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General Metal Detector Discussion
NEW TO GOLD DETECTING AND CHOOSING DETECTOR
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<blockquote data-quote="madtuna" data-source="post: 357725" data-attributes="member: 44"><p>Hi Julie,</p><p></p><p>I know you specifically asked for opinions about the GM1000 and the ATmax.</p><p></p><p>I've had a tiny play with a GM1000 so no real experience or time with one but do trust the opinions of a few I know who have them and learnt to master them and use them the way intended.</p><p>Nil experience with the ATmax sorry but have used an AT and numerous other Garrett products.</p><p></p><p>I do know the Ophir area well though and have had good success there in the past with nuggets up to 2 1/2oz. The area has been hit hard over the last bunch of decades but there is good gold still there to be had. Plenty of small gold still in the hammered areas too.</p><p></p><p>Out of the two I'd go the GM 1000</p><p></p><p>Saying that, I would agree with the majority here and try and save a bit more for a 2nd hand SDC2300 if at all possible.</p><p></p><p>I know the QED has been touted as well, and even stated a number have sold there SDC.</p><p>While that may be true, I also know some who have on shifted their QED or are trying to. While I've only had a minimal play with a QED, it was enough plus with the owners experience to make me form the opinion that I would not recommend it to a new comer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madtuna, post: 357725, member: 44"] Hi Julie, I know you specifically asked for opinions about the GM1000 and the ATmax. I've had a tiny play with a GM1000 so no real experience or time with one but do trust the opinions of a few I know who have them and learnt to master them and use them the way intended. Nil experience with the ATmax sorry but have used an AT and numerous other Garrett products. I do know the Ophir area well though and have had good success there in the past with nuggets up to 2 1/2oz. The area has been hit hard over the last bunch of decades but there is good gold still there to be had. Plenty of small gold still in the hammered areas too. Out of the two I'd go the GM 1000 Saying that, I would agree with the majority here and try and save a bit more for a 2nd hand SDC2300 if at all possible. I know the QED has been touted as well, and even stated a number have sold there SDC. While that may be true, I also know some who have on shifted their QED or are trying to. While I've only had a minimal play with a QED, it was enough plus with the owners experience to make me form the opinion that I would not recommend it to a new comer. [/QUOTE]
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