Best Settings for Civil War Relics

[Mike Gresham]

I'm headed to Virginia in a couple of weeks for some serious Civil War relic hunting. I've become very comfortable with my E-Trac on coins, however this will be my first hunt for relics with this machine. I would like to hear comments from those of you that have been hunting relics with the E-Trac, regarding the best settings and techniques .

 

[Jason in TN]

Very little Discrimination. Run Sensitivity as high as possible for depth, may not be able to run very high depends on what part of VA you are headed to.
I just block out nails bottom right corner. Last Dig Dig Dig If it beeps dig it up if you pass up any thing larger than a nail you could be missing a great relic.
Good luck.

 

[Jason in TN]

Here is a link to a relic hunting program I use a good bit. May have to make a change or two for your ground.

http://www.findmall.com/read.php?63,904442,904557#msg-904557

 

[Mike Gresham]

Thanks Jason. I'm headed to the BGI hunt east of Appomattox. I will probably hunt completely opened up and dig every signal. If I get into a lot of shrapnel, I may revert to my old Garrett Master Hunter, which I know will reveal those deep shells. The deepest shell I have found with the Garrett is approximately 2-1/2 feet deep. I am not sure how the E-trac will react to a deep shell.

 

[JCJEXPLORER]

Jason has you pointed in the right direction.... I would add.... go slow and low once you have located an area w/ plenty of targets and be prepared to go deep on your targets. Thursday I help a friend dig a shell at 30+ inches. Listen to the sounds and do not get hung up on the numbers.

 

[Ex-Sox]

What sound would you be listening for on a shell. Is it just the Iron tone? Sorry, never dug one and am curious.

 

[JCJEXPLORER]

high tone that hits lower to mid right on screen