I have been detecting for around 30 years. I just finished reading a major portion of most of the forum catagories and see a lot of good questions
I would like to pass on a little recommened adcice to those who are looking to buy a new or used metal detector.
First, buy the best one you can afford.....you get what you pay for.
make sure it has a depth indication if possible. it is nice to know how deep a hole you are going to have to dig.
if you think you are going to hunt for gold get a detector that has a little higher operating frequency such as the GMT, MXT or DFX in the White's line. The higher the operating frequency the easier it will be to locate gold.
buy a loop cover to protect your loop/coil. it will probably outlast your life.
recommended accessories....a pouch to put you finds and trash in.
a Bullseye pinpointer (white's brand) others call them something else.
great for finding the shallow targets and targets that are hard to see.
a lesche digging knife is a great tool for cutting grass roots.Something to kneel on , either knee pads or i use a small rubber garden kneeler. this keeps your knees dry.
Hope this helps a little hope i didn't forget anyting
If you are new to this forum. like myself , you will find that there are some very knowledgable people here that respond to your questions.
Take advantage of their expertise.
I would like to pass on a little recommened adcice to those who are looking to buy a new or used metal detector.
First, buy the best one you can afford.....you get what you pay for.
make sure it has a depth indication if possible. it is nice to know how deep a hole you are going to have to dig.
if you think you are going to hunt for gold get a detector that has a little higher operating frequency such as the GMT, MXT or DFX in the White's line. The higher the operating frequency the easier it will be to locate gold.
buy a loop cover to protect your loop/coil. it will probably outlast your life.
recommended accessories....a pouch to put you finds and trash in.
a Bullseye pinpointer (white's brand) others call them something else.
great for finding the shallow targets and targets that are hard to see.
a lesche digging knife is a great tool for cutting grass roots.Something to kneel on , either knee pads or i use a small rubber garden kneeler. this keeps your knees dry.
Hope this helps a little hope i didn't forget anyting
If you are new to this forum. like myself , you will find that there are some very knowledgable people here that respond to your questions.
Take advantage of their expertise.