-
Posts
284 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Detector Prospector Home
Detector Database
Downloads
Everything posted by RONS DETECTORS MINELAB
-
Garrett is pleased to announce that our powerful Axiom pulse induction prospecting detector is now available in a new, affordable option. This new Axiom Lite package, recently introduced in our Australian marketplace, has already proven to be a big hit. Customers receive all the advantages of Garrett’s most powerful PI detector at the best possible price—thousands of dollars cheaper than its pulse induction competition. It’s the perfect way to make a successful start on prospecting without breaking the bank. Axiom Lite Part No: Garrett MSRP: MAP pricing: 1142710 $2,999.99 $2,550 with military discount. Includes Garrett Axiom detector, soft carry bag, 11” mono coil, and coil cover. This is a savings of $1,000.00 off Garrett’s traditional Axiom product offerings. Packages of the new Axiom is now available for purchase in the U.S.. The U.S. military discount (15% off MAP) is available on the Axiom lite.
-
I did a rough count on the most used/favorite coils and added them up minus the single numbers, thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Here’s what I came up with: GPZ-7000 has 5 for NF 12” Zsearch 3 for OEM 14x13” 2 each for X-coils 8” 2 each for X-coils 15”CC GPX-6000 has 6 for Coiltek 10x5” Goldhawk 3 for 11” OEM 2 for NF 12x7” Exceed GPX-5000 has 5 for 15” Evo Spiral 4 for 14x9” Evo Spiral 3 for 12” Evo Spiral 2 for 19” Evo Spiral SDC-2300 has 2 for Coiltek 11” Mono Equinox series has 3 for the 6” coil Gold Bug 2 has 3 for the 6.5” CC Axiom seems to favor the 11x7” coils from my experience.
-
Don't be so sure Steve.... from what I hear, this isn't so far from reality, Hopefully the 20% more depth is on all sizes and shapes of gold and not just a chart claiming better depth. I would still like to see the actual Star Chart and GPZ 40% deeper testing site details on how they came to these conclusions. I am also worried that the next release will have proprietary coil options that do not cover all gold types or sizes until you upgrade to the flagship version, even the 7000 never allowed us to buy any approved coils under 12”. In the end, I guess Minelab still controls the market and I’ll just have to conform and buy whatever performance improvements help me be able to find more targets.
- 23 replies
-
- minelab gpz 7000
- minelab sdc 2300
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
They really need a new lineup on all there gold detectors prior to the 6000’s release. Need a SDC and GPX Pro to go with the GPZ Pro and a multi frequency gold vlf.
- 23 replies
-
- minelab gpz 7000
- minelab sdc 2300
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
I have been waiting on the Axiom lite package to come to the US before I stock up on them, a lot better package than the standard ones and will save a lot of money for the purchaser. The 5000 seems more of a specialty detector for people wanting to have no proprietary coils and the ability to use any sized spiral coils on crazy deep stuff.
- 23 replies
-
- minelab gpz 7000
- minelab sdc 2300
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
I would be glad if Minelab would lower the MAP price on the 5000 to match the competition as they usually make it fair to the dealers when this happens. In my opinion only I believe Minelab will win the company competition in the long run as they have the majority of the patents. Can you share which companies have the new PI’s coming out. Only know of Nokta currently and Algoforce and Fisher is old news?
- 23 replies
-
- minelab gpz 7000
- minelab sdc 2300
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
Morning Gerry, I understand as the 7000 came out with a free goldmonster, so dealers stock up, then the next month they do a 25% of 7000 sale. Now you have to sell off your stock at cost. The Manticore 30% off sale probably caught many dealers that had a inventory at the old price. Wish we had an agreement that gave us a warning about sales a few months prior so we do not overstock. I have been doing more drop shipping lately to avoid this dilemma, but this also has its downside. When is the new gold release coming out Gerry, you mentioned soon?
-
Was The GPX 5000 Ever Discontinued?
