You are 100% right, I have been working in gold detecting since 2011 and this detector was the only one let as go back to the areas that we totally consumed by GPX 4500.
I am retired and want to find gold and treasure and discovering lost history. I am just starting so I want to learn all I can. If its there , I want to find it, using technology,. Your experience is invaluable for me!
I live in Australia and have owned a GPX 5000 ever since it came out and i do fine with it ,i would not buy a 7000 for the main reason it needs deep ground to out perform the 5000 and most of our gold fields are fairly shallow ,sure in the occassional instance of deep 3 feet wash it has the edge or deep reefs that were missed it outperforms but like the states patches and reefs are getting harder to find. I have worked with guys that own the 7000 and at the end of the day they are stuffed ,way unbalanced and cumbersome, and the tally of nuggets was not overly impressive either i would say around 10 - 15 % better on virgin ground ,and old ground that i had worked the 7000 picked up a couple of small nugs but did not really out shine over my 5000 .If i was to buy a 7000 it would only be if i got out of the average prospectors comfort zone and headed 2-3 days drive out where their are no dirt roads just bush and found a large virgin patch with the 5000 first ,GPS the position and go back and hit it with a 7000 but i would not sell my 5000 .Besides the 5000 can be pushed for depth with the rx gain ,also it has many compatible coils for small to large gold,and you can use a d/d coil to disgriminate the iron junk out.In Aus dollars the 7000 is around the 10k mark and the 5000 around 6k. Any way thats my take on this comparison that is my view ,but without doubt minelab are the best around for a gold machine,the 7000 you can turn on and go but to get the best out of the 5000 takes some time and practice but it is a multi functional machine . take care, Dave from AUS .
I owned and used a 5000 for years and sold it after running the 7000 for a couple years. Its a matter of budget and opinion if it is worth it to switch from a 5000 to a 7000. The 5000 is a very powerful detector and I found a lot of gold with mine. Glad you enjoyed the video.
G'day Chris, you will probably have to make a new update video because of the newer GPX6000. The 6000 is finding gold that the 7000 has missed by seasoned prospectors. And it's as easy as the GoldMonster 1000 to use, and just as light! Some 7000 owners are now using the 6000.
The 6000 is amazing on tiny gold, but on bigger gold buried deeper, the 7000 is still tops - it is still Minelab's flagship detector. Good on tiny and deep penetrating are two totally different things.
The AT Pro is really more a detector designed for coins and relics than gold. The gold version is the AT Gold. That said if the gold in the ore is large enough and the specimen close enough to the surface your detector could see it. But the gold has to be good sized - like half a pea or half a bean.
Chris...I just received your book in the mail today. It’s a beautiful looking book. I love watching all of your videos. You’re my new hero! 💕 from Bullhead City, Arizona. Big hugs, Margaret (Annie) Burnham
I have a gpz7000. It is good but you still have to work hard for your finds. I think some people think the better the detector the more it will find. 95% of detecting is finding where the gold was, then hoping there is bit left that the old timers missed. They didn’t miss much.😬
They missed literal tons. They didn't have drones and satelite imagery to understand ancient hydrology let alone detectors and pinpointers! People find lots on tailing piles so, yeah they missed a ton! There is A LOT of nuanced detector usage too. Digging those whispy faint ghosts. Thinking the detector will just yell "Gold!" at you will lose you lots of gold!
Hi Chris I from India and I was searching for a channel on metal detectors walah and TH-cam just gifted me your channel...I am buying a Chinese ripoff for 20 dillars just to learn detecting.. once I learn how to use a metal detector I'll be upgrading to a better detector... I will follow your channel regularly...
Hi Chris, what do you think of 3D metal detectors? Also trying to find info on electrical resistivity machines. Need something that can see a vein anomaly at depth. Thanks!
Live in virginia so gold is unfortunately in short supply here(i presume anyway) just curious if your expertise with detectors would include general hunting for old coins and relics and what would be the deepest detector available for this purpose. Bought your book b.t.w and it is an incredible resource and very well written. Very happy to subscribe to this channel. Great vid!
@TimRussell Hello sir, any new information on what is best detector for coins and relics? I have been searching also. I have many boulders/ rocks where I'll be searching and looking for the right setup.
I still have my White treasure pro 10 double inch head $450 dollars Most of the time is not the metal detector but sound of the Target Happened to found many good things with this machine Happy hunting Everybody's 🇺🇲🤠
Finally I found a video that focused on one and not just a five top best. sometimes it's confusing when you know nothing about metal detectors. Thanks for the video you did a great job👍
G-Day Chris I just found your vids and have really enjoyed them you have a wealth of knowledge that you share from your own experience that would inspire old and new prospectors. to get out there for the hunt. I am a solo pro in the Pilbara Westen Australia and love nothing better than to chase gold. thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. the only problem I found is in this video and you are probable know is your coil is back to front unless that's how you like it. Cheers mate and all the best on your next prospecting trip
So I put the detector together in my backyard just for the video and wasn't paying enough attention. I don't run it that way in the field. If I'd put it down to run it like that I'd have seen the problem immediately. When I was in WA, I was up around Meekattharra, a ways to the south of your Pilbara county. I was hoping to get up that way but it didn't happen.
I did notice the dirt mark line across the top, so I believe you have had it the right way and hopefully some great nuggets found. I have had my 7000 now for many years it was one of the first I got mine a few months before they were released in prospecting stores. if you ever get back to WA let me know it would be a pleasure to take you out on the leases I prospect. just remember to make it during the cooler time as it gets to 47c this time of year. all the best to you cheers Chris @@ChrisRalph
Good idea. Cheap small coil option. I gotta say these are amazing. I bought one in fair condition for £300 amazing deal. Yet to use it because i need to decide on a coil, it did not come with a working coil.
I just bought the Highbanker and Gold Monster 1000. It's about time I go out Prospecting. I've wanted to for quite a few years now. Maybe from watching all the TV series on finding gold. Especially Gold Rush and the bearing sea. Delivery date is Tuesday.
