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Just got the latest scoop!....direct from inside Minelab. The overseas promos were pre-emptive and should not have been released as yet as it does not align with an official release date (a vague "month or two" was mentioned). Minelab found it a challenge to bring something new to the market...

That will fit on the trailer nicely, right next to the mini excavator - you're going to be digging a big hole! I have dug holes more than knee high with an 18 inch coil...

To many variables, these questions get asked a lot. Best bet is to make up your own mind after watching YouTubers do air tests as the ground conditions are a major variant to results. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C13W1RKJqWA

Where did you get your fiberglass handle, my wooden one snapped yesterday - I figure it might be stronger? is it heavier? Also, back to the topic, yes cool grind your pick with all the above tips. It makes a hell of a difference.....

I had a very good experience buying a GPX 5000 on Gumtree sent by mail to me from WA, and a GPZ on Gumtree from Geelong. All were in excellent condition with original paperwork "that checked out" as well as serial numbers. I would NEVER buy one new online, doesn't make sense? My advice is as...

YES people, for those more adventurous types, I could almost guarantee there are places that haven't been touched since the last rush there. It's just impossible, once you are there, you realize just how large and diverse it actually is. And.... some parts are very inaccessible - I mean walk-in...

I guess we won't know till Nenad or Steve H. give us some feedback? It does appeal to those wanting an SDC with more control or a GPX with less, simpler functions. Horses for courses - some will love it, some wont. I think what is important is the performance, hell - it can look like **** on a...

My NF 18 inch Advantage was one of my favorite coils for general use, aside from getting hung up on sticks and leaves of course. It found everything from 22 slugs in the first inch of soil to a brass boot tack at around 20 inches deep in clay (Heathcote) that was thoroughly thrashed. In saying...

UPDATE: Went out to Dollys Creek and did a day on Orchard track, then another day on the main areas. This area is huge! ...and unusual, I found river wash on hill tops? and endless tracks that were more for a motorbike than anything else. If you are heading there, I'd 100% suggest a 4WD to get...

UPDATE: Did half a day at Mt Doran, tried a couple of places. It seems to be very spread out with much ground to cover. We tried a few tracks in the 2WD, some successful, some not, (need a 4WD) but can see that there is plenty of opportunity there. We didn't get any color but collected more...

The wife came across this little beauty. Right color, wrong material! We would like it to be diamonds set in gold, but it very much looks like some sort of either cheap or old costume jewellery or decoration of clothing such as a button or dress decoration. Any help would be appreciated...

If you're anywhere near 3029 VIC I can fix it for you, as long as there isn't any further damage to the board etc... - no charge, just send me a photo of the "big one" when you find it :lol: Offer is there but anyone who can solder should be capable.

If I took all the money I spent on detecting, directly and indirectly and added it up - I could buy the wife a nice new SUV. Now if I took all the gold I found and added it up, I'd be able to fill the tank for her..... :money: :argh: :playful:

Yep, I saw them too - looked a bit out of place? I drive a silver Falcon wagon and its more scratched up than that - it also (sometimes) doubles as a 4WD when going REAL slow. Have taken it right through Daylsford hills but go hung up on ruts at Creswick recently so the wife toned me down. We...

Today we went to the Maryborough area - between the wife and I, we collected around 2 dozen lead shot among other trash. Even got a glory hole with 3 in it! So either people are really really smart and know what every lead shot target sounds like and just moves on, or people are still missing...

It depends! I have numerous back and neck issues - I find the "heavier" 7000 less aggravating than the "lighter" 5000. The thing is to take it easy, know your limitations - do not over do it. Choose flat ground locations as many are not and remember, you still have to swing a pick to recover...

Detecting, Is it worth getting in to? I think the answer lays in the question... "worth". Financially there is a general once only outlay as with many other "hobbies" - just go through a bunch of sports and hobbies in your head and you will realize, the set-up outlay is not ludicrous. Add to...

It's just my opinion, but I do find it mildly smoother on mineralised ground, but no real EMI improvement and with my ears (I can't use headphones - years of surfing caused problems) I notice a definite clarity in target signal sounds and response, thus identifying them easier (for me) - not...

I think the GPX offers many many more possibilities with settings combined with optional coils to attack any ground you want. The problem for me is that most of the time I just want to turn on and go (with EMI & Ground balance done). Finding the sweet spot with your detector combo and settings...