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Frozen bird going south 3887 0
Started by box_of_johnny@live.com
Is it crazy to dream of a vacation where you wonder around the Arizona country side waving a stick loaded with batteries Well, during this particularly harsh winter in Montana I have watched enough YouTube videos to dream up such an adventure. Plane tickets purchased, RV rented, time taken off work, batteries charging, and bags are being packed! Working on the itinerary now writing down locations I see in various forums and videos where people have shown off their nugget...
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13 Jan 2017 11:03 PM |
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4 Replies and 14227 Views
metal detectors what's the best one 14227 4
Started by chickenbobman2@gmail.com
I have $1,000 and I'm looking to buy a new metal detector they have a new Fisher gold Thug 2 Pro around $800 and I was wondering is that a good metal detector to pick up smaller pieces of gold if anyone has a better metal detector for under $1,000 brand new I would like to know what is the best one that I could buy I have a store near me that carries playing them so I would like to know what's the best one besides the Fisher nugget actor
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by FRANK NOVAK  23 Dec 2016 04:00 PM |
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MXT/MX5 8868 3
Started by waugh1198@gmail.com
I don't live where nugget shooting is really an option. We bought an MXT several years ago and I recently joined a local detecting group. Have a little experience with it, at old homesteads and parks.
Have an oportunity to grab a demo MX5 for a back up and was wondering if the MX5's lack of a prospecting mode is the main difference since they are the same frequency and interchange coils. I know the control boxes are diferent as the MXT uses knobs on the box and the MX5 ...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 12 Dec 2016 06:37 AM |
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16 Replies and 32163 Views
Pulse induction vs VLF for nugget hunting 32163 16
Started by tpleibel@gmail.com
So I have been watching a lot of videos on nugget shooting lately, and everyone is using a PI machine. Will a VLF actually find nuggets in places like Rye Patch, Rich Hill or Soldier Boy What has been your experience
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by Shane Edwards 24 Nov 2016 12:07 PM |
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Entry level Metal Detectors 12920 10
Started by Scott.crum1825@gmail.com
Hello All,
I purchased a fisher F2 a little over a year ago and have loved using it. It has been a great first metal detector, easy to use, and very effective on many types of targets. It, however is ineffective at detecting gold. I have tested it a couple of times and it has failed in locating a small vial of gold (maybe a gram) on the surface, or even a ring at depth beyond 2'. I've been forced to realize I made the wrong choice in metal detectors if I am looking for someth...
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by LEO LORENZ 20 Nov 2016 06:06 PM |
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3 Replies and 11933 Views
Bedrock: target or hot 11933 3
Started by dnotson@hotmail.com
Noisy bedrock is always an issue when metal detecting, especially with a VLF. However, sometimes that noise you hear can be a target. You have to learn the characteristics of the bedrock you are working through trial and error and sometimes you just have to break some up to determine if the signal you are getting is just hot rock or a valid target. One useful way to check certain types of bedrock is with a magnet. Out here in Az. we have lots of bedrock in certain areas that is loaded with magne...
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by Shane Edwards 02 Nov 2016 11:06 PM |
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4 Replies and 8307 Views
I may have found an undiscovered new Glory Hole of Space Gold! COULD IT BE A NEW METEOR CRATER DISCOVERY??? 8307 4
Started by dixiedesertdigger@gmail.com
Here is the story so far... So on one of my recent hunts I decided to hit a desert area that is void of any signs of historical activity or even recent activity for that matter. Anyway, I had quite the mishaps and my hunt went sour before I got any real time into it. Anyways, a couple nights later, I was on Google Earth digitally exploring the area again which I often do after having visited the area and getting to know it a bit. I was looking at the area searching closely for signs of old Wagon...
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by ADAM ANDREWS 27 Oct 2016 09:25 PM |
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3 Replies and 8024 Views
Beach detecting 8024 3
Started by tonytubbs@yahoo.com
What are the rules about metal detecting on beaches I want to go swing my detector on a few San Diego public beaches this week. The beaches are all city (or maybe state) beaches, no claims or private land or anything like that.
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by LEO LORENZ 11 Oct 2016 04:48 PM |
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7 Replies and 10976 Views
Garrett ATX 10976 7
Started by dixiedesertdigger@gmail.com
So I am buying a Garrett ATX Extreme w/ Deepseeker Package as well as the 8' Monocoil. I have seen much to do with an old bump falsing issue as well as falsing at the end of a swing. I found a vid by Bearkat on YouTube who did a comparison between the ATX and SDC and in it he mentioned Garrett knew of the issue and was working on a fix. That was 2 years ago. I did message Garrett and a few dealers on it. I am wondering if anyone has any 'recent' experience using a 'recent' version of the ATX and...
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by LEO LORENZ 09 Oct 2016 09:11 PM |
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2 Replies and 9578 Views
Tesoro Lobo Supertraq Settings 9578 2
Started by dylanaugerot@ymail.com
For Coins
Everything but nickels!