Thank you Chris for all of the info. I have been researching metal detectors for the past few months and yesterday I bought a Zed. Your book (fistful of dollars) was filled with pertinent information that helped me decide on the right detector for me. Low and behold, I found this video right after my purchase and I can say it helped ease my mind on the financial burden placed on my pocket book. Now, if I can just get my wife to watch it..I have been metal detecting since 1986. The machines today have come along way. My At pro struggles to find anything small (gram or less) and this is mainly what I’ll be searching for in southeast Alaska. Keep up the great work, you are a fantastic teacher and I enjoy all your videos!
I bought a GPZ-7000 in early 2020... I started hunting and finding target just using the GPZ-7000 at first... Then I Short Sticked my GOLD MONSTER 1000 to a 24inch shaft No armrest and 5inch coil and it works great along side the GPZ-7000 after you find a target...
@@ChrisRalph Cool... I'm from Alberta Canada I head out to Bristish Columbia every Summer and been down to Nevada twice... I Found a 12-1/2 Cent Johnnie Coin at the Johnnie Mine, I thought that was cooler than the 3.5 and 2.6 Gold Nugget finds at the Johnnie mine area... Hoping to get back down to Nevada in the Future...
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector , oh thought PI metal detectors a normally good in salt , just I have used Eric fosters metal detector back in the later 90. Early 2000
For gold nuggets, the monster is better. For general coin and relic hunting with some nugget detecting, the ctx3030 is better. I did a video on selecting the right detector for your use. Take a look a that video and it will answer a lot of your questions. See: th-cam.com/video/SqwkpH9LZIM/w-d-xo.html
I found a BB size gold picker upper at (8) inches using my Garrett AT Max in Arizona ...... crystal clear using Zero mode on Iron disc and Iron Audio... and I didn't pay $5,000 or $7,000 dollars .....
Hi Chris. Daniel from San Diego. I have the GM1000 and very happy with it despite the fact that I can only find bullets... lol.. I put aside some money for the 7000 and would like to know if minelab produces improvements for this machine. If buying new, I would hate to get a older shelved unit. Any thoughts.
ML did a software update a few years back but have not done one since. I would not bank on much in the way of continuing improvements for the near term.
Thank you for the info Experience is one of the greatest assets in any endeavor Just learning on gold prospecting And your input is very much appreciated Thank you
Hi Chris! Enjoyed the video- nicely done! Those coils are ginormous! Where would one go to detect for gold? I've never tried but I wouldn't even know where to start and it sounds interesting! Subbed, GL&HH! 🙂
@@ChrisRalph what mine lab model would you recommend in Virginia where I will be using it . The zone im in is the pyrite belt, but i'm on tons of quartz so was looking for something to pick up those gold veins im hard rock no more than 18" deep. I was looking at the Minelab 1000 gold
Your book and your videos are awesome. Today (without a detector) I applied your principles while I was hiking, looking at the rocks how they must have fallen down this mountain blown by wind and rain and followed the trail up and with only my eyes I saw a piece of quartz with gold in it - my son was blown away as I’m teaching him what I’m learning...can’t wait till my detector finally arrives! Thanks so much Chris.
Hi Chris, I just purchased your book (I’m in Australia) and own a zed. Any benefits to orientating the coil backwards like you have or does it not make a difference? I have the logo to the front on my detector.
..have had great success finding Native Silver at our 1880's minesite using a GDD Instrumentation Beep-Mat 8. It is a sulphide detector made in Queebec, Canada....detects conductive or magnetic outcrops or boulders under up to 10 feet of overburden, pulled by man, atv or snowmobile up to 25 kph, stores gps data, transfer to draw maps...
Hi Chris, I have searched for your book on Amazon and am not finding recent listings. Other options? (Sorry is this has been asked and answered in the past)
Asked an answered many times in the last few weeks. Most people get it on Amazon, but unfortunately, at the moment, it is out of stock at Amazon. It will be back in stock at Amazon soon. I am in the process of re-printing the book at the moment. They have all my files and my book is just waiting its turn in line for the printer's schedule. Amazon has a notification set up so that they will send you an email when it is back in stock. Sorry for this delay, but I am working on getting it back in stock as soon as possible.
you are dead wrong, in 1991 I met a scientist that developed a ground laser that can detect anything up to 10 miles. Gems, diamonds, gold, ivory, paper money in 20s or 1s etc I bought it from him because he said he would never make more then a few. When I went back to show him things I found he had passed away. I mean I found the most amazing thing that you could not imagine by simply finding the molecular structure and tuning it to that. Still have it and it still amazing.
Although your comment is extremely valuable information and I do very much appreciate you making the comment, seriously with no disrespect but within the context of the video it is about the MOST POWERFUL READILY AVAILABLE DETECTOR to we the general prospecting community. To comment to Chris Ralph as you did was inappropriate simply said. Maybe I am being overly sensitive although I think it deserves to be said. Credit to Chris for responding to your comment with class and mature professionalism. Although I just purchased a TC-200 detector for $30 on TEMU ($246 on the big name e-commerce site we all know who that is) with a pinpoint detector ($20) to go with it I have not even bought my first gold panning.. pan yet. Kudos to you Chris Ralph for inspiring us to go for it and make this dream most of us have had for years a practical fun reality. I imagine fine gold will be the greatest source of gold I will find in the creeks readily available to me in my area the Central Coast of California and from your help Chris now I know how to prospect for and obtain it inexpesivly. Stoked! Thanks Bro! Thanks Chris!
Chris, I am looking for the deepest detector to hunt the beaches along the Florida east coast where the 1715 Fleet went down. Occasionally gold coins are discovered on the beach but most are hidden deep in the dry and wet sand. No water hunting bc it is prohibited. I have a White's TBI beach hunter (PI) which is a deep detector but would like your opinion of which detector you would suggest. Thanks, David
They see great depth, but are not sensitive to smaller metal objects, especially nuggets. If you are looking for a big metal treasure box with a cache of hundreds of silver dollars inside, then they are great. If you are looking for nuggets or even single coins in the ground, they are terrible.
I want to get into metal detecting and prospecting. I also want to find relics. More, I want to now find a 3" cast iron sewer drain pipe in my yard and it might be 2 or 3 or 4 feet deep, or a little more. What metal detector can BOTH do a good job for gold prospecting as well as serving such a mundane purpose as finding the 3" cast iron sewer drain pipe in my yard (2 or 3 or 4 feet deep, or more). Anyone have any recommendations. If you have several suggestions, what are the price differences?
