I'm new, and could use some advice
Ok, first thing is first.
1) What are the essential supplies I should grab in addition to the detector itself?
2) What detector is a good one for me to use?
So I'm new. I have a slightly above beginner level knowledge of what I'm doing, but this is the first time I've used a metal detector after having panned gold. I've done a good amount of reading. Anyway, I have some excellent spots picked out in the woods (camping spots, rivers, etc) from a historical area of my state. I'm mainly look for coins, rings, and (fingers crossed) a gold nugget or two. The area is a gold rush area, and doesn't have any war history. I've heard about an ACE 250, but would it likely be what I'm best fit for?
3) Any general tips or pointers for a newbie?
4) So I find a bunch of muddy objects... are there any certain things that I should avoid washing off with water because I could damage them?
5) Is there a certain accepted process for cleaning old coins?
6) Let's say I have an area in the middle of nowhere where I've found arrowheads and other Indian things (shaved "tool" rocks and such). Did many Western Indian tribes work with metals all that often? Is it worth combing over?
7) Thanks for the help. Feel free to add anything that you think I might find helpful.
Ok, first thing is first.
1) What are the essential supplies I should grab in addition to the detector itself?
2) What detector is a good one for me to use?
So I'm new. I have a slightly above beginner level knowledge of what I'm doing, but this is the first time I've used a metal detector after having panned gold. I've done a good amount of reading. Anyway, I have some excellent spots picked out in the woods (camping spots, rivers, etc) from a historical area of my state. I'm mainly look for coins, rings, and (fingers crossed) a gold nugget or two. The area is a gold rush area, and doesn't have any war history. I've heard about an ACE 250, but would it likely be what I'm best fit for?
3) Any general tips or pointers for a newbie?
4) So I find a bunch of muddy objects... are there any certain things that I should avoid washing off with water because I could damage them?
5) Is there a certain accepted process for cleaning old coins?
6) Let's say I have an area in the middle of nowhere where I've found arrowheads and other Indian things (shaved "tool" rocks and such). Did many Western Indian tribes work with metals all that often? Is it worth combing over?
7) Thanks for the help. Feel free to add anything that you think I might find helpful.
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