How to choose the best prospecting metal detector for you - Gold nugget metal detector review choice

Today we are going to talk about how to choose the right prospecting metal detector for you. If you want to be successful in finding gold nuggets and be happy with your detector purchase, then listen to this video and hear me out as we are going to look at 10 important considerations that you should think about before buying a detector suitable for finding gold. If you don’t listen and don’t consider these issues, you may regret your purchase and you may never find any gold. No one detector is the best for all situations, so there is no one best detector to rule them all - the best one is the one that works best for you.
I am not a dealer, I don’t sell detectors, and this is not a sponsored video. I am a prospector who has been finding gold for more than 40 years and my job here is to help you find the best one for you!
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[@patdenney7046]

Very good job Chris! I have over 38 years of experience hunting gold with the detector. Your videos are some of the best information for gold detecting. Especially for the newcomer.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@liammerrick6399]

so glad i found this channel. thanks for all the effort you and other guys like Jeff Williams put in to make this videos for us

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@paulbearbradford2498]

I am a newbie and have not purchased a gold detector yet I found that your video is the most informative that I’ve ever seen. Thank you for spending the time to explain so much I will definitely be subscribing to your channel

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@oldminer5387]

Good discussion Chris. There are a lot of detectors out there today, it is difficult to know which ones perform best for gold. Thank you for your insight.

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@sharonsmith948]

One of the BEST video`s I have ever seen on this subject !! Well done !

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@manilajohn8083]

I'm alwayas watching your video, I'll like to know more about detector, ill like gold bar and gold nugget Detector, but I don't have money to buy, I'm only poor, I need to help my family and relatives, so if I have a Detector, I search all my prospect treasure, Yamasita Treasure

[@Dumbscience4thewin]

Amazing channel! Love being out in nature and what a better way to pass the time learn something and maybe even make a few bucks? Perfect for my amateur rock hounding excursions! Appreciate the work you do!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@brittanychandler1159]

Love your videos! Very helpful & great speaking very genuine

[@ChrisRalph]

Thank you so much! Lots more videos coming soon.

[@danpollard4210]

I love your honesty and truth,and intelligence and knowledge.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks.

[@DaleDuffy]

Found out really quick a PI machine is needed in highly mineralized ground in AZ. Great video, thanks again Chris,,,!

[@ChrisRalph]

In some places nearly all the ground is heavily mineralized. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@TheIrongutz]

Great advice Chris and agree 100% on your choice of detectors.

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@BroHeartTTV]

Another absolutely incredible video from the Professional Prospector, thank you very much I appreciate you.

[@ChrisRalph]

This is one of my older videos - you might want to check though my back listing of old videos for ones you'd be interested in. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jeffersoncaetanoporto8249]

SIR,TANK YOU!!!!!!! FOR YOUR TIME AND TO SHARE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. GREETINGS FROM BRASIL.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words, I wish the best of luck in your prospecting efforts. More videos are coming!

[@goldsnuffer3234]

Thanks for posing this Chris, It is exactly what I was looking for.. Tim

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@remegiovillanueva7739]

Manny thanks for a very informative video, but my problem is rather unique in that I just wanted to verify how deep the treasure was buried. I live in the Philippines and came to know a place where towards the end of WWII, the Japanese buried the treasures in desperation because the American forces were just in the next hacienda (as they call it now). Big time explorers (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and British) are highly mechanized using Backhoe, Dump Trucks and other earth moving equipment that even go underground into tunnels). Also, there were lots of small farmers who already had unearthed treasures buried in their own farm, and a lot more identified locations (accidentally discovered while flowing the field). Incidentally, in that same kind of activity my team dug a 3' hole x 15' deep through one end of 4' x 8' concrete cover (2' below the surface), and again through a second cover 6' (or 6' below the top cover) going down. I'd like already to imagine the container as 2-storey concrete box. Since the soil was rocky, made of large & small marble and sand, digging works was very hard and progress had been snail paced through manual digging. At 15' down from top cover we intend to dig horizontally to the opposite end. But because water coming out from beneath is strong the digging works is difficult through the rocky soil. We are now thinking, because of the difficulty, that it would be better to bore another hole through the center of the other half end of 4'x 8' top cover. Also, we taught that works would be faster should the treasure ( whatever it is) was deposited in the upper storey of the 2-storey box. Pinpointing to what quarter the treasure was deposited would be easier using "detector". The only question now is, - which detector is best suited for this kind of application. There were seven (7) more identified other locations and we intend to use our, would be, first detector to verify their individual depths. Hope you can help me select the best compromised detector's "make and model" option for our particular application. Best regard.

