I don't really know anything about metal detectors, but I borrowed a friends' equipment one time to explore around an old school house foundation on our property. Something he had that was VERY helpful was a little hand-held device (about the size of a maglight) that you would use when you start digging after the big detector found something. That was very convenient since I'd be down on my hands and knees digging around.
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Originally posted by 2B4Him View PostI don't really know anything about metal detectors, but I borrowed a friends' equipment one time to explore around an old school house foundation on our property. Something he had that was VERY helpful was a little hand-held device (about the size of a maglight) that you would use when you start digging after the big detector found something. That was very convenient since I'd be down on my hands and knees digging around.
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A pin-pointer saves a lot of time digging and is a must if your serious about detecting. I even use mine to find lead fragments or shot in wild game meat...cheaper than a chipped tooth.
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Originally posted by Ksig512 View Postawesome info. Im going to do some club searching im my area. Im located in Willis.
I have been eyeballing the Garrett brand , i just was not sure.
thanks again
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Originally posted by Katsaregood View PostWhen I started metal detecting I did so by jumping in head first with an expensive detector. That was after researching brands a long time. I donÂ’t regret spending the money. My next purchase will be a Minelab. Really was hoping to start searching new areas in a different state before spring. Avoiding venomous snakes is one reason but it’s also easier to dig when grass and weeds are dormant.
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Wife and I started out with cheap Bounty Hunters and I did real well. My wife didn't take to detecting so much. The more I detected the better detector I bought. Besides the 2 Bounty Hunters which I gave to the grandkids to play with I have a Whites DFX and a AT Pro but my go to detector is my DEUS.
Also a pin pointer is a must.
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Originally posted by tvc184 View PostI use a Minelab Vanquish 540 which has most of the same electronics as their more expensive Equinox series but no ground balance.
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Originally posted by Bard View PostThe more you spend the deeper it goes is the basic rule. A $5000 detector in a gold rich area will pay for itself maybe in one day. A $500 detector may never pay for itself, but of course, it is about if you are just having fun or getting serious.
Goodluck
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Originally posted by Bard View PostThe more you spend the deeper it goes is the basic rule. A $5000 detector in a gold rich area will pay for itself maybe in one day. A $500 detector may never pay for itself, but of course, it is about if you are just having fun or getting serious.
What do you mean a gold rich area?
The north end of the 14 mile Alder Gulch (Montana) placer gold mining area is below us, the last tailings pile from the early 1900s dredge barges is behind the American flag on a ranch. View from our kitchen.
Would you scan those piles with a metal detector?
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Originally posted by Bill View PostWhat do you mean a gold rich area?
The north end of the 14 mile Alder Gulch (Montana) placer gold mining area is below us, the last tailings pile from the early 1900s dredge barges is behind the American flag on a ranch. View from our kitchen.
Would you scan those piles with a metal detector?
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No I'd be way too busy admiring that view :-)
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If you want to find the gold rings and jewelry you have to dig some trash since they read the same as pulltabs.
One club I know has had their planted silver hunts at a local park for over 10 years, and had 2 hunts there every year in the same small area. Last year one guy stayed after the hunt and dug a 1907 $5 gold coin that had been passed over hundreds of times because everyone was only digging the silver.
Trash can mask the signal from better targets too, so if you know you are in a good spot dig it all.
Trash can also tell you a lot about who was once there and when. If it's old trash you know there is a better chance of a good find.
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