Got me another Merc tonight...

[Joe G]

...a '42. I used the X-12 again at a park near me that I've been hitting. Although the dime was pretty deep and a little on edge, I got a real good strong hit. Nothing like parting the dirt and seeing that silver there

Exp II users:

While it's a fairly trashy area, I was running at a 26 sensitivityat the time and the machine was very stable. I made the switch from Audio 1 to Normal and realized that Audio 1 is probably not as good as Normal in trashier areas. It holds onto the tone a little too much; the big coil probably doesn't help the situation. I was also in IM-16 at the time (I've been playing around with different IM settings)

The X-12, despite it's size, is not that difficult to pinpoint with but if there are numerous targets around THE target, it's "challanging". (I'm still working on that). The merc I found was pretty much dead center though, a couple inches below a deep plug... very satisying Can't wait for the hunt!

 

[Digdoug]

...Mercury Man strikes again!! Way to go Joe! I sure was hoping to get to make the forum hunt this year because I was looking forward to meeting you too. If you and Vicki do make it down south be sure and let me know!

 

[Joe G]

Going back to the Smokey Mt National park is on my list. Vicky and I LOVED that area.

Mercury Man??? NOT likely I wouldn't mind coming back from the CMD hunt as "Barber Boy" though

 

[Digdoug]

n/t

 

[steve in so la]

You sure are on a roll with the silver digs lately ! You will probably outshine us all , steve in so az

 

[Joe G]

Don't think I'll be "outshining" anyone

So far, this year is looking up... I had just 6 silvers last year (started in April '05. This year (since the thaw...) I've gotten 11. 4 Washingtons, 4 Mercs and 3 Rosies (and a 14k ring). Other than the one park that's given up 3 Mercs, they're all been out of places I've hunted NUMEROUS times. Thought there was just nothing to be found. A couple of tweeks and a little more understanding and it's beginning to come together.

Really looking forward to the forum hunt and the opportunity to learn more from you and Mike and the gang! Pretty exciting to be able to hunt a place where there's an opportunity to find something real old

When I get back from MI, I'm going to hook up with my buddy from church and hit that 1850's house. Then of course, there's an entire summer at the beach I should do better than I did last year.

 

[steve in so la]

Sounds like you need to make a list of all old worked over sites and do them again. Also, maybe be aware when others mention places they have done. Frequently, guys will give up sites once they have finished them. You sure have a great start on the year's goodies, steve in so az

 

[Joe G]

That's exactly what I'm doing... What were once hunted out sites filled with trash and little clad, are now good prospects On top of the silver, I'm picking up some missed clad (which are mostly dimes)

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

That is great, Keep pounding that site! Maybe there is a Barber there?

 

[rentasquid]

n/t