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General Metal Detector Discussion
Garrett ATX vs Minelab GPX5000
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<blockquote data-quote="mbasko" data-source="post: 282003" data-attributes="member: 4485"><p>I probably shouldn't get into this having minimal experience with the new type coils but heres my take. The new Elite & Evolution coils are definitely a lot more sensitive than Minelab coils or previous Coiltek or Nugget Finder coils. IMO they still won't turn a GPX into a GPZ or SDC as some believe. Theres no doubt that they're improved though.</p><p>BUT - they can introduce problems, especially for new users, with the extra sensitivity comes more susceptibility to ground noise etc. </p><p>I wouldn't say that the the Minelab or older type coils are no good or vastly inferior. People have been finding gold with these coils for years & will continue to do so. They are good coils - in fact my advice would be to learn the GPX with the 11" Commander mono coil. It remains one of the best all round coils & will be a tad more forgiving in bad ground conditions.</p><p>The best thing to do is look for or push the dealer for a package that includes one of the new type coils. Most new buyers get one thrown into the deal at very good prices. The GPX4500 & SDC2300 seem to be 2 x machines dealers are willing to bend over backwards to sell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbasko, post: 282003, member: 4485"] I probably shouldn't get into this having minimal experience with the new type coils but heres my take. The new Elite & Evolution coils are definitely a lot more sensitive than Minelab coils or previous Coiltek or Nugget Finder coils. IMO they still won't turn a GPX into a GPZ or SDC as some believe. Theres no doubt that they're improved though. BUT - they can introduce problems, especially for new users, with the extra sensitivity comes more susceptibility to ground noise etc. I wouldn't say that the the Minelab or older type coils are no good or vastly inferior. People have been finding gold with these coils for years & will continue to do so. They are good coils - in fact my advice would be to learn the GPX with the 11" Commander mono coil. It remains one of the best all round coils & will be a tad more forgiving in bad ground conditions. The best thing to do is look for or push the dealer for a package that includes one of the new type coils. Most new buyers get one thrown into the deal at very good prices. The GPX4500 & SDC2300 seem to be 2 x machines dealers are willing to bend over backwards to sell. [/QUOTE]
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