New and have a question

[rks1040]

I'm new to detecting,and here in Illinois it has rained the whole weekend (2 days) and more forcasted for Monday! When and if it ever does stop raining,can I use my F2 at the local gravel pit swimming holes? The have been used for years,and have sand beaches. I didn't know if the MD would work with wet sand (fresh water,not salt water). Thanks,Ron

 

[zuba2000]

I bought a Minelab Xterra 705 Gold Pack and am having trouble actually pinpointing with the coil that came with the detector. I can't determine where the actual item is since the coil is oval and I'm not sure where to dig. Any advice?

 

[GeorgeinSC]

Metal Detectors work better when the soil is Wet. They give better depth than when the soil/sand is dry.

 

[GeorgeinSC]

Try placing a dime on the ground. Try pinpointing until you understand what the machine is telling you. The visual/audio will help you to learn to pinpoint. It takes practice with any machine.

 

[surfman]

Your detector will work fine at that spot. Joe

 

[ritehere]

Hello Ron,
I too am in Illinois and you are right about the rain brother. Where are you in the state and where are some places to detect? I am new to the hobby and just trying to learn more.

 

[sparkster]

If you had an AT Pro you can hunt in the rain if you choose to do so. Water proof, great coin and jewelry machine, hard combination to beat.