[@701theboop5]

@@remegiovillanueva7739 Hi Remegio, you have replied to the wrong person to answer your very good question. I am just like you trying to learn about different detectors. "Chris Ralph " is the one who created this video try replying directly to Chris not through my comment. hope this helps.. good luck with your adventures !!

[@gabedeweese3476]

Ur a real one💯💯not a sellout .thanks for the info

[@ChrisRalph]

Appreciate that. Thanks.

[@artemiohernandez2246]

Excellent video Chris thank you for your information

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@bobfalkon9304]

Great explanations. I will refer this video to all the newbies, it will save me the trouble of teaching them myself. Thanks Chris. Something I noticed missing from this video is that you didn't mention EMI. How well do VLF's handle Electro-Magnetic Interference? This can be a real problem when detecting near power lines, machinery etc.

[@ChrisRalph]

Usually EMI is not a problem with VLFs unless you are right under power lines.

[@Swoop180]

Great video, thank you for what you do!

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@davepoulton7530]

Very informative mate, love my sdc 2300 5.7 grammer at around 8 inches deep has been my biggest gold find here in Australia

[@ChrisRalph]

The SDC is a fine detector.

[@TheArkansasDiamondMiner]

Great video! Very in-depth!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MannyScoot]

I use a GPX 4500 PI and Nugget Finder 14x9 Evo coil and an XP ORX VLF ...... They work for my needs ..... Thanks for the video Ralph....

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MannyScoot]

@@ChrisRalph and I did get your book..... Learned a lot about Geology and about finding gold ! I keep it as a reference and read sections and sections when in doubt read your book ....Ha

[@wadefreeman7340]

I have a gold bug2 and gpx 4500 thank you chris both are nice as chris recommended

[@ChrisRalph]

Those are both good detectors...

[@chrisdeason4904]

Great explanation of options, thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

You are welcome! Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@robertoconsuegra9921]

#4 was the best consideration profesor...😁thanks a milliomnn

[@ChrisRalph]

OK.

[@chuckbailey7200]

Thanks Chris! Good stuff, but could you help this newbie explore the factors that affect crevice hunting in bedrock? Seems like we're talking about very little soil and smaller gravel surrounded by solid rock. How do the topics of "mineralized soil" and "sensitivity" pertain to crevice hunting for gold? And how does this affect what metal detector you use? Keep up the good work!

[@ChrisRalph]

All good topics that I should address in the future (and I will get to those in time). I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ChristopherOBrien000]

Excellent info, thanks.

[@ChrisRalph]

Our pleasure!

[@cacogenicist]

Think I'm going to have to go with the Minelab Goldmaster 1000. It's in my budget, and I'll be mostly in the Pacific Northwest -- so its water resistance is appealing, compared to, say, the Gold Bug 2. Comes with 2 coils also, eh?

[@ChrisRalph]

A good choice no doubt about it.

[@TheFranksantana]

Excellent explanation on the difference in detectors, now I know which detector I need next... Minelab 1000!!!

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@trollmcclure1884]

were you able to find both small nuggets and common coin-like stuff? Is it still the best compromise without the simultaneous multi frequency that is the new norm?

