Now that I FINALLY got a detector coming,I need advice as to a Pocket Pinpointer.Please?Pretty Please?No sugar though,I'm on a diet

[Bowtie41]

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[purdygold]

Bowtie, Is your pinpointer intended to be used on land (beach) and what kind of detector do you have?

 

[Bowtie41]

Have a CZ-20 coming.Mostly freshwater,and land,saltwater 1-2 weeks a year,like this Oct.Was looking at Vibraprobe 560,but didn't know of any others since I'm so new.
Thanks

Kirk

 

[Bottomfeeder]

Never needed a pin pointer, and don't need one now. In my own opinion, its just one more thing to drag around.
But thats just my opinion. HH

 

[Bowtie41]

I was just thinking from the standpoint of park/yard hunting,where if I pull a clod of dirt,I can see if object is in the clod,or if it's still down in the hole.Or,if multiple obects are still down there.I realize I can PP with the CZ-20,but I'm pretty sure the detector you use today isn't the same as the one you used 35 years ago.Am I wrong?

Kirk

 

[Bobbie]

You can learn to pretty much pinpoint with the CZ-20 within a couple of inches.

 

[Bowtie41]

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[VaBeachRon]

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[BigCatDaddy]

I use the VibraProbe (one tough pinpointer, you can't hurt this one) for land hunting coins and such. Since they turn the same color as the soil, they can be a pain to find in your excavated dirt or in the hole. Cuts way down on the recovery time and gives you more time to get more good targets. If I was retired and had a lot of free time, it probably wouldn't matter to me, but my 'tectin time is limited and very precious and anything I can do to maximixe my finds per hours spent, I will. I leave it in the car when water hunting, though, cuz the goodies are left in the scoop after sifting. No need for it then. Happy huntin' with that new rig!!

 

[Eddie Currents]

I highly recommend a pinpointer when hunting in dirt. Coins, especially clad and pennies, can be a pain to find without one. I use a Vibra-Probe but there are others.

EC

 

[Bottomfeeder]

I simply pin point as well as I can with the detector, then insert the screw driver probe slowly into the earth. I push gently down until I locate a hard object.
Then I pinch the blade at ground level and pull it out. This shows me how deep the object is.
I then insert a larger screw driver at a 45 degree angle from several points. Then I lever the piece up and remove the target. The plug which is usually still attached on one side is easy to perfectly replace.
A good hunter could hunt your own yard thoroughly, and he would leave no trace that he was ever there. HH

 

[NamVetLesTreasureSeeker]

Hey Bowtie, In my opinion, when you are dirt hunting, you need a pinpointer, not only to save you alot of time, but to KEEP FROM POSSIBLY DAMAGING YOUR FIND! The Vibra-probe is a good pinpointer, but it only gets up to approx. 3/4" MAX on coinsized targets. I know because I had one., and got rid of it. WHITES ELECTRONICS has a new model, that just came out this year, it's called the BULLSEYE -2, because it has a selector switch which will give you either Tone ID or Vibration ID, and will find a target, that is a solid inch or better, which is pretty much the standard for handheld pinpointers. It sells for $120, and I have a brand new one, that has never been used in the box, with the sealed 9vt. battery, that it came with. I am selling it for $90 shipped insured to lower 48 states, postal money order. The best reason for using a pinpointer is in case you have multiple targets if the hole, it helps you to find them quicker, with less likelihood of damaging your find. If you are interested, you can call me anytime day of late nite, leave your ph#., and I will call you back on my dime. You can call if you have any questions also, my ph# is (302) 354-5661. Best of luck, what ever you decide, hh

 

[Bowtie41]

Bullseye 2 is what Ron recommended if I did buy one,but he said I didn't need one.I totally agree with not needing it in beach,I was wanting for parks/schools like you said.The reason I looked at the Vibraprobe 560 was it said it was the only one that reads from the tip only and not the sides.Might be advertising hype."The Boss" says I just spent $1100,I need to wait awhile on a probe,but I really appreciate the offer.

Besides,VaBeachRon has 3 gathering dust,maybe he'll make me an offer I can't refuse,LOL........Charitable Donation....(hint hint)

 

[Jim Pa]

Bowtie,
If you shop around I'm sure you can pick one up for around $50,I did.But a good post is on TOMSTREASURES Internet magazine.Just type in the name and it should come up.How to build a probe.You should be able to do it for under $20,No matter what anyone thinks,you will not be sorry if you get one.It will save you lots of digging in the hard and heavy soil.I have been detecting over 40 years and i wouldn't wantto be without one.

 

[Bowtie41]

Saw one of them stories and bookmarked it before.Uses a finder from Lowe's or similar.Wsn't too sure how sensitive it would be.Gonna hafta try it,Thanks.

 

[Water-Logged]

I also used to use the screwdriver probe method. Even though i am always careful in recovering, i still managed to put a nice big scrach on a prize winning 1880 quarter in au condition. Ya gotta be careful.