Its a tough one to do both - like asking for a car that will do 200 miles per hour at a race track but also get 50 miles per gallon driving on the highway. The GPZ with the optional 20 inch coil could do it, but is really expensive.
Here in the Philippine there's alot of gold treasure here but i cant find it where the exact location..hope you have a big heart to lend your gold detector
@@ChrisRalph sir thank you so much for your reply. I mean what is the best device for depth determination that can give us a signal upto 5 to 6 meters in depth. Best regards..
No, because its really designed for hunting coins and relics and I focus on hunting nuggets. The 3030 can hunt nuggets if they are big enough and close enough to the surface, but gold was not what the engineers were thinking about when they built the 3030.
Depends on the size of the gold. Really big pieces would be a couple feet, tiny ones would be a couple inches. In between sizes would be in between the two. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Very entertaining. I doubt I'll ever be able to afford this machine, but I have an old Minelab Eureka Gold that goes surprisingly deep. We are moving back to Reno for good soon, can't wait to get into the Sierras to find old mining camps and streams that have new gold every year. I saved this video and the one you mentioned that compares detectors. It seems as if the 800 is a good machine for relics and coins, may try to get one of those for my wife. There is very little gold here in Missouri, our temporary location. It is easy to hunt for coins and relics, though, since there is hardly any mineralization. Would like to find a Union and Confederate bullet before leaving. There was a lot of Civil War activity near us. Thanks for listening!
Hi Chris, I very much enjoyed your video and you are an excellent speaker who explains and illustrates your facts brilliantly! I am now subscribed to your channel and will buy the book. I have 2 questions for you. Even though I know that you specialize in searching for gold, do you think this detector could detect 25 lbs of gold bars at a maximum depth of 3 feet out in a field away from trash? And do you think this detector could detect a basic metal ammo box at a maximum depth of 3 feet out in a field away from trash? I cannot thank you enough for your time with answering these questions and if you have another detector that you recommend that would be better for searching for the targets mentioned and at that depth, please share with me. Thanks again!
If you are talking about the Goldfield video, yes, I re-used some footage. If you are talking about the GPZ 7000 video that you commented on, then no, its the same video from several years ago.
Sir good day help me sir how to home made what you says this detector.I Luther ken in the Philippines that already 10yrs in tresure but I cannot hits any items because luck of gadgets please help me sir your knowledge about that
I'm in Florida. I've used the 7000 But I truly prefer my ATX deepseeker It does so much better in salt water conditions. Also in Arizona I have a great boot tack collection 😀 lol
I'm gonna give the regular old atx a try. Found one used for 1/5 price of gpz 7k... Hell that thing costs more than double my last 2 car purchases! Will primarily be working old tailings piles.
What would be your daily go to detector if you were to be in a tropical area with fresh water and salt water looking for silver and gold coins? Thank you
Hi Chris, What would be the best source to find ancient river beds east of the Mississippi River? I'm looking for satellite geological evidence of water flow 500-1000 years ago. Great Job on the videos!👍 Thanks
Dont know of such areas in the Appalachian Mts. Midwest gold is mostly derived from glaciers that came down from Canada. Not all states are equal when it comes to gold. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Chris, thanks for your educational mining videos. I have a team that is doing artisanal gold mining in Western Africa. It's been 4 years since you posted this video. I have noticed that many other metal detectors are advertising ZVT technology. Do you still think the Mine Labs 7000 is still the gold standard or is the other detectors I should consider. Thank You
There are no other metal detector companies advertising ZVT technology. There are many dealers selling this same GPZ 7000 detector by Minelab. To this date, there is nothing else on the market that can detect smaller gold as deep. I've been twice to Western Africa. I wish you the best of luck.
@@ChrisRalph Thanks for your clarification and quick response. I am excited to take this mining operations to the next level because the benefits to the tribal people are life changing.
the 4500 and the 5000 are similar, though the 5000 has some good settings the 4500 does not. The 7000 is totally different from the other two. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Was wondering about detecting Bronze. Under shallow water. Are there specific settings to detect just bronze? I was wondering in general. Not just this model. I have never detected. Thanks
You will want an underwater detector. Only a small percentage of detectors are made to be used under water. Metal detectors detect metal. Bronze is a metal - and metal detectors detect metal. There is no setting on any detector to detect bronze only -
@@ChrisRalphThank you. Are there sensitivity settings on underwater detectors to weed out other metals? Say for example a number 3 reading would be iron, and a number 8 would be bronze?
Some detectors have settings to weed out iron. But that is it - and even that reading is not reliable unless you do it correctly. They cannot tell gold from silver from lead from copper from bronze.
The read out is dependent on both size and metal it is made of, how deep it is and also how corroded the thing is. For coins they are of standard sizes. But other things - you do not know how big or what metal until it is dug and in your hand. You can get a strong signal or a weak one from a boat anchor. It will be extremely strong if near the surface but very weak if buried down several feet.
Do you know much about depth and penetration of Garrett ATX?. Iv heard its hard to beat for depth. What is your opinion please?. Thanks for informative video :-)
@@ChrisRalph i mean the metal detector, whats brand or name?, Also do you know any spots in Spain with gold that are not in the internet, that are not comonly known To have gold? and also im really knew to this and i was wondering if light could help find gold? i bought a pan to start, and a underwater flashlight, a underwater metal detector, and il get some snipering bottles, what do you recomend me? i also took note of those books fists full of gold and the nuggets shooter bible but they are expensive, il read them
Hi Chris, My name is Moses please is there any video you have done comparing Fisher gold bug pro and goldfinder Fs2 from chine I would like to know more about goldfinder Fs2, and can it really find small gold nugget please help?
Nearly all the Chinese products are notably inferior, I have seen some that simply dont work at all and wont see a half pound of metal when it is almost touching the coil. Generally they are junk.
