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TreasHunt
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:06 am Post subject: Detecting |
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I have been detecting since 1989.
Started with a Bud Lite, okay, nothing special.
Since then A White's Eagle SL-2, then the XLT (went thru 3 of them) now the DFX.
I really like the DFX.
Not as exacting on the target id as the XLT, but deeper and more finds.
Nothing great in the past few months, but I have accumulated a nice bunch of silver jewelry over the years and a nice group of gold rings and other gold items (chains, charms, bracelets, etc.)
Not much as far as silver coins anymore, my best day, in the beginning, was 13 pieces of silver coin.
Anyone ever find any good stuff? |
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coinlover
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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i have a bounty hunter detector. i found a george washing dollar, 1957D wheat, and about $20 in loose change since i started. its fun! |
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TreasHunt
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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coinlover:
Just keep at it, let me know what you feel when you find your first gold ring!
(that should start with: "WOW"). |
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AdamL
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I've got a bounty hunter as well.
Haven't been out much since I got it though. Pretty much just found trash on my parents' property. At least I cleaned it up a little though. I'm hopefull about future expeditions though. I have an invitation to go some time with my 2 borther-in-laws who are veteran detectors down around Jefferson City. Those guys can probably teach me a thing or two.
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TreasHunt
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:10 am Post subject: |
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Adam:
Just be patient, in the beginning if you find anything, it is called beginners luck.
later it is called experience.
But, your coil still has to go over the item to find it.
Take you time and be patient. |
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coinlover
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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coinlover:
Just keep at it, let me know what you feel when you find your first gold ring!
(that should start with: "WOW"). |
trust me, when i find a gold ring, i'll say something! i'm going to detect till i drop!  |
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TreasHunt
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:26 am Post subject: |
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Coinlover:
Been there done that, especially with the first gold ring that I ever found.
I wanted to continue until it was dark and then some. |
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coinlover
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: |
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i like to detect in the rain. all i do is put a plastic bag over the electronic box and i'm set! you get a better signal when its wet i've heard. |
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TreasHunt
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It doesn't have to be raining.
After the rain, usually a day or so after, the ground soaks up the water and it goes deeper.
As the moisture is absorbed, the deeper coins are moistened, and will give off better signals.
A good way to find those deeper coins, and silver. |
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coinman101
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| Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm, this metal detecting thing sure sounds fun. I think my dad has an okay detector(or better) in the gargage somewhere. I ought to try it out sometime.
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coinlover
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friday night and last night was a huge firework display at a park about 4 miles from my house. i'm guessing over 5,000 people were there. they had a band, and carnival set up. today me and my mom went out there to see what i could find. i detected where the carnival was, only a quarter that was deep in the ground, and a 2007 cent.  went to the playground, nothing.  went to where the band was playing, nothing . went over where the concessions were, nothing. finally got fed up and headed over to the swings. detected there, 3 cents. finally, we went to another park. only fou nd 1 quarter. o well, i still had fun. i think someone beat me there and found all the coins.  |
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TreasHunt
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Coinlover:
Nope, no one beat you there and found them all.
They only found the easy ones, you have to slow down to find the older, deeper ones. |
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