My First Foray

Missouri Mule · Apr 8, 2019

Today I went out with MuddyMo to try out various detectors, as I begin the process of choosing one through giving a few a test ride. I want to thank him here again, as he was most informative and helpful in getting me started. After a brief lesson on the mechanics of detectors and their accessories we detected for a few hours. I started out with finding a pull tab, a couple of nails, and a modern clad penny. He then went to grab another detector and I managed to find a solid signal and to my surprise, I dug up a ring . . . a silver ring, which has a .925 mark on it. It has what appears to be a fake diamond made of glass, but I suppose I should learn something about gemstones.

I look forward to our next foray.

k2gleaner · Apr 8, 2019

Wow! A ring on your first hunt, before you buy a machine! Good work!

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Missouri Mule · Apr 9, 2019

Thanks for replying. I am really encouraged and look forward to this year's detecting.

CarsonChris · Apr 9, 2019

Warning, metal detecting is addictive! Great first hunt.

cellrdwellr · Apr 9, 2019

Wow nice job finding that silver ring! My first significant find was an 1852 US large cent at a pounded cellar hole with my Ace 250. Needless to say I've been hooked since :cool3:

congrats, and hope to see more from you in the future!

Yooper Rich · Apr 9, 2019

Hope finding the ring helped with your decision. Congrats!

StratTone · Apr 9, 2019

Wow what a way to start detecting! Which detector did you find it with?

joee5 · Apr 9, 2019

Grats on your first ring especially on your pre-purchase hunt

AirmetTango · Apr 9, 2019

Missouri Mule said:
It has what appears to be a fake diamond made of glass, but I suppose I should learn something about gemstones....

...I look forward to our next foray.

Well done on your first hunt - and so the addiction begins

You’ll be amazed at the various subjects that your finds will lead you to learn more about...local history, numismatics, gemstones, old buttons - it’s endless! I now know more about horse tack than I ever thought I would, especially since I’ve never been on a horse for more than 30 minutes in my life :lol:

Thanks for sharing about your first time out, and I look forward to hearing about more nice finds as you grow into the hobby! And a big shout out to MuddyMo for taking the time to help you learn the hobby and give you some great working knowledge for making a choice on your first detector :thumbsup:

Bluebark · Apr 9, 2019

A ring! First time to boot. Now that's beginners luck. I too was lucky on my first day but no ring.

Alaskan · Apr 9, 2019

AirmetTango said:
Well done on your first hunt - and so the addiction begins You’ll be amazed at the various subjects that your finds will lead you to learn more about...local history, numismatics, gemstones, old buttons - it’s endless! I now know more about horse tack than I ever thought I would, especially since I’ve never been on a horse for more than 30 minutes in my life

Isn't that the truth! Such a healthy hobby.

georgeinsc · Apr 9, 2019

There are two groups of people in this hobby. Those that hunt for a while, make few posts, then put their detectors in the closet to gather dust. Then there are those who are so addicted that we can not drive past an old homesite without wondering what is hidden to the dirt. Welcome but be warned this hobby is addictive.

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