MXT vs GMT

[azdigger]

Is there any difference in the MXT and the GMT in finding small gold, or does the GMT because of the higher Freq work better on smaller gold. I am talking nuggets in the field not rings here.
Monte, or anyone else, I hope you might clear this up for me.
Thanks

 

[Monte]

the nugget is just that and has sufficient mass. I've seen some small stuff that I would call a flake or a big flake get called a 'nugget' by some folks.

One thing I found, and I will honestly have to tell you that my field time on the GMT and other Goldmaster models is quite limited, is that the MXT can usually be operated at a higher Gain (Sensitivity) setting whereas the GMT and other Goldmasters won't let you make use of a lot of the control's adjustment range.

The GMT and others are much more responsive to the "small stuff" than is the MXT, but if the gold nugget has sufficient mass (and I prefer to go after nuggets I can see and pinch!) then the MXT is probably going to do just fine, and I would venture to say that most 'average' gold nugget hunters would do better with the MXT than with the high-gain, high-frequency GMT, etc.

Just my opinions of course.

Monte

 

[Flintstone]

HI Monte, which coil would do better in AZ. for small gold,the 6x10 dd or 5.3 Thinks Dean

 

[Jim McCulloch]

Three things influence the answer to your question: the size of the gold sought, soil conditions, and size/type of searchcoil used on the MXT. The higher operating frequency of the GMT makes it SLIGHTLY more sensitive than the MXT when it comes to finding REALLY small bits of gold. But not by much. My evaluation of the MXT and the GMT in the goldfields of the Mojave Desert is that the GMT can find flakes of gold as small as 1/10th grain, whereas the MXT can find them as small as 1/4th grain. As can be seen, this issue of operating frequency is NOT as big as issue as some believe and/or promote. When it comes to nuggets under 5 grains in size, the GMT has a slight edge over the MXT in terms of smaller nuggets, as well as and depth potential on those smaller nuggets. However, for nuggets 5 grains and larger, there is not noticable difference in performance between the MXT and the GMT. Since professional nugget hunters consider nuggets UNDER 5 grains to constitute our "bread and butter" nuggets (the gold we sell to make a living) then, yes, MOST (but not all) pros would opt for the GMT over the MXT. HOWEVER, in areas of really "bad" soil, the lower operating frequency of the MXT helps to handle bad ground better then teh GMT. Since your nickname "AZdigger" suggests you live in AZ, then LIKELY the MXT MAY prove the detector of choice for you.

 

[Jim McCulloch]

Ran short of space, so, If you DO opt for the MXT, I would suggest getting the 10x6 DD for enhanced nugget hunting performance. Also, using the high performance headphones will help hearing those faint signals produced by small and/or deep nuggets. Headphones are rated in decibel output, the higher the better. MY personal nugget hunting outfit: chest-mounted GMT, and Koss E-Series 9000 headphones (101 decibel output.) Hope this helps; If you can get to the GPAA Gold Show in Mesa AZ the first weekend in February, drop by my booth and I will show you (and other attenders) something that will rock the socks off of AZ gold hunters. HH Jim

 

[Jim McCulloch]

... for NUGGET HUNTING in AZ soil, for maximum ground coverage and for the best ability to handle "hot" ground, the 10x6 is the best choice. The 5.3 excells at coin hunting, but for the application of nugget hunting, go with the 10x6. HH Jim

 

[Monte]

6x10 DD coil would probably be the way to go.

I am not impressed with White's little 'Shooter' DD at all, and when nugget huning in ide-open proseting sites it wouldn't hurt to take advantage of the better coverage of the 6x10 DD coil.

By the way, Tesoro started a lame habit of calling its out-of-round concentric coils by backwards names, such as the 9x8 or 12x10. This was simply a marketing approach that I feel came up short. You wouldn't go buy a 4x2 for framing or a 12x1 for planking an area! We'vaways referred to such dimentioned items by the smaller number first and Tesoro wshe one who changes that. I was a little sad to see Troy Custom's 5x10 DD elliptical coil named backwards and I refuse to do it, so .... that carries over to my suggesting the 6x10 DD coil from White's for serious nugget hunting.

Monte

 

[azdigger]

HI Folks, I want to thank all for the responces....I already own a GMT but my Father just got an MXT and I guess that is what the question was about.....I am thinking of getting an MXT for my wife to use.
The MXT has a 4X6 Shooter coil and a stock coil...I did not like the stock coil at all. I told my Dad to get the 6X10 DD coil I thought he would be happier with it.
Well today (the 26th) we are going to Franconia AZ to hunt meteorites.
I will post back as to the outcome of our trip.
Jim I do live in AZ as you guessed and I am on other forums under the same name.
Again Thanks to All who responded, I welcome all comments as that is how I learn.

 

[Flintstone]

Thinks so much guys. I mostly coin hunt,but get out west once in awhile. I just wasn,t for sure witch coil was best.Have a happy new year and thinks again Dean.