Question for Ace250 users

[flexcon]

I am new to metal detecting, and am looking for some input on sorting through trash. I have be hunting around an old farm house on our property to get the hang of pinpointing and finding good targets, instead of tearing up the local parks with my inexperience.

I get bell tones then dig up an old can or something. Hunting in coin mode sensitivity at 4 or 5.

If you guys can give me some basic advice I would appreciate it.

Ron

 

[hobbes_lives]

Well, I generally keep the Ace set in all metal mode almost all of the time. Sometimes iron can give a coin id when your sweep is not right over it. Pinpoint and then re-sweep directly over the target. You'll get a more definitive target id. Also try sweeping at a 90 degree angle to your initial sweep to see if the id is consistent.

if the initial sweep said dime at 2" and while you are pinpointing you notice that the signal extends out 4", then it's not going to be a dime. Unfortunately the id is not 100% accurate and can give you inaccurate ids, such as a quarter for an aluminum can, or dime for a penny. That's just how it is.

In trashy areas, you sometimes have to clear out the trash to find the good stuff. If you think the area will produce, my advise is to take your time and dig everything. Maybe first dig everything above iron, then go back and dig the iron too. You may be surprised that right next to that rusty nail there is some silver.

That's my 2

 

[Uncle Willy]

You can determine the big stuff by raising your coil up as you scan. If you're still getting a signal at eight inches to a foot above the ground you can assume it ain't a coin. You can also detune the target and separate big stuff from coins.

Bill

 

[khouse]

The sniper coil is the best at this task.

 

[nealcat]

Ditto to what Uncle Willy and hobbes lives said

 

[DavHut]

[size=small]Every detector will false and give the responses you mentioned over large iron in the ground. The Ace250 is no exception. Basically what happens is the circuits are overwhelmed by the big iron. Another thing that occurs is the unit will false over deeply buried, largish iron. This is still a weird phenomenon to me and I have several detectors that do it, too. My high-end Fishers have been notorious about it.

Both of these conditions are made worse by running the SENS too high and/or working over ground with elevated mineral content. The ACE has a pre-set ground balance function and a very sensitive front-end reception circuit

 

[pizzacoil]

Hey, Flex

You'll hear a lot of "vets" say "dig it all up", and they are right. You'll have to dig a lot of garbage in order to finally get the hang of the Ace. I had a discouraging first 8 hunts, or so, and then I started getting it. A lot of targets will inevitably ring like a bell, I know, 'cos I dug up (and still do) some targets that sound just like silver.

I'm going through a little adaptation crisis myself now with the GTI 2500, not at all unlike what I went through with the Ace. So, don't fret, keep at it, and read on what all these fine folk have to say.

Good luck!

 

[flexcon]

Thanks for the pointers, confirms some things I am doing right plus more to do different. I don't mind working at it, but I don't want to be fighting up any blind alleys.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

You can usually tell if it is not a coin by the "size" of the signal in pinpoint mode. A coin will give a short sweet sweep, while a shallow can will give have a larger sound while you sweep over it. I still recommend digging those signals. I found a beautiful engraved "coin" silver spoon circa 1850 that I was sure was a can until I dug.

 

[tab-nabit]

For trash areas, I find the 4.5 sniper coil is a must.

 

[nealcat]

n/t

 

[ohio fred]

If it is a can usually when you swing over target it will jump from like 2 to 6 " on a coin usually a 1" or so jump.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

[quote ohio fred]If it is a can usually when you swing over target it will jump from like 2 to 6 " on a coin usually a 1" or so jump.[/quote]

I have been detecting for about 7 years. I am always learning something new.

Thanks again for the tip!

 

[nealcat]

I have found when my Ace 250 gives a good belltone and it reads 2 inches deep when pinpointing and you dig down 2 inches and nothing is there and you're still gettin' the belltone, cover up the hole.

 

[Uncle Willy]

Dig till you find it or probe for it. Raise your coil up and if you're still getting a signal at eight inches or more it ain't a coin, but something big and deep.

Bill