CTX Is A Monster

[CDDZ]

When I go to an older home site I asume that one coin per year has at least been dropped. The place I am in currently was built in 1920. LOL there should at least be 92 coins in the yard. Over the years and at least 4 different detectors, I think that I am only a few shy of the assumed 92 coins. Still have yet to take my 3030 over it. I have beat the crap out of it with my Etrac though, so there may not be too many left to find . To the OP, I have been to a spot like that just last year. As soon as I would recover one target and cover the hole, I would not get but one or two more swipes and lock onto another target. I bet your legs and back are sore as all hell after that. I recall actually leaving before I finished the area because my knees were too damn sore to finish. Been back to that spot a few times and I still manage to pull a few out here and there. The 3030 has managed to pull more from there as well

 

[Digger]

I think what many forum readers are waiting for are reports of targets being recovered at depths on par or better than the other FBS detectors we are all using along with some insight as to what edge the CTX 3030 brings to the table.

I think those are probably the questions on many folk's minds. I find that when using the same Manual Sensitivity settings with the two models, the depth is very similar. However, the CTX 3030 operates with more stability (less chatter) when using Sensitivity settings that result in chatter on the E-TRAC. That allows me to run the CTX 3030 with a higher Sensitivity setting than that of the E-TRAC, in the same sites. I've also found that when using Auto Sensitivity on the CTX 3030, compared to Auto Sensitivity on the E-TRAC, the CTX 3030 allows for a bit higher Sensitivity setting than that selected by the E-TRAC. Most generally, 2 - 3 digits higher. As such, I was able to obtain greater depth with the CTX 3030, compared to the E-TRAC, in both Manual and Auto Sensitivity.

With that in mind, I don't know that a slight depth advantage (over the E-TRAC) will be the "edge" that the CTX 3030 "brings to the table". I suppose part of the thought of buying a new detector will depend on whether you think there are more old coins hiding out there due to extreme depth, or target masking. Personally, in the areas I hunt with several "deep" detectors, I believe target masking is the main reason. Your sites may be different. But even if the depth was simply "on par" with other FBS units, having FBS2 functionality packaged in a extremely well balanced - waterproof detector; implementing Combined Audio Profiles; offering wireless audio, having two distinct discrimination Patterns accessible within each of 10 different Search modes; having a soft programmable pad that allows for multiple functions, including Previous Mode access; incorporating GPS and Mapping capabilities; Target Trace, Target Trace Pinpoint and functionality that allows the user to see multiple targets under the coil, simultaneously.......well.......those are just a few reasons that could be the 'edge the CTX 3030 brings to the table". Granted, not everyone will use all of the new "features". Some folks may never use the GPS. And not everyone will develop an understanding of the new functionality. But for those who hunt the surf, or those who like to wander through the timber or hunt around old homesites littered with nails, the CTX 3030 just may offer something in an FBS package that has not been available before. JMHO HH Randy

 

[jablonsky]

a friend of mine just picked up a Garret Ace 250 for a tad over $200 and found several Wheat cents and 3 silver dimes at his parents house . . . none were deeper than 5 inches and the site had not been hunted before so while he had a great day especially just getting started, not sure if that says a whole lot about the detector or more about the site.

Just a voice from the penut gallery

Andy

Let's go on a hunt then. You bring your Garrett 250, we'll have lot's of fun. I'll even let you hold my coins. And at the end of the day I will give you a bag of peanuts

 

[Larry (IL)]

That is what I have done to mine as well but bin 2 is 1200 as well CO 11 to 15. I dug a fist full of nic's this weekend. One of these days I expect one of those signals will be a gold ring.....

 

[Andy Sabisch]

a friend of mine just picked up a Garret Ace 250 for a tad over $200 and found several Wheat cents and 3 silver dimes at his parents house . . . none were deeper than 5 inches and the site had not been hunted before so while he had a great day especially just getting started, not sure if that says a whole lot about the detector or more about the site.

Just a voice from the penut gallery

Andy

Let's go on a hunt then. You bring your Garrett 250, we'll have lot's of fun. I'll even let you hold my coins. And at the end of the day I will give you a bag of peanuts

Jablonsky . . . . . Not sure what you think the sarcasm adds to the thread but the point being made was with you finding the vast majority of your 100 coins at shallow depths at a site that has not been hunted before really does not tell forum readers what the CTX 3030 did that a detector costing 1/10th would not have done.

If you are able to hunt a site that has been hunted before and provide a comparision of signals that rang clear with the CTX 3030 yet your XTerra 705 either stumbled on or missed all together, that would provide a data point that readers could use as a gauge in their buying decision.

Andy

 

[jablonsky]

Actually Andy, I did hunt it before with my 705 and it was too trashy to hunt. And talking about sarcasm, reread your first post. Talking about calling the kettle black, Now unless you have something valuable to add to this, just sit up in your little gallery and enjoy those nuts.

 

[ananda]

Jablonsky congrats on the finds and bigger congrats on a great site. I have been questioned over my finds at times but I know what you are saying is very achievable, I have a place I call the bottomless pit and have pulled nearly 3000 coins from a site the size of a soccer pitch.

School site never detected before in the middle of Adelaide (go figure) now here's the maths.

The school is at least 90 years old, so 3000 coins divided by 90 = 33.3333333 coins per year, divide that by lets say 38 weeks (allowing for holidays) = .877 coins per week. Just thought I would add that. I was there and dug over a hundred coins on many an occasion and when they are thick like that it can be done in 4 hours. I had multiple pocket spills, some on the surface or within an inch or more than two targets in one swing a few times. Most of them were brown buggers (1 & 2 cent pieces) but plenty of silvers amongst them, ratio of about 12:1.

Go to my blog and type Bottomless Pit into the search and have a read, pics and all.

http://coinrelicdownunder.wordpress.com/

fairdinkum
Nice gaping sheila you,v got there maaa8888888t

 

[Marksman7]

fairdinkum
Nice gaping sheila you,v got there maaa8888888t

I don't understand this comment.

 

[iflyone2]

Good for you Jablonsky, I too have found there are times that we can take what someone says in the wrong way. Unfortunately it is typed letters and we can't see the facial expression on how / what someone is really saying. I am new to the Minelab product and I purchased Sabisch's book first to read up on how the Etrac works last year. Fortunately the CTX came out before I bought an Etrac, otherwise there would be a good Etrac on the market for sale.

On another note, can someone direct me to where / how to change the "bins" whatever they are? Sounds to me it will make the sound much more effective in separating targets.

 

[Larry (IL)]

and is closed. Please keep posts CTX 303 related.

Thanks,