Phoenix stone
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Which would you pick. The XP Deus or CTX 30/30? I realize there are always pro/con with everything.
Thanks for you time and mind.
ALOHA
Thanks for you time and mind.
ALOHA
Which would you pick. The XP Deus or CTX 30/30? I realize there are always pro/con with everything.
Thanks for you time and mind.
ALOHA
Maybe its because Im a minelab guy through and through, but without rapping the pro's and con's, Id take the CTX any day.
Hi Rich! At the present I use an assortment of Garrett machines. I have both At-machines, the infinium LS, and a fisher 1266. I hunt mostly dirt. Whether it's wooded or turf. I do also hunt in the water any chance I can. Here in Louisiana there are few safe swimming holes. I use my infinium in the surf when I beach hunt.What kind of hunting do you do? Land for relics? Trashy parks? Water? Beaches? Based on your post being in the coins/relics section, I could assume land but I figured it was worth getting to specifics rather than assume. And what detector(s) do you have now, or have you used in the past?
I don't own a CTX 3030, nor have I ever used one (or any Minelab machine) so I'm not qualified to compare & contrast. But I do own an XP Deus, and love it. Would never claim it is "THE best", but it certainly deserves the praise (and some of the criticisms!) it gets. But I'd be able to tell you more relevant things about it if I knew more about what you've used, like/dislike in general about machines you've used in the past, and what you hunt for.
Take care,
Rich
My deepest coin so far is a barber I got at 8 inches and j was in auto sensitivity and it was hitting it really good and it was caked with iron. I have only had my ctx for about a monthAye everyone! Thanks for all the input bias or otherwise.
Sooooo how deep has your CTX or XP Deus actually rendered a dime, quarter, half dollar or smaller?
ALOHA
Ive never used either one , but if it was to be used primarily as a coin/general purpose detector I presonally wouldnt buy either one for the prices they cost. There may be situations where those two machines might outperform a lower cost yet still upper level detector , but the majority of the places most of us hunt and the possible finds there are well within reach of a more cost effective machine. But thats just me and my personal opinion. Not trying to say you shouldnt get one of the detectors you mentioned if you dont mind spending the money.
Oh no andy does not swing a 3030 the deus must be better! Looks like I'm gonna have to trade for the deus nowI know several members here and at the other forum that Have owned both, AF Mike for one, My first Deus seller Steve from Findmall for Two, And a couple other members I can't remember the names of? As Pescador stated, having both would be great! I plan on Getting a CTX in the future Myself! BUT I personally would have to choose the Deus as I have no real need for a Semi-Waterproof MD like the CTX, Don't need the 3 Plus "Extra" LBs to carry and swing, Don't need Overly complicated, And "I just Love my Deus"! I think there is probably a reason Andy Sabisch, the Minelab Guru, has switched to the Deus! His book is great by the way! Even you Minelab Guys and Girls have to wonder why your Guru defected and don't appear to be writing a CTX Book??? I'm sure I will draw wrath for this reply,,, LOL ...GL & HH.....Pat