Upgrading to ctx 3030

[Marcus92]

Hello everyone,

For the past two years I have been using a garrett at pro and it has treated me pretty well. I feel it is time to upgrade to a Minelab ctx 3030 and I was just curious on how much more depth do you think I can get with the 3030 over the at pro? Any input would help..

 

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Hi Marcus! While depth is always a concern when comparing detectors, one of the key benefits of the CTX3030 is how well it performs in iron and in highly mineralized soil. The multiple target ID is a great tool when hunting areas with a heavy concentration of targets.

Good targets get masked by trash targets. There are times when I get a good high tone coin signal, and pull out multiple nails above the coin when recovering the target. While you may see some depth improvement, the other features may be more important in recovering desirable targets.

Wayne

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[lockster99]

Marcus,
Been using Garrett's for twenty years and my last one was the ATPro. Very good all around machine. Just upgraded to the CTX3030. Here is my two cents. By VERY patient! If you come from a background of speaking Garrett and not Minelab....you are in for a culture shock. I think most of the people that get these have had an E-track or some other Minelab first. I can tell you this, I've only been using it for about three weeks and I can see the difference is significant. Found a '27 Licoln at 7" in some nasty, full of junk and nails soil and it was a clear signal. Cant wait till I get all of it figured out. Awesome machine.
However, they are very expensive and after reading reviews and watching videos online.....I have to wonder about that XP Deus. Wish I knew someone with one that I could do my own comparisons side by side. One more piece of advise. I got the 11" coil and it is awesome...however if you hit alot of demo lots like I do, you will probably want to look at a smaller coil. Check into a package deal as the coils by them selves are very expensive. Oh, and the wireless headphones are soooooo nice. Just my two cents.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

My hunting buddy just upgraded to the same from the ATP...he was a little worried at first because I was finding stuff and he wasnt ... But he has been learning it alot lately and I have a feeling he is gonna kick my arse in finds this year..lol

As mentioned above...they speak 2 different languages, So be patient and be prepared to feel like you are starting over

He has found things a good 10" deep with a nice loud high tone....whereas the Pro would have been a little bouncy and it might have been something you would pass up

Good Luck man!