dirtfishingdave
Full Member
- May 2, 2012
- 164
- 138
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab ctx3030,Fisher f75, Whites DFX with Sunray probe, Fisher gold bug 2, Garrett Pro Pointer, Lesche hand shovel, Raven from Predator tools. Detectors I used to use: Minelab explorer se, Fisher f
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
I bought a ctx3030 in may of 2013, I have used a variety of different types of detectors in the past few years. What I can say is I wish I would have bought this last year. My silver coin count has tripled in only 6 months compared to last year in 12 months. I swing the 17"×13" coil all the time since I bought it back in july. I have scanned over targets that read 12 inches deep on my machine and have my other hunting buddies, one who owns a minelab explorer se, the other an etrac and lastly a whites dfx. Only the etrac with his sensitivity maxed and gain maxed was able to hear a slight change in the threshold. The ctx3030 wasn't even running at max. I had sensitivity at 22 and gain at 18, it was a nice silver tone through my wireless module. I dug it up and it was 1888 seated dime. I love my ctx3030. Hits deep, finds coins next to nails or bolts or small iron trash. I have a harness but rarely use it to hold up the detector. I use it to mount my digging tool, pinpointer and bag. Also I love the gps features. I can mark a find on the machine and dig it up at a later date. I can mark coordinates to old homesteads and walk right to them. I never worry about if its going to rain on me while I am out. Before I bought the ctx3030, someone else told me if I had a ctx3030 I wouldn't need any other detectors. Wow he was spot on. I have a fisher f75 that now sits in my closet. I guess I better take out the batteries because since I got the ctx I haven't looked back. Maybe the ctx isn't for everyone, there is a bit of a learning curve and if everyone else had one of these machines there would be alot less silver Down Under. Good luck to all and happy hunting!