Please comment on Garrett ATX Pulse Induction All Terrain Extreme if it can complement nicely with MineLab GPZ7000 in terms of "Discrimination" feature. I am up to hunting buried treasures that was supposedly buried rather deeply. So I'd like to know if it would be better to carry them both (MineLab GPZ 7000 and Garrett ATX All Terrain Extreme). And I'd like to thank you for a very informative presentation, - I learn a lot from it. God bless.
sir can u please tell me what would be the depth range of Invenio 3d. My requirement is to find out burried treasure under 15 feet to 20 feet deep so kindly suggest any detector that works such deep
Thank You Chris for Sharing ! I've been watching more & more of your videos and find them Awesome , books are great but I find your explanations of finding gold Just go's way pass most books , but maybe some of the writer's want you to buy their books , but don't want you to find the big Gold , because they want to be the one's finding it after all they wrote the book's I can say that I will be buying your book Respectfully Elbert Dulworth
You are 100% right, I have been working in gold detecting since 2011 and this detector was the only one let as go back to the areas that we totally consumed by GPX 4500.
glad you enjoyed the video
Thanks sir for appreciate my massage for our. I find it if have good signal God bless
I am retired and want to find gold and treasure and discovering lost history. I am just starting so I want to learn all I can. If its there , I want to find it, using technology,. Your experience is invaluable for me!
Thanks!
13:02 to actual showing of detector...
Glad you enjoyed the video.
That's because it's Made in Australia we like the world to wait for the best hehehe 🇦🇺👍
I live in Australia and have owned a GPX 5000 ever since it came out and i do fine with it ,i would not buy a 7000 for the main reason it needs deep ground to out perform the 5000 and most of our gold fields are fairly shallow ,sure in the occassional instance of deep 3 feet wash it has the edge or deep reefs that were missed it outperforms but like the states patches and reefs are getting harder to find. I have worked with guys that own the 7000 and at the end of the day they are stuffed ,way unbalanced and cumbersome, and the tally of nuggets was not overly impressive either i would say around 10 - 15 % better on virgin ground ,and old ground that i had worked the 7000 picked up a couple of small nugs but did not really out shine over my 5000 .If i was to buy a 7000 it would only be if i got out of the average prospectors comfort zone and headed 2-3 days drive out where their are no dirt roads just bush and found a large virgin patch with the 5000 first ,GPS the position and go back and hit it with a 7000 but i would not sell my 5000 .Besides the 5000 can be pushed for depth with the rx gain ,also it has many compatible coils for small to large gold,and you can use a d/d coil to disgriminate the iron junk out.In Aus dollars the 7000 is around the 10k mark and the 5000 around 6k. Any way thats my take on this comparison that is my view ,but without doubt minelab are the best around for a gold machine,the 7000 you can turn on and go but to get the best out of the 5000 takes some time and practice but it is a multi functional machine . take care, Dave from AUS .
I owned and used a 5000 for years and sold it after running the 7000 for a couple years. Its a matter of budget and opinion if it is worth it to switch from a 5000 to a 7000. The 5000 is a very powerful detector and I found a lot of gold with mine. Glad you enjoyed the video.
G'day Chris, you will probably have to make a new update video because of the newer GPX6000. The 6000 is finding gold that the 7000 has missed by seasoned prospectors. And it's as easy as the GoldMonster 1000 to use, and just as light! Some 7000 owners are now using the 6000.
The 6000 is amazing on tiny gold, but on bigger gold buried deeper, the 7000 is still tops - it is still Minelab's flagship detector. Good on tiny and deep penetrating are two totally different things.
How deep are you talking about
Finally a guy who actually shows what he found and talks really knowledgeable
Thanks for the kind words and I am glad you enjoyed it.
"It's not cheap." That might be an understatement. $8000 is steep. You'll have to find a lot of gold to pay for it, but what a great toy.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
I’m a little late to this hobby. Definitely going to get one. Hope no one else does! Great channel!
Welcome aboard! Lots to learn, take a look at some of my older videos, lots of information there.
Hi from Australia!! I have The 7000 & gold monster 1000 what a beautiful team they make 👍
Two of my favorite detectors. I spent 6 weeks detecting down under in WA. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi darrel which one is actually the best if you are going to start prospecting in victoria australia please reply thankyou
Can i find gold ore with my att garrett pro metal detector. Wanted to know if i can find gold nuggets with att Garret pro metal detector.
The AT Pro is really more a detector designed for coins and relics than gold. The gold version is the AT Gold. That said if the gold in the ore is large enough and the specimen close enough to the surface your detector could see it. But the gold has to be good sized - like half a pea or half a bean.
Chris...I just received your book in the mail today. It’s a beautiful looking book. I love watching all of your videos. You’re my new hero! 💕 from Bullhead City, Arizona. Big hugs, Margaret (Annie) Burnham
Thanks! I think you will enjoy the book. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for being so nice and sharing your knowledge.
Thanks!
I have a gpz7000. It is good but you still have to work hard for your finds. I think some people think the better the detector the more it will find.
95% of detecting is finding where the gold was, then hoping there is bit left that the old timers missed. They didn’t miss much.😬
If it were easy to find, gold would not sell for $1500 US per ounce. Glad you enjoyed the video.
They missed literal tons. They didn't have drones and satelite imagery to understand ancient hydrology let alone detectors and pinpointers! People find lots on tailing piles so, yeah they missed a ton! There is A LOT of nuanced detector usage too. Digging those whispy faint ghosts. Thinking the detector will just yell "Gold!" at you will lose you lots of gold!
@@SaneAsylum yep, they only scratched the surface! There is gold in every State waiting to be found.
GPZ 7000 Where to by
Hi Chris I from India and I was searching for a channel on metal detectors walah and TH-cam just gifted me your channel...I am buying a Chinese ripoff for 20 dillars just to learn detecting.. once I learn how to use a metal detector I'll be upgrading to a better detector... I will follow your channel regularly...
All I can say is good luck, seen some pretty sad stories of Chinese knock offs that look great but dont work. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Just found this video today. Quite great information. Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for explaining everything with such detail. Really enjoy your videos
Glad you like them!
Hey really appreciate your knowledge. What's your take on the Nokta Invenio?
Its designed for treasure hunting not really designed for nugget detecting.
Hi Chris, what do you think of 3D metal detectors? Also trying to find info on electrical resistivity machines. Need something that can see a vein anomaly at depth. Thanks!
Metal detectors will not do what you hope for them.
