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Detector For Arizona And Nevada

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OldeTymer

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Which nugget detector would you recommend for a new nugget hunter (detectorist for over 30 years) to use in Arizona and/or Nevada? Not looking to buy the most expensive right off the bat as I'm not sure how this is going to fit. If I really enjoy it, I'll possibly upgrade in the future. I was thinking about either the MXT or GoldBug II, but am open to any suggestions for units that work well in those two locations. I did try a search, but got no results.

Thanks for your input,
OldeTymer
 
Hi Olde Tymer!
Just about any of the newer Gold detectors will work. Depends on how much you want to spend and how much you plan on using it. The MXT and Gold Bug2 are both good gold detectors. The Gold bug2 will get the smallest gold of any gold detector with the White's goldmaster series giving it a run for it's money. ( GMII, GMVsat, GM3, GM4b, and GMT). Minelab's XT18000, Eureka Gold. Tesoro Lobo Super Traq is also good. Some have auto ground balance and tracking which is nice, cause you don't have to spend time fiddling with the ground balance knob. Find some dealer near you and look at several and see if they will let you try several. If you can afford them the Super detectors work extremely well. Check out other forums and when someone posts pictures he usually says what detector he was using or you can ask him.
Hope this helps.
RSJ
 
I go nowhere without my GB2 and Tesoro LST.They are the best for my buck detectors I've seen in over 45+years a detecting.You can spend much more for a small improvement,but thats your $$ and your choice.Tons a au 2 u 2-John
 
GP3500 IF you can afford it, I've heard it's the best in the market today, if not try eBay for Fisher Gold bugs (the new ones), The garrett Infinium LS, the MXT or the Minelab V2 SD series or the GP series.
 
The best value for money detector available new in the States is the Minelab SD2100.
It might not find the fly-schite little bits the Whites and Fishers can, but coupled with a 10"Coiltek eliptical or 14"Nuggetfinder eliptical it will account for nuggets which will not register on your scales.
It is also vastly superior in its depth capabilities and being able to handle hot ground.
I would not consider anything other than a Minelab machine if you are serious about detecting gold and only intend having one machine.
If you can get an SD2000 mod. it will equate to the 2100, but they are uncommon in America.
Second hand units will of course be cheaper again.
Hope that helps.
 
I agree with brisDave on this one, I would say you should check out E-Bay and get youself a used SD 2100 or 2200.

The only hinky thing that I've heard on the 2100 is that it sometimes balks on ground balancing in very bad soil, so the 2200 with auto balance might be a better choice.

I happen to use an excellent working GPX, and I just love it!

Good luck!
Potholes Bob
 
Get a SD2200 It's only a little bit more expensive than the 2100 and it has the Auto-GB which is better. If not get a GP if you can afford it.
 
Would it be a good choice for both Arizona and Nevada?

Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it. Any other thoughts or considerations? What about any particular accessories during January in those areas? As you can tell from my questions, I'm a novice to nugget hunting.

OldeTymer
 
Bob is correct here.
There was a batch of SD2100's which were noisy and hard to balance. If you have one of these machines they are repairable.
The SD2200 is a good machine with the added advantage of auto ground balance but with more bells and whistles to learn how to "drive".
Slightly more expensive but harder to use.
The GPX's are great if you have a good one, but there was a batch of them which were hopeless. Again fixable.
Confused yet?
Ultimately you cant go wrong with any of them and it just depends how much money you want to spend on the purchase and how much time you want to spend learning how to run the thing properly.
The 2100 is cheaper and quicker to master, the 2200 and GP series quieter, more expensive and take much longer to learn.
 
If the 2200 has been known to be a good choice for Australia then it must be a good choice elsewhere since Australias ground is very mineralized and not many detectors can handle it I believe.
 
I have been following this thread, and I actually did not want to jump in and give my two cents worth, because of being a Minelab dealer.

Naturally I am a bit biased, so I figured I would let the guys who are out there using the machines give you their opinions.

I think the SD2200, is a great choice, it has the power, without all of the extra gadgetry of the GP3500.

I have always had two Minelab detectors. That way I have one to loan a guest. I have owned a SD2200, GPX, GP3000, GP3500. I could have kept any of those machines. But I chose the SD2200 and the GP3500. The SD2200 because I have found so much gold with it, and the GP3500 because it is the newest machine, so I have to one for demo purposes.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

DOC
 
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