Minelab GM10 10 x 6 inch DD Coil for Gold Monster 1000

The Minelab GM 10 is the 10 x 6 inch elliptical Double-D search coil for the Minelab Gold Monster 1000. Part number 3011-0336. Minelab says the 10 inch Gold Monster 1000 coil offers a wider search area and increased depth.

Who the GM 10 is for

The GM 10 suits prospectors searching broader gold-bearing ground, open hillsides, dry washes and areas where targets are not concentrated in narrow crevices. The elliptical coil gives a practical balance of coverage and small-gold sensitivity, so a Gold Monster 1000 owner can search larger areas without moving to a substantially larger detector.

How we use the GM 10

We switch to the GM 10 when we move from detailed bedrock searching to open gravel, hillsides or relatively accessible ground. If the detector becomes unstable over mineralized ground, allow the automatic ground balance to adjust and reduce sensitivity if necessary.

The mistake we see most is assuming the GM 10 is automatically better because it is larger. The GM05 may be more effective when physical access or close target spacing is the limit. The other common mistake is ordering the Gold Monster 2000 GM10, which does not fit the Gold Monster 1000.

Key features

• 10 x 6 inch (25 x 15 cm) elliptical footprint: covers a wider strip per swing than the 5 inch GM05.
• Double-D winding: the same winding Minelab uses on the GM05, the other Gold Monster 1000 coil.
• One of two Gold Monster 1000 coils: Minelab says only the GM05 and GM10 coils are compatible with the Gold Monster 1000.
• Waterproof: the coil can work wet gravel and shallow creek edges.
• 2 year Minelab warranty: Minelab covers Gold Monster accessories for 2 years.

What is in the box

Minelab's standard contents

• Minelab GM 10 10 x 6 inch elliptical Double-D search coil (3011-0336)
• Coil cover
• Mounting hardware

Compatibility

Minelab lists two coils for the Gold Monster 1000: the GM05 5 inch round Double-D and the GM 10. The Minelab Gold Monster 2000 has its own GM10 coil, part 3011-0527, listed in that collection. Gold Monster 1000 and Gold Monster 2000 coils are not interchangeable, so order by part number and check the detector model on the control box.

GM 10 or GM05 for the Gold Monster 1000

The GM 10 suits open gravel, open hillsides and dry washes. The GM05 suits bedrock cracks, rocky hillsides and narrow crevices.

The GM 10 sits alongside coils for other detectors in our metal detector search coils collection. Our Gold Monster 1000 vs 2000 comparison covers what changed between the two detectors, and our metal detecting tips cover technique.

Specifications

• Part number: 3011-0336
• Compatibility: Minelab Gold Monster 1000
• Size: 10 x 6 inch (25 x 15 cm)
• Shape: Elliptical
• Winding: Double-D
• Waterproof: Yes
• Warranty: 2 years (Minelab, Gold Monster accessories)

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, so the GM 10 ships as genuine Minelab stock with the full Minelab warranty. Browse the full Minelab range.