Good Target Testing

[Elmy]

Good Target Testing

After you get a target located...using tight wiggles over it, centering the target in the middle of the coil.
A good target will hit in any direction with the same pitch...Any direction you try.
A nail or other trash item will change pitch or often go silent as you turn 90 degrees and
change the direction of your swing. I often circle the target quickly to test it just for a
pitch change or a silent target. Also make sure the target pinpoints exactly where it was centered on your coil.

Most people know this , but few people do it.

The excitement of a silver or gold dig causes people to ignore the time it takes to test their targets.

You know it.....why not use it?

HH

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[1hotwire]

I must admit that I don't do a lot of "good target testing " and the only time I circle a target is when the fe number is in the mid to high 20's and I'm listening for a high tone cause the numbers will bounce around with iron nearby. I might dig a few more plugs but sometimes it's worth it.
I don't use the pinpoint button any longer either cause the tight wiggle has become my gold standard.
HH
Roy

 

[Elmy]

I must admit that I don't do a lot of "good target testing " and the only time I circle a target is when the fe number is in the mid to high 20's and I'm listening for a high tone cause the numbers will bounce around with iron nearby. I might dig a few more plugs but sometimes it's worth it.
I don't use the pinpoint button any longer either cause the tight wiggle has become my gold standard.
HH
Roy

yes...I didn't mention pinpoint as the wiggle method as described by G4E works very, very well....I have dug a lot of trash so I do take the time.....a quick circle around the target only takes a few seconds more and can save a few unnecessary deep trashy holes .