Beginner Hobbyist ACE 250

[Gary11]

Hello all...Im new to this and really enjoy this hobby. Can someone help me on what mode I should use ? I trypically hunt in custom with the first 4 notches deleted.
Is this a good mode ?
Thanks and Im happy to be aboard on this great site.

 

[khouse]

If your new to the hobby and 250 set it up like this. 5 bars sensitivity and coin mode. Gain experience and confidence before trying to sift through a lot of trash.

 

[MrGee]

Hi Gary, Welcome to the forum and the hobby. I also use an Ace 250 that I have had for a little over a year. The mode kinda depends on where you are. On a ball diamond for instance, around where the spectators sit is sometimes very trashy with pull tabs, foil wrappers etc. If it becomes too much of a problem I will go to a custom mode like you use. When I move out of the trashy areas, I usually switch to Jewelry or Coin mode. In a tot lot, I always use Jewelry or coin since there is much less trash there. In other words, it kinda depends. Now, I know that the old timers are going to say that if you notch out the pull tabs erc you will miss the gold rings. I know that but sometimes I just get tired of digging pull tabs and can slaw. I'll look for the gold next time. Keep us posted on how you're doing and happy hunting

MrGee

 

[MNCoinhunter]

Yes, Coins mode with 4 or 5 bars sensitivity would be a good place to start. Good luck !!

 

[andrew9091]

Gary,
I saw that silver ring you landed last week !!! Awesome !!!!!! I wish there was a way you could post that on here...Im surious how old it is e