- Fisher 1260x Manual
- Fisher 1260x Metal Detector Manual
- Fisher Metal Detector
- Fisher 1260x Metal Detector Manual
- Fisher 1260x Manual Instructions
Jan 17, 2014 I restored this Fisher M Scope 1235x to resell (but i'm keeping it after all that and it gives me silver right out the gate.) and wanted to do a short vide. Fisher Research Laboratory was founded in 1931 by Dr Gerhard Fisher in his Palo Alto garage. Improving on technology he developed for a direction finder on planes at sea, Dr Fisher and four employees began producing the Metallascope, or M-Scope, the first patented metal detector.
Hello everyone, new member here. Looked at a few forums and this one seemed the 'friendliest'.I had a little radio shack metal detector for awhile while growing up, but have just recently allowed my coin collecting hobby to coax me back into giving detecting a whirl. Plus, I just like finding things.
My oh my have things gotten complicated!
I spent nearly three weeks researching various detectors and looking for deals in my price range. I stumbled on a Fisher CZ-7 with an 8 and 10 inch coil for $250. The guy also included a number of accessories so I think I got a good deal.
So far I've found the detector pretty easy to get used to and have a few finds from my Mom's yard and my neighborhood's playground. I'm looking for other places to go.
I guess my question is, after that long intro, what kind of detector did I get!?
I found all kinds of info on CZ5's and CZ6's. A lot on CZ70's and 70pros. There is squat on the CZ7. Not the 7a, or 7apro, just a plain and simple 7.
It's not even mentioned on the Fisher website.
Was this a short lived model that was quickly replaced? Was that due to problems with it I should be aware of?
It seems pretty all purpose. The salt mode makes me think it's designed for use on a beach. I've found some stuff already in my Carolina clay, so I guess it does fine there. The manual mentions it can find gold nuggets. Is it a case of finding everything but exceling at nothing? Does it have a niche for certain types of detecting and I should get a different one for whatever it's opposite is?
It was just bizzare seeing such a lack of info on it. I based the purchase on info of other CZ models and just hoped mine would be similar.
What can you guys tell me?
Thanks in advance.
~Christian...guy who rambles on and on sometimes.... Price: $600
Avg. Durability: 4.86
Avg. Ease of use: 4.86
I got a 1266 x at last.
I bought a mint 1266 X, very happy with it, the machine is a coin magnet, Ifound it easy to master, digging plenty of coins, iron is not a problemonly when you crank the sensitivity up, looking for 11 inch coil for evenbetter depth, nice detector for sure, does not take much effort to master.Max Depth: 10 inches on US quarter
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Would you recommend this to a new user? Yes, absolutely!
Coin Man Of Rampton from UK
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Wow really deep machine
15 inch air testing 12 to 13 inch in ground, I could got a hot one this arefriking awesome Eats batts like candy so get a rechargeable powerex brand.Max Depth: 13 inches on US quarter
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Juan from Roma
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1266x rocks
I have found the 1266x is the best and very underrated. I can follow anyonewho has a new 1500 dollar digital machine and find what the digital userleft behind as bad targets to be good with the 1266x only because the newwith the times machines false on good targets.As for 2015 thatCB mentioned about getting with times well he needs an education on neweris not better. I do agree with CB that the 1266x is being overly rated ondepth but by no means would I take a 1266x lightly.
I have ownedminelab sovereign elite, E trac, whites mxt, dfx, and many others that aredigital and went back where I have hunted with those machines before withthe 1266x and found a lot that was good targets that the digital machinessay trash. Point is that digital detectors can only identify a target 1-4inches and then the false readings start.
So for CB from PA takeyour double BS and get to stepping for you know a whole lot about nothing.If you own a digital whatever please come to steels creek in Bristol Tn. Onmay the 12th and bring your purse sissy and I will be glad to take yourmoney on which machine is more accurate and which one is doing a lot of BSFALSEING!
Max Depth: 9 inches on US quarter
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Bobby from Bristol TN
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A tried and true winner
I am the original owner of a 1266x along with several other detectorsincluding a modern digital machine. It is still the one I use most of thetime. A deep seeking and easy to use detector. Thousands in coins andjewelry were found from Florida to Labrador. Only back to the shop onceover the years. I expect it will outlast me. If you have an opportunity toacquire a 1266x then jump at the chance.Max Depth: 8 inches on US quarter
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Don Ryan from St. John's, Newfoundland
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Deep machine but...
Not as deep as the people trying to sell them to upgrade are rating them onthis website. 13 inches on a quarter? Get the eff outta here. If you wantto know how a md operates then talk to guys in your md club and test themout. Money talks BS walks. BS get to steppin! Get your rulers checkedfellas. Digging a giant hole and the coin falling to the bottom just meansyou dug it at that depth it doesn't mean the MD is actually detecting intothat range. Its a no nonsense machine. It is deep but these reviews aregiven by the dumb public or people try to make it seem like its somethingits not to resell. Its a Good machine for people that still use flip phonesand are most likely used to audio only machines (no vdi). The dualdiscrimination is handy but its 2015. We've come a long way baby!Max Depth: 9 inches on US quarter
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CB from Southeast PA
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The best fisher detector ever made!
