My first detector

[cap10joe2000]

Hey Guys,
I am new to the site. I am close to purchasing my first metal detector. If I had to break down my uses it would probably look like this 75% of the time relics and coin type searches. 20% on the beach or near water and the last 5% I make chase a nugget if I go on vacation. In my area the most common type of hunting is for civil war era relics, old home sites etc. Whites detectors tend to be the norm for this area (South East North Carolina). However I am leaning toward the mine lab Sovereign GT for its depth. Many areas around here have been hit and hit again, I feel that having a deeper probing machine might improve my chances. One dealer I have spoken to even suggested exterra 30 or 50 models. Also someone suggested a white because I plan on mostly relic/coin type hunting.

I would love to hear from someone with experience. Also some recommendation on dealers would be great to.

Thanks,
Joey

 

[cap10joe2000]

LOL.........gEE THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP. I bought a Sovereign gt it will not get to me until Tues. If I am unable to find bags of gold I am gonna hold yall accountable.........j/k

 

[Art (NWOH)]

Since you have one on the way, I guess dealers don't much matter.
Was that old bags of gold or old bags with gold? I can find those without a detector.

Really, a Sov is a good all around detector, but takes some time to learn. Read all of Rick's posts on the forum. He gives some very good detaild descriptions on how to work them.

This may be a pretty tough detector to start out with, but may be better in the long run because you don't have to untrain yourself from using a different detector first. Sovs and Exps are very different machines from most.
HH

 

[cap10joe2000]

Thanks Art,
I look forward to the challeng, I will definitely keep you guys in mind