[@Famo59]

Fantastic information Chris.. From the land down under.. Cheers Famo59 👍🤓🍺⛏

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@michaelbrick9730]

Thanks Chris, but the gold monster almost killed the elephant on the shelf...love your book, have had it for years now and always use it to review from...Super Lobo is what I use with a small coil. perfect for me. I enjoy all of your vid's and the mining mag that you write articles for...

[@ChrisRalph]

I left off the Lobo because Tesoro has been out of business for years.

[@viktorstevenr]

Thanks for your honest explanations🙏🙏

[@ChrisRalph]

You are welcome.

[@HALIYALBETAGERIVLOG2024]

Sir your Explanations very good . thanks You very much.sir

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@elmabrukelgembari6582]

Indeed i would to say thank you for all information which im really get benefit and interesting.thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

Happy to hear that! I'm glad the videos are helpful.

[@heavymeadowdetective192]

Thanks as always Chris

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@SenorQuichotte]

Great video. Can you do a slide which shows which detector, attributes (size amount type) of the gold found and soil type/depth?

[@ChrisRalph]

I'll see what I can do. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Very well done Chris and on target.... See you soon.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks, Bill! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Looking forward to seeing you up this way.

[@douglasmorgan9873]

I'm going to get the Garrett atx I will be going anywhere that has gold. I will look in streams and where streams used to be.

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cookinitmax]

Thanks!! Seems to me its about choices but I think the answer is two might be better than one. Funny with all this technology out and all the knowledge out in the world they can't get it Or they do get it and have to make so many models to keep business going.

[@ChrisRalph]

True for cars, televisions and just about any product.

[@skellllly]

Thanks for the insight

[@ChrisRalph]

My pleasure!

[@tennesseetom1043]

Great video , it has helped me a lot. New to metal detecting and need all the help I can get. I am looking for a machine that is user friendly for the novice user. I will be going to Arizona this year for a few weeks an plan on doing some prospecting. Wish me luck. Again thanks for your advice.

[@ChrisRalph]

Good luck to you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@gavinc2827]

Sending love from Alaska really really would love to pick your brain second year prospecting taking a trip to find gold cuz why not

[@ChrisRalph]

Lots of good prospectors up in Alaska, and good opportunities.

[@bashirbayati4810]

Hey Chris please talk about Long range detectors and whether they actually work. Thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

They DO NOT WORK - in spite of whatever else you have heard. Do not buy. I talk about them in my video on dowsing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmWulKp5jtRqpas

[@Axmedfa123]

Thanks you are honest geoglogy i have use three of them best detect for gold 1000gold detect 2300 gold detect gold7000 detect

[@ChrisRalph]

I use those detectors too.

[@slydogy41]

Great clarification of detectors, thanks from a newbie. Will the big Mine Lab have a smaller coil option yet. Also is DD coil better than concentric?

[@ChrisRalph]

DD is better in some places but not better in other places.

[@wisdomgametv4594]

Enjoy your channel. One thought. When you compare tools, it's probably better to stay in the same genre. Hammers aren't comparable to saws. A better one is a framing hammer in comparison to a tack hammer. Thank you for your interesting work.

[@ChrisRalph]

Probably so, but I did get the point across that these devices are tools, not magic.

[@LCM-sq4pw]

​@@ChrisRalph You can compare a power saw to a hand saw or any other saw, But how dare you compared a saw to a hammer ? 😂😂😂

[@antoniobarreto2930]

Great video! Chris could you compare the Minelab GPX 4000 at the same level of the Whites TDI Pro? Or this information don't procede? Thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

I would say that while the TDI is good, the GPX 4000 is the better detector. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mikephillips9311]

Chris, I will be running all types of terrain from riverbanks to desert areas as we RV around the country, looking specifically for gold as a hobby activity. Thinking about a Garrett ATX. Would this be a better machine for gold or more of a combo/all around type of detector in your opinion? Help! Thanks for your input & advice!

[@ChrisRalph]

More a combo type.

