Whites MXT Tracker
Sreet Price $800
Number of Reviews: 63
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Minelab X-Terra 70
MXT is a simple yet powerful machine. Many would prefer this detector over other more complicated programmable detectors like DFX or Minelab Explorer. Instead of buttons and menus, MXT is equipped with knobs which makes it a snap to adjust as you go.
Comes with 3 preset modes: Coin/Jewelry, Relic and Prospecting.
Ideal for someone just starting out and Pros alike.
MXT and D2 will find the deep ones
DetectorJim in Oregon -I have had my MXT for a little over a year now and I love it to no end. I bought my MXT to upgrade from a Prizm. At first, it was very noisy and took some getting used to, but once I got used to the machine, I never looked back.
I have found some really nice coins from my area including an 1894-S dime, 1896 Canadian dime and a 1915 plain Barber half.
I will admit that this machine takes some practice but that is true of any machine. I am still learning how to listen to mine but the finds just keep getting better. The best part is, this machine will roll with the more expensive machines no problem, and even beat them in some cases.
Oct 21, 2009
4 Yes
0 No
Very very Pleased
Jim Massing in Indiana -First of all I would like to say, I have had more fun in the last 2 weeks using the mxt-300.
I have been able to search 3 yards in my neighborhood and have found over 120 coins, also a 1939 worlds fair token and many other little interesting items.
This machine works very well, very easy to use, and worth every penny.
As soon as I can I will be buying another one for my son to use.
Jul 17, 2009
5 Yes
0 No
Does not perform to the hype
Glen in Michigan -
Used this detector on the beach in Florida. Nickels were shown as buttons, and it gave a lot of false readings. I had one small area where it showed a dollar, a button, a pull tab or ring. After digging a hole 2ft by 2ft and 18 inches deep I never found anything. I was checking all my sand with the detector as I was removing it and afterwards. It has a lot of nice features but if they don't work it isn't worth much.
Jun 02, 2009
4 Yes
32 No
Awesome machine!
Larry in Winchester, VA -As the title states, this is one truly awesome machine. Yeah it can be noisy and takes some getting used too but once you get the hang of it the finds will keep coming!!. I have had this machine for almost 3 years now and its amazing how well you can learn a machine in that amount of time. You have to understand how to set the machine up to where its steady. If you set the gain to high you will get a bit more chatter and false tones. A lot of ground where I live is decent stuff and I can run my MXT at +2 gain with no problem. I'll give you the settings I always use and have worked very well for me: Gain at +2, threshhold a slight hum, Disc set to 2 0r 3, relic mode, trigger in center position. These settings may not work as well in your soil so feel free to tweak it to suit your needs. I like to be able to hear all the targets and make the decision from there, which is why I don't use the trigger forward position. Using the settings that I stated above, put a coin on the ground and a nail a couple feet away. That high tone you get from the quarter is what you are looking for, the iron signals give you a low "grunt" sound. You will get the "hot rock" signal from time to time but you should pay attention to these. When you have located a target that is right at the edge of the machines ID capability you get that "hot rock" display. True, sometimes it may be just that...a hot rock. I dont mind hot rock readings one bit, I have dug so many bullets that were hot rock signals, and I would have to say I have dug at least 5 eagle buttons that showed hot rock on the display. The more holes you dig, the better your odds are at finding the goodies. Dont get me wrong, if its a shallow iron signal and im fairly positive it is indeed iron I leave it alone, but if I have a target that is saying 6 inches down and the signal is "iffy" (bouncing back and forth between a high and low tone) I always dig them! In my opinion you have to learn the sounds of the machine and dont rely solely on the target ID. With all that being said, I will NEVER part with my MXT. I have another brand detector for a backup but just sold it recently and I do believe I will just buy another MXT as a backup. I feel that good about these machines. Go get ya one!
Jan 26, 2009
69 Yes
7 No
MXT-300
kayak jac in western PA, USA -This is my 3rd detector, my last one, a bounty hunter 505 was very good for the price but the discrimination is just ok. I loved the varied adjustments and simplicity and manual controls so I decided to take the plunge to get a higher quality one. I settled on the mxt, so far I have found it goes deep, loves silver, haven't found gold yet but I believe it will excel in it due to the frequency. The noise dosent bother me, In fact I like being able to hear slight variations.
If you study the manual, watch the Video, and get to know what it is telling you. you will realize the mxt is a excellent buy and should handle vaied conditions. I am looking forward to detect all summer. I think putting labels of items is silly though I think if they wanted to put the feature on, It should give you the best guess as to the metal type instead.
