To better explain the ID and the FECO system - from the manual: The horizontal axis rates the target on its size/conductivity (CO), ranging from 1 to 50, left to right. A CO value of 1 represents low conductivity (small alloy coins, foil, 9 ct and fine jewelry) and 50 represents high conductivity (large silver coins, copper items). The vertical axis rates the extent of the target’s ferrous characteristics (FE), ranging from 1 to 35, top to bottom. An FE value of 1 represents low ferrous characteristics and a value of 35 represents high ferrous characteristics. As the coil passes over a target, the detector digitally processes the target signals. At the end of detection, the Detect screen will display a Target Cursor and a Target ID Panel showing the target’s FE and CO properties. The position of the cursor is relative to these properties.

Good onya Xavier, you are not only generous and self-less for giving John the opportunity to use and review this machine, but also wise because, with no patronising or BS intended to John, the run-downs that he gives machines are 'to the point', and we are left in no doubts regarding the pros and cons of the metal detector in question. An excellent review as always. Awesome 'big' metal detector, in EVERY department.

Great review GT!!! Screw the haters mate - they can piss right off. Your reviews are simply the best on KZfaq. I am not sure of any channel who has as many reviews as you do. As for the idiot who commented about you "telling people how to use it".....I never heard you say you MUST use these settings. Never heard you say DO THIS OR ELSE! Seems to me you are just reviewing it as a feather in your cap as you have said many times before. Seems to me you are just showing off the features and options. Seems to me you told us all to READ THE MANUAL right in the video. I did not hear you preaching about what we MUST do. Again - great job. Screw the haters mate - fabulous video.

This was a good introduction for me of the features and functions. My CTX3030 will arrive Nov 9, 2021. Trying to soak up as much info as possible while waiting for delivery. Very good quality video and that helps a lot.

Wow! The ctx3030 is a beast! Excellent review. Thanks for the video.

From my own personal experience with the CTX since the spring of 2016, this machine has something different going on in the processing. For it to find SO many deep coins in places which have obviously been SMOKED for 50 years by everybody running everything…the processor(s) and comparators are working in a different way. For ME the price of the machine is justified by the results it produces, period. I don’t much care about a nail board test, as all nails are different, even if by microns, and placed differently, even if by microns. EMI and something under the floor can skew a result, so it doesn’t steer me in a different direction. What I DO care about is an honest opinion of the machine from what the presenter has seen in the field, nice work there! The more you use it, the more you will get attached to it, it’s an incredible machine even in 2022. I can’t wait to hear more of your experiences if they are forthcoming…

Great job John. 👍

I watched the whole thing and I don't own one and am not going to buy one. In the end you talked about finding three merc's and four wheaties in a spot you've pounded before. My guess, is the 30 30 is that good. I heard one review where they said, the Deus II is gonna knock the 30 30 off the pedestal for deep silver. My guess is no. Good review, thanks.

Great review Hunter one heck of a machine for sure!!!

Nice review, thank you. Guess I am the “boomer” of metal detecting enthusiasts. It used to be “experience first” with the TRS & BFO detectors of yesteryear. It took many, many hours and countless holes to gain a good working knowledge of the detector signal you heard in your headphones coupled to “the sweep” of the detector in your hand. That short tiny sound just slightly different from those of each sweep made the difference between success and failure. Things have come a long way since my first detectors of a Whites TR80 and a Goldmaster, through today, a CTX 3030 & XP Deus. But each new detector came along with increases in recoveries so all in all, the ton or so of early F&I war through War of 1812 relics I have were worth the investment of time and love of the hobby. Thanks for a nice review, enjoyed it and piqued my enthusiasm to get out hunting a bit more.

What a great review! A complex machine that for sure is not for everyone.

Yeah this one is for me man , I appreciate the video, good job .

It seems like a really cool machine, but I don’t think it would be a machine I would ever use. They would have to do something about the weight because I only weigh 125lbs I think it would be to heavy for me to swing for long. I love the mapping system several of the other features. Good luck to those who are capable of swinging it.

Brilliant review that tells me this machine is too complicated for me.

