coin popper?

[jacknh]

Has anyone ever used the coin popper and/or coin probe? Jack

 

[Nancy-IL]

You bet Jack. If the coin isn't very deep, a probe comes in mighty handy. We've always got one in our hunting pouches. We use a long narrow screwdriver. HH, Nancy

 

[widebody]

[size=large]next question would be, how do you "pop" the target 1) with-out damage and 2) not knowing for sure it's a coin see # 1)? my understanding it's a learned technique.[/size]

 

[srf2112]

[size=large]next question would be, how do you "pop" the target 1) with-out damage and 2) not knowing for sure it's a coin see # 1)? my understanding it's a learned technique.[/size]

To answer question #1, there's always a good chance of scratching or nicking a coin with this technique so you should NEVER use it if you're digging for older keepers, silvers etc or if you are at a spot where they are likely to be. Concerning question #2, as Nancy said, this technique works great for shallower clad so you will probably be pretty certain whether it's a coin or not. Hope that helps. It's definitely a great technique for retrieving shallower clad in the right areas. It saves a lot of time and digging and it leaves no damage at all to lawns. Just a little practice and you'll be adept in no time. Good luck.
HH
Scott

 

[Southwind]

Youtube has some videos

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58e1XNIoKDE[/video]

 

[GpSnoopy]

I probably use the "popping" method for over 60% of my finds. Anything within range of my PinPointer.

My popper is wider than a screwdriver, and I often use it to cut a slit in the soil first, but it pushes up the target on a cushion of soil, so rarely do I damage them.

 

[kickback]

It didn't take me long to learn how to do this.I bought a gasket scraper.It's like a screwdriver but the blade is wider.I don't do it if I think it's an older coin.I don't care if clad gets scratched.Bill

 

[RounderRick]

In parks I have been using this method a couple years now and have never noticed any damage to any coins at all when the ground is softer I have retrieved coins from several inches down it saves a lot of time over digging then all you gotta do is just push the sides back together and it's just like new ground.
I also do like gp said I go a tad lower then the target that way when you bring it up there's some soil between it and the screwdriver or popper which ever your using that would also help protect from scratches.