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Metal Detectorists #6889685
06/03/20 11:33 PM
06/03/20 11:33 PM
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,162
Green Bay, Wisconsin
tlguy Offline OP
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Just picked up my first metal detector, a used Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202. I've always had an interest in it, but not enough to pay full price for a new one. But for $50 for a working unit with a few controls to monkey with, I figured it was time to take the leap.

I'm still not sure where I'm going to do my detecting, but now if the opportunity presents itself, I'll be ready. Not much for historical relics around me that I'm aware of, but plenty of old farms I could maybe hit (with permission of course.) I'll probably dig some test beds in my own yard with various items to do some practicing and to familiarize myself with the unit.

I know there are a few detectorists on here, any tips for a newbie? Or anyone care to share some of your better finds?

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889698
06/03/20 11:49 PM
06/03/20 11:49 PM

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Along with your test beds do a thorough search of your property. Cousin bought a nice one recently and most of his cool finds were right around his house and mine.

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889719
06/04/20 12:54 AM
06/04/20 12:54 AM
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Lakeland, Louisiana
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if you have any old school houses in your area hit them. I've found some cool stuff in school yards

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889729
06/04/20 02:05 AM
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Friend of mine down in Oregon has handfuls of scout neckerchief slides found in school yards. He also finds many coins(lunch money) and costume grade jewelry. Kids take and loose all kinds of stuff!
I’m certain there are coffee cans full of treasure on my property. I’ve offered a handsome 10% to cousin if he finds them, we’re gonna be rich! Lol

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889740
06/04/20 04:41 AM
06/04/20 04:41 AM
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Posts: 140
Delta, county, Michigan
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my tip is more about technique, move slowly and be use patience, ive seen many times where a guy is working an area swinging his machine like a weed whip, only to go behind later and find everything from coins to a gold ring.

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889759
06/04/20 06:26 AM
06/04/20 06:26 AM
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Firth, Nebraska
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I used ours to find lost keys in the yard once....dont ask why.
Also had a lot of fun with it at the ball fields in fall after the season ended. found a ton of change under and around the grandstands.
We too have an old school in town and I didnt find much there except a penny and some old hair clips.
I did use ours once and located a coyote trap in a field that the farmer had disced over and completely changed the surface. Found it about where I had set it but was under some freshly disced dirt a few inches.
Jim

Last edited by jabNE; 06/04/20 06:27 AM.

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Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889765
06/04/20 06:47 AM
06/04/20 06:47 AM
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Greene County,Virginia
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Thanks for the tips.


wanna be goat farmer.
Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889773
06/04/20 07:08 AM
06/04/20 07:08 AM
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Posts: 1,116
Killingly, CT
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Killingly, CT
It can be just as addicting as trapping. Local swimming areas, tot lots, old homesteads, Anywhere you have an urge with permission.
Swing low and slow. Same places you trap. Spend some time on Treasurenet.com and you can read/see all you need to learn.
I hit an 1883 home yesterday and found a large cent. First one in about five years.

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889781
06/04/20 07:17 AM
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For coins, look under the big old shade trees

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889790
06/04/20 07:28 AM
06/04/20 07:28 AM
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La Crosse, WI
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La Crosse, WI
If the ground is easy to dig and it's in a place you may go to often.. Dig everything. It will help you learn your machine and clean out some trash that may block signal from a good target near a junk one..Of course always replace your divots and don't tear up a place so your not allowed back..

Mac

Last edited by Macthediver; 06/04/20 07:40 AM.

"Never Forget Which Way Is Up"

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889797
06/04/20 07:39 AM
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Michigan
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some day I will get one ,I hope

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889804
06/04/20 07:52 AM
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east central WI
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Where I deer hunt I find a lot of square nails and broken china in one spot where there used to be a house (pre 1900). Be interesting to hit that with a detector.

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889808
06/04/20 08:02 AM
06/04/20 08:02 AM
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Posts: 2,297
Western Michigan
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My wife and I bought a Garrett AT Pro. This is her first find.
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AKA: Rusty Shackleford
Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889815
06/04/20 08:07 AM
06/04/20 08:07 AM
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La Crosse, WI
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Now that she found that you may not get a chance to us that machine again. lol or you will have to buy her one to use.

Mac


"Never Forget Which Way Is Up"

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889834
06/04/20 08:30 AM
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Illinois
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Very addicting! The other day I found 3 wheat back pennies in the same hole. They were very corroded though but still cool find. I’ve been making a killing at the local ballpark. Not sure how much profit though as some of these coins could have been mine lol.

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889835
06/04/20 08:32 AM
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Illinois
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Found this just under the sod at my parents the other day. A bracelet I believe.

Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889867
06/04/20 09:30 AM
06/04/20 09:30 AM
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Central Texas - Erath- Real Co...
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Check under old clothes-lines.


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Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6889958
06/04/20 12:25 PM
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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My first detector was a Bounty Hunter. Next, I got a Garrett, but it wasn't submersible. I found some decent stuff in parks, camping spots, and beaches. But, not in the water. So, I bought a Fisher Aquanaut. It was a decent machine in the water, but bulky for land use. Plus, it doesn't discriminate as well as the Minelab Excalibur I now have. The Excalibur 1000 is great. I bought it new on sale some years back for around $1,000. It can be used completely submerged since it's totally waterproof.

I prefer water detecting because it's easier and I find people lose more money and jewelry in the water than on land. At least, that's been my experience.


I don't care how nice the hand soap smells, you should never walk out of the restroom sniffing your fingers.
Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6890321
06/04/20 08:18 PM
06/04/20 08:18 PM
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venango county,pennslyvania
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a good set of earphones helps a lot!


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Re: Metal Detectorists [Re: tlguy] #6890481
06/04/20 11:05 PM
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
tlguy Offline OP
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Thanks guys. I got a few places in mind to do some hunting on land owned by family members. One being the site of a building that was the original deer camp on our hunting land some 5 generations ago.

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