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General Metal Detector Discussion
Which gold detector would be best for beginner
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<blockquote data-quote="XLOOX" data-source="post: 676900" data-attributes="member: 16174"><p>I thoroughly recommend an SDC2300 for someone starting out but wanting a serious detector:</p><p></p><p>1) It has minimal controls - mode & threshold. You start at lower modes 1-3 as they are more stable and once you have quite some hours under your belt then you can turn it up to mode 4-5 which are more sensitive but harder to tell the target from the background warble. After deciding mode you set the threshold so it is just a purr when you swing an not silent or bouncy. Thats it ! Go play.</p><p></p><p>2) Whilst aftermarket coils available they are not at all necessary, the hardwired 8 " coil is perfectly good so you dont need to keep wondering what coil to use or if you should buy another.</p><p></p><p>3)It has one of the best automatic ground tracking & mineralisation handling systems going so you will have a lot less grief than with some other detectors. It is so good that in most places you wont even know how hard it is working to manage the ground for you as it is all happening in the back ground.</p><p></p><p>4) it is a reliable detector & rock solid proven build. Not the most ergonomic but you cant have everything</p><p></p><p>5) there is a lot more tiny gold out there than bigger gold so with the SDC you WILL find some - including stuff other detectors missed. Great way to start & build confidence.</p><p></p><p>6) The best bit because of 1-5 above you dont have to spend any time learning the technology so you can get out there straight away & focus on swinging & digging which is what it is all about.</p><p></p><p>PS: It is not just for tiny shallow gold. SDC will find 1/2oz at 400mm no prob. Wont find anything much below 550mm mm but not many other detectors will either without a big coil.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="XLOOX, post: 676900, member: 16174"] I thoroughly recommend an SDC2300 for someone starting out but wanting a serious detector: 1) It has minimal controls - mode & threshold. You start at lower modes 1-3 as they are more stable and once you have quite some hours under your belt then you can turn it up to mode 4-5 which are more sensitive but harder to tell the target from the background warble. After deciding mode you set the threshold so it is just a purr when you swing an not silent or bouncy. Thats it ! Go play. 2) Whilst aftermarket coils available they are not at all necessary, the hardwired 8 " coil is perfectly good so you dont need to keep wondering what coil to use or if you should buy another. 3)It has one of the best automatic ground tracking & mineralisation handling systems going so you will have a lot less grief than with some other detectors. It is so good that in most places you wont even know how hard it is working to manage the ground for you as it is all happening in the back ground. 4) it is a reliable detector & rock solid proven build. Not the most ergonomic but you cant have everything 5) there is a lot more tiny gold out there than bigger gold so with the SDC you WILL find some - including stuff other detectors missed. Great way to start & build confidence. 6) The best bit because of 1-5 above you dont have to spend any time learning the technology so you can get out there straight away & focus on swinging & digging which is what it is all about. PS: It is not just for tiny shallow gold. SDC will find 1/2oz at 400mm no prob. Wont find anything much below 550mm mm but not many other detectors will either without a big coil. [/QUOTE]
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