Digging in Virgina finds with MXT and Etrac and good friends

Tnrelicman

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Mar 2, 2010
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Well this past weekend we hit the DIV with about 500 hundred other thirsty relic hunters ready for a chance at the big one, and a few managed to bring that to a realality, several CS tounge buckle's, alot of plates and rare buttons. I had big hopes of finding something confederate, but I can only assume I found something, the knife came from the confederate side, as did my piece of spur, my best find being a New York Button in ok shape, and some 69 cal bullets that I had never dug before, man those things are huge, the Mxt and the Etrac did poorly in that soil, anything deeper than 4 inches was a guess, the Tdi guys seemed to do very well, but the big dog was the GPX machines, nothing could compare the the depth this machine was pulling finds from!!! I had Mike locate a bullet for me with his machine, and there is no way I could have found it with my machine, I never thought I would consider getting a GPX, but after that, I really don't see how someone can not have one if possible. We had a great time, every day we all looked like 90 year olds bent over groaning with soarness, but ready to go again the next morning, this was our first DIV, but not our last.
 

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VOL1266-X

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Guy, you had a great hunt there. I like that button. Now, you are hooked on digging those "Big Boys". They are great fun to find. Glad you enjoyed your DIV experience. HH, Quindy.
 

MaineRelic

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Looks like fun and you did very well by the looks of it ! Thanks for showing us :thumbsup: MaineRelic
 

Hutch911

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May 19, 2008
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Great finds!!! That staff button is sweet! See ya n the Fall I hope!

Hutch
 

birdman

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A lot of history dug. Nice!
 

cntrydncr1

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I heard that the etrac wouldn't do well there so I got a TDI. You did as well as I did. It pays to know your machine well.
 

Steve in PA

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You did well, that staff officers button is sweet! That Culpeper Red can really throw you for a loop. I am still sore from all the digging and walking :laughing7:
 

treasurehound

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I really enjoyed hunting with you and Mike. I had to laugh when you felt like a 90 yr old man. I remember everytime we got out of the truck all three of us were moaning and groaning and hunched over. But I would do it all again. That was awesome and can't wait for the next DIV.
 

Woodland Detectors

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Hey buddy :hello:

Man, that staff staff button is awesome! It cleaned up good. That Spur is pretty sweet too. I had a great time with you all. That was some serious hunting. My fingers are just starting to deflate :D

thanks again, I'll be down soon to try the fort. Maybe we can find a few camp sites. Take care,

Mike, Maggie and Samantha
 

Dman

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Nice bunch of finds. I like the spur. I know it is hard to find relics in that hot soil.
Dman
 

{Sentinel}

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Jan 11, 2007
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Hey Guy, it was great meeting and diggin' with you buddy and you did good!! That spur piece and the Staff Button are awesome! :headbang: :wink: Maybe

when Mike comes this way during the summer you can come out and dig as well if you'd like. :occasion14: :icon_thumleft: :wink:
 

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