[@aakniazi253]

Love you teacher i am Pakistani but follow for you your teachings style is very nice.i am new student for this mining section.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks and welcome

[@vk2ktm]

Thanks Chris, and re the lack of 'Technical Language', where you say the signal gets 'eaten up' don't stress. I don't think that saying 'the energy gets used up in the iron' would make things any clearer than you have already done :)

[@ChrisRalph]

I agree.

[@jasvan4359]

I developed new interest to this Hobby and I am researching all the different Detectors on the market ,I live in Michigan and its not known for Gold what would you recommend for The Michigan area

[@ChrisRalph]

There are places with natural copper in upper Michigan. These are easily detected with a metal detector.

[@jessesalas2535]

Just purchased the gb2 and have yet to use it but I'm all in now !!! I'm in Southern Nevada and have no idea where to go hunting lol any advice ? Love the videos tho man !!!

[@ChrisRalph]

There is a local GPAA club - join them. They have claims in the general area around Las Vegas (not in the Vegas valley but a reasonable drive). Go to a club meeting and tell Deanna that Chris Ralph sent you. Their claims are good, you can find gold there and they will give you a place to learn.

[@romuloferrer4222]

Thanks Cris your the best,, could say something about whites tm808 thanks and God bless

[@ChrisRalph]

Its a perfectly good coin and relic machine, but its not designed to be a gold nugget metal detector. White's Electronics is now closed and out of business.

[@romuloferrer4222]

@@ChrisRalph thanks for fast reply and 🙏 one more favor sir Chris any idea or suggestions that it works in the Philippines?? thanks and God bless stay safe 💗💗

[@asemalhunaity1021]

Hi Chris, thanks for explanations you made. Could you please talk about a treasure buried underground such as status, jar of coins etc.. what is a good device for that?

[@ChrisRalph]

I am an expert at gold nugget finding. You will need someone else to advise you about hunting treasure caches.

[@asemalhunaity1021]

@@ChrisRalph could you tell me please what is appropriate metal detector for medium jar of coins buried one meter and the ground is not mineralised. In my case should i go with VLF or PL inductions detectors?

[@radioactive8772]

Is 19 khz best for gold. Im looking at the Fisher Gold Bug Pro, with 5inch coil. Thanks joe

[@ChrisRalph]

19 kHz is a compromise of moderate sensitivity and moderate ability to find things other than gold too.

[@johnflynn8423]

I know I’ve heard you mention you don’t do much with military metal detectors but figure I’ll ask anyway. Do you know anything about a MLD-1 I think it’s a PI style but not positive & ive been on there website but not much info. Will this thing detect gold ? Any help would be great thanks. I’m looking at purchasing gold monster 1000 but not till summer I’m in interior alaska it’s -10 to -40 till who knows when so not worth dumping $800 at moment I’m sure you agree. I love all the great info you give out AWESOME THANKS. I prospect & mine every summer so again I really like all your knowledge THANK YOU 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChrisRalph]

A military mine detector would be a very bad choice. Sometimes trying to save money leads to just wasting money on bad purchases. The GM 1000 would be a very good choice for Alaska.

[@johnflynn8423]

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector ok thank you. I actually got it free so not out any $. Again thank you for your time 👍🏻

[@ShortWorld007]

Will Garret's Ace Apex with frequency of 20Khz be useful for hunting medium to big size gold nuggets ?

[@ChrisRalph]

Its a good multi purpose detector and will see those medium to larger nuggets.

[@viviangasero3340]

Good morning sir today is 18/04/2022 that I watched your video about five important point on hold and I find it interesting. Firstly I work with Chinese mining company for 2yrs as Nigeria police force, so for this I gain many experience with the Chinese now I want go to my family land to establish my own mining company but to about it and financial aspect of it. And how to get the original gold detector for the good location for good mining. I am looking forward to see your advice on how to do it thank sir

[@ChrisRalph]

Best of luck to you.