A bit of learning on this detector. But with patience and fine tuning it I bet this detector would smoke on the beach,.. Price wise I think it is a little out of my range.. But someday maybe I will have one to swing.. Thanks for showing the basics of how to nav around the menu ..

Hi mate , what a great machine my friend the only thing that puts me of is the price 😂 good review mate well done ATB Rob .

🇨🇦🇨🇦We own a church with 5 acres of land and I was gifted a metal detector for Christmas!

Great review thank you! I am thinking about getting this one for my wife’s first detector. She likes the best but also just wants to hunt, but with the best chances of success hehe. Any thoughts or recommendations? Neither of us have experience, but are very interested. She’s hoping to find gold in all shapes and sizes. Lol.....I explained to her if it’s like Fishin you need to put your time in. Thank you!

Hi there , I heard minlab is coming out with a new CTX3030. Is that true. Let me know. Thank you for sharing

Terrific review of the 3030👍

Minelab CTX 3030 Metal Detector 17" Smart Coil, 11" DD Smart Coil for $2900 it better dig the target for me !!!!

I can attest that this is a great tool. When not sniffing out gold nuggets you can attach a swiffer pad to search and destroy dust bunnies and spider webs.

I’ve noticed that it’s almost always old timers and teeny tiny guys that try to label this an outdated platform. Even in its day It should’ve been made a little trimmer, but I’d never let weight or ergonomics stop me from taking advantage of what this platform offers as long as it’s reasonably balanced, which it is. I even know women who use and love this machine.

This detector looks brilliant and would like a to try it out

I'm guessing you could have done a four hour review and still not covered it all....quite an impressive machine...nice show

thanks for the review I guess to complicated for many of us so stick with mt T2 I guess

Bought one a few months back.... I'm a tech retard and this is going to be a challenge.

Thank You.

I live in Alaska. Think I'm going to get one? Can someone tell me how to set the settings to find GOLD,? I know there are better ones for that. But I fancy this one! I LIKE MOST that it tells you depth! Or It's gonna be the 800? Opinions, please! Any other better choices with this caliper instead? A wide range would be nice in case I come upon other stuff like silver! I think he kinda answered my post @ the end. Still open to suggestions. Finally the first video I have seen someone test GOLD! Not looking for cans or nails! As you say open air is different. How I do like the LCD!!🤠

I'm sure this is a good detector , But it looks bloody complicated to use , The equinox is really easy to use ,Is this detector really any better than the equinox ?

dirtfising has comments blocked , so the ctx3030 is going to find lots of things deeper than the 800 model with 5-40khz ? idk about frequencies but many use the 15-20khz machines in the $500-800 range even chigger who said he has other detectors but prefers his garret at . is the 3030 worth the difference than the 800 ?

So I just purchased the 3030 mine lab. Watched this whole video and I am wondering what mode I put it in for finding GOLD. It has all those options but not gold . So obviously I’m missing something. Lol. Please help me out.

What about depth concerning huge targets like 10s coins in one container? Thanks

Great Video, My Question is how how would you compare the silver slayer CTX to the Silver Sniffer Etrac. ? And Thanks for your opinion and advance.

good video

How was your arm after using that killer machine works a lot like my etrac

3030 is a great detector, slower than eq600, lower volume than eq600, but eq600 cannot handle high emi. 22c gold necklace on surface (bundled up) completely missed .... 3030 saw it. Eq600 Platinum ring under grass missed ... 3030 saw it. Beach was screaming with emi, eq600 was useless... 3030 had no problem. If you use 3030 on a windy beach use ear cup headphones. 600 is great for silver, copper, 1c 2c, penny ....but misses good jewerly ... 3030 misses cheap silver and cosmetics as trash sometimes.

Guys is this better than nox 900 or Deus2 ? Thanks

Would the coin in the nail board show up if you looked at the screen that shows multiple targets?

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How much profound can it go?

It's fast, you get a hit, you will slow down anyway

how much the price?

Good 👍👍👍

Where did you get that carbon fiber face plate?

Where did you get your keypad cover?

Opinion vs gold monster 1000 ?

How much depth