Threshold- To the bottom corner of the B in Blk Sand
Sensitivity- Max
Disc-On
Disc- Right before the 6
Alkali- On
This setting is for everything but nickels
Everything including nickels
Same as above. Change disc- to 2
Check those settings out on your lobo supertraq tell me what you think. Weeds out a lot of trash using those.
Anyone have special settings theyd like to share, ones they use that are successful at finding gol...
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by Dylan Augerot 08 Oct 2016 01:00 AM |
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11 Replies and 20676 Views
Which Detector should I pick AT Gold or AT Pro 20676 11
Started by tyler@fairbanksit.com
Currently I own a Minelab Eureka Gold which works great. I wanted to get a 2nd detector which is easier to use and waterproof. Which Garrett do you recommend AT PRO or AT Gold I'm currently going for the AT Gold but I want hear opinions on this.
Thanks
Tyler
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by SHELDON SWEAT 30 Sep 2016 07:01 PM |
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5 Replies and 9869 Views
fisher metal detector 9869 5
Started by lscottdurham@gmail.com
Does anyone know where I can get a schematic for a Fisher 1266X detector. Thanks for any help
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by LEE DURHAM 16 Sep 2016 03:47 PM |
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0 Replies and 4202 Views
Ring Reunion 4202 0
Started by s.sweat@hotmail.com
My buddy and fellow club member Mike Slater tipped me off to a lady that lost her ring. After contacting her i found out she lived within a mile from me, so I just went out and found it for her less than a half-hour with the Fisher F 19 These are my favorite type of hunts when I can help someone recover a lost item
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31 Aug 2016 10:27 AM |
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1 Replies and 5973 Views
First Time Nugget Shooter in AZ 5973 1
Started by gold@americangoldprospectingadventures.com
I am heading to AZ early April with a MineLab SDC 2300, first time use. Was considering heading to the LSD area. Is that easy access with a rental SUV Any suggestions, or is there a better area for a newbie! Thanks so much!!
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by Shane Edwards 22 Aug 2016 09:52 PM |
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0 Replies and 4145 Views
Falcon MD-10 4145 0
Started by eddy2u2@yahoo.com
I recently acquired a free Falcon MD-10 minus the probe. Anyone have the MD-10 probe and cable for free or sell
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15 Aug 2016 01:25 PM |
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1 Replies and 5827 Views
Which claim should i go to? 5827 1
Started by sorayek@yahoo.com
Hi guys,
Glad to have finally joined. I am not familiar with the GPAA claims and was wondering which ones have abandoned mines or tailing piles on them I live in Turlock and usually go up to Mariposa and Tuolumne county for detecting. Any tips would greatly be appreciated.
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by Terry Wolford 30 Jun 2016 08:51 AM |
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20 Replies and 17944 Views
Walking my detector 17944 20
Started by rtbellinger5@msn.com
Hi All,
Well I am new to prospecting in general, I have been doing a lot of reading as well as been in the field a lot. I have the Gold Bug and thought that if I just get out there it will happen, and I am sure it will.
My point is it appears I have been {walking my detector}. I get so focused on trying to find gold, that I have now realized that I should have been walking my dog. LOL.
So now I am slowing way down and am going to listen to the whispersSee I have been ...
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by TIM LEIBEL 24 Jun 2016 03:40 PM |
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2 Replies and 8433 Views
Kevin's Detector Talks 8433 2
Started by waugh1198@gmail.com
If you are at a show and get the chance, sit in on his talk. He puts how to set up most any machine and what to listen for in a way that makes more sense ( at least to me) than the manual does. The man is a wealth on knowledge and information, and even better, is willing to share it at the drop of a coil.
I gained more insight on my MXT in that hour and having a question answered later when he bailed from the GPAA booth to go with me to the White's booth and grab the coil in...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 11 Apr 2016 01:53 PM |
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4 Replies and 18417 Views
What Areas Near Sacramento To Detect? 18417 4
Started by Brandon.Johnson1970@yahoo.com
I'm much newer to detecting and looking for areas that it is acceptable to swing a detector for gold.
Okay, I hear desert areas are the best for metal detecting and in the dry washes, but I'm not familiar enough with the Sacramento Area to have an idea where to go that is not on private land, not already claimed, or that LLEA (Local Law Enforcement Agency) won't have an issue. Example, I didn't know there was a public land area around the Sutter Buttes, but apparently there is area...
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by David Saunders 10 Mar 2016 08:02 AM |
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4 Replies and 10054 Views
Fisher Gold bug detector as a first? 10054 4
Started by cowboybrj81@gmail.com
A local pawn shop is selling a fisher gold bug for about 400, it looks like it is in good condition but wanted to get a feel from the community if it is a good deal (in general terms). It looks like I would need to buy headphones for it. Please let me know what you guys think.
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by SHELDON SWEAT 02 Jan 2016 03:52 AM |