Pinpointer with mineralized soil

bos1526 · Mar 8, 2006

Hello,

I see the pinpointer question has been posed a couple times in here, but I was wondering what works best in an area with mineralized soil/rocks? Or if it matters? I have it narrowed down to the Vibraprobe 560, the Tinytec Ultraluxe, or the Treasure Mate.

Any advice from anyone who uses these? (Tony, your input would be appreciated, I wasn't sure if you were ok with PMs though)

TonyinCT · Mar 8, 2006

Private messages are fine by me. :yes:

As far as pinpointers go...I still reccomend the Vibraprobe. Mineralized ground will have some effect on the probe but not enough to deter it from its purpose : to pinpoint an object once the plug is removed. Since the probe will only go about 1 to 2 " deep anyway , mineralization should have a negligable affect in finding the object. Remember , it's used to help find where in the hole an object is ; side , bottom etc.

bos1526 · Mar 9, 2006

Thanks, Tony! Looks like I've narrowed down my options even more :grin:

poptop · Apr 1, 2006

I recommend the vibra-probe . mine will only go 3/4 to 1 nich but that is enough for me.
pop

trobaughokc · Apr 1, 2006

poptop said:
I recommend the vibra-probe . mine will only go 3/4 to 1 nich but that is enough for me.
pop

Ditto. I run the V-probe 460. Love the help it gives me even on suface coins. Just pinpoint and pop it.

paluch545 · Apr 2, 2006

I have to say I won't go out without my vibraprobe 560!!

Ceejay64 · Jul 2, 2006

Y'all sold me.

Just bought a Vibra Probe 560... can't wait 'till it gets here!

Stainles Steal Rat · Jul 2, 2006

I have used a pinpointer in black sand and still worked fine. I even got a magnet once and grabed a bunch of black sand and it took almost a dime sized amount before the pinpointer would react.

Ray Whidbey Island · Jul 3, 2006

I would agree with pops. I have both the White's bullseye and the Vibraprobe and the vibraprobe is my first choice and the first one I reach for. I think you made a good choice......Ray

drb · Jul 23, 2006

Tony - Thanks for the advise on the vibraprobe...just went to your site and bought one!

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