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Minelab · Raw Gold Detectors
SDC 2300
Folds to 40 cm, dives to 3 m — tiny gold, anywhere.
Ideal forTiny sub-gram nuggetsUnderwater & riverbed prospectingHighly mineralised goldfieldsTravel & backpack detecting
Australia USD 5,196
Minelab SDC 2300 compact, waterproof pulse-induction gold detector with MPF technology — highly sensitive to tiny sub-gram nuggets, folds down and is submersible to 3 m.
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Talk to us Max detection depth
3 m
Weight
≈ 2.3 kg
Waterproofing
3 m
Programs
2 detect modes
Warranty
3 yr warranty
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Overview
The Minelab SDC 2300 is a compact, assembly-free pulse-induction gold detector built to find small gold — including sub-gram nuggets — on land and underwater. Its MPF (Multi-Period Fast) technology switches rapidly between transmit and receive to deliver sharp, sensitive detection of the tiny gold scattered through highly mineralised or variable ground that many VLF and PI detectors miss, unlocking old fields once thought to be worked out. The rugged one-piece platform is built and tested to military specifications and folds to just 40 cm for backpacks and carry-on bags, while staying fully submersible to 3 m for riverbeds and shorelines. Audio plus nine LED indicators help judge target size and depth, with automatic ground tracking, Normal and Salt detect modes, adjustable sensitivity and an adjustable threshold. Fitted with an 8-inch Monoloop coil and powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (with a four C-cell option), it weighs about 2.3 kg and carries a 3-year warranty — an ideal go-anywhere prospecting machine.
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Key Features
MPF (Multi-Period Fast) pulse induction — exceptional sensitivity to tiny gold
Finds sub-gram nuggets others miss in mineralised ground
Fully submersible to 3 m for riverbeds, creeks and shorelines
Assembly-free one-piece build, tested to military specifications
Folds down to just 40 cm for backpacks and carry-on bags
Automatic ground tracking with Normal and Salt detect modes
Audio plus nine LED indicators to gauge target size and depth
Lithium-ion battery pack with charger (four C-cell option)
Specifications
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- Detection technology
- Pulse Induction (MPF — Multi-Period Fast)
- Key technologies
- MPF · Military-spec rugged build
- Search modes
- Normal · Salt
- Programs
- 2 detect modes
- Ground balance
- Automatic ground tracking
- Sensitivity
- Adjustable
- Threshold tone
- Adjustable
- Max detection depth
- Optimised for small, shallow gold (target and soil dependent)
- Waterproofing
- Fully submersible to 3 m (10 ft)
- Display
- 9 LED indicators
- Audio output
- Built-in waterproof speaker + headphone option
- Headphones
- Waterproof headphones included
- Coils included
- 8″ Round Monoloop
- Length
- Extended 150 cm · Collapsed 40 cm
- Weight
- ≈ 2.3 kg
- Battery
- Rechargeable Li-ion pack with charger (or 4 × C-cell, not supplied)
- Country of origin
- Australia
- Release year
- 2014
- Warranty
- 3 years (manufacturer)
What's in the box
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- SDC 2300 detector (one-piece foldable unit)
- 8″ Monoloop search coil (fitted)
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
- Battery charger
- Waterproof headphones
- User manual (English)
- Carry case
- 3-year warranty certificate
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Minelab SDC 2300 waterproof?
Yes. The SDC 2300 is fully submersible to 3 m (10 ft), so you can detect in riverbeds, creeks and along shorelines, then switch straight back to dry land.
What size gold can the SDC 2300 find?
It is designed for small gold, including sub-gram nuggets. Its MPF pulse induction excels at the fine, shallow gold in highly mineralised ground that many other detectors overlook.
Does the SDC 2300 need assembly?
No. It is a one-piece detector that folds down to about 40 cm for transport and is ready to detect as soon as it is unfolded — no tools or assembly required.
How is the SDC 2300 powered?
It runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack supplied with a charger, and can also accept four C-cell batteries (not supplied) as a backup in the field.
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