

    I was doing some door knocking a few weeks ago and got permission to hunt an old 1800's store front. The property owner gave me permission to hunt the property and ended up following me around like a puppy. For the first time ever, I found a gold ring. It was my very first piece of gold and he immediately put his hand out. But he did allow me to keep the 1994 matchbox car that I found. He said it didnt belong to any of his children so I can keep it. That ended my day right then and there. I already knew how the rest of the day was going to go if I stuck around. I'm sure you can imagine how I felt when it was time to pack it up. I drove away pretty unhappy without the ring. Needless to say, that was the last time I'll allow a property owner to follow me around. It'll either be, I have permission to hunt and keep what I find or I'm walking away. I'm not going though that again!

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      A hard lesson, but I'm sure it will stick with you! That would definitely Frost my hide. Thanks for watching & good luck on the next one.

  • @ohdannyboyjustadiggin
    @ohdannyboyjustadiggin 2 місяці тому

    I have stayed away from permissions. 1 I am to shy to even ask ok Nervous. Not that I would get an Answer of NO!! But the part of going up to their door and knocking and interrupting their day. I pretty much start my videos with no flashy into or anything just get right into digging.. Thanks for sharing .. Peace

  • @kylew4920
    @kylew4920 2 місяці тому

    My weird step brother wanted me to detect his 1850 property. Then he mentioned that he keeps all finds, I said no, it’s 50/50. He says it’s my yard. I reply it’s my equipment and time. He said absolutely not. I told him then no. See ya.

  • @yodieandme.5801
    @yodieandme.5801 2 місяці тому

    Don’t say the C word..

  • @Jay-tc7dm
    @Jay-tc7dm 2 місяці тому

    Thanks For Giving Us Your Honest Opinions About The Best Hobby. Stay Safe And Keep On Digging and Splitting Your Junk 😂.

  • @rexdraco5242
    @rexdraco5242 2 місяці тому

    So very true. Also great video for something like metal detecting the videos are so much better with no editing or intro.

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      I'm glad you like the format! It's Mostly because I can't figure out how to do all of that stuff 😀

  • @randymente80
    @randymente80 2 місяці тому

    That's the fact

  • @patrickmanasco5905
    @patrickmanasco5905 2 місяці тому

    Jeez I didn’t even think of kids tryna grab my stuff

  • @bobsartor5559
    @bobsartor5559 2 місяці тому

    Gonna help out everyone here. Food grade silicone spray. Just before you go out to hunt and when you store the detector. Just a quick spray. Works like a charm!

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      It definitely helps. In this case it didn't though. I've been using it on my washers for years. The brand is lubrifilm plus.

  • @bobkurmis5347
    @bobkurmis5347 2 місяці тому

    Hey Jimbo…. Good video. How’s the new job going

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      I know I should recognize who you are- Help me out with a hint, brother!

    • @bobkurmis5347
      @bobkurmis5347 2 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 I go by Bob James on Facial-book 🤪From Rochester NY

  • @nicksierchio835
    @nicksierchio835 2 місяці тому

    Another great video by you with great advise...

  • @leesmith2798
    @leesmith2798 2 місяці тому

    💥💥💥Here's what I think. The Garrett Ace 400 is an excellent example of a low-end metal detector. Let's start with metal detecting before we discuss metal detectors. Metal detecting: technique versus technology. Technique is knowing and mastering the fundamentals of physically using a metal detector and recovering targets. Technology, is of course, low end too high-end machines. A guy with excellent technique and a mid-range detector, such as a Garrett AT Pro, will always find more than the guy with the $2,000 machine, and little knowledge of technique. Comparing two guys with excellent technique, the guy with the high-end $2,000 machine will find 50% more good targets than the guy using the Garrett AT Pro. Moving on: A guy with excellent technique and a high-end machine can make old sites new again and find great stuff at pounded locations if they know the best places to look within those locations. The places within places. I'll only use Parks as an example since I'm going on a bit in this comment. That 150-year-old park did not have air conditioning. For cooling, they used a sophisticated technology called: “Shade.” What do you think would happen if you went for a picnic at the park and left your cart and horse exposed to direct sunlight for hours? They’d drop dead. You wouldn't just be out of a ride home, you'd be in serious Financial hardship. The streets around the old Parks were lined with shade trees to protect your transportation. They had plenty of shade to picnic under. Grandma can't picnic for hours in the direct sunlight. Knowing this, what are the two most likely places a person is going to lose something during this picnic? I'll tell you. The place in the shade they had the picnic, and the shady place they parked the horse cart to unpack for the day and to pack up upon departure.

