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X-Terra 70 shines in Alaska!!...............check it :biggrin:
- Thread starter nugget71
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nero_design
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I think the Alaskan gold fields are more subdued than our mineralized Aussie soils. I'm willing to predict that with such a fantastic and wealthy nugget location, it will be attracting hordes of detectorists now who have heard of read about it. Word of mouth travels pretty fast. Wonder how long it will take to pick clean? Reminds me of the Goldfields when they were first discovered... just littered with chunky nuggets which were waiting to be picked up.
/Yes, I'd also like to know your preferred coil for this trip. I'm guessing it was the Elliptical.
/Yes, I'd also like to know your preferred coil for this trip. I'm guessing it was the Elliptical.
An ACE 250 with a set ground balance and stock coil has found gold in this area, what does that tell you. Apparently the 18.75 KHz concentric coil is a favourite on the 70. If we had the same kind of soil here in Australia it wouldn't be long before every cat and his dog swept through the entire country. I'm grateful of our harsh lands and tough terrain, because of this gold will continue to be found by those fortunate few who have the time on there hands and keeps the rest of us dreaming that maybe one day that small untouched patch still lies somewhere beyond the next hill or mountain.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Idaho-Marke
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Thanks for the story. I enjoyed it!
steve herschbach
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Hi nugget71,
Alaska gold is protected by more than just mineralization. Almost all ground is under claim, so only a chosen few have access to it. Nearly all good areas require expensive air access, and even more expensive living arrangements while on-site. Or you pay $2500 a week plus air fare to go to places like Ganes Creek or Moore Creek.
There is gold here easier to find than in Australia, but only if you can get access to it. Mild mineralization helps not a bit if you can't set foot on the ground.
Steve Herschbach
Alaska gold is protected by more than just mineralization. Almost all ground is under claim, so only a chosen few have access to it. Nearly all good areas require expensive air access, and even more expensive living arrangements while on-site. Or you pay $2500 a week plus air fare to go to places like Ganes Creek or Moore Creek.
There is gold here easier to find than in Australia, but only if you can get access to it. Mild mineralization helps not a bit if you can't set foot on the ground.
Steve Herschbach