Beach hunting with ace 250

[Bighuskey]

I have had my Garrett ace 250 for almost a month now so in still leaning it. While I have gotten the hang of it in fields and parks, the beach is a pain. I went last week with the setting in "all metal" and started swinging. After hearig my first target, I attempted to pinpoint it but every area gave off a strong signal. And then I would lose the signal. Note this happened in both damp and dry sand.

So is there a setting it has to be on or am I doing wrong? Thanks, tips would be greatly appreciated

[longbeard]

your sensativity sounds like it might be to high.in dirt i hunt 2 notches from the top.sand about 4from the top.its called falsing.the minerals are fooling the machine

but their are some machines that need to be sent back to garret.i saw one air test not pick up the target when it should have.that machine went back

[Onaug]

This is probably stated in better detail on another thread here. Just do a search for it.

Dry:
Sensativity 5-6 max.
All metal or relic or jewelry is fine
Coin or custom if you just want silver
You will dig allot of can tabs and tops if you want a chance at gold.

Wet:
sensativity 3+1
Same modes
Nickles show up at multiple spots.

Only Chase whispers of deep targets. Lots of broken tabs show good but not strong. You will develop a feel.

No adjustable ground balance so you have to use the windage method so-to-say. I have found every type or target but gold with my Ace but it is a matter of timing before it sinks too deep.

[Bighuskey]

Originally Posted by longbeard

your sensativity sounds like it might be to high.in dirt i hunt 2 notches from the top.sand about 4from the top.its called falsing.the minerals are fooling the machine

but their are some machines that need to be sent back to garret.i saw one air test not pick up the target when it should have.that machine went back

I also hunt 2 from the top in dirt, which is always successful.
I remember switching levels on the beach but still with no luck.
I'll try a test next time I go, hopefully nothings wrong with it.

Thanks

[longbeard]

well said onaug. dont freak out.if its working in air test and dirt your golden.you beach may be mineral crasy

[gin&kin]

I stay more than 2 meters away from the waterline. I hunt with it the same way as with my excalibur. Only notch out iron on custom and sensitivity to about half depending on the beach, dig all REPEATABLE signals. It's not the best machine for the wet sand bit it will work. My wife found a gold ring a few months ago on the damp sand with these settings so it can be done!

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=90518

[18kRonin]

This video by Crackbadger really helped me when I first started out with the Ace 250. Has some great tips for beach hunting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry0fs...e_gdata_player

[Onaug]

Originally Posted by longbeard

well said onaug. dont freak out.if its working in air test and dirt your golden.you beach may be mineral crasy

My soil is a little brown sand, a big layer of black sand, and clay. It can be stupid crazy sometimes haha.