Dec 06, 2008
26 Yes
1 No
GO DEEP
GO DEEP in Menominee Mi -The MXT is by far the best machine to have. I have had it for four years and it gave me the nickname of go deep. Two years ago Whites started using go deep in their ads. Learn the machine by not digging up what you find, play with the settings over that spot, record how it reacts then dig your find.I always hunt an area that I saw someone at, let them clean off the top and GO DEEP
Aug 08, 2008
38 Yes
2 No
Whites MXT 300 - Money Well Spent
3Coyotes in Ohio -I just received my MXT 300 to replace my Whites Prizm II. The Prizm is a coin magnet and an excellent choice for the price, but it was time to expand my horizons. I’ve swept several of the local schools with the Prizm since last summer. I felt confident there was little left to find. That seemed like a perfect test for the MXT in coin and jewelry mode. As far as setup goes, I followed the Whites instructions and will fine tune settings as I get more familiar with the machine.
As expected, the swept areas had few shallow coins, but the MXT was picking up solid reads up to a foot down. I was out of probe and coin popper range, but the MXT pinpointed coins perfectly. I was able to keep the digging damage to a minimum and still pull up some nice finds. To me, leaving a field intact is really important. In a week, I’ve only found one wheatie, but lots of deep clad. The machine has the depth and targeting I was looking for. Finding the good stuff is only a matter of time.
Using the 12’ coil in an area with moderate trash requires some pinpointing patience, but it is successful. I will purchase a smaller DD coil, but there’s no rush. I read that the MXT is a noisy machine as well. It does talk when it finds a target, but I’ve already come to trust what the tones are saying about what’s in the ground below. It’s not noisy to me, just communicating.
I’ve tried the relic mode out of curiosity, but that’s part of the continuing learning curve. There are a few sites to try this on as time allows. I expect good things in this mode as well.
In summary, the Whites MXT 300 is money well spent and detecting well enjoyed. Highly recommended.
Jul 08, 2008
69 Yes
3 No
MXT And History
Dan in Pennsylvania -I started Detecting over 30 years ago ,And thought I would ad a word or too on the White's MXT,In the New Tech World This HaS To Be one of the Best detector's On the Market Today And I have Used Just about Every Type there is In My Part of the World The Issue is Depth ,I live in Western Pennsylvania I search areas That Pre Date The Revolution ,You need Power The MXT Has it without sounding Like a Arcade,Chattery Yes But Learn The Machine Unlike the One Guy That is on Here Bashing The MXT ,You have not Learned the Machine.The Dates and The Depth of the Coins I find are something else ,I bought This Detector a little over a Month ago and have already Paid For itself,Just yesterday The Find of the Day was a 1817 Large cent at a depth of 11 inches ,years ago that type of depth was never heard of,most 1700's early 1800's coins around here are in this depth range .I get a Kick out of some of these reviews where this Unit isn't good at finding coins BULL well all I can say is Learn the MXT and You too will be amazed at just what this machine can do .Happy Detecting .
Jun 08, 2008
65 Yes
1 No
MXT 300 a great metal detector
stubbyjr in Michigan -I bought this metal detector because of this web site. I read every, and I do mean every, review here on Metal Detector Reviews to help me decide what kind of detector I needed. I needed one that does everything since I do not want to buy one detector for beach, one detector for coin-relic, one detector for gold hunting.
There were 3 great metal detectors that made the list; Garrett’s 2500, Minelab’s x-70, and the White’s MXT 300. After reading the reviews here and contacting the manufactures of each metal detector I decided on the White MXT 300 and here are the reasons why.
1. I liked the fact that there were allot of accessories for this model of detector, accessories are important,
2. White went with a new larger, more powerful, standard coil,
3. The White MXT 300 was easy to use as I am a beginner,
4. It has knobs instead of just a computer screen because I will get dirty and I won’t want to use the touch screen,
5. There were allot of coils for different applications from different manufactures,
6. It came from a well known manufacturer with a great reputation,
7. It WAS MADE IN AMERICA.
I also must commend Kellyco Metal Detectors. They were great to work with and made the sale easy. This was a gift for me, I like picking out my own gifts, but their sales department was truly my present. I have back problems and they helped me pick all the right accessories for this machine including 2 extra coils. Bonnie was great.
I must also commend White’s for sending me the information I requested from them in a timely manner. They were very professional.
As I go out to discover my new hobby I will keep you informed on this web site as you help me to make this informed decision.
Jun 03, 2008
71 Yes
1 No
MXT for Prospecting
cork in Mojave Desert, Ca. -I bought my detector a few months ago to specifically hunt for gold in the Mojave Desert, but also wanted the option to go relic hunting. The area where I live is known for very high ground mineralization, but the MXT does a great job of nulling it out. I have not found any gold yet, but it will pick up the smallest pieces of lead from bullets pretty far down. I am amazed by the small size of the stuff it will find. Being a new detectorist, I am still learning the ropes and the display, but it’s everything I wanted in a detector. Hot rocks are a problem here, and the detector will identify them accurately when I place the switch in Relic mode. I love this detector and use it every chance I get.
May 28, 2008
33 Yes
0 No