@@ChrisRalph I actually wasn't asking about metal detectors I was asking about 3D imaging and ERT.
Live in virginia so gold is unfortunately in short supply here(i presume anyway) just curious if your expertise with detectors would include general hunting for old coins and relics and what would be the deepest detector available for this purpose. Bought your book b.t.w and it is an incredible resource and very well written. Very happy to subscribe to this channel. Great vid!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the book. My expertise is really more in hunting gold.
Hello I'm Simba Angels from Zimbabwe,
@TimRussell Hello sir, any new information on what is best detector for coins and relics? I have been searching also. I have many boulders/ rocks where I'll be searching and looking for the right setup.
I still have my White treasure pro 10 double inch head $450 dollars Most of the time is not the metal detector but sound of the Target Happened to found many good things with this machine Happy hunting Everybody's 🇺🇲🤠
Whites has been out of business for several years.
Finally I found a video that focused on one and not just a five top best.
sometimes it's confusing when you know nothing about metal detectors.
Thanks for the video you did a great job👍
Glad you enjoyed the video.
No Detector is 'The Best' or "The deepest" as it all depends on what soil, soil conditions mineralisation humidity etc etc
G-Day Chris I just found your vids and have really enjoyed them you have a wealth of knowledge that you share from your own experience that would inspire old and new prospectors. to get out there for the hunt. I am a solo pro in the Pilbara Westen Australia and love nothing better than to chase gold. thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. the only problem I found is in this video and you are probable know is your coil is back to front unless that's how you like it. Cheers mate and all the best on your next prospecting trip
So I put the detector together in my backyard just for the video and wasn't paying enough attention. I don't run it that way in the field. If I'd put it down to run it like that I'd have seen the problem immediately. When I was in WA, I was up around Meekattharra, a ways to the south of your Pilbara county. I was hoping to get up that way but it didn't happen.
I did notice the dirt mark line across the top, so I believe you have had it the right way and hopefully some great nuggets found. I have had my 7000 now for many years it was one of the first I got mine a few months before they were released in prospecting stores. if you ever get back to WA let me know it would be a pleasure to take you out on the leases I prospect. just remember to make it during the cooler time as it gets to 47c this time of year. all the best to you cheers Chris @@ChrisRalph
Good idea. Cheap small coil option. I gotta say these are amazing. I bought one in fair condition for £300 amazing deal. Yet to use it because i need to decide on a coil, it did not come with a working coil.
The standard coil is fine.
I just bought the Highbanker and Gold Monster 1000. It's about time I go out Prospecting. I've wanted to for quite a few years now. Maybe from watching all the TV series on finding gold. Especially Gold Rush and the bearing sea. Delivery date is Tuesday.
Those are some good choices! Best of luck to you in your efforts.
@@ChrisRalph Thanks
What is the watts output limit of detectors according to ACCC or ACMA?
I'm not sure - probably you can look that up.
Thank you Chris for all of the info. I have been researching metal detectors for the past few months and yesterday I bought a Zed. Your book (fistful of dollars) was filled with pertinent information that helped me decide on the right detector for me. Low and behold, I found this video right after my purchase and I can say it helped ease my mind on the financial burden placed on my pocket book. Now, if I can just get my wife to watch it..I have been metal detecting since 1986. The machines today have come along way. My At pro struggles to find anything small (gram or less) and this is mainly what I’ll be searching for in southeast Alaska. Keep up the great work, you are a fantastic teacher and I enjoy all your videos!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thankyou for being so generous with this information
You are welcome.
I miss my mid vintage MineLab multiple spectrum bands. They never made another one like it.
THey have some pretty good new one with great technology.
Chris, great video, thank you! I have quick question, you did not mention the Gold Bug Pro at 19 kHz, Where would rate this detector?
I have a separate video on the GB Pro...
@@ChrisRalph plus
Love all your videos.
Have been looking at getting into gold prospecting and looking at detectors.
Glad you are doing this video
Glad you like them! As the weather warms (and I get out to do some prospecting) I will be back to doing gold videos. I have many of hem planned.
Heyy chris first time...😁😜love ur vid
Welcome!! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I bought a GPZ-7000 in early 2020... I started hunting and finding target just using the GPZ-7000 at first... Then I Short Sticked my GOLD MONSTER 1000 to a 24inch shaft No armrest and 5inch coil and it works great along side the GPZ-7000 after you find a target...
I've done something similar where I carry my SDC 2300 to pinpoint targets from the 7000.
@@ChrisRalph Cool... I'm from Alberta Canada I head out to Bristish Columbia every Summer and been down to Nevada twice... I Found a 12-1/2 Cent Johnnie Coin at the Johnnie Mine, I thought that was cooler than the 3.5 and 2.6 Gold Nugget finds at the Johnnie mine area... Hoping to get back down to Nevada in the Future...
@@ChrisRalph I love the Gold Monster 1000, I'm buying a second one so I can leave the 1st one short sticked
What's your opinion on Nokta Macro detectors? I'm interested in their Invenio model. Need something to go deeper than 4-5 ft.
They make some good products.
Have a question for you . Whisk the GPX 7000 be a good machine for the beaches ?.
Its not the greatest machine in salt.
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector , oh thought PI metal detectors a normally good in salt , just I have used Eric fosters metal detector back in the later 90. Early 2000
The GPZ is not a PI detector, it uses a different technology. It is not a VLF either.
Hey Chris wondering in your opinion which is better for gold detecting the equinox 800 or the gold monster 1000 ,thanks for your opinion
For gold nuggets, the monster is better. For general coin and relic hunting with some nugget detecting, the equinox is better.
Ok ,in your opinion is the ctx3030 better than the gold monster ,just trying to get the best in my budget. Thanks again
For gold nuggets, the monster is better. For general coin and relic hunting with some nugget detecting, the ctx3030 is better. I did a video on selecting the right detector for your use. Take a look a that video and it will answer a lot of your questions. See: th-cam.com/video/SqwkpH9LZIM/w-d-xo.html
I metal detect in New Zealand, enjoyed your video 👍😁 new subscriber here ❤️
I've been to Australia, but never to NZ. Best of luck to you, there is good gold in NZ. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I like u
I found a BB size gold picker upper at (8) inches using my Garrett AT Max in Arizona ...... crystal clear using Zero mode on Iron disc and Iron Audio... and I didn't pay $5,000 or $7,000 dollars .....
