Simultaneous multi-frequency machines such as the Minelab Equinox/Vanquish, Nokta Makro Legend, Garrett Ace Apex and lately the XP Deus II tend to be the way to go.

How does the MTXE perform and more to the point, is that “SAND” mode a gimmick or does it really work? I continued on and even went into the surf but the machine was still silent, which again confirms my suspicion that the ground balance is set to zero.

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Metal detecting, a hobby that combines history, adventure, and technology, has seen significant advancements in recent years.

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Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Check out the video if you want to see how it performed in my coin garden as well as some old parks on live targets. It’s tough and chunky works perfectly well as a pinpointer i’ve used mine successfully for the past 6 months in all terrains in. This is an ideal detector for anyone that is in the introductory phase of the hobby of metal detecting. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It won’t detect a target much deeper than around 8″ which is the same as the MTXE but due to the slower recovery speed, there is a chance that many targets would be missed. When we spend money on fuel, we want to hit the ground with a good, dependable detector that will find targets. Do yourself a favour and consider purchasing the dr otek mtxr light weight detector as well its the perfect companion to your . I have seen some “experienced” detectorists who should know better, advising those new to the hobby and the MT-XR that they can notch out “all” bottle caps and still detect everything else.