Guidance on a Gold Detector/Leather satchel of gold

[Haziel]

Hello Treasure Hunters,

I am a newbie to the site and my name is Mike. I live in Montana and I wanted to seek some guidance on equipment for a search I am on. The item is a leather satchel of some sort and inside has gold nuggets and flakes. I have been told it is not a big find. It sits right around 36 inches. There is no metal for a usual detector. So I was hoping somebody would know of some type of gold detector that will be able to detect it.

Any advice I would be really grateful

Thank you in advance

Mike

 

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[Tuberale]

Speaking for myself, I don't understand Mike. What does "It sits right around 36 inches." mean? Is the satchel 36 inches across? Is the satchel buried 36 inches? Gold nuggets and flakes? Any idea what the total weight of gold might be?

We don't have much to make an informed decision on here, Mike.

A Pulse-Induction detector will find an unspecified quantity of gold inside a leather satchel.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Assuming you meant 36" (3 ft.) deep, then I'm curious: How do you know that information?

And yes, as was said: the quantity of gold is important to know. If it's just a few nuggets and flakes, then no detector can get it at that depth. But if it's the capacity of a jar or briefcase, then that's a different story.

 

[Haziel]

Yes 36 inches down, I know a lady who's grandfather buried it. I honestly do not know how much gold is in it. She said it has some nuggets and some flakes. That is the best I have to go on. And if it is inside a leather satchel I wondered how bad that would block the signal even if there is a significant amount. So I am just not certain which way to go....

 

[Jluv]

A Whites TDI SL is good for gold hunting

 

[Honest Samuel]

Haziel, do not give up. Keep researching, good hunting and good luck.

 

[kcm]

Tesoro Lobo Super Trac is also a good choice. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a "gold detector". There are metal detectors, but gold virtually always rings up the same or similar as aluminum.

Check out this site:
What are the Best Two Box and Deep Metal Detectors? | MetalDetector.com

 

[Haziel]

Thanks for the help. I will look into what you have sent. Seems like my best options. Thanks again

 

[cactusman]

It really depends on the size of the nuggets and the quantity, mostly the size. From the depth it is supposedly buried at I would suggest a good pulse-induction detector with a large coil, such as a Garrett ATX with the Deepseeker coil, or a Minelab with a large coil. Those machines are optimized for gold, are very sensitive, and go very deep. Wear good quality headphones, and bury some lead pieces in a bag -- get used to that sound, at depth. Dig the faintest signals, and prepare to dig a lot of trash. Good luck!

 

[Haziel]

Thanks cactusman I just completed a little field test where I have tin and aluminum buried at different depths up to 6ft. I ordered a whites 808 tm two box. Hopefully not a mistake. I am going after the satchel in 2 weeks. If I score I will post pictures of the find. I will look into the garrett Atx. Take care