[@aldrintoribio1637]

Great video

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ssf467]

Thanks Jefe

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks,.

[@theresabraddock9310]

the nugget at 19:48 looks like a Mask Drama sculpture of Tragedy Comedy. Very cool!

[@ChrisRalph]

Fun stuff in seeing various things in nugget shapes.

[@paulhenderson5843]

Hey Sir Chris! Many Thanks! I have your book, I would love to meet you and have you autograph it for me. :) I'm researching for a couple of metal detectors for my wife. I came across a XP Deus 1 with two coils and a Minelab 800 also with two coils (Both have a large and a small coil) used for a decent $. Will you be updating your recommendation list for some of the newer technology that incorporates attributes of a good multipurpose rig with better gold detecting skills? What is you impression of these tools?

[@ChrisRalph]

I cant really cover every detector ever made - just too much, too many of them. I am at many GPAA gold shows and am happy to sign.

[@farmanhabib2131]

Hello i like your teaching about gold detecter if blf is the best detecter so where can I buy it and what is the price of blf detecter thank you

[@ChrisRalph]

Use Google to find out who sells metal detectors in your country.

[@johnruckman2320]

So which detector(s) do you use for detecting around the perimeter of old hard rock mines or in active hard rock claims, or rock outcrops?

[@ChrisRalph]

Hi John - You found me here on KZbin! At hard rock mines I've used my Gold Monster because of the discrimination and sensitivity to small gold - and both of those are important when searching hard rock mines.

[@dselgrath]

Chris which is best in your opinion for gold hunting Nokta Gold Kruzer , XP ORX Gold I'm looking to buy one and live in TX but have a son in AZ also

[@ChrisRalph]

TX does not have gold nuggets large enough to metal detect. You might find gold jewelry, but you are better off with a coin / relic machine for gold jewelry. AZ does have detectable gold but how often are you in AZ with lots of free time to detect?

[@Jake12220]

What makes for the best metal detector, the person knowing how to use it.

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mbangash8665]

Great man. Sir can please guide me I want to buy Detecor till 2000$.which will b the best in that price?can search archaeological sites and metals also.im b very thankful to u

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Question,,if your going to detect in water and on land,which "one",will actually cover both,I can't afford to pay for two....so can you help me out here please...

[@ChrisRalph]

All of them you can pout the coil and shaft underwater, only the the SDC 2300 is fully submersible. Also the Macro GOld Cruzer is a fully submersible detector. I talk about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWlepaorNiqkLc

[@DustyCowdog]

Question, please.... if I want a detector for finding gold nuggets when I take my road trips, but when I am at home in Texas and I just want to mess around the lakes and parks, will that same detector work for that? I just can't really get two detectors yet, maybe later. So, nugget is my priority, and coins, jewelry and relics second priority. Not a great fan of all the crazy LCD screens and gadgetry. I'm an audio kind of guy...hahaha..Cheers! Nice video.

[@ChrisRalph]

There are a number of multipurpose detectors. Not as good at gold, but they do OK.

[@shanelocke237]

Another GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO CHRIS.cheers champ.

[@thegreener196]

i have the at gold and i noticed you havent included it. just curious if you have tried it and what your thoughts are on it?

[@ChrisRalph]

I've not spent any time with it, I would put it in the category of general detectors for multiple uses.

[@Ag-pn3bl]

Good afternoon. I'm in Orlando Florida, what you recommend to me for coins detecting? Thanks for your help.

[@ChrisRalph]

My expertise is really in detecting gold - there are plenty of folks who are expert in detecting coins.

[@rommelanito1841]

Can you advice me what kind of detector for buried Yamashita treasurer in Philippines? I have a site here were lot of treasure sign.