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hey ralph, what do you think about Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300??
A good coin machine for hunting parks, schools, etc.
Hi Chris. Daniel from San Diego. I have the GM1000 and very happy with it despite the fact that I can only find bullets... lol.. I put aside some money for the 7000 and would like to know if minelab produces improvements for this machine. If buying new, I would hate to get a older shelved unit. Any thoughts.
ML did a software update a few years back but have not done one since. I would not bank on much in the way of continuing improvements for the near term.
Thank you for the info
Experience is one of the
greatest assets in any endeavor
Just learning on gold prospecting
And your input is very much appreciated
Thank you
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Chris! Enjoyed the video- nicely done! Those coils are ginormous! Where would one go to detect for gold? I've never tried but I wouldn't even know where to start and it sounds interesting! Subbed, GL&HH! 🙂
The best places are those where some nugget gold has been found in the past. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Mr. Chris thanks for that information what are you advising someone lives in dry land which machine can be the best to use to find gold nuggets?
A dry washer, also sometimes called a dry blower. Take a look at this video I did: th-cam.com/video/sPgtpRWSsMc/w-d-xo.html
chris, what is the brand name of that powerful metal detector, I'm interested to have it. thank you.
Minelab is the brand name, the model is the GPZ 7000, it is sold all around the world. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I can't wait to get one thanks..your video is super helpful thanks
@@slayinliers9925 The mineiab is massively overpriced and even more massively overrated
@@ChrisRalph what mine lab model would you recommend in Virginia where I will be using it . The zone im in is the pyrite belt, but i'm on tons of quartz so was looking for something to pick up those gold veins im hard rock no more than 18" deep. I was looking at the Minelab 1000 gold
$7000 ,"money talks"
Thank you, very important info. I appreciate your time and will show it by buying your book.
Great, I'm sure you will enjoy the book. I am glad you enjoyed the video, I have lot more and continue to work on even more.
Your book and your videos are awesome. Today (without a detector) I applied your principles while I was hiking, looking at the rocks how they must have fallen down this mountain blown by wind and rain and followed the trail up and with only my eyes I saw a piece of quartz with gold in it - my son was blown away as I’m teaching him what I’m learning...can’t wait till my detector finally arrives! Thanks so much Chris.
Hi Chris, I just purchased your book (I’m in Australia) and own a zed. Any benefits to orientating the coil backwards like you have or does it not make a difference? I have the logo to the front on my detector.
The coil is symmetrical, so it is the same one way or the other. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
..have had great success finding Native Silver at our 1880's minesite using a GDD Instrumentation Beep-Mat 8. It is a sulphide detector made in Queebec, Canada....detects conductive or magnetic outcrops or boulders under up to 10 feet of overburden, pulled by man, atv or snowmobile up to 25 kph, stores gps data, transfer to draw maps...
OK.
@@ChrisRalph ..as it is primarily used as a sulphide detector, it should be of interest...
Very nice .I enjoyed your presentation ,Sir .
Many many thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Hello. Nice video! But the price is way too expensive for my budget. Can you recommend me another good gold detector ? I’m a beginner
Take a look at this video - th-cam.com/video/5An2cS2K1Lc/w-d-xo.html
Hi Chris, I have searched for your book on Amazon and am not finding recent listings. Other options? (Sorry is this has been asked and answered in the past)
Asked an answered many times in the last few weeks. Most people get it on Amazon, but unfortunately, at the moment, it is out of stock at Amazon. It will be back in stock at Amazon soon. I am in the process of re-printing the book at the moment. They have all my files and my book is just waiting its turn in line for the printer's schedule. Amazon has a notification set up so that they will send you an email when it is back in stock. Sorry for this delay, but I am working on getting it back in stock as soon as possible.
Rock On:) (see what I did there?)@@ChrisRalph
you are dead wrong, in 1991 I met a scientist that developed a ground laser that can detect anything up to 10 miles. Gems, diamonds, gold, ivory, paper money in 20s or 1s etc I bought it from him because he said he would never make more then a few. When I went back to show him things I found he had passed away. I mean I found the most amazing thing that you could not imagine by simply finding the molecular structure and tuning it to that. Still have it and it still amazing.
I disagree. He should have been the richest man on earth, but he was not. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Sure he could be the richest ...I need a most powerful metal detector where to get it
Me too
Yo I want one too
Although your comment is extremely valuable information and I do very much appreciate you making the comment, seriously with no disrespect but within the context of the video it is about the MOST POWERFUL READILY AVAILABLE DETECTOR to we the general prospecting community. To comment to Chris Ralph as you did was inappropriate simply said. Maybe I am being overly sensitive although I think it deserves to be said. Credit to Chris for responding to your comment with class and mature professionalism. Although I just purchased a TC-200 detector for $30 on TEMU ($246 on the big name e-commerce site we all know who that is) with a pinpoint detector ($20) to go with it I have not even bought my first gold panning.. pan yet. Kudos to you Chris Ralph for inspiring us to go for it and make this dream most of us have had for years a practical fun reality. I imagine fine gold will be the greatest source of gold I will find in the creeks readily available to me in my area the Central Coast of California and from your help Chris now I know how to prospect for and obtain it inexpesivly. Stoked! Thanks Bro! Thanks Chris!
Chris, I am looking for the deepest detector to hunt the beaches along the Florida east coast where the 1715 Fleet went down. Occasionally gold coins are discovered on the beach but most are hidden deep in the dry and wet sand. No water hunting bc it is prohibited. I have a White's TBI beach hunter (PI) which is a deep detector but would like your opinion of which detector you would suggest. Thanks, David
A Minelab GPZ 7000?
Large coils add depth, but reduce sensitivity to small objects.
I wacth some vid about minelab 4500 upgraded, comparison was equally or uper gpz .some coming?
The 4500 goes deep on big gold, but is not as sensitive to small gold as the GPZ.
Hi Chris, do you have any opinions on a 2 box detector, would appreciate any feedback , Enjoy your videos..
