Good Service From Subtech.co.uk

Good Service From Subtech.co.uk

I bought my C Scope CS1MX from http://www.subtech.co.uk, and I must say, the guy who I dealt with was very helpful. There was a problem with the delivery of my item where it was sent to the wrong house. Not just to my next door neighbours but 5 doors down! Subtech were straight on the phone to C-Scope. At this time I wasn't aware that the item was sitting in my neighbours house 5 doors down because I didn't recognise the name of the person who signed for the detector on delivery. Subtech came back to me and said if the items lost C-Scope will send you another one. Anyway, in the end I found out where my detector had been delivered to and I went down and collected it.

But because of all the hassle Subtech phoned C-Scope and managed to get me a free pair of headphones, which I really need! On my first outing with the CS1MX I had to use earphones! What a pain in the *ss that was. So full marks to Subtech, they were very quick to sort out any problems and were also very quick to keep me informed and answer my questions by email. I'd definitely use them again. Highly recommended.

http://www.subtech.co.uk

First Hunt With The CS1MX

First Hunt With The CS1MX

Went out for the first time with my new C- Scope CS1MX. It performed pretty good. I went to two sites that I used to go to with my Ace 250. It did feel a bit strange not having a screen to look at. Both these sites are a nightmare for trash, so although I was a little annoyed at the amount of trash I was digging with the CS1MX, I had to remind myself that I was exactly the same when I had the Ace 250 over at the same sites.

The main problem seemed to be ground mineralisation. It fooled the CS1MX quite a few times, giving me really good signals only to be met with nothing but mineralised soil. And the CS1MX can't discriminate foil, not without missing good targets anyway, so that was a bit annoying also. Once it got on to cleaner ground though it worked really well. In a spot where I had previously been over numerous times with the Ace 250 I had some good signals, which ended up being a 10 Pence coin and a broken bullet. My best find of the day was a musket ball found about 8 inches deep. Never found a musket ball before so it was a nice thing to find, and it shows that the site does have some history that dates back further then the second world war, because I seem to find mostly bullets from WWII at these sites.

Kynoch Bullet Shell

Finds For The Day

Musket Ball

Overall I'm happy with the CS1MX, although it would be nice if the discrimination was a little better. But everything else is good, and no detector is perfect, even the ones costing a small fortune. Ive only been out with it once so can't judge it fully yet. After more time spent using the machine I'm sure I'll learn to identify the sounds better and be digging less junk after a while. For the price it's a very good metal detector.

Just Ordered A C-Scope CS 1MX Detector

Just Ordered A C-Scope CS 1MX Detector

I have been without a metal detector for a little while now. I sold my Garrett Ace 250 a few months ago on eBay, so Ive been eager to buy a new metal detector and get out there and have a look around. At one stage I had £250 to spend on a new or used Metal detector but due to money getting tight again that budget dropped to about £150. So, what metal detector can you buy for £150? Not many to be honest. I knew for that money I would have to get one second hand from eBay. But from watching many auctions come and go, even the used detectors on eBay were going for more then that, the decent ones anyway.

So I kept looking and looking, and finally I came across the C-Scope CS 1MX. This detector is £159 brand new, plus it comes with a 5 year guarantee! Reviews of the machine are rare, but with what reviews there are, they are all very good. It has about 8 - 10 inches depth max and runs at 17 KHz. I was looking at buying a used Tesoro or Laser from eBay but they go for at least £120+ and although they are very reliable machines they are still very old. Well, the ones I could afford anyway! (1990's) and could get a problem within a few weeks of buying one.. And from what Ive read (almost the whole Internet!) they get around the same depth as the CS1MX but may be better amongst the iron infested sites. I would rather play it safe and get a brand new machine with a 5 year guarantee. I know it's not an E-Trac but it is said to be an excellent machine for the price and that's good enough for me. Very simple to use also, just turn on and go!

I'm just waiting for it to arrive. Can't wait to have a look around some of my old sites. Stay tuned.