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<blockquote data-quote="3DDevil" data-source="post: 314465" data-attributes="member: 4689"><p>I agree with RM Outback.</p><p></p><p>Metal Detectors come in three main categories.</p><p></p><p>Toys - for want of a better term. You know the ones they kids get</p><p></p><p>Relic/Coin hunters - Good for relics and coins, not so much for gold. Some in this category can do sand and salt water, like the Minelab CTX3030.</p><p></p><p>Gold - 2300,4500, 5000 & 7000 - they go up and up in price, so budget becomes a big factor. I have personally used the 2300 and the 7000. Both are excellent machines but are very different in price, $2.5K vs $10K. SInce the 7000 came out I have seen some great bargains online for the 4500 and 5000, so maybe that may be an option for you. Both very capable machines.</p><p></p><p>I would hire the 2300 first. There is a learning curve to any machine. But the 2300 is pretty much turn on and go.</p><p></p><p>In relation to other brands, if you are serious about finding gold in AUS, then IMHO, Minelab is the way to go. I do own a Garrett ATX Gold and wish I never bought it. Although I do like the Garrett pinpointers over the Minelab ones.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with finding the yella.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="3DDevil, post: 314465, member: 4689"] I agree with RM Outback. Metal Detectors come in three main categories. Toys - for want of a better term. You know the ones they kids get Relic/Coin hunters - Good for relics and coins, not so much for gold. Some in this category can do sand and salt water, like the Minelab CTX3030. Gold - 2300,4500, 5000 & 7000 - they go up and up in price, so budget becomes a big factor. I have personally used the 2300 and the 7000. Both are excellent machines but are very different in price, $2.5K vs $10K. SInce the 7000 came out I have seen some great bargains online for the 4500 and 5000, so maybe that may be an option for you. Both very capable machines. I would hire the 2300 first. There is a learning curve to any machine. But the 2300 is pretty much turn on and go. In relation to other brands, if you are serious about finding gold in AUS, then IMHO, Minelab is the way to go. I do own a Garrett ATX Gold and wish I never bought it. Although I do like the Garrett pinpointers over the Minelab ones. Good luck with finding the yella. [/QUOTE]
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