Racer 2...first run :thumbup: :usaflag:

[Charles (Sabre)(Tx)]

I just received my new/used Racer 2 yesterday afternoon and took her out for a test run. I only used the default settings as I had a limited amount of time to spend at this new site.
I was not disappointed.

The Racer 2 pulled out 2 Indians (1891 & 1905)...2 V nickels (1903 & 1912)...and 3 Wheats (1917, 1941 & 1944). I hunted about an hour total.

Now...in all fairness...this was NOT a hunted out site. I just got permission to hunt this old home a couple of days ago. The whole yard has been razed and the dirt spread out. I'm not sure but I think this home was built in the late 1880's or 1890's. It is a two-story Southern mansion with a huge yard. As time allows I will go back and hunt it more. The house is being restored and so is the yard. The owner gave me his permission to hunt it while I can. I don't think it has ever seen a metal detector before.

I did make a short hunt on it yesterday morning prior to receiving the Racer 2 yesterday afternoon. I used a Deus and a Explorer SE Pro. I only found 2 coins with those units...a 1890 & 1902 Indian. Again I was limited on time. I maybe hunted about an hour then also.

Some newer clad was also found...but I won't mention it any further.

Now I ask one question....Where is the Silver?

 

[amberjack]

silver is in the next hole

AJ

 

[Tom Slick]

That's a great start! I'm super happy with my R2.

 

[kaolinwasher]

I have a theory, on that , In yards with short or dirty ground when silver got lost it was easily seen and picked back up but the pennys are a dirt color already so got missed , I find this same thing on my 30,s shack no silver just pennys , when i find a silver I will be very surprised

 

[Monte]

Of course it is nice to have permission to a private site that has a lot of history to offer, but it can be a waste of time with a wrong detector.

The micro Racer 2 and Nokta FORS Relic are my two primary-use detectors. For most of my urban Coin Hunting I first grab the Racer 2. Your renovation project sounds like it has a lot to offer and I wish the two of you [size=small](that being you and the Racer 2)[/size] the best of success on future visits. Keep us posted.

Monte

 

[Charles (Sabre)(Tx)]

Thanks Monte...I'll keep everyone posted about my finds and try to get some pics up also. The coins are so encrusted and I have to soak them before cleaning.

I haven't been back out there since Friday afternoon as we have been getting a lot of rain all weekend and I'm sure the yard is a mud hole right now. Rain isn't expected to let up until late Tuesday.

The Racer 2 is doing a better job for me than the other detectors I have mentioned. Funny thing though...I have lots of experience with those other two units but practically none on the Racer 2. Go figure.



Charles

 

[Furious T]

For the detectorist, silver, like gold, is where you find it.....keep going, you're doing well with the R2 so far.

 

[Cal_Cobra]

The Racer 2 is doing a better job for me than the other detectors I have mentioned. Funny thing though...I have lots of experience with those other two units but practically none on the Racer 2. Go figure.

Charles

I think that's part of the genius behind the R1/R2, a beginner or novice can hunt like a pro with it in no time, but give it to a pro and look out

 

[Charles (Sabre)(Tx)]

Needs to dry up before I can get back in there!

 

[Low-Boy/LCPM]

All I can say it wow..with the water you will get a lot of iron hits that may not hit when it's dry..so dig the iron you will find a lot of cool stuff