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Hi, I am new at metal detecting.
- Thread starter buzzb
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hi I am new at metal detecting, any advice on the does & don'ts.Hi Buzzb,
There are quite a few things, but I'll mention a few that helped me. First, if possible, find a good local dealer who can help you get the most out of your machine and possibly stear you to a few good places to hunt. Also, see if you have a metal detecting club in your area. There you may meet up with some buddies that can help you learn from and probably hunt with.
You should also locate the metal detecting code of ethics and take note of that. Common sense things, like cover your holes, ask permission, close gates when you go through, etc.
After you have a good understanding of your machine, metal detecting ethics, then some bench testing and the use of a target garden will help you know what a good target sounds like on your machine.
Eventually, there will be nothing better than the experience you get in the field. Never stop learning, everything target you dig up will help you find your next treasure. By that I mean that even a pull tab can give you a clue as to what is in the ground and at what depth, where the traffic pattern was, etc. A rail road spike miles away from a railroad might mean the existance of a Civil war camp. Learn from every target.
The main thing for now is to keep swinging your coil and good things will happen. It is just a matter of time.
HH Alton
There are quite a few things, but I'll mention a few that helped me. First, if possible, find a good local dealer who can help you get the most out of your machine and possibly stear you to a few good places to hunt. Also, see if you have a metal detecting club in your area. There you may meet up with some buddies that can help you learn from and probably hunt with.
You should also locate the metal detecting code of ethics and take note of that. Common sense things, like cover your holes, ask permission, close gates when you go through, etc.
After you have a good understanding of your machine, metal detecting ethics, then some bench testing and the use of a target garden will help you know what a good target sounds like on your machine.
Eventually, there will be nothing better than the experience you get in the field. Never stop learning, everything target you dig up will help you find your next treasure. By that I mean that even a pull tab can give you a clue as to what is in the ground and at what depth, where the traffic pattern was, etc. A rail road spike miles away from a railroad might mean the existance of a Civil war camp. Learn from every target.
The main thing for now is to keep swinging your coil and good things will happen. It is just a matter of time.
HH Alton
thanx for the advice, I am sure it will be a great help. I going to go to a park my mother use to go to when she was a kid, it was built around 1910, It is still used but not as much because around 1980, thecity builded a new and bigger park, about a half a mile away.
I do not think it been hunted that much. soooooooo we will see.
I do not think it been hunted that much. soooooooo we will see.
zeroed4x
New member
Pickup and toss any trash that you find.
Always ask before you hunt.
Don't clean all old coins you find until you are sure of what they are.
If your not sure and careful, you can devalue them.
Cover your holes.
Remember everything you need and take it with you before you get in the car... extra batteries, drinking water, hat, tools, sunblock, Off spray and even the manual for your pull tab locator if needed.
I live in south Florida, so I always carry a small plastic trash bag for a quick rain cover for the control box on my unit. It rains without notice at any time from June till December down here so its better than an umbrella.
Do not uproot any small trees or bushes in public parks.
Cutting tree roots is a no no in most parks, just ask the Ranger Yogi.
Do not strike law officers with digging tool when given citation at the school yard while coin shooting.
Learn your detector, RTFM read the manual, ask questions here and on other forums.
Have fun, don't kill yourself covering miles when you'll have more luck and finds when you take your time.
Always ask before you hunt.
Don't clean all old coins you find until you are sure of what they are.
If your not sure and careful, you can devalue them.
Cover your holes.
Remember everything you need and take it with you before you get in the car... extra batteries, drinking water, hat, tools, sunblock, Off spray and even the manual for your pull tab locator if needed.
I live in south Florida, so I always carry a small plastic trash bag for a quick rain cover for the control box on my unit. It rains without notice at any time from June till December down here so its better than an umbrella.
Do not uproot any small trees or bushes in public parks.
Cutting tree roots is a no no in most parks, just ask the Ranger Yogi.
Do not strike law officers with digging tool when given citation at the school yard while coin shooting.
Learn your detector, RTFM read the manual, ask questions here and on other forums.
Have fun, don't kill yourself covering miles when you'll have more luck and finds when you take your time.
Try to find a detecting club in your area..Just might find a detecting buddy and will be around fellow detectorists and keep your ears open as lot of info flying around..In addendum they usually have a good library with lots of info..Very adductive my friend and no detox centers I have ever heard of...enjoy....
Mark in NC
Member
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