GPX 4800 in good soil? Didn't test well for me.

[Charlatan Digger]

I recently purchased a 4800 and took it out several times, I am a novice with this machine but an experienced relic hunter. I hunt predominantly in areas with good soil conditions. I used the recommended factory settings for good ground and its performance seemed anything but lack luster. I dropped a minie in a hole and performed simple air testing. My MXT came in much stronger than of the 4800. I read postings of folks who hunt with the GPX series in good ground conditions, and state they found bullets and plates at 12-18 inches. Am I missing something here?

 

[Jake-uk]

Your gpx is a PI machine notoriously bad at air test,I believe the MXT is a VLF far better at air test

 

[Charlatan Digger]

That's right, good point. I'll take both machines out next weekend to a site (also known to yield a few relics) create a test garden, and perform side by side testing.

 

[Jim Robertson]

The timings are key to getting the max out of the machine. Second would be gain. Hope this helps.

 

[Charlatan Digger]

n/t

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Yep, crank up the gain as high as you can stand it!