[@ChrisRalph]

Metal detectors can only see to a certain depth, deep buried treasure may be too deep.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

I think I told you about the GMT I saw at a club up for sale for $300 not bad at all or the one I have for like $100 it's a whites gold master 4/b good enough or get some cardboard and a marker and some clothes from the goodwill and stand on the street corner people give you money

[@ChrisRalph]

Fake people who are not in desperate need but stand a street corners begging for profit is why I wont give in those cases, but only to charities that are real. A GMT in good condition for $300 is a very good deal.

[@secrettreasure1388]

''''' SUPER ...THANKS...,

[@ChrisRalph]

Super!

[@remegiovillanueva7739]

How come Garrett ATX All Terrain Extreme (P/l tech) is not included amongst the best prospecting machine for "gold"? Plz comment. Thank you.

[@ChrisRalph]

Its a decent machine, but not a great gold machine choice. Better for treasure hunting.

[@mcashnv]

Which is the best nugget detector for Nevada/ California under $2,000?

[@ChrisRalph]

Its not a simple question. Are you going to do any coin and jewelry hunting in parks and schools? Not all gold districts in Nevada and California are the same. There are other questions as well. Watch the video, and then go to a local metal detector dealer and look at what he has, talk to him and decide which would work for you.

[@liquidsands]

Hi Chris, I really appreciated this video! However, I'd love to see a video that goes into a more technical explanation of the detector signals, and how they work, etc. Nice seeing your videos overall, its obvious you know your stuff!

[@ChrisRalph]

Good idea, and I will put it on my list of topics to do a video on. I just got a white board to write on and use in my videos, and I think that might work well for an explanation of detector operations. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@aliabdihaj001]

@@ChrisRalph sir what of titan 1000 or deep seeker

[@mustafe1230]

Hi Chris what about the nokta makro jeohunter 3 d with the big coil is it fake or true

[@ChrisRalph]

It is real but no good for gold nuggets as it only sees very large targets. It would have a hard time seeing nuggets smaller than 20 ounces.

[@MsDenver2]

What about buying a second hand detector? What is a good second hand one

[@ChrisRalph]

decide what detector is right for you first, then search around for used ones. Don't just buy something because its cheap.

[@sawmillsam7156]

thank you for your previous response! I'm in Trinity Co., CA and want to start detecting for nuggets in my retirement. Highly mineralized ground here so now I am thinking Gold bug or Gold Monster are not good for me, correct? The cheapest quality PI machine is $2k+, like the SDC2300, right?

[@ChrisRalph]

I don't know exactly where you will be detecting but remember that the SDC has no discrimination.

[@sawmillsam7156]

@@ChrisRalph I really don't know where I will be detecting either! Therefore I don't know for sure which detector is right for me. So I need one with discrimination? After watching dozens of prospecting videos, I am not sure which one to start with! So the sdc2300 is not for beginners? I thought it might be a good one for me. An old friend who passed away had good luck with a gold bug but that was several years ago. How do I choose the right detector?

[@ChrisRalph]

The 2300 is an excellent detector for beginners - but no detector is the one perfect unit to rule them all. Every choice is full of trade offs. Whatever you choose you get some aspect and loose another. Join a prospecting club and talk to others in your area.

[@S13402]

How to decide if the soil is heavily mineralized or not... is there a test for that?

[@ChrisRalph]

Yes there is a test, but you need a metal detector to do the test. Mineralized is the amount of iron in the soil. Perhaps ask other people who find gold what there experience is in your area.

[@boogiebackues8232]

What do you think of Spanish dip needle's

[@ChrisRalph]

Bogus and waste of time - Check out my video on dowsing for gold - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmWulKp5jtRqpas

[@working.on.it.2852]

Is the coil on the gold-bug 2 waterproof

[@ChrisRalph]

Yes, the coil and cable are waterproof, but the control box is not.

