Nevada Brian

I agree, the Volume on the 7000 can do wonders to the response of a target, however, for clarification, there is no Target Volume adjustment on the 7000, only the GPX has Target Volume.  The 7000 has Volume and Volume Limit.  Keep finding those lobster nuggets :)

Brian.

The gold is fantastic, but the boulder opal is absolutely beautiful.  I would be interested in a smaller piece :)

Thanks for sharing,

Brian.

Jin, it sounds like you have used conservative and hot settings on the GPZ with the same results.  I think it may be time to scrap off the top 6 inches or more and recheck to see if there are any nuggets at depth. 

Brian.

2 hours ago, afreakofnature said:

My Z’s GPS will not connect to the satellites.  I have left this on for days now for it to connect and did a factory reset and left in for a day. No luck.  Anyone else have this problem and maybe a solution.  Probably gonna be calling Minelab but my warrenty is just out of date.

Hi afreakofnature, im in no way doubting your GPZ skills, but we have to start somewhere :)  Did you verify that the GPS feature is in fact turned on?  Its located in the settings menu,  then click on the satellite and make sure it has either a check mark or check mark with a plus. 

I haven't had this issue, but hopefully its a simple fix.

Brian.

What a great video Gerry, lots of useful information, thanks for taking the time to create and share.  Makes me wanna get out and find some gold.

Brian.

Magnets probably cost more than the digging tool :)

Brian.

1 hour ago, Gerry in Idaho said:

USA Dealer are not allowed to ship outside of the US as per our contract.

Good to know, thanks Gerry.

13 hours ago, phrunt said:

It's got to the point now especially with all the extras it's cheaper for me to fly to USA for a week holiday to buy a GPZ than buy one locally.  They advertised $399 NZD ($274 USD) flights to Hawaii the other day.  Oh if only I could spare the dough.  Don't be surprised if I'm knocking on your door one day Gerry

Phrunt, is shipping not an option to your neck of the woods?  I have seen some vendors advertise free shipping, but that may only be to the lower 48.

Brian.

The question is how much are you willing to spend for this new dectector and how long are you willing to wait?  The GPZ 7000, when it first became available topped the scales at $10,000.  When and if this newer machine comes out, it will no doubt cost more! 

Also,  are you willing to possible wait years for this new technology and leave gold in the ground for someone else to find?  

I suggest spending as little money as possible, go with a vlf, cause if the oldtimers were there, i have no doubt there will be metal trash everywhere and it will drive you crazy being a newbie.  Its always best to find gold first on this exclusive land and then match the detector to the environment.

Good Luck,

Brian.

Incredible, nice going Lunk and way to stay disciplined!

Brian.

Peg and her blue pants :)  Congratulations on finding a goodly amount of gold.  Until the next trip.

Brian.

4 hours ago, oneguy said:

18" or 24"...….any preference and if so, why?????  Thanks!!!

Oneguy, there are so many variables; however, I have the 18" Apex Badger which I use with my GMT and a 28" Rogue pick that i cut down to size for my GPZ.  I prefer the 28" length as I don't have to bend over as far and it has a large hoe for those GPZ holes, 24" was just too short for me, Im 6 feet tall.  A short handled pick is great for hands/knees detecting and of course less weight.  Because I don't need a heavy duty pick with my GMT, the 18" Apex Badger is ideal, and the 24" would be overkill, IMO.  Since you have the GM 1000 listed as your detector, i would suggest the 18", Hope this helps.

Brian.

Nice going Stephen, great looking gold.  Sounds like there wont be much training going on, just finding nuggets :)

Brian.

Great stories Condor, I really enjoyed reading them.  The N. Fork canyon sure is remote but a pretty area.  A few years back, i hiked the Green Valley Trail down to the N. Fork, tough hike but would be easy on your Rokon. I saw dirt bike tracks on the trail, not sure if its allowed, but worth a shot. 

Im guessing you don't get bothered by poison oak but maybe your gf does.

Any snakes?

I look forward to your next adventure,

Brian.

Hi Peg, i bet there is more gold under those rock piles :)

First gold of 2018, total weight is only .5 dwt.  Found with the GPZ in HY/Difficult.

Brian.

Beautiful piece Steve!  My last trip of 2017 ended in a skunk, but i still enjoyed every minute of it.

I look forward to your findings Steve, thank you.

Brian.

July 2017, is the latest update for the GPZ.  However, this update made the Xchange 2 software program no longer compatible with the 7000.  I find this to be very frustrating as I can no longer save my find or way points, as my detector’s GPS memory is full, nor do I have a way of downloading this data.  At this point, the only solution I know of is to delete, which is counter productive to having an on board data log.  According to Minelab https://www.minelab.com/usa/customer-care/product-notices?article=313853 the new compatible version of Xchange 2 is supposed to be available within the next few months.  This statement is from July 2017, I believe its been more than a few months.  Minelab, the innovative company they are, should of have had this compatible before the release in July.  Please get this fixed Minelab!

Has anyone heard of when it will be compatible or know of a work around?

From the Minelab link above:

Important Notes:
1) …

2) This update is currently NOT COMPATIBLE with XChange 2 and therefore will make XChange 2 inoperable with the GPZ 7000 detector. A new compatible version of XChange 2 will be available within the next few months, at which time full compatibility will be restored. Any data you have stored on XChange 2 will not be lost when you carry out the GPZ update and when this new version of XChange 2 becomes available.

3) …

Brian

On 12/21/2017 at 10:14 AM, Sourdough Scott said:

Yes, I will report back to HQ on how I like it.  I'm using the GPZ 7000.

Did you make it out last weekend?  Curious to hear about your findings Scott.

Brian.

30 minutes ago, Sourdough Scott said:

Yes, I will report back to HQ on how I like it.  I'm using the GPZ 7000.

I saw on Facebook that he is also selling a cover/case for it.

Your on Fire and dirty :)

Brian.

On 12/3/2017 at 10:21 AM, WesH said:

 I have been painfully considering a purchase of a 7000.  Seeing the gold a friends 7000 is getting that seems to be out of reach of a 5000 is giving me reason for this consideration.  However with the areas I used to have access to that facilitates the use of the large coils are being lost due to development and I would have little or no areas to go that there would be a benefit to the large coils.  If Minelab would make a small coil like the 11 inch diameter that is stock with all the other models up to the 7000 it would justify a purchased.  I wonder if it’s the technology in the electronics that will not work with a small coil.

Wes, I strongly agree that a smaller coil would be very useful for creek hunting, brushy, and rocky areas, but will i pay upwards of what could be a $1,000.00 coil, probably not.  In these environments, for me, i will dust off the 5000 and use my $240.00 Nugget Finder Sadie coil.

Brian.

I agree with Fred!  Seems too good.  I would verify the serial numbers with Minelab.  

if its legit, congratulations, that is a fantastic deal.

Brian

Great Job Miner!  Sounds like you have your very own playground :)

Brian.