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Target probe???
- Thread starter archer
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I wouldn't go detecting without my VibraProbe 560. It offers several features that are important to me. I don't need it for actually probing the ground. (although it is probably sturdy enough) I want it for pinpointing the target, and determining if it is still in the hole or in the pile of dirt. The VibraProbe is perfect for that. It may not go quite as deep as some of the others on the market. But it wouldn't be as good of pinpointer if it went too deep. The VibraProbe vibrates when I get the tip of the probe within an inch or so of the coin. This allows me to keep my headphones on and not have to listen for another tone. It takes one 9 volt battery that seems to last all year. It turns itself on when you take it out of it's holster and turn it upside down. And, best of all, it shuts itself off (after a couple minutes) when you return it to the holster. It has a long enough shaft that I can pinpoint targets without getting down on my knees. You can buy the VibraProbe 560 for just under $100, including the cordura holster and battery. And, if you have more than one detector, you can use the same probe with all of them.
HH Randy
HH Randy
Mick in Dubbo
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G'day Archer.
i was having a few hang ups with my X-Terra 30 a while back, pinpointing wise, so I bought a Pocket UniProbe. It made quite a difference, pinpointing wise and I have found that it can hit a coin as deep as 4 inches. They are the deepest seeking probes on the market (as well as the most expensive) and the only 2 draw backs on them are, the centre connector (where the coil bayonets into the main body) is fragile and won't take much sideways pressure.This will happen if you mount it on your belt and probe with it from there. 2) they are a bit cumbersome to carry around.
The fellas on the forum here were able to point me in the right direction though, in regards to pinpointing though. Once you are over a target, with the pinpoint on, it it again twice more while still over the target. This will shrink the target to make it easier to find. I've also heard folks here, talk about pinpointing the 70 in prospecting mode as this gives a more accurate pinpoint as well. I don't know much about that but it may be in your instruction manual, or somebody can explain that one to you.
Enjoy your new toy.
Mick Evans.
i was having a few hang ups with my X-Terra 30 a while back, pinpointing wise, so I bought a Pocket UniProbe. It made quite a difference, pinpointing wise and I have found that it can hit a coin as deep as 4 inches. They are the deepest seeking probes on the market (as well as the most expensive) and the only 2 draw backs on them are, the centre connector (where the coil bayonets into the main body) is fragile and won't take much sideways pressure.This will happen if you mount it on your belt and probe with it from there. 2) they are a bit cumbersome to carry around.
The fellas on the forum here were able to point me in the right direction though, in regards to pinpointing though. Once you are over a target, with the pinpoint on, it it again twice more while still over the target. This will shrink the target to make it easier to find. I've also heard folks here, talk about pinpointing the 70 in prospecting mode as this gives a more accurate pinpoint as well. I don't know much about that but it may be in your instruction manual, or somebody can explain that one to you.
Enjoy your new toy.
Mick Evans.
I use the Prospecting mode on my X-70 for pinpointing the target while it is still in the ground. And for target sizing. Many times, a smashed aluminum can will read off like a coin. By using the Prospecting mode I can get a good idea of the size of the target before I dig it.
Once in awhile, when the hole is opened up, I don't instantly see the target. That is when I pull out my trusty VibraProbe. The nice thing about an electronic probe/pinpointer is that it will find those pesky things that you aren't necessarily looking for. By that I mean, sometimes you have your mind made up that the target is going to be round and shiny. You look and look and look. But nothing jumps out at you. A probe will pick up that tiny piece of scrap wire, lead slug, 22 cartridge casing or whatever it is that the detector located, that you don't see. Saves me lots of time sorting through dirt. Which equates to more time finding additional targets. HH Randy
Once in awhile, when the hole is opened up, I don't instantly see the target. That is when I pull out my trusty VibraProbe. The nice thing about an electronic probe/pinpointer is that it will find those pesky things that you aren't necessarily looking for. By that I mean, sometimes you have your mind made up that the target is going to be round and shiny. You look and look and look. But nothing jumps out at you. A probe will pick up that tiny piece of scrap wire, lead slug, 22 cartridge casing or whatever it is that the detector located, that you don't see. Saves me lots of time sorting through dirt. Which equates to more time finding additional targets. HH Randy