wyohunter99
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How would the 305 with the 6" 18.75 coil do for nugget hunting???? Thanks
Tom
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305 and gold
- Thread starter wyohunter99
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Mick in Dubbo
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If it had an all metal mode that was as sensitive as the prospecting mode on the 705, then it would do alright but in it's normal coin mode it's just not very sensitive. I tested my 30 out when I had with the thought of taking it to the local gold fields, but after testing it out on very small lead sinker found that it couldn't pick up anything less than a gram, even when rubbed directly on the coil. Sure, if you had a big nugget and it was only a few inches from the surface, it would hear it, but most of those have been found already. The higher frequency coil may help a bit, but I dare say that it wouldn't improve things enough.
Mick Evans.
Mick Evans.
wyohunter99
Member
Thanks for the reply mick, I ordered the 705 and the 18.75 coil....I think it will be the better choice!!!
Mick in Dubbo
New member
Good luck with it. It's a much better detector for gold hunting. The 305 is a great coin hunter, just lacks the needed features that you need.(I found over a $1000 with my X-Terra 30 before I upgraded to the 70.
Mick Evans.
Mick Evans.
About the cheapest priced gold nugget hunter along with the very lightest machine is the Tesoro Vaquero, that is also versatile for coins and other hunting with a wide variety of coils. No not the 305, BUT yes the 705 is the best machine of all 3 of these and the best choice, you did make the right choice, congratulations!
When you get the 705(with the 6x10" HF DD) for nugget hunting, play around with the Off-Set Tracking, Iron Mask(IM) up to 20 in Prospecting Mode, and hot rocks showing up at -8 & +48 in C & T Mode when checking them.
When you get the 705(with the 6x10" HF DD) for nugget hunting, play around with the Off-Set Tracking, Iron Mask(IM) up to 20 in Prospecting Mode, and hot rocks showing up at -8 & +48 in C & T Mode when checking them.
wyohunter99
Member
Thanks for the replys guys!!!! I just wanted a machine that was good for gold yet my wife could use it when we go coin hunting as I am very partial to my Safari....