Bazooka Gold Trap question.

[laidback4sho]

OK so I've decided on my next purchase. A 36" Prospector model Bazooka Gold Trap. On their website, they give the option to choose either regular grizzlies or large grizzlies.

Can anyone with experience please give me reasons why I would want one over the other? Or maybe why I would NOT want one over the other.

Thanks.

 

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[Underburden]

Go with the standard grizzly. If you have gold in NH so large that it won't go through a standard grizzly, it will get hung up on the grizzly bars and you can just pick it off with your fingers.

 

[triple d]

You might want to rethink going for a prospector. Most of the time if your in the white mountains. Hard to get enought water flow most of the time.I have a 36" prospector and a 30" sniper. I use the sniper most of the time. Much easier to set up. But the 36" prospector is a beast you can feed it as fast as you can shovel. And the deck will clear real fast. But give it a little more thought. And match the bazooka that will match you needs. If the water flow is down the prospector. Will need some dam building to get the right flow. Where as the sniper won"t need as much work to set up. And good luck with what ever you chose.
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[Aufisher]

Great choice!

 

[nuggetshooter323]

If you're prospecting in a river, water flow for the BGT Prospector won't be a problem. If your in a stream, water flow might be a problem sometimes, so when you can afford it get the Sniper and the Prospector for better flexibility in regards to available water flow.

As for the standard or large size grizzly, it would depend on the gravel size in your area. The larger sized grizzly will pack up quickly will large rocks if your water flow is too slow.

 

[Jeff95531]

I don't own one, so I skipped this thread for a bit but you're getting good advice from the ones who do. I made a VERY cheap copy of a BGT and it worked great when I put it in a spot that had been set up before specifically for the BGT and the required water flow.

The next time I tried my sluice, the water was slower and my 1/2 classified piled up like a cow pie inside the cage. It would have mandated a lot of dam work to make it function where I needed it to be. That said...go with the flow...really can't have too much flow if you're able to shovel along side it. Good luck!

 

[laidback4sho]

Well most of the time, I do have good water flow. I'm talking about places like Tunnel Brook, Baker, Wild AM, places like that. But to be on the safe side, I just might go with the 30" Sniper. Thanks for the help, fellers...

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[triple d]

The prospector also needs an area with a steeper drop. To get the right angle. Most of the gold is in the flater areas. So this will make it harder to set up. And can be a pain. Also the sniper is much lighter to carry. And it will get the job done. Having both is great. If you can afford both.

 

[laidback4sho]

Just ordered the 30" Sniper. Now we wait... *blink blink*

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[Jeff95531]

 

[triple d]

I think you be happy with your choose. The water levels are dropping fast. Usually can set it up pretty fast. Just remember not to steep of an angle. And best of luck.

 

[CA Gold Hunter]

Just ordered the 30" Sniper. Now we wait... *blink blink*

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Good choice, I picked up a 36" heavy grissly prospector and loved it. Only problem was it was so big and heavy I ended up picking up the 30" sniper and its all I use now. I can still run way more material through the sniper than I ever could with my a52 that never gets used either anymore.

 

[mytimetoshine]

a 36 inch prospector does not require any more flow then a 30 inch prospector, if anything it would be less.

 

[KevinInColorado]

a 36 inch prospector does not require any more flow then a 30 inch prospector, if anything it would be less.

Good point. The larger flare means you need a little less water. However being longer can make finding a good spot to set it up just a bit more difficult.

 

[laidback4sho]

Just checked my email and it has been shipped. Can't wait to get it in the water!

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[triple d]

Best of luck. And welcome to the club.

 

[RobertE]

Hi guys, I just ordered a sniper too, I was wondering...can you use them completely submerged?

 

[Hamfist]

Hi guys, I just ordered a sniper too, I was wondering...can you use them completely submerged?

Best not to. You're likely to lose fine gold if you do.

 

[KevinInColorado]

Yes you can. Doesn't affect actual gold recovery in the field from what I can tell. I've only done it in fast water.

 

[mytimetoshine]

as long as you have the flow. other wise your material will clog up