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      Fast forward to now- the trees are gone from that park, and people have been littering it with pull tabs, bottle caps, cans, and other junk for decades. That AT Pro isn't picking through all that. How do I know? I owned one. Thanks for watching!

    • @leesmith2798
      @leesmith2798 2 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 I agree with you 100%. I own a Garrett AT Pro as well. Haven’t used it since I bought my first Deus about 7 years ago. Picked up the Deus II when it came out. I prefer the XY screen and my own tones across most programs. Reactivity is out of this world! Easily picks out good targets among the trash. Excellent iron hunter as well. Impossible with machines like the Garrett AT Pro. Great video. Thank you!

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      @leesmith2798 I have thought about getting a DEUS 2. Target separation is king in trash/iron.

    • @leesmith2798
      @leesmith2798 2 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 It's deep too.

  • @topless1972
    @topless1972 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the info ! Being a contractor and exposed to this and poison Oak, Sumac ETC. Great pre prevention before going out to the field. I wanted to share this great soap. It works great and a lot more cost effective then the IvyX ! Available in store Whole Foods or similar and online ! Marie's Original Poison Ivy ? Oak Soap 100% Natural

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      I've used that, and it is good, but that's for use AFTER exposure. The IVY-X is a pre-contact barrier that prevents the rash/itch beforehand. You can literally put it on your skin and act as if poison ivy doesn't exist! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @shadymaint1
    @shadymaint1 2 місяці тому

    Great video as always. I started with a Ace250. Found all kinds of stuff with it. Upgraded to a Nox 800 on your and Heaths recommendation and love it. How do you like your 900? I typically hunt pretty trashy spots. 6 inch coil on my 800 was a game changer. Had it a couple years now and have not taken it off.

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 2 місяці тому

      I love my 900! I'm really getting tuned into it. It came with the stock coil & a 6". That small one is absolutely a gem.

  • @CanSlaw1234
    @CanSlaw1234 2 місяці тому

    Intercostal right rib pains sternum from " swinging the coil". No sleep tonight despite pain killers like tylenol or oxycodone. No sleep with these on and off muscle spasms!! I have an ostomy and am 6'5" , lucky to have friend that digs my plugs but yep swinging the coil if your out of shape like me at 62, you can sure flare up the coastal muscles in the right rib chest costalchondritus spasms in the sternum area. 3:30;AM no sleep from yesterday's Detecting. On and off spasms make it difficult to fall asleep!! 🇨🇦

  • @Nika_Detecting
    @Nika_Detecting 3 місяці тому

    I search mainly on tone, it's good to have this skills😊 I like your no glam youtube btw😁😁😁

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      It's mainly no-glam because I can't figure out how to edit or add anything. I decided to just own it & make it my trademark 😅

  • @digginggopher
    @digginggopher 3 місяці тому

    I dont pay much attention to numbers, not because i know my tones well, im pretty tone deaf(in 60 tone on the legend i have trouble telling where a tone on the scale is), but because im looking at the ground pinpointing where that target is, not looking at the screen Ive been thinking about trying to donsome singing voice work just using youtube videos, and seeing if i can train myself to be a little less tone deaf, but i havnt got around to it yet, do rey me fa so lol I even have trouble telling the size of a target most of the time, sometimes i get a little hint its bigger, so ill raise my coil and be like oh yaya its singing a foot off the ground its a whole can

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      Lifting the coil always helps. 60 tones? That's way too many to sort out!