They see great depth, but are not sensitive to smaller metal objects, especially nuggets. If you are looking for a big metal treasure box with a cache of hundreds of silver dollars inside, then they are great. If you are looking for nuggets or even single coins in the ground, they are terrible.
I want to get into metal detecting and prospecting. I also want to find relics. More, I want to now find a 3" cast iron sewer drain pipe in my yard and it might be 2 or 3 or 4 feet deep, or a little more. What metal detector can BOTH do a good job for gold prospecting as well as serving such a mundane purpose as finding the 3" cast iron sewer drain pipe in my yard (2 or 3 or 4 feet deep, or more). Anyone have any recommendations. If you have several suggestions, what are the price differences?
Its a tough one to do both - like asking for a car that will do 200 miles per hour at a race track but also get 50 miles per gallon driving on the highway. The GPZ with the optional 20 inch coil could do it, but is really expensive.
Here in the Philippine there's alot of gold treasure here but i cant find it where the exact location..hope you have a big heart to lend your gold detector
Sorry.
Hello Ralph. Why they don't make boots metal detectors then you can listen the soil while walking.
They do, but they are harder to find. I own some.
Hey Chris I’m considering a White TDI SL, I’m new to metal detecting please help?
A good detector, but I've only run a friends unit for a few minutes, so not qualified to comment much on it.
Hello sir
Thank you for this wonderful presentation video on gold detectors.
Could you please let me know how about Gold hunter model ?
Regards .
Dont know what you mean by gold hunter model, I am not a detector seller.
@@ChrisRalph sir thank you so much for your reply.
I mean what is the best device for depth determination that can give us a signal upto 5 to 6 meters in depth.
Best regards..
What about a Mine Lab CTX3030 have you done a video on that ?
No, because its really designed for hunting coins and relics and I focus on hunting nuggets. The 3030 can hunt nuggets if they are big enough and close enough to the surface, but gold was not what the engineers were thinking about when they built the 3030.
So does this "most powerful" machine have a name? I listened to the video 3 times and didn't catch a name...that sir, is frustrating.
what would you say is the deepest accurate depth in inches or centimeters which you were able to detect gold with
Depends on the size of the gold. Really big pieces would be a couple feet, tiny ones would be a couple inches. In between sizes would be in between the two. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
hi there do you know how well it perfoms on salt lakes
It does have a salt mode those types of conditions. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I liked your video. All your videos are really informative.
Glad you like them!
Sir I like you're vedio? Sir impressive for me but I have no a lot of money!
How would you compare it to the gold bug 2 ?
They are two very very different detectors. Different in many ways. It would takes pages of writing to cover all the differences.
Very entertaining. I doubt I'll ever be able to afford this machine, but I have an old Minelab Eureka Gold that goes surprisingly deep. We are moving back to Reno for good soon, can't wait to get into the Sierras to find old mining camps and streams that have new gold every year. I saved this video and the one you mentioned that compares detectors. It seems as if the 800 is a good machine for relics and coins, may try to get one of those for my wife. There is very little gold here in Missouri, our temporary location. It is easy to hunt for coins and relics, though, since there is hardly any mineralization. Would like to find a Union and Confederate bullet before leaving. There was a lot of Civil War activity near us. Thanks for listening!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
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Hi Chris, I very much enjoyed your video and you are an excellent speaker who explains and illustrates your facts brilliantly! I am now subscribed to your channel and will buy the book. I have 2 questions for you. Even though I know that you specialize in searching for gold, do you think this detector could detect 25 lbs of gold bars at a maximum depth of 3 feet out in a field away from trash? And do you think this detector could detect a basic metal ammo box at a maximum depth of 3 feet out in a field away from trash? I cannot thank you enough for your time with answering these questions and if you have another detector that you recommend that would be better for searching for the targets mentioned and at that depth, please share with me. Thanks again!
I expect that it likely would see it.
@@ChrisRalph Thank you so much for your fast reply! I am leaning in this direction with the 7000! Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the tips, im in the market for a detector but so many to choose from!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video, Chris. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Is it goed for treasures under the ground 5 meters ,,, big targets ? Or only for gold nugget ?
No metal detector is good for 5 meters. Would you dig 5 meter deep holes to test all the possible things you might see?
OH THIS IS A REDOING OF SOMETHING YOU DID 4 YEARS AGO AND I DO REMEMBER WATCHING IT.
If you are talking about the Goldfield video, yes, I re-used some footage. If you are talking about the GPZ 7000 video that you commented on, then no, its the same video from several years ago.
Hi Chris how much accurate director i want buy i try used in the phillipines
Look for metal detector dealers in the Philippines - they can help you make a purchase.
Sir good day help me sir how to home made what you says this detector.I Luther ken in the Philippines that already 10yrs in tresure but I cannot hits any items because luck of gadgets please help me sir your knowledge about that
I will have a video on home made metal detectors in 2023.
Hi Chris, is there a way to pay and download your book? I am in Argentina, it is easier to dowload
No, the book has too many photos and other images for kindle.
I would love to know the make model and price with this video ! Ty
Make and model are noted in the video, price varies and they can sometimes be picked up used.
I'm in Florida. I've used the 7000
But I truly prefer my ATX deepseeker
It does so much better in salt water conditions. Also in Arizona I have a great boot tack collection 😀 lol
The 7000 was made for gold. The ATX is a more general machine designed for a variety of uses. Its not nearly as good on gold as the 7000.
I'm gonna give the regular old atx a try. Found one used for 1/5 price of gpz 7k... Hell that thing costs more than double my last 2 car purchases! Will primarily be working old tailings piles.
What would be your daily go to detector if you were to be in a tropical area with fresh water and salt water looking for silver and gold coins? Thank you
I believe the maximum power output is limited by the FCC, The big difference in detectors is on the receive end.
There is also HOW you put that power into the ground.
Nice Nuggets! What state did you find them in?
I've found gold in many states - Nevada, California, Arizona, Alaska, etc.
What do you think of the Alfa gold detector
Never heard of it.
Is there a way that I can speak with you privately.
Amaizing and honest review sir thank you very much
My pleasure, thanks for the kind words.