The 1266x was and still is the best relic machine ever produced under a$1000 dollars period! And and is the deepest machine in that category. Inhigh mineralization ground it's a killer. Where many of the high priceddetectors fail big time.7 things I look for when I buy amachine:
1. The Price
2. Construction is it built sturdy.
3. Depth! Can it get the deep stuff!
4. Warranty how long.
5.Balance is it a wrist breaker or a relic taker!
6. Features that'sreally needed not an extra button for $200 bucks extra.
7. Batterylife does it eat $10.00 dollars in batteries every time I go out. Thiscould get pricey!
Well the 1266x is perfect in every single wayand in price. Around $600 new it can be purchased for around $300 today.Buy a deeper machine for $300 today that goes 12-13 on a quarter with a10.5 coil once.
Max Depth: 13 inches on US quarter
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Lester from Virginia
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Fisher 1260x Manual
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a used Fisher 1266X,especially for less than $300, you'd better grab t. They are one of thedeepest detectors ever made and pull no nonsense lightning-quick responsetimes right over D E E P targets. They also had a recovery rate second tonone over individual side-by-side targets as well.
Nowadays, they arehard to find. Should have kept mine I purchased new back in 1991. Now Ican't find one. Blows the doors off a lot of these modern computerizeddigital-screen detectors they churn out nowadays. May even give the White'sand Minelab detectors a run for their money.
Nowadays, they arehard to find. Should have kept mine I purchased new back in 1991. Now Ican't find one. Blows the doors off a lot of these modern computerizeddigital-screen detectors they churn out nowadays. May even give the White'sand Minelab detectors a run for their money.
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Would you recommend this to a new user? Yes, absolutely!
Greg from North Carolina
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First and LAST detector!
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a used Fisher 1266X,especially for less than $300, you'd better grab t. They are one of thedeepest detectors ever made and pull no nonsense lightning-quick responsetimes right over D E E P targets. They also had a recovery rate second tonone over individual side-by-side targets as well.
Nowadays, they arehard to find. Should have kept mine I purchased new back in 1991. Now Ican't find one. Blows the doors off a lot of these modern computerizeddigital-screen detectors they churn out nowadays. May even give the White'sand Minelab detectors a run for their money.
It loves iron, that's true. . . BUT it finds it all! I've got rings,watches, bracelets, thousands of coins. . . both here in Brazil and inGeorgia, US, where I used to live.
My 1266-X is aesthetically worn out but it is still the workhorse it waswhen new!
1266-X's ROCK!
I have found copper coins at 10' depths easily with this machine. I oncefound an old tractor radiator grill that was over 24' deep. Not one of myother machines would reach it.
I have nothing but great things to say about this machine. If you get achance to get one, jump on it. I have no idea why Fisher stopped makingthis one.
machine.
I have really enjoyed this machine. If a person canfind one for sale buy it, you will not be disappointed.
Nowadays, they arehard to find. Should have kept mine I purchased new back in 1991. Now Ican't find one. Blows the doors off a lot of these modern computerizeddigital-screen detectors they churn out nowadays. May even give the White'sand Minelab detectors a run for their money.
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Ease of Use
Would you recommend this to a new user? Yes, absolutely!
Greg from North Carolina
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First and LAST detector!
Fisher 1260x Metal Detector Manual
I don't need anything other than my trusty 1266-X. Actually, the currentone is my second machine (my first one, bought over 15 years ago, wasstolen along with my car at gunpoint).It loves iron, that's true. . . BUT it finds it all! I've got rings,watches, bracelets, thousands of coins. . . both here in Brazil and inGeorgia, US, where I used to live.
My 1266-X is aesthetically worn out but it is still the workhorse it waswhen new!
1266-X's ROCK!
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Arthur Neto from Rio Claro, BRAZIL
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Detectorist
This is hands down one of the finest machines ever fielded. One great thingabout the 1266x and the harder to find 1266xb, is that you can set thediscrimination to 'sizzle' on a pulltab, and yet it will sound clear on anickle. It is a very useful tool.I have found copper coins at 10' depths easily with this machine. I oncefound an old tractor radiator grill that was over 24' deep. Not one of myother machines would reach it.
I have nothing but great things to say about this machine. If you get achance to get one, jump on it. I have no idea why Fisher stopped makingthis one.
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Jonas Grumby from Isle of Mahn
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A-1 detector
I have had my Fisher 1266-X for several years, and it finds it all. I havefound small buttons at depths of 12 inches! It amazed me at how far downthis thing would go. I've had other detectors in the past, but none likethis. I have two coils with it, but I mainly use the one that came onthemachine.
I have really enjoyed this machine. If a person canfind one for sale buy it, you will not be disappointed.
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James from Texas
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Fisher 1260x Manual Instructions
