metal detector

[arky4]

any one out there got experience with metal detectors as a hobby . whats the best specifications , and a good make for the task cheers.

[Meat-Head]

Oh it's you again.

nope, but before i was created daddy (before he died) used to go metal detecting, he discovered cheap ones were insensitive, so he got a REAL metal dustbin lid and used it as the antenna, worked great.

not sure if there are not 2 types "inductive" and "passive" one energises, needs researching more

[arky4]

so ,go for most expensive ones

[DOUGALMCD]

Garret do a good selection depending what you want to look for prices can rise steeply.

[arky4]

[QUOTE=DOUGALMCD;2932470]Garret do a good selection depending what you want to look for prices can rise steeply.[/QUOTE i know the price can vary quite a bit. but what i am after is some hands on experience.

[ifred]

Join the Army and get some paid for hand on experience with the Bomb squad

[arky4]

Join the Army and get some paid for hand on experience with the Bomb squad

good idea but too old

[DOUGALMCD]

Some are better than others at searching for different types of metals etc so it depends on what you want to search for specifically.

[Meat-Head]

good idea but too old

No they still have that deptment

[arky4]

Some are better than others at searching for different types of metals etc so it depends on what you want to search for specifically.

just something to do when weather gets better to give me another interest

[DOUGALMCD]

I got a pal stays down in the borders he says try the bay usually get deals on second hand garrett 250 with extras. He does a lot of reading up on historical sites although he hasn't found anything of note yet. He says check for local sites of interest around you rather than travelling to far. After all look at guy found all gold coins in farmers field.

[arky4]

thanks for that good information, i will try e bay as new detectors are a bit pricey , i will read up on places of interest. cheers

[maximila]

good idea but too old

Hahhahahaha. I am on the floor with roar. This forum is absolutely worth it!

[cleanrite]

Try and get a minelab or a Fisher both good machines with plenty of finds with them both Plenty of dosh on the beaches the odd gold ring,bracelet and watch and when on farmland you will find loads of crap but some good stuff if your lucky silver hammered coins from 1500s
Enjoy mate

[ifred]

Also you can buy kits to build your own detector check a few detectors sites. I crossed an Australian one where they show you how to build your own top range model.
Apparently its popular on the Gold Coast, which is a difficult area to prospect due to the geology, so need a very good detector which normally is wads of bucks
Check it out? Could be extra fun and interest.