What equipment would you use?? I need technical advice

msk

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So I just joined treasurenet and have to say I am very excited to be here.

I have a really big hunch about a hoard but it is probably in one of the following three places:

Buried a few feet underground, hidden inside an old thick mud or brick wall, or even underneath a cement plaque a few inches thick.

I am aiming for at least a few gold or silver coins, no small target.

My best guess given my research is the Garrett ATI 2500 pro. But I feel it might fall short for what I need... What would you guys use? All advice is welcomed.

Thanks
 

3cylbill

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ground penetrating radar ...for something buried deep ...
 

smokeythecat

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Welcome. If you have solid permission on the property or can "rent" the ground from the owner, not at all unheard of, and you know where it is, rent a small backhoe for a day. Even a grandmother can use one they are so easy.

Ground penetrating radar is the only other way. I don't think any machine would find it. My local hardware store is all encompassing and rents them for about $400 including delivery and pickup.
 

whistler84

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whites also has a deep search set up similar to the garrett. if i recall right. it can pick up a 9"box @ 3.5 ft and a compact car @20 ft
 

Holyground

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Garrett ATX with Deep Seeker Coil with head phones. I have found stuff so deep I thought I was going to have to file a Lode Claim on it. BTW, if you are using headphones anywhere there might be Rattle Snakes, wear Gators. You might not hear the little buggers.
 

RTR

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2X on the backhoe , And GPR rentals .Good luck :)
 

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Slingshot

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I'd go with an old BFO unit with a 1'- 3' coil, especially in concrete with wire meshing or rebar reinforcement, or a 2 box TR unit, and the backhoe is a good idea too.
 

Frankn

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There are several options. For coin size targets you could pick up an old Whites surfmaster PI they will pick up a single coin at about 1'. A jar of coins at about 2'+.
Now a good 2 Box will pick up a jar of coins at about 6' and that is in any direction so it would work for walls. I have the hays 2 Box so that is verified info. You will have to watch out for rebars in concrete. All detectors will pick them up. Good luck. Gold hand.jpg
 

smokeythecat

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OP never came back. It's been over a year now, maybe he found it.
 

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