What metal detector for Atlin BC?

[meMiner]

I have some placer claims in Atlin, BC, but have never tried a detector there. The claims are at the top end of some of the known creeks. I was thinking about buying a new detector for a trip in a few weeks and could use some advise from anybody that has detected there. Is the ground too hot for a VLF? (I was thinking about a Gold Bug II). Alternatively, if I go with a PI, would the advise be Minelab GTX 5000 or SDC2300? I am leaning towards the Minelab 5000, but that is as of a few minutes ago and it will probably change again....I would love to buy/take them all, but that isn't going to happen at this time.

By the way, I was one of the original members of this forum, but have been away so long that my ID stopped working and had to come up with another one. It is good to be back - - Lots of good posts and great people here. I will start joining in when I have something to share.

 

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[AzViper]

Welcome to T Net. This being your first post I would talk to Steve over in this thread. He has a wealth of information he could help you with. He also has his own forum.

Steve Herschbach

His website

 

[IDdesertman]

If you're willing to spend it, get the GPX.

 

[Lanny in AB]

Sent you a PM.

All the best,

Lanny

 

[meMiner]

I bit the bullet and got the 5000. I have had some fun testing it and cannot wait until I am on the claims in northern BC later this month. Thanks for the advise.

 

[Lanny in AB]

I bit the bullet and got the 5000. I have had some fun testing it and cannot wait until I am on the claims in northern BC later this month. Thanks for the advise.

It's a great machine, and with the proper selection of coils and settings, it can sniff out the nuggets you'll be after.

All the best,

Lanny

 

[meMiner]

I have been trying the GPX in a local park that I have detected before with a Fisher CZ21, and found two rings and multiple recent coins. I did not realize how many power lines there are in my area until I powered up the GPX and it gave me some experience in tuning. The GPX is extremely sensitive to power interference. It is also unbelievably sensitive to small targets deep in the ground, well beyond the capability of my CZ. I have only found junk, which is OK, as I am trying to get some of the learning curve behind me, so I am more effective when I am in a nugget field.