ace 250

  1. Ace 250 help

    I've been using my new 250 coin shooting and have set up the custom mode to discriminate nickels. It's seems like it is always trash when the nickel indicator is hitting. Any tips or advice on this issue would be awesome. Another side not is that I have only found pennies and dimes , maybe there...
  2. Park finds

    Found 26 pennies all memorials 9 clad Roosevelt's a odd tin or pewter ring and a earring. Second time hitting this park and only covered a 50'x50' area. Four time out with my ace 250 and it picks up some deep stuff. Most coins were 2in but hit some at 6in.
  3. NW Indiana guy looking to find a Metal detecting partner..

    :hello: Hello...... I'm just wondering if anyone from Northern Indiana wants a detecting partner, I have an ACE 250 with a DD & Sniper coil...not the best at ALL but its better than all my Bounty Hunters...lol I am willing to drive a few miles , but I need to make a day of it, since gas prices...
  4. Old farm in Ohio - help ID an old handle?

    I found this today while metal detecting with my new Ace 250 on an 1800's farm. I found it near an old stone house near the main farmhouse. It was only about 2 inches below the surface but the area floods each spring. Not sure what it is. It has "55" stamped on the various parts. Thanks
  5. Finds 8/30/12 Alki Beach Seattle...

    I hit Alki beach again as part of my continued learning. I dug about 30 holes and only came up with a few interesting things - lots of junk. But it is good to get the junk off the beach. All this was dug around the volleyball courts and down to the water line. I am using an ACE 250 and I...
  6. Brand new in WA (Maple Valley)

    Greetings! I am new to metal detecting and I am looking to learn. I bought a Garret Ace 250 for starters and I am seeking experienced hunters to help me learn how and where to search. Please message me if you'd like to help a newbie get started. I live in the Maple Valley area and work in...
  7. Ace 250: Best Finds of 1st Year of Hunting in Maryland

    I started late in 2011 and here are my proudest finds. WW 1 (approx) button found in 1920's backyard Silver ring found in front of stands at high school baseball field Silver heart pendant (1g) in front of old high school in Baltimore in same hole as "Erma & Bill" hearts. Apollo coin found in...
  8. Medical Button found in Maryland

    The button in my profile picture is the one I am talking about. Cant seem to pinpoint the era it is from. Any info appreciated. About the size of a quarter. Found with Ace 250.
  9. My First Gold Find (That Almost Wasnt)!!

    My First Gold Find (That Almost Wasn't)!! About two weeks ago I found my first gold after 2.5 years of off and on MDing. I didn't realize it was gold because it broke several times while I was trying to get it out of the hole and I assumed it was just some cheap jewelry. Well, yesterday I...
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