Anyone into metal detecting?

[dt5150]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Well the waterproof ones are

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-F22-Me...n%3A2830921011

"water resistant"... you wouldn't want to dunk that one.

[jbolty]

The only thing I know about topic this is seeing the impressive amount of stuff my friend has found on the beach. He has a couple but raves about this one.

https://www.kellycodetectors.com/cat...nox-800-series

[Airedale1]

I've done it quite a bit off and on over the years and regardless of what detector you choose, I would strongly suggest that you buy through KellyCO out of FL. Great products, great prices and great customer service.

In addition to a detector I would also suggest that you get a Garrett pinpointer, they are about $100.00 and are indispensable in the field.

Here is a link to one of my favorite detectors: https://www.kellycodetectors.com/cat...tra-series-vx3

Also, there are some very good detecting forums that are a great source for learning.

[dt5150]

i had a 15% off coupon for ebay yesterday, darn near pulled the trigger on a new equinox 600... but i resisted temptation. probably shoulda bought one

[Rich]

I drove over to Streeter's and pulled the trigger on the Equinox 800.

George seems to be a wealth of knowledge and also has a good sense of humor.

Now the learning process begins!

[dt5150]

cool! good for you rich. i still haven't bought one.. i'd like to, but i honestly don't know if i have time for another hobby!

where's streeters??

[Rich]

Marlborough NH (near Keene)

[dt5150]

ok thanks...

[Rich]

I'll be happy to show you the Equinox if you are interested. I'll be in Gilford this weekend and I'll bring it with me. Send me a PM if you would like to meet, perhaps with your phone number, name and a good time to return your call.

So far, every time I have turned it on and hunted a bit, I've found something useful if I was at a location that had the chance that people were there in the past from pennies, to nickels, and up. By 'useful' I mean other than nails, screws, bobby pins, bottle caps and scrap iron.

I found my first piece of jewelry yesterday, 8 inches deep in hard dirt. At first I thought it was a scrap bit of bailing wire all balled up, and I almost threw it out. But I put it in my pocket, and after looking at it again when I got home, I realized it was some sort of jewelry that spelled out someone's name (some sort of pin or broach). It's not magnetic, but I'm not sure what the base metal is, but it looks like silver plating at least. It's certainly not anything valuable, but still a cool old find.

To me, my results are very good so far, considering that I've only used it three times so far for a total of about 3 hours, and this is the first time I've ever played with one of these devices. I have a lot to learn.

[Diver1111]

I visit it for the Shipwreck Forum but it's got a huge amount of information:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/me...tecting-forum/

[8gv]

Fourty years ago I lost my wedding ring at Virginia Beach on my honeymoon.

I had worn it for maybe 48 hours by then.

If any of you can find it I'll give you a lobster roll and you can keep it as well.

The replacement cost a fortune! ($65)

It has the date 6/10/78 on it as well as initials.

No, it was not a bad omen.

We're still married!