@@ChrisRalph you wellcome you deserve more than that sir . Very lack of honesty nowadays
Hi Chris, What would be the best source to find ancient river beds east of the Mississippi River? I'm looking for satellite geological evidence of water flow 500-1000 years ago. Great Job on the videos!👍 Thanks
Dont know of such areas in the Appalachian Mts. Midwest gold is mostly derived from glaciers that came down from Canada. Not all states are equal when it comes to gold. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Chris, thanks for your educational mining videos. I have a team that is doing artisanal gold mining in Western Africa. It's been 4 years since you posted this video. I have noticed that many other metal detectors are advertising ZVT technology. Do you still think the Mine Labs 7000 is still the gold standard or is the other detectors I should consider. Thank You
There are no other metal detector companies advertising ZVT technology. There are many dealers selling this same GPZ 7000 detector by Minelab. To this date, there is nothing else on the market that can detect smaller gold as deep.
I've been twice to Western Africa. I wish you the best of luck.
@@ChrisRalph Thanks for your clarification and quick response. I am excited to take this mining operations to the next level because the benefits to the tribal people are life changing.
Hi Chris
Have you tried Whites Goldmaster 24k metal detector? What do you think about it?
I did a video in which I talk about it and some other detectors. See: th-cam.com/video/oTBIcrwswZU/w-d-xo.html
@@ChrisRalph
Thanks
How different are the Gpx 4500, GPX 5000 and GPZ 7000?
the 4500 and the 5000 are similar, though the 5000 has some good settings the 4500 does not. The 7000 is totally different from the other two. Glad you enjoyed the video.
You're right Mr Chris absolutely right
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hello ,
Is there a device up to a depth of 3 meters
For big goals like treasures
No, not really. At 3 meters it would need to be a target larger than 100 Kg.
Its gonna detect any metals not Gold only , is the frequency the indicator on what is below ground or sound just not sure with mine . Thanks
It will detect all metals and even conductive minerals.
@@ChrisRalph Thanks for quick response and also for your good tutorials , always pro !!
Good info., Question aside from metal detecting what phone or mic did you use to make this video great audio...., Thanks 😊
A new Camera (Cannon 80D) and a Comica mic mounted on top of the camera. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Was wondering about detecting Bronze. Under shallow water. Are there specific settings to detect just bronze? I was wondering in general. Not just this model. I have never detected. Thanks
You will want an underwater detector. Only a small percentage of detectors are made to be used under water. Metal detectors detect metal. Bronze is a metal - and metal detectors detect metal. There is no setting on any detector to detect bronze only -
@@ChrisRalphThank you. Are there sensitivity settings on underwater detectors to weed out other metals? Say for example a number 3 reading would be iron, and a number 8 would be bronze?
Some detectors have settings to weed out iron. But that is it - and even that reading is not reliable unless you do it correctly. They cannot tell gold from silver from lead from copper from bronze.
Thank you. Last question. Do metal detectors have scale sensitivity settings. Say for example a boat anchor vs a coin?
Again thanks.
The read out is dependent on both size and metal it is made of, how deep it is and also how corroded the thing is. For coins they are of standard sizes. But other things - you do not know how big or what metal until it is dug and in your hand. You can get a strong signal or a weak one from a boat anchor. It will be extremely strong if near the surface but very weak if buried down several feet.
Thank you very much Mr. Chris
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I have a question for you Chris, if a regular say gold bug Pro had a coil that size wouldn't reach just as deep?
There are more factors than just coil size. See my video on how deep your detector will go.
Send details about this .and price .how to purchase
I am not a dealer who sells. Find someone in your country who sells them.
@@ChrisRalph k
Minelab GPZ 7000.
Great machine...best of both worlds.
Power of the ZED!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@ChrisRalph Good videos as always mate
Do you know much about depth and penetration of Garrett ATX?. Iv heard its hard to beat for depth. What is your opinion please?. Thanks for informative video :-)
It gets good depth but has only fair sensitivity to small objects.
What about titan ger 1000 please?
Great chris for a shering the experience thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video.
hey great video :) whats the name of this product?
Its called a dry washer - like in the video. Otherwise, I am not sure what you mean.
@@ChrisRalph i mean the metal detector, whats brand or name?, Also do you know any spots in Spain with gold that are not in the internet, that are not comonly known To have gold? and also im really knew to this and i was wondering if light could help find gold? i bought a pan to start, and a underwater flashlight, a underwater metal detector, and il get some snipering bottles, what do you recomend me? i also took note of those books fists full of gold and the nuggets shooter bible but they are expensive, il read them
@@ChrisRalph i just thought la palma volcano erupted so there must be very interesting material there right?
Just subscribed after watching a few of your many videos. Question: do any of them go into ground balancing in detail?
Not really as the ground balancing procedures can be a little different for each machine. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Chris, My name is Moses please is there any video you have done comparing Fisher gold bug pro and goldfinder Fs2 from chine I would like to know more about goldfinder Fs2, and can it really find small gold nugget please help?
Nearly all the Chinese products are notably inferior, I have seen some that simply dont work at all and wont see a half pound of metal when it is almost touching the coil. Generally they are junk.
Ithanks so much I was almost loosing money this on this goldfinder Fs2 thanks Chris.
Please comment on Garrett ATX Pulse Induction All Terrain Extreme if it can complement nicely with MineLab GPZ7000 in terms of "Discrimination" feature.
I am up to hunting buried treasures that was supposedly buried rather deeply. So I'd like to know if it would be better to carry them both (MineLab GPZ 7000 and Garrett ATX All Terrain Extreme). And I'd like to thank you for a very informative presentation, - I learn a lot from it.
God bless.
The 7000 has no discrimination.
sir can u please tell me what would be the depth range of Invenio 3d.
My requirement is to find out burried treasure under 15 feet to 20 feet deep so kindly suggest any detector that works such deep
No metal detector will see that deep.
Thank You Chris for Sharing ! I've been watching more & more of your videos and find them Awesome , books are great but I find your explanations of finding gold Just go's way pass most books , but maybe some of the writer's want you to buy their books , but don't want you to find the big Gold , because they want to be the one's finding it after all they wrote the book's
I can say that I will be buying your book
Respectfully Elbert Dulworth
I think you will enjoy the book. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi dear sir:what about AKS detectors which they tell detects70 meters depth&5km long ditectsion .is it right or lie
I believe it to be a lie. My personal opinion.