[@frozenjoe6313]

Question For going over dredge.tailings. There are a lot of quartz rocks, fist and head size.laid out in the typical huge rows the dredges leave behind.Ability to penatrate i is important, and typically fist size rocks with veins of gold are found scattered through it are found. The dredge tailings are pretty much dry, not wet,,,,,,, medium magnitite levels. want to get better depth and discrimenation.Suggestion for medium price range please. name and model please. Ball park price please.. Pulse techno;ogy or the other ?

[@ChrisRalph]

Quartz is really common and there are many many quartz veins with only traces of gold. If the video does not suggest something to you, then there is nothing I can add.

[@frozenjoe6313]

@@ChrisRalph Well. What I was looking for was a recomendation for going over dredge tailings as described. A lot of people play around with these tailings, but few buy a specific purpose machine, offering superior depth and send sensitivity for this media.No idea if pulse is better or the other type My budget is about 500 to 1000. dollars.No, The video doesnt state what machine, and, if I can even find a adequate machine in my price range. Apparently you arnt a good source. I will ask someone else.

[@ChrisRalph]

Your budget is too small for a pulse machine. Check out the prices. Dredge tails are tough. Some have rocks with gold, but most do not it depends on where you are.

[@joshuaadrian8225]

What are you thoughts on the nox 800 for gold

[@ChrisRalph]

A great multipurpose machine, that can work for gold, not quite as sensitive as the most detectors in this video.

[@lesterhopkins1973]

Hello Chris, if I will be using the detector on pieces of rock that could contain gold, silver, nickel or copper which type would work the best?

[@ChrisRalph]

Watch the video and it will help you decide. I also have other detector videos, so watch them too.

[@lesterhopkins1973]

@@ChrisRalph The Gold bug seems like a good start possibly. Will the Gold bug work well on ores? I watched that video where you crushed the rocks to extract the gold. Which of your metal detectors did you discover those rocks with?

[@jackcige9221]

Thanks for posting and sharing your knowledge; I’m from Africa want some information is there a way to contact you get some questions thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

Sorry, no. I get many requests every day for help.

[@azmialwagea3712]

Thanks Chris, I read about some detectors , the companies write 10 or 20 meters depth of readings of detectors , is accurate? and is br 20 pro one of best in accuracy?

[@ChrisRalph]

No 10 or 20 meters is fraud and sold by thieves. Real metal detectors detect much less depth. See my video on how deep will your detector go.

[@azmialwagea3712]

Please share the link ,of how deep detector can go.

[@shanelocke237]

Chris what do you think of the Equinox 800?????

[@ChrisRalph]

Its a good detector, more of a generalist type machine for a variety of purposes, not a machine specially designed for gold.

[@Ghryst]

upvoted for "not a detector dealer". so many ppl on youtube doing "reviews" of products theyre trying to sell :/ ProTip: if you're selling it, its an advertisement, not a review

[@ChrisRalph]

Amazing. The village idiot came to comment on my video! Pro tip for a dufus: If you dont bother to actually listen to the video and then make comments on what you didn't watch, you look like a total idiot. Let me see if I can make it plain enough for you: I dont sell detectors and never have. No one can buy a detector from me because I dont sell them. I've never sold any of the detectors shown in this video - and never will. I'm not selling them. Hope you can understand.

[@Ghryst]

@@ChrisRalph *fixed my typo, a typo which should have been plainly evident, considering in i quoted you saying exactly what you said, then morally reinforced your own stated position on the subject (speaking of village idiots).. the reason i 'up'voted (ive never heard of a thing called 'un'voting, which is why this typo is so damn obvious) is because you dont sell them, maybe i should go back and downvote, cos, basic english comprehension skills?

[@ChrisRalph]

Sorry I dont have the mind reading skills to know when you've made a typo or not. Your comment originally read like you thought I was a dealer (which I say plainly I am not) and thought I should have called my reviews an advertisement. Shows how much a typo can really change what a post says....

[@Ghryst]

@@ChrisRalph no, i was definitely calling out 99% of the OTHER youtubers, who have "affiliate links" at best, or are actual retail/online dealers. my comment read like it made no sense at all. your videos are really valuable, adding to my own geology education, which focused more on tectonics than mineral formation

[@MartinSage]

I’m in No. California, which detector is popular for gold ?

