just got my first real detector

joefrommd

Tenderfoot
Dec 11, 2014
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just came home and found my first real metal detector waiting on me. I had a used radio shack $20 detector someone gave me and found some recently shot shotgun shells, recently within a couple years. I just got my Excalibur 2 in the mail and made a reservation at Ocean City, md for a couple days and going to try my luck. I am hoping to find enough to retire on but 38 cents and some bottle caps will make me happier. I'll be in Ocean City, I'll already be happy.
 

RustyGold

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Aug 16, 2013
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Good for you! Get Gary Drayton's Books on using the Excalibur at the beach! At first it's confusing but don't give up and mount that puppy on a straight carbon shaft and get a knob guard for peace of mind!
I will never be without my Excal!
Best of Luck down in Ocean City!
"Hey Hey Joe! Where are you goin with that Excal in your hand" (couldn't resist):laughing7:
Oh, and welcome to TNet!
 

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OBN

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Dec 30, 2008
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Congrads on the Xmas gift, Santa Picked a good one...

If your not far from Sandy Point check it out....Right now with OC conditions you may do better at the Point...
 

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joefrommd

Tenderfoot
Dec 11, 2014
9
7
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All Treasure Hunting
Thanks for the direction Bar Pirate but I'm in Chesapeake City heading south. Its really for the time off, the first 2 days I've had off since before Thanksgiving. I never heard of Sandy Point before but will make it a destination to try out.
 

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joefrommd

Tenderfoot
Dec 11, 2014
9
7
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All Treasure Hunting
just to let ya's know, my total for the 2 days down at the beach was 90 cents. Every dig was like finding part of the crown jewels. It took me a couple of minutes to realize I was giving myself a false signal everytime I swung my detector to the left, than I realized, that's where I was holding my scoop. A guy I talked to who was also metal detecting found a platinum wedding band though. I feel like it was a good couple of days.
 

captbo

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cool that machine is awesome and on my list !
 

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