    • @digginggopher
      @digginggopher 3 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 I kinda agree, it's a different tone for every vdi number on the machine, but they all kind of blend into each other Last time I was out I accidently put my machine into 1 tone and it was kinda relaxing, I couldn't figure out why everything sounded the same and was screaming, but it had me digging everything

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      @digginggopher Sometimes less is best. I've never ran more than 20 tones, and usually use 5. What I do like about the 900 is that I can change the pitch of the tones.

  • @Jay-tc7dm
    @Jay-tc7dm 3 місяці тому

    Sir Am Glad You're Ok. I Was Wondering What Had Happened To You. Thank You For Sharing. Stay Safe 🤝

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      I appreciate that! Been dealing with a lot of changes- all good ones, but demanding of my time. Thanks for the support!

  • @TheFattdragon
    @TheFattdragon 3 місяці тому

    Yep very important to take the time and train your ears👍👍👍

  • @lesliemorrison1305
    @lesliemorrison1305 3 місяці тому

    I'm having the same problem with my equinox 900

  • @AnnoyedCoyote-tj4qb
    @AnnoyedCoyote-tj4qb 3 місяці тому

    The last one is genius

  • @user-oy5lh1ln2o
    @user-oy5lh1ln2o 3 місяці тому

    You have given me a few great ideas.

  • @tracysmith1486
    @tracysmith1486 3 місяці тому

    THANKS for the info!!!!!

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      Best of luck to you! Be sure to check out the other videos on here that are sure to help you succeed.

  • @CCPlusIT
    @CCPlusIT 3 місяці тому

    Just a note the bolt thread is a nylon bolt contained in a printed thumb screw nut so as strong as the original. We also have a tool for the bolt adjustment so you can fine tune how tight it is.

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting6941 3 місяці тому

    never had a problem had mine almost a year.

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      I was really surprised when mine broke. I've always blamed this issue on the user when it was happening with the Equinox 800.

    • @greedygringoprospecting6941
      @greedygringoprospecting6941 3 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 the 800 the ears were thinner. i'm not gentle with it either. just saying ,maybe you got a older model of coil. ?? my friend broke her 6" coil. (she has a 800) she got another one. coil tek 10x5. elliptical. hope you dont have any problems now. have a good day

  • @Liampfcallen
    @Liampfcallen 3 місяці тому

    May I ask why you have raised your upper and lower limits to basically the whole screen?

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      Honestly I can't answer that because I don't own the machine anymore. The settings that you see are factory. This machine really was not for me So I ended up selling it and buying a Equinox 900.

  • @dougdishler2086
    @dougdishler2086 3 місяці тому

    Thanks sir .. simple I like it

  • @ohdannyboyjustadiggin
    @ohdannyboyjustadiggin 3 місяці тому

    Thanks Man Now I know to be extra careful on this coil. I wondered it they would break like the 600 and 800 coils. Now I know to be prepared for this happening..

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      Check out the video after this where I do a review on a great coil brace!

    • @ohdannyboyjustadiggin
      @ohdannyboyjustadiggin 3 місяці тому

      @@freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 yes I did check that one out. The Bolt needs to be improved I guess. And or you will be doing some research on another kind of bolt. That coil Brace is Beefy..

  • @lionsdejudah
    @lionsdejudah 3 місяці тому

    Thumbs down, dude you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve never dug so many iron nails in my life, back to my CTX and Etrac.

    • @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964
      @freedomdiggersmetaldetecti8964 3 місяці тому

      This was mostly a spoof video. It took me a while, but I ended up selling the Manti and getting a 900. Couldn't stand the manticore.

  • @ShowMeMO-Digs
    @ShowMeMO-Digs 3 місяці тому

    Minelab made the 900 coils with stronger thicker ears.

  • @WallopinSilver
    @WallopinSilver 3 місяці тому

    I call mine the magnetcore! Maybe try it in the wild and get back to us. Yes it is prone to false positives in the ground. I have much to learn perhaps but know that it is worse than the 900 (which is pretty bad itself at false positives) and even worse with the M8 attached. I have a love/hate relationship so far with it and it has amazed me in a couple situations but when it frustrates me, I get my Legend and begin to enjoy the hunt again.