Best Detector

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We get asked that question 10 times a week and there is no answer to what is the best detector.
It depends on what kind of hunting you intend to do most, and how big your budgeted is.
Use the search feature top right of page and  look at the threads about best detector, beginner detectors

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I have purchased four Garrett detectors GTA 500, CX 11 Grad Master, GTA 1000, GAP 1350, thinking up grading will improve my hunting.  I real think the money spent, in what I think improving my hunting is actually a waste.  Out of the four Garrett s, I really thing the old CX 11 needle machine is the better all around detector, the other newer detectors only had add unnecessary bells and whistles for new features.  I really was waiting, like most people, for the detector that will give a little sharper depth sound, rather than clicks and whispers, and that would most likely come from the improvement of the coils, not a talking machine.  Once I saw the change in Garrett coils, that?s when I purchased the GTP.  I than decided to step out of the box and purchase a Minelab XTerra 50 thinking I may like the manual ground bounce and because I really believe in sound of the machine rather than a screen telling me that it could be a coin under the search coil.  I have only used the minelab a few times and it usually set in carrying bag.  This is because I have used Garretts so long and I was proficient with any Garrett I put in my hands.  The only improvement I have seen Garrett do to the detectors is doing away with the solid search coil and going with the coil that can be used in shallow water.   If I was able to place the new style of search coil on the old needle CX 11, I could live with that detector only.  Bottom line, I think all detectors are basically the same, it really is the brand of detector you get use to and how proficient you are with that detector.  I have never hunted gold, and maybe there is a large enough difference I cannot compensate the adjustments, but I would bet, after some hunting, I could tweak and have that old CX 11 and run alongside any gold machines hunting gold.  I do understand that a 18 kHz detector may not go as deep however is more sensitive for small targets than a 5 kHz detector which will go deeper but not as sensitive for smaller targets, but I think that can be changed at the coil.     
Maybe I am wrong and there are differences in detectors, talk to me


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The good Lord gave us all a choice, and when it comes to the best detector you don't have to have the "best" the best is in side your self.
If you find something that looks cool, research it and read reviews. You will start to get a feel of what you are looking for that fits you. That's what I did. I am pleased with my research! I have a detector I am very happy with. F5.

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Hi check out kellyco they have 1000s of reviews, personally i like whites, fishers or minelab . on trashy ground ,you need a fast recovery speed, hot ground then pulse induction, it all depends on you're style of detecting. coins, relics , nuggets ,ETC. good luck

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Only coz i Knew you did'nt want any claim jumpers sniffing between your steaks, and if we're keepin it quite we can keep the price high and then by the summer you can put A.R.T on the stock exchange , and the you can lease you're disigns to NASA and that will pay the revenu on the A.R.T, program.

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