quick newb iron question

[fir469]

Hey guys,
Before i head out detecting I wanted to ask for a little insight into an issue I foresee in my huntings. I live in Jersey which as most of you probably know is the bog iron capital of the world lol. Is there any tips to avoid endless digging of chunks of useless bog iron? For those who aren't aware of this plague, New Jersey was once a haven for the iron production business in the 1800's. The ground here is marshy and littered with conglomerate stones chock full of iron in them. They were then smelted down and the iron removed from the conglomerates.

what machine are you using ?? it may make a difference in the approach you might make >>>> some machines love iron, some hate it ,

[fir469]

I'll be buying a Garrett ACE 250 from Tony as soon as the income tax check comes to the door (hopefully in a few days)

Oh The yellow bounty hunter, well good luck , I think it may be a challenge in thick iron , but hey a lot of units dont fare well in the iron midden areas .......let us know how you do ........

[Florida Tabdigger]

Originally Posted by Poppy

Oh The yellow bounty hunter, well good luck

HEY...HEY...HEY easy on us Bounty Hunter users Poppy...I have no qualms with pitting it up against anything else out there. You prove to me that there is a better performing one and I'll buy it. Mine is 12 years old and I'm looking to add another to my arsenal. When it comes to finding good targets amidst iron it works very well.

[TommyBoy]

Good luck there, fir. You'll do fine, lots of folks here that will help you alot.

sorry, I wasnt trying to bash either machine ...... I have the firm belief that whatever you use if you spend enough time learning the nuainses of that machine then you will suceed, I know guys that could find coins with a 9 volt battery and a darn broomstick , whatever you use and do well with is what you should be using . I wasnt trying to smash up either unit ........

[Beefcake]

wow, do we ever get defensive of our machines.... our tectors are kinda like having a snaggletoothed kid or something... you will be able to discriminate out iron with your 250 I believe... just play with your settings...

[Florida Tabdigger]

HEY...HEY...HEY, are you making fun of my kid!!!

[SkiWhiz]

Originally Posted by Florida Tabdigger

HEY...HEY...HEY easy on us Bounty Hunter users Poppy...I have no qualms with pitting it up against anything else out there. You prove to me that there is a better performing one and I'll buy it. Mine is 12 years old and I'm looking to add another to my arsenal. When it comes to finding good targets amidst iron it works very well.

Looks like someone besides me for a change is needin a "smack" FloridaTabDigger Steve.
I have learned not to mess with Mr. TabDigger's bounty hunter.

[Florida Tabdigger]

If you really want to get me riled-up, just bad-mouth my Jetco...