Anyone here into metal detecting?

[tycho1572]

I’ve been thinking about restructuring my schedule to include some quiet time away from people.

This is the detector I’m currently looking at....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y1YPTK/?tag=ff0d01-20

 

[Intolerant]

The EQ 800 is a beast. They Are working on a smaller coil for it. It’s very sensitive to small gold nuggets. It’s an all around good detector. I have the minelab Etrac. If I we’re in the market for another detector. It would be the EQ 800 or the deus. You will need a good pin pointer like the Garrett pin pointer the orange one. And a leshe digging tool And knee pads. Get ready for one let me know I can hook you up with a good vendor.

 

[JGalt]

I dinked around with it the last few years, but never really found anything cool. Lots of pocket change at the parks, and iron bolts, nuts, screws, and other iron stuff around old house places. It's fun though.

I bought an inert Civil War era 10" seige mortar cannonball a few years ago at a garage sale. The old man said there used to be a stack of them down the hill by a foot bridge, and that one of his kids rolled it up the hill. It sat in his yard since the 1960's.

I went down by the bridge and tried to find some that were buried but there was so many buried pieces of scrap iron that I gave up looking. A better detector with a good discriminator circuit would have found better stuff maybe.

 

[Intolerant]

 

[Intolerant]

I like coin hunting. Also like relic hunting.

 

[tycho1572]

The EQ 800 is a beast. They Are working on a smaller coil for it. It’s very sensitive to small gold nuggets. It’s an all around good detector. I have the minelab Etrac. If I we’re in the market for another detector. It would be the EQ 800 or the deus. You will need a good pin pointer like the Garrett pin pointer the orange one. And a leshe digging tool And knee pads. Get ready for one let me know I can hook you up with a good vendor.

Does this look like a good deal?
Minelab EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector Premium Bundle with Pro Find 35, Shovel, and More - Serious Metal Detecting

 

[tycho1572]

I like coin hunting. Also like relic hunting.

I’m interested in doing both.

 

[tycho1572]

I’m going to trust your judgment on this, Intolerant. I’ll make the purchase if you say it’s a good deal.

 

[tycho1572]

I’ll also consider a vendor you know if I can verify them as being reputable, Intolerant.

 

[tycho1572]

I dinked around with it the last few years, but never really found anything cool. Lots of pocket change at the parks, and iron bolts, nuts, screws, and other iron stuff around old house places. It's fun though.

I bought an inert Civil War era 10" seige mortar cannonball a few years ago at a garage sale. The old man said there used to be a stack of them down the hill by a foot bridge, and that one of his kids rolled it up the hill. It sat in his yard since the 1960's.

I went down by the bridge and tried to find some that were buried but there was so many buried pieces of scrap iron that I gave up looking. A better detector with a good discriminator circuit would have found better stuff maybe.

It takes time to learn the nuances of any detector. I’m talking many hours of usage and patience.

I’ve been thinking about getting back into this hobby because it’s relaxing. It’ll be be a nice break from the hectic schedule I’m currently living.

 

[Chuz Life]

I have two great detectors.

One is kind of old school (by now)

And the other was made in the stone age.

Guess which one I like the most.

The Eagle II has paid for itself several times over with gold rings and silver coins found.

 

[Intolerant]

Chuz both those detectors will still kick the ass of most new detectors. The v3i is a bit harder to master. You learn something new with it every outing. Those are the coils most used on v series detectors. They are v rated and will also work on the mxt mxt pro and the m6.

 

[Intolerant]

I’ll also consider a vendor you know if I can verify them as being reputable, Intolerant.

I’m going to hook you up. I believe he will beat that bundle price. Copy that add and send it to him. Big Boys Hobby’s. Ask for Bart. You can find him on the net.

 

[tycho1572]

I have two great detectors.

One is kind of old school (by now)

And the other was made in the stone age.

Guess which one I like the most.

The Eagle II has paid for itself several times over with gold rings and silver coins found.

I currently have an old Garrett Grand Master CXIII that hasn’t been used in many years....

I’m looking to get back into hobby with something that has newer tech.

 

[tycho1572]

I’ll also consider a vendor you know if I can verify them as being reputable, Intolerant.

I’m going to hook you up. I believe he will beat that bundle price. Copy that add and send it to him. Big Boys Hobby’s. Ask for Bart. You can find him on the net.

Seriously?

 

[Chuz Life]

I have two great detectors.

One is kind of old school (by now)

And the other was made in the stone age.

Guess which one I like the most.

The Eagle II has paid for itself several times over with gold rings and silver coins found.

I currently have an old Garrett Grand Master CXIII that hasn’t been used in many years....
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I’m looking to get back into hobby with something that has newer tech.

I don't know much about the garrett but if I were you, I would hang onto it until you are fully comfortable with the newer one.

 

[Intolerant]

I’ll also consider a vendor you know if I can verify them as being reputable, Intolerant.

I’m going to hook you up. I believe he will beat that bundle price. Copy that add and send it to him. Big Boys Hobby’s. Ask for Bart. You can find him on the net.

Seriously?

I think he can. If not I know several more.

 

[Intolerant]

I have two great detectors.

One is kind of old school (by now)

And the other was made in the stone age.

Guess which one I like the most.

The Eagle II has paid for itself several times over with gold rings and silver coins found.

I currently have an old Garrett Grand Master CXIII that hasn’t been used in many years....
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I’m looking to get back into hobby with something that has newer tech.

That’s the one that talks. First Time I turned it on scared the crap out of me. Thought it was possessed lol.

 

[tycho1572]

I’ll also consider a vendor you know if I can verify them as being reputable, Intolerant.

I’m going to hook you up. I believe he will beat that bundle price. Copy that add and send it to him. Big Boys Hobby’s. Ask for Bart. You can find him on the net.

Seriously?

I think he can. If not I know several more.

Should I mention you as a referral?

 

[toobfreak]

I’ve been thinking about restructuring my schedule to include some quiet time away from people.

Getting away from people, never a BAD idea.

ITMT, if you had a little electronic skill and patience, you could probably build your own detector for about $50 that would work as well at the basic function but without the frills....