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to phrunt's topic in Minelab Metal Detectors
The GPX-5000 has not been on our price list since last year and all stock was depleted about that time frame also. This new shipment came in from who knows where, but no word on if it’s a one time offering or if they have more coming. I would take a wild guess and say they are trying to move 5000’s wherever they can to deplete inventories to be able to put out a new release at some point in time. -
I guess Minelab heard our desire for the GPX-5000 in the US… Have ordered quite a few of these new units with 3 years manufacture warranty. Veteran’s 15% Discount also. So let me know if you’re looking for one, also willing to take trade-ins. Have an Equinox 800 with 2 coils 11” and 6” for $495 Also have a used GPX-5000 coming that’s in Excellent condition for $2,500 Coiltek Elite 9” $275 Oregon based so no tax and free shipping. Ron’s Detector’s 208-739-8079 rrlmmc@gmail.com
-
Coil Options, How Important?
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to Mountain-Menace's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
The detectors you’re looking at are about the best on the market for low mineralized gold fields. Hopefully you have mostly lower mineralized ground that you go to then you’ll do just fine with the 900 or Manticore or other comparable brands. Once you get into more mineralized ground then the PI detectors are going to come into place for getting any depth. The Algoforce E1500 is the first detector that fits the low cost PI option but is not available in the US quite yet. The older second hand low cost PI detectors do not have very good sensitivity to the sub-gram gold, so not a good choice unless you know there’s some bigger nuggets where you’re detecting. Most goldfields are picked over pretty good, but if you have private permissions all bets out off. sorry for getting off topic a bit 😖 -
https://www.minelab.com/community/treasure-talk/specific-ground-balance-on-the-gpx-detectors I was curious if anyone uses the specific ground balance method with their 5000’s in areas with high iron content and uniform ground conditions that are hard to get a ground balance in Gen. ground balance. Attached is Phil Beck’s from Minelab’s write-up on it.
-
New Detectors To Start From Nokta
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to Luis's topic in Nokta / Makro Metal Detectors
Nokta is really a hard working company to come out with so many detectors in such a short timeframe, probably the top company for new releases by far. -
New Nokta Pulse Detectors - Gold & Relic
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to Luis's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Glad to see this statement also from Nokta. This is going to be a great year for PI players in the industry. -
New Nokta Pulse Detectors - Gold & Relic
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to Luis's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
This is getting really interesting but glad to hear about it. This is probably a really good timing for this with all that’s happening currently in the PI market. If the Axiom came out before the 6000 there would of been a lot more Axioms out there now, same thing would happen for Nokta if they can get this out before the Algoforce release in other regions. I like they designed it to be specifically designed for gold or relics, sounds like a great way to achieve what you’re aiming at looking for. -
Locating Property Line Markers?
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to GB_Amateur's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
I used to do land boundary survey work and had to go to the county surveyor to look up the most recent plat maps. These maps usually got us in the right places to start looking. Note: On ground markers our what are legally binding unless tampered with. Don’t count on ONX maps or county google map locations as they can be off a little bit or in some cases I have found them off by a 1/4 mile. Caltopo map is a good source for looking the area over for mining areas and then seeing the nad 27 topo overlays. -
GPX 4500 Replacement Screen
RONS DETECTORS MINELAB replied to TTT2866's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
It’s going to be expensive to fix from all the quotes I gotten on board and end cap repairs/replacements. Since you’re in Oz. You might contact the mod guys there or Minelab’s non warranty service department. Ebay had some end caps a while back for a decent price. -
I have been playing around with the 10x5” DD Commander coil and it seems to have 2 to 3” inches lost in depth versus a 10x5” Coiltek mono on an under four gram target. This was using normal timings with the DD and Fine Gold with the mono. I have only done a little testing of it so will need to try some other settings.
-
This must be Minelab’s way of dealing with the competition, about 30% off of their top multi-freq. detector is quite rare of a sale for sure. Manticore $1199 about 30% off plus another 15% military off for those who served for a total of 45% off. Equinox $999 and also the veterans if you qualify. Free shipping and Oregon is a no tax state. Ron’s Detector’s 208-739-8079 rrlmmc@gmail.com Please support your local small dealers as we are going to be going to the wayside pretty soon with most companies going direct sales. With that being said I will always remember when Gerry, Doc’s and Rob were always the ones to ask technical questions as they usually had the answers.