Which Detector for A Seeded Competition Hunt???

[Ron from Michigan]

There's a seeded competition hunt next month that I'm interested in entering.The detectors that I have to use are these, a Fisher CZ7A,White's Eagle Spectrum,An older Discovery III,and a Compass Coin Hustler. Would any of these detectors be competitive?Which one of these units would probably work best? Next,coil size 8inch vs 9.5 on the Eagle.Would a hand held pin pointer help in a seeded hunt. What are the digging tools usually used for these events.Finally any information or tips on a competitive hunt would be appreciated. Thanks Ron

 

[Skillet]

Haven't used any of the machines that you currently own, but for a seeded-hunt you want a fast sweep speed, very fast pinponiting and don't need alot of bells. Most of the coins and tokens will probably be found in the first 15 minutes, so you want to move quickly.

I've used a GTA 1000 and a Freedom Ace Plus with good results. My "Sidewinder" would make a good choice also.

For digging, I've found a three-pronged "cultivator" to work very well. Never used an electronic probe as it seems like it would kinda' slow me down.

Good luck! These hunts are great fun.

Skillet

 

[DonM]

I would go with the CZ 7A hip mounted - speed is what you want - and that detector could be swung the fastest if hip mounted and you will get little (if any interference) from other detector brands.

You really would not need to use an extra pin pointer - the pin pointer on the CZ 7A is good enough to zero in on the slit in the ground where the target has been planted. I have attended several hunts in the past and have used a CZ 6a which is similar to the CZ 7A.

I am assuming this hunt is being held on a grassy area so normally the only digging tool allowed is a screwdriver or a knife - there is no need to dig a plug because of the fact that a slit has already been made in the ground when the target is buried.

If it is being held on a sandy beach then you might want to use a sifter for quick recovery.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Skillet&Don,Thanks for the information. Ron