[@ChrisRalph]

Depends on where you go prospecting - not all of northern California is the same.

[@Gms788]

I was saving money for buying best but the are not available in Kenya so I don't know what to do 😢

[@ChrisRalph]

I am sure someone in Kenya sells metal detectors. Keep searching for the dealer who sells them.

[@Alkmaar89]

It seems like people think the nokta legend is The "best" metal detector for the price ever, after less then 15 hours of use. I want the opinion from someone who seems profesional, that's you sir. What are your thought on the nokta makro legend?

[@ChrisRalph]

Detectors designed for nugget detecting are much different from those made for hunting beaches. I do not do beach hunting. So asking me is like asking a Professional Golfer which soccer ball is best.

[@truthministries77]

It has prospecting mode and goes up to 40khz

[@boscotom3508]

What do you think of fisher f22?

[@ChrisRalph]

A good multi purpose detector. Not really designed for nuggets.

[@pantherpaw9]

If I like coins but I’m only interested in finding gold coins, and If I like jewelry but I’m only interested in finding gold jewelry, and I really like looking for gold nuggets small and large, is it safe to say, a gold metal detector will find gold coins and gold jewelry as good as it finds gold nuggets? I mean if I get one that is designed for nuggs, will it work for the other gold items?

[@ChrisRalph]

That is not correct. Nugget detectors are made to see small targets in strongly mineralized ground. Most nuggets are small and most gold deposits are mineralized. Most jewelry and coins are large by comparison, even small coins like a dime are larger than most nuggets. The places where coins and jewelry are found (parks, schools, beaches, etc.) are generally less mineralized than gold mining districts.

[@pantherpaw9]

Thanks for your help, love the channel learning a lot 😊

[@zahidhussain8049]

Boss I need your help I need best metal detector /Gold detector

[@ChrisRalph]

Watch the video, it will help you choose which one is best for you.

[@aliabdihaj001]

Hello sir .what is the best detector with accurate target iD.

[@ChrisRalph]

Best one you can afford.

[@aliabdihaj001]

@@ChrisRalph just name sir you have alot of experience .mention good one regardless of it's money

[@mdawaghreh2]

Good

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks

[@zrbsrbija]

Nice

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks

[@charlesmaeger6162]

Can gold detectors also be used to hunt for relics?

[@ChrisRalph]

Yes.

[@s.k.manuel4308]

Does long range gold detectors work?

[@ChrisRalph]

NO, they do not work.

[@relentlessliving5588]

Great video!! New sub too! Hey if you were hitting utah. Which would mainly be mountains,rivers and maybe dessert. What one would you go with? Just gold and 1,500-3k range?

[@ChrisRalph]

Depends on what you want to do with it. There are not many places to search for nuggets in Utah.

[@relentlessliving5588]

@ChrisRalph Apreciate the quick response my man! I think I'm debating on the Gm 1000 or the gold bug 2. Probably leaning more towards the gm. Do you think it's possible to find gold flakes in the mountains in utah. Well enough to thicken the gold fever lol I know there isn't a lot of nuggets but doesn't utah have alot of production from flakes? Would it be better to try and hunt gold in a nearby state? I live in northern utah. It's like 1.5 hours north of utah but hunting gold is definitely calling my name

[@ChrisRalph]

I suggest you study nugget detecting before spending your money. Metal detectors don't detect tiny flakes. There is a minimum size below which a detector will not sound off. The GM 1000 is among the most sensitive, but there is plenty of gold in Utah, too small to be seen with a metal detector.

[@relentlessliving5588]

@ChrisRalph k there is a book about panning in utah. Maybe I'll start there! Thanks for all the information!!

[@ChrisRalph]

An excellent book. Its by Alan Chenworth. It has lots of info.