Trading a XP Deus and E-trac towards new CTX3030

[BILLW]

Just curious to what some of you seasoned experts out there think, might say it would be crazy, but I have thought about it. I have used XP Deus and a used E-Trac that I have considered trading in towards a brand new CTX, and just having that one detector and learning it really well. Let me know what you think.

 

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[motohed]

I would stay with the Deus and get a waterproof case for the control unit , Deus sells one and get some under water headphone , they have a new free program coming out , that will settle the beach hunting msistories and a couple other points . Take the money from the Etrac and buy the new coil coming out . The ctx is a heavy machine by Deus standards , I much prefer a lite easy swinging machine for long hunting days , especially when it's hot . JMHO

 

[lockster99]

I swing a CTX3030 almost all day sometimes and have never figured out why its constantly called heavy.Granted heavier than a Deus, but not a lead brick either. If you have swung an E-Trac then you would handle a CTX just fine. Also, the CTX shows you the depth and where I'm at, it's generally pretty close too. I love the thing....it finds silver.
I added a 6" coil for demo lots and it was a game changer. On it's way is the 17" for extra depth on the older sites and the beach for extra coverage.
If you can get a package with the extra coils...do.........their kinda expensive.

 

[penzfan]

Just sold 2 of my favorite machines and purchased a CTX last month. Still learning the CTX, but love it so far and it's no heavier than any other Beach machine I've owned. It's also very balanced, streamlined and compact. And the GPS is a great feature. GL

 

[mrwilburino]

You might want to hang on to the Deus if your sites are loaded with iron trash.

 

[Normsel]

I would think with the Deus and the E-Trac you'd have the best of both worlds... I hear the Deus is a great trashy area machine and the E-Trac as I am learning is a real coin hog. I know the 3030 has a gps witch would be very desirable but your giving up a lot to get one machine.

 

[beerguy]

I sold my XLT, MXT Pro, Xterra, a Tesoro and a pinpointer to pay for half of my CTX.

And...I love it.

I would add that if you are not water hunting, then you might be missing out on some of the value of the CTX.

That is your call, but life is short. Buy a nice metal detector!

 

[toasted]

Keep the Deus for land and get the ctx for water and as a land backup

 

[jas415]

I advise you to go for it. At 73 years old and in the last 4 years with a CTX have dug over 24,000 coins, maybe a hundred plus rings and another hundred plus pieces of silver jewelry I think I can say that after using an E-trac and Excalibur
the CTX is the best of both worlds. IMHO the most accurate id of a target in the ground of any machine! It is a tad heavier than others but it is well balanced. I have all three coils and when you swing the big one, the 17" you maybe should be in water as it will take a load off the arm.

 

[toasted]

Id love to try a etrac or ctx but I think Ill have a hard time sticking with a detector that weighs three times the Deus. Id have to make some pretty good finds on my old sites to justify the switch. The ability to use the ctx in salt/brackish water is most appealing

 

[motohed]

I swing a CTX3030 almost all day sometimes and have never figured out why its constantly called heavy.Granted heavier than a Deus, but not a lead brick either. If you have swung an E-Trac then you would handle a CTX just fine. Also, the CTX shows you the depth and where I'm at, it's generally pretty close too. I love the thing....it finds silver.
I added a 6" coil for demo lots and it was a game changer. On it's way is the 17" for extra depth on the older sites and the beach for extra coverage.
If you can get a package with the extra coils...do.........their kinda expensive.

My guess would be either , you have no injuries or you are not old enough for it to be a problem . Unfortunately , I suffer from both problems . JMO

 

[beerguy]

Lockster, do you feel the 6" coil is any different than the 5x10 coiltek? I have that one and it seems to have a fairly compact response pattern. I was wondering if you (or anyone) had used both??

I swing a CTX3030 almost all day sometimes and have never figured out why its constantly called heavy.Granted heavier than a Deus, but not a lead brick either. If you have swung an E-Trac then you would handle a CTX just fine. Also, the CTX shows you the depth and where I'm at, it's generally pretty close too. I love the thing....it finds silver.
I added a 6" coil for demo lots and it was a game changer. On it's way is the 17" for extra depth on the older sites and the beach for extra coverage.
If you can get a package with the extra coils...do.........their kinda expensive.

 

[lockster99]

beerguy, I dont have the 5x10 so I cant speak from experience. I would go so far as to say that....if I had it to do again, I would have looked longer and dug around to see how the 5x10 was doing for people, but the 6" is awesome. My thinking was due to the fact I hit a lot of demo lots and have to wade thru a bunch of trash, the 6" was the way to go.
By the way, I totally agree with you on the water hunting. Whole lot less targets out there and the ones that are, are more likely to be good.

The CTX speaks Minelab.....not Garrett, Whites or any other language. Be patient and the silver will come. I wanted to chuck mine in the creek at first.

 

[penzfan]

CTX with the 11" Stock Coil weights just over 5 lbs. Even less in the water...

 

[TheRingFinder]

I'm thinking, does Bill have a back up detector? You have 2 great machines already. What if the CTX breaks down, it could be a long wait for repairs.........
I say detect this season with both your machines - sell your gold & silver at the end of the year and buy an Excalibur next year.

 

[baspinall]

I traded an Etrac straight up for a DUES. I don't think I would trade both of your machines for a CTX. Watch for used CTx's and get one for your Etrac plus a couple bucks and save your Deus.

 

[Pointman]

For me I like the CTX better than the Deus, but I mostly coin shoot. I love the lightweight, portability of the Deus and with the audio cranked way up and using the 13" coil, I've dug items in the 12" depth, but I've also done the same (not as easily) with the big CTX 17" coil.

Regarding the elliptical CTX Coil Tek coil, I don't think it performs any better than the 6" Mine lab coil. It covers more ground, but you do sacrifice some ability to get right up against rocks, etc, than what you do with the 6" round coil. If I saw a good deal on either, I would get either one, but considering the same price I prefer the round coil. I would even entertain trading my elliptical for the 6" with a little bit of cash simply because I can work this smaller coil a bit easier and just use the stock coil for the open areas. I mostly move slow enough to get through trashy spots withe the stock coil, nonetheless.

 

[lockster99]

Went out this weekend and used the 6" in among mesquite, thorn brush, cactus and previously mowed down stobs. It was great. The elliptical wouldnt have gotten in there as well.

 

[ColonelDan]

Keep the Deus for land and get the ctx for water and as a land backup

This man is very wise!

I own both and will say without reservation that is exactly what I would do. You would have two of the best on the market.

Just the view from my foxhole...

 

[vferrari]

Keep the Deus for land and get the ctx for water and as a land backup

Agree, great advice.