Here is how I run my GPX 6000 and some tips

Here is how I run my GPX6000 which works for me. If people think I am missing gold, the answer is at the end of the video.
Remember If I miss them there is more for you. I don’t want to be greedy.

[@jph8266]

Love the specimen piece! I dissolve those in caustic soda so that they reveal their natural state but it’s difficult and dangerous but wow they come out pretty

[@goldfools5445]

I might just keep this one how it is. It shows how the crystal has grown from the mineralised fluid flowing through it. Thanks for your comment👍

[@paulpurcell5658]

Thanks Mark, very interesting. That curagong tree, we had one in our backyard at my grandfathers homestead here in Victoria, I'd love to know where it came from, still a mystery, enjoyed the video Paul .

[@goldfools5445]

I think this species in endemic to the arid region. We also have a kurajong at home, different species though. Thanks for your continuing support. 🍺

[@paulpurcell5658]

This one has small white flowers in spring. Kurrajong. Paul

[@paulpurcell5658]

Paul, Mark and Deb just wondering if you kurrajong tree has flowered, and if they are white flowers Paul.

[@fishinbite]

Great vid and nice finds! I'm considering getting a GPX6000 the only thing which concerns me is it being noisy on hot ground. With the threshold off do you find it easier to use on hot ground? I mainly detect in Vic and wanting something to pick up small stuff. Considered 2300 but heavy and not much versatility. Your thoughts?

[@goldfools5445]

@@fishinbite you can get it to run real quiet in hot ground. If the ground is a bit crazy you might have to put the 14” DD coil on. This coil is really sensitive and almost ignorers EMI, including lightning strikes. But if you run the 11” mono you can still achieve good stability. If there is gold in the ground, the 6000 will sniff it out. Good luck mate, it’s a good decision. If you are looking for other coil options there are plenty of aftermarket available.

[@fishinbite]

@@goldfools5445 that's great advice thanks mate! It's obviously worth paying the extra and getting the 6000 then..

[@goldfools5445]

@ it’s the cheapest detector you can buy. I will start paying for its self and if you want to sell it, it will sell quickly and for a price that is near purchase price, as currently observed.

[@fishinbite]

@@goldfools5445 yeah I don't know about the 'cheapest' it's a lot more than 2300 and 5000 but totally get what you mean it pays for itself.

[@tingpranav999]

Thats a really good point with the tree roots - in the GT I have been fooled many times and like you say - it sounds promising bit can leave you with nothing for your time and effort

[@michaeldemeo1844]

Thanks for the video, firstly can you please do something with the audio. It's really hard to hear you talking. I can hear you digging and the 6000 picking up targets but i cant quite hear you clearly. When you say you run it flat out is it in manual 10 or auto 2 ? Cheers Mick

[@goldfools5445]

Sorry about the audio. I have tried a few different microphones but I am not sure if they are working on not when I am in the field. Flat out meaning “manual 10” I don’t use auto. I would if I thought it was better but I use what I think is best for me.

[@michaeldemeo1844]

Cheers@@goldfools5445

[@exvictorian3605]

Try auto2 then hold down diff/normal button until it yells at you constantly, I have been picking up dozens of sub gram bits in smashed areas. PS: don’t tell anyone

[@goldfools5445]

@exvictorian3605 the older models don’t have that feature.

[@simonm1528]

I'm heading out to meekatara in 5 days. Can't wait.

[@goldfools5445]

I know the feeling 😁

[@tonytitasey356]

Totally agree I do 🤙🏿

[@AMProspecting]

Nice!

[@goldfools5445]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tonytitasey356]

With the 9” coil it’s deadly

[@royjohnson465]

Do you mean the 9” Coiltek Goldhawk coil.? I am in Canada and I just bought that coil for my 6000 but I have not used it yet, I’m looking forward to giving it a try. I wonder if it’s better than the Nugget Finder Exceed 12x7”.?

[@goldfools5445]

I tried a 9” Goldhawk. You were right.. it’s a good coil. Thanks.👍

[@royjohnson465]

@@goldfools5445 ~’IF’ you know is it better (in any way) than the stock ML GPX 11” coil ‘or the’ NF Exceed 12x7” coil.? ~I never got a chance to try out my Coiltek Goldhawk 9” yet here in Canada because we have had wildfire smoke and then after that torrential rains in the bush, one extreme to the other.

[@goldfools5445]

@royjohnson465 I found it stable, very sensitive. I am pretty sure it has a depth advantage as well. All round it definitely makes a difference.

[@royjohnson465]

@@goldfools5445 ~Thank you very much for that good report!

[@simonm1528]

That's the only settings I use as well. Or else you'll pick up plenty of hot rocks.

[@goldfools5445]

Great comment. I am having a bit of a rethink in certain situations. We are heading to the lease this week and I am going to do some further testing. If you see our latest video, there is an issue with difficult in certain situations. It’s a balancing act I know. Do you miss some gold to have more time finding gold or do you dig things that you know are a waste of time, just incase it’s a worthwhile target. Watch our latest video then when I post videos of our trip in a few weeks, we will have better answers.

[@simonm1528]

I watched a guy dig down about 700mm with a modded 5000 and called my detector over with the 6000 and it turned out to be nothing. 😂

[@goldfools5445]

That’s right. That’s a long way to dig for nothing. If you don’t get a major change with every two inches down. Best to kick in an walk away.

[@hidayetablay5354]

Dostum en büyük hayalimiz bir tane hediye etmek ister misiniz

[@gerrydutton-smith4001]

What a load of garbage your not showing anything, we all know how to swing a coil

[@goldfools5445]

I am not trying to show coil swinging, it’s about ground response and settings. What detector do you swing when gold prospecting?