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  1. BrisJoe

    Garrett ATX vs Minelab GPX5000

    Ok so after having a lengthy conv3ersation to the guys at Brisbane Gold (Miners Den Partner) they have shown me the light of ML over the new garret ATX. What is the best gold specific ML PI that would suit me for around NQ soils, and still be enough investment to last me for quite a few years...
  2. Saltytom

    Minelab Sovereign XS-2 Pro

    Hi I have a Sovereign xs 2 pro that I haven't used a lot for a few years. It was kept in the UK for use when I visited. A few years ago I bought a Tesoro Tejon to use there as it is much lighter. I have the Sov. here now and thinking of using it again on the beaches and land here. My question is...
  3. NJS

    Minelab X-Terra 505 tips, settings, questions

    Hi everyone, I just got my first detector today and gave it a shot at the beach before sundown but I was really unsure of the settings I should be using. I had the sensitivity around 15 and the threshold around 12 and just left it on the preset 1 and it seemed fine for finding lots of...
  4. G

    Reputable Minelab dealers

    I'm looking to purchase an sdc 2300 sometime in the next few weeks (taking a one day gold prospecting tour first before committing to the buy) and I'm curious as to which resellers and businesses are good to deal with? Cheapest price isn't the deciding factor, looking to purchase from a business...
  5. bbrook

    Camping and charging detector batteries

    Hi all ,just wondering how everyone goes charging a gpx battery away from the mains . I'm planning an overnighter and will probably need to top up the battery . How much power do they suck if charged from the cig lighter in the car . The car batt is in good condition , but I would rather not...
  6. Teemore

    Minelab GPX series battery / audio issues

    Something I was alerted to last weekend ...... Out for a days detecting (with some instruction from someone more experienced) only to be told there's no audio when speakers are attached. Brand new GPX purchased from Maryborough, had only used headphones previously and on 1 maybe 2 occasions a...
  7. G

    Minelab GPZ7000 Versus A GPX5000

    Hi all, Sorry if this video has been mentioned before. Almost finished watching the Goldhounds from Central Northern Australia on there latest video comparing the 5000 and the new 7000 and thought some others might like to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzrHiYt4M3Y Interesting...
  8. AusFX

    The Prospector chronicles (a noob's adventures with the GPZ)

    Finally got my GPZ today from EE day in ballarat, and so begins my couple of months prospecting the golden triangle! I went out near Talbot today where I found a few small bits last year with the GPX, using the GPZ on factory settings for the first hour with the volume up a bit higher, then I...
  9. treasureman

    Garrett At Gold or Minelab Explorer II

    Just wondering which would be the deeper detector on pre decimals?
  10. D

    Minelab FT 16000 gold detector

    my name is Darren ,i have just joined , not sure where my last post went so i have a question about a detector that was given to me years ago , it's a minelab supersearch FT16000, I dont know anything about this machine , can anyone comment on it and maybe give some advice on any particular...
  11. Zakman

    Minelab Xchange 2 Software questions and tips

    Hi guys just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the Xchange 2 Programme with regard Audio . Everything works fine with the software except when I try and hear the ID sounds by pressing the Small speakers . I run window 8 and I have exactly the same problem on two computers. Anyone...
  12. thebeans

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    hi all iam new to the forum and metal detecting in general and was looking for a bit of advise on witch detector too get.i have about $1500 to spend and I was looking at x terra 705 or the garrett AT gold any advise would be great
  13. Teemore

    ML 4800 vs 5000

    Hi, Starting some preliminary investigation into my purchase of a detector in the first half of next year. Seems the only real option is just between which Minelab to buy. Keen to hear what the real differenceis (apart from the dollars) between the 4800 and the 5000, if spending that level of...
  14. J

    Which mine lab? GP3000, GP3500 or GPX4000?

    Hi guys I know these posts come up regularly on this forum but I'm thinking of upgrading to a mine lab and don't really want too go all out and spend 6k for a 5000 even thou it's the whole hog I'm serious but not that serious to spend that amount and is way out of my price range as it would...
  15. banksy

    Minelab X-TERRA 705 Gold Vs Eureka Gold

    looking at a Minelab Eureka or X-Terra 705 ?.
  16. B

    Minelab GP3000 tips, settings, questions

    Does anyone have any opinion of or hints ortips for use of minelab gp3000
  17. L

    Minelab GPX4500 tips, settings, questions

    I usually run a SD2200D. I have the opportunity to 'test drive' a second-hand 4500, prior to buying. I am aware of the factory presets, but was wondering if any-one has any settings or advice for the following scenarios. There are numerous posts across various forums but they appear to be...
  18. G

    New Minelab Detector - any time soon?

    :) Hi peeps, just wondering peoples thoughts on when minelab are going to bring out the next model after the GPX 5000? The GPX 5000 came out in August 2010. So surely the next one wouldn't be too far away. I'm desperate to buy a 5000 but reckon id be disapointed if a new model comes out a few...
  19. V

    Minelab GPX5000 vs GPX4500

    Hello All. would it be a good buy if I decided to own 5000. After looking through the specs of the 4500 and 5000 I found little difference. Can someone advise the practical benefits of the additional bolts and whistles of 5000 against 4500. Do they worth it? I used 4500 and 3500 in past and...
  20. Goldbuzzhashit

    Counterfeit/fake Minelab detectors and accessories

    Just got a call from another keen to get into detecting bloke, who has fallen victim to the eBay fakes, he (bob) just bought a minelab 5000 for $4765.54 was the winning bid anyway he got it yesterday avo, put the leads together and turned it on. Nothing, charged the battery and tried again...
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