GTAx 400

[GibH]

I started playing around out in the yard with one, and was I surprised. With the 8" Crossfire II coil on it, this is a great detector. I was going to sell it, but now I'm rethinking. I may just sell my Cutlass II instead. The biggest thing I dislike about it is pinpointing. I guess that isn't anything $15 bux and a trip to Harbor Freight won't cure.

Great depth and accurate ID, I can't wait to give it a try on the beach tomorrow.

 

[willie d]

Good luck with it. I used mine on the beach for 7 years. It never failed me. Plenty of clad and some gold and silver here and there.

 

[Sandman]

Sure, go for it at the beach. If it acts up in the wet sand see about turning down the sensitivity till it behaves.

Good Luck,
Sandman

 

[GibH]

Used a 10x14 coil, no problems on the wet. Didn't find much, but I was out Friday with the Cutlass II and cleansweep coil and couldn't even find trash. A couple of baubles my daughter will like and a whopping 11 cents. Oh, I found a full Bic lighter, so that saves me $1.20

It's heavier than my Tesoro and I have to swing it slower. I mounted the battery pack on my pocket about 3/4 of the way through my hunt, and it probably saves over half a pound that way. Over all it is a much better detector than I would have thought. I know with crossfire II coil on it, it kicks butt on coins. The 10x14 would be excellent for relic hunting, but doesn't hit on very small items.

I would highly recommend it for someone looking to get started cheaply as they don't seem to get the respect they deserve.