Here is a very fair comparison with REAL DIGS for the Minelab Manticore and Minelab CTX 3030. This was non-trashy site but everything settles deep due to flooding etc. One machine comes out on top IMO. My final thoughts will be at the very end of the video. Enjoy.
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Gear I've owned, tested, and recommend:
(NEW) Minelab Manticore (new): https://shrsl.com/3t753
Minelab Metal Detectors:
Minelab GPX 5000: https://shrsl.com/3t72z
Minelab GPX 6000: https://shrsl.com/3vhxg
(NEW) Minelab Equinox 900: https://shrsl.com/3vhxo
(NEW) Minelab Equinox 700: https://shrsl.com/3vhxn
Minelab Equinox 800: https://shrsl.com/3t734
Minelab Equinox 600: https://shrsl.com/3t73l
Minelab CTX 3030: https://shrsl.com/3p3ps
Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack: https://shrsl.com/3t74r
Minelab Vanquish 440: https://shrsl.com/3t74v
Minelab Excalibur II (beach and underwater): https://shrsl.com/3t74z
Minelab Equinox Carbon Fiber Shafts:
Detect-ED Red Carbon Fiber shaft: https://amzn.to/3CZXvUJ
Detect-ED Black Carbon Fiber shaft: https://amzn.to/3ldxGKZ
Nokta Makro Metal Detectors
Nokta Makro Legend: https://shrsl.com/3t75o
Nokta Makro Simplex: https://shrsl.com/3t75c
Garrett Metal Detectors
Garrett (New) Axiom (Gold Detector): https://shrsl.com/3t74f
XP Metal Detectors
XP Deus (Original) w/9" X35 Coil: https://shrsl.com/3t762
XP Deus (Original Lite) w/9" X35 Coil: https://shrsl.com/3t76c
XP Deus 2 : https://shrsl.com/3t5ud
XP Deus 2 WS6 Master: https://shrsl.com/3t5u7
Pinpointers:
Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk: https://amzn.to/3EYMeZ4
XP MI6: https://amzn.to/3EyV8Lt
XP MI4: https://amzn.to/3U9JMmR
Shovels:
Stuline 36" T-Handle: https://shrsl.com/3t5um
Backpacks:
XP Backpack 280: https://amzn.to/3tTdVMR
Detecting How-to Books by Andy Sabisch:
Minelab Equinox Handbook: https://shrsl.com/33vw0
The Simplex Handbook: https://shrsl.com/3t73n
The XP Deus Metal Detector Handbook: https://shrsl.com/3t73x
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