This is NOT What I Expected - Minelab SDC 2300 vs Garrett Axiom

Finding Gold Nuggets with Garrett Axiom - https://youtu.be/hPm7KQDED6k?si=ustrZPPYyy3Y9L9t

Thank you Matt for the very good video and comparison. It turned out as I would have expected. I've owned the SDC 2300 and the GPX 6000. Still own a GPX 4000 and the Axiom. The Axiom for me is the most comfortable to swing and operate and the most versatile too since it is great for prospecting and for relic hunting and deep coil/jewelry hunting. It's on demand iron tone feature using its DD coils is very good too. Even with you running the Axiom maxed out, it was very stable. I can't run it that hot where I detect in the SW USA. GPX 6000 is a fantastic detector too but here in the USA it's $2000 more than an Axiom and its not $2000 better than an Axiom.

Ive never run an SDC 2300, so it was good to see how it compares to the Axiom. But i do have the Axiom, 6000 and 4500. Axiom is somewhere between the 2 as far as performance goes.

Hi Matt You did a great job on this video. I own 2300, an axiom and a gpx4500. The sdc will miss even bigger targets 6 inches and deeper .Its a known fact. However they are a fantastic machine to pick up small pieces all day long. The 4500 will pick up a 1 gm nug up to half a meter. (I've done it). Now the Axiom. I have tried everything to quieten this machine where I detect in Western Australia which is near salt lakes. Unless I go less then 5 bars on normal (not fine) its unusable . And less thwn 5 bars on normal misses small targets. I also have certain hot rocks that the Axiom wants you to dig but the 2300 ignores. (I kept these rocks). Overall the earlier, not later 4500 is my favourite. And with a sadie or 8 inch mono will pick up less then 0.1gm targets with optimum settings. The above is MY experience.

Great and fair comparison. I have a gm 1000 and axiom. I was always curious to see a comparison with these two. Happy with my purchase.

Nothing wrong with either of those detectors Matt, but I'd have both those up for sale and get yourself dialed in on a 6000 with a Nuggetfinder 7x12. Audio clarity and sensitivity is insane! Happy hunts!

Great video Matt! Thanks for a test drive with both machines very helpful! Thank you Dan Brent

Well done comparison Matt. Thanks for your videos.

Thanks, Matt. I ordered the Axiom from my BC dealer. Tax in $6200 Canadian

The axiom is better. I`ve only used an SDC once , but I didnt like it. You`ve got my 👍

Good job Matt. Enjoyed this. And I didn’t know it was only 400 more for the axiom

Good video showing the difference between the machines.

Tiff-Great video Matt, it makes me want to get a Garrett Axiom 👏🏽👏🏽 I do love my SDC because I like to play in the water too much 😁 but with the Garrett Axiom being lightweight, a bigger footprint, and more depth ..I need both.

Convinced. Excellent video, unmatched comparison.

Kim-Great job! I like the fact that it’s light.My back would like that fact too lol

Great comparison Matt. Just wondering what was the threshold setting on the axiom?

i asked a famous detector dude i know the question what detector/coil combo do you use? he said it’s not the detector as much as it is the person using it and the ground in which they are standing. i do think you did a great video. i e done this a million times to figure out my detectors, and what coil did the best in whatever conditions it was. i know for a fact that i could go out tomorrow and get big gold with my 2007 T2, and it’s fun to use being so light. but this category you have here is not the elephant gun, you are using a mauser, or even a 7mm08 lol.. both of these detectors are great. but i wont be swapping my sdc anytime soon. nice channel. i subscribed. cheers

Expected results for the SDC. They have been around quite a few years now. Not a bad starter machine but the GPX 6000 would sell more than 10 to one. This is what all the prospector’s in Australia are replacing their SDC’s with.

Phenomenal sensitivity of both machines Matt. This was real enjoyable to watch and learn from. You explained it very well with the difference between the two separate detectors. Liked your thoroughness and your knowledge of both detectors. Axiom and the 2300 are both great machines and are very competitively different but suitable for any novice prospectors. Stay golden and keep sharing your gold seeking adventures with us. 👊💪🇺🇸⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️🫶

Thanks for not being irritating and corny like most other videos out there. I'll be subscribing for sure.