RELIC DETECTOR QUESTION???

[Texas T]

Gentlemen I would like to pose a question if I may. After reading
many posts on this forum, it is obvious there is a wealth of information & experience far exceeding mine to date. I will have the opportunity to go to Missouri this year.MY brother in-law has gotten the exclusive hunting rights to an area that once was a trading post, late 1790/early 1800,s He has already unearthed an unbelievable # of arrow heads/dolls/stone axe heads or clubs. Has recently started running into copper artifacts odd metal objects etc. (Q.) Regardless of age, brand,or coil combination! What would you folks consider the best set-up for relics conceivably 2/3-1/2 ft deep. With the intent of digging every signal.I am purchasing books on the subject, however there is no substitute for experience.Any in-put would be appreciated.I am primarily a coin hunter. This will be a new adventure. I SINCERELY THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE! Ken. C. Texas

 

[clondike clad]

I would take a look at the XL PRO with the 8 inch and the 950 coil setup. for me this works very good.The XL PRO is a very good relic hunter and it will go deeeep. check out my tips and tricks on www.firstontop.com,
HOPE THIS HELPS.

 

[Rick(ND)]

For a good relic detector the new Teknetics T-2 seems to be one if not the best relic detector out there and works good for coins and prospecting too. It is very sensitive and has the fastest recovery speed i have seen which helps when there is iron beside a good item.
One draw back it seems to loves older rusty bottle caps, but from experience I think you can tell them from a good target.
Go to the Teknetics forum and check it out with the people that use one.

 

[chinacash]

The XL pro is like garretts Master Hunter,,, I have used the master hunters for years and have found lots of things in Japan... It would make a good relic hunter..You can alos add the bloodhound attachment for deep large items.

Just remember if you will dig everything, some things may be deep, I would have many types of digging tools!

 

[Texas T]

THANKS AMIGO! I APPRECIATE IT> Ken. C. Lakehills, Texas

 

[Chuck@TreasureHut]

Hello Ken....gotta jump in here and give you my 2 cents worth as well. I have been a relic hunter for over 30 years, and as a result have used countless different detectors in search of the goodies. I am also a multi-brand detector dealer here in Colorado, so I have no axe to grind with most detectors. I can only relate my experience and results to you. By far my choice of a relic machine is Tesoro. My absolute favorite for years was the original ElDorado, which was discontinued quite a while ago. I now use an even better performing machine from Tesoro, the Vaquero. The Vaquero goes every bit as deep as it's predecessor, is every bit as SENSITIVE AND QUICK RESPONDING, but fortunately is much-much lighter and easier to use. Sure, depth is important, but so is quick response and re-tuning as the detector is swung. This machine, in my opinion, is as good as it gets in both catagories for relics. Hope I haven't confused th issue even more for......and good hunting!
Chuck
Treasure Hut

 

[Anonymous]

What your asking a detector to do is very minimal; going 4-6 inches deep can be accomplished with several models under $300. However, if you really want to dig all targets (a vast undertaking I might add), then discrimination is of no concern. All Metal will be the mode of choice. However, digging every nail, piece of wire, tin and scrap will get old real fast. You can choose a model that ignores most iron; accepts larger iron or as with All Metal or Pulse Induction will respond to every piece of ferrous and non ferrous metal in the ground. I suspect your site will contain fire and trash pits as well, so in order to find those, you'll need something with some real depth to it. You'll also find a few accessories that will be of great assistance. If I can be of any help just send me an email at: dixiedetectors@aol.com
Good hunting, David @ Dixie

 

[Texas T]

That is the most awsome collection I have ever seen.The voice of experience, with (living)? proof. I sincerely THANK YOU SIR for
taking your time to educate me, and allowing me to see your collection. PEACE JOY & PROSPERITY to you & your,s.Have you written any material on the subject, that is available? Ken. C. Texas

 

[Chuck@TreasureHut]

Hello Ken, and thank you for the kind words. I have written several dozen articles over the years, that appeared in W. & E. Treasures, Lost Treasure, and Treasure Found magazines. I am currently writing a book about Relic Hunting, with one chapter also devoted to Coin Shooting and Jewelry hunting. Due to go to the publisher in July of this year. I will post when it is available, and thank you for asking.
Chuck.....Treasure Hut.....www.treasurehut.org

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

I use an older model. GArret Master Hunter CX III. It has a non-motion all metal mode mainly used for prospecting. I have not used this mode but I understand it gives greater depth, but harder to pinpoint & ID. Has anyone hunted relicas in NON Motion mode??

 

[thompy]

the whites qxt make a heck of a relic detector

 

[jim in wmass]

Some of the old vintage TR metal detectors have a tendency to eliminate out the small pieces even if it was designed not for that purpose. If you can understand the fading out signal response as you approach over the piece; or the scrub technique is good to. Holding the coil close on the ground with the target centered, and then turn the coil in a clock wise fashion; if the target fades out doing this, then more than likely it is a small piece of iron. You can get some nice depths out of the old time detctors too. I'm a CZ man myself, but I like them old TR's. Good relic finders they are.