Bazooka sniper or prospector. Which should I buy?

[The Gilded Lens]

If your going to Placerville just email Chris at Bazooka you can go right to the shop when its ready.

They don't have them pre-fabbed at the hardware store down there that's a dealer?

 

[Goldwasher]

They do may not have as much of a selection. Call there ask for Albert he'll tell you wha'ts in stock. They normally have a few prospectors 36" in stock. Keep in mind if your friendly and mention treasurenet directly to the Bazooka guys you might pay less than you will at Pville hardware.

 

[The Gilded Lens]

They do may not have as much of a selection. Call there ask for Albert he'll tell you wha'ts in stock. They normally have a few prospectors 36" in stock. Keep in mind if your friendly and mention treasurenet directly to the Bazooka guys you might pay less than you will at Pville hardware.

Albert is a guy that's at the hardware store?
How would I get in touch with the Bazooka guys?

 

[KevinInColorado]

You can shoot them an email by going to bazookagoldtrap.com choosing "contact us" and filling in the form. Chris the business manager or Todd the owner/designer will get back to you. Tell them hi from me!

 

[Goldwasher]

Yes, Albert is part owner of Placerville hardware. Its a family business. He is a prospector. Member of the local treasureseekers club. If your a member you get a discount. Email Chris at Bazooka like Kevin said he will get back to you. He is a new father as of a couple months ago he is usually quick to respond but,due to his new situation he may take a few days.

 

[Prospector70]

Good god man! Get the Prospector!
I'm stealing that line Mojo....

IT'S SHOVEL OR NOTHING. <3

 

[Medina Joe]

How much can you run before cleaning it out? and does it catch -400 mesh gold?

 

[KevinInColorado]

How much can you run before cleaning it out?

a couple days worth usually...lol

 

[Medina Joe]

Kevin do you always Classify and use your magnet on your cons.

 

[Prospector70]

I'm going to need bigger magnifiers for 400 mesh... lol <3

 

[KevinInColorado]

Kevin do you always Classify and use your magnet on your cons.

yes, always! That 50 mesh classifier with a little Jetdry is good magic!

 

[The Gilded Lens]

Good god man! Get the Prospector!
I'm stealing that line Mojo....

IT'S SHOVEL OR NOTHING. <3

LOL P70 are you talking to me? I'd like the prospector but I've decided on the 36" Sniper. The Bazooka guys were super quick to respond and I'll hopefully have mine by the end of next week! So stoked.

P.S. I'm a woman.

 

[KevinInColorado]

LOL P70 are you talking to me? I'd like the prospector but I've decided on the 36" Sniper. The Bazooka guys were super quick to respond and I'll hopefully have mine by the end of next week! So stoked. P.S. I'm a woman.

that big sniper will serve you well without being to big to carry and dump...good choice! It is big enough to shovel unclassified material into. Set it up so the skid plate empties within about 10 seconds, add some tilt to it if the water flow is too gentle. This way you know the fluid bed is active too. Enjoy!

 

[425jesse]

Gilded...I have the 30" sniper and it changed the way I mine forever. That 36" will be a champion for you for sure! After I used the very first time, I was changed forever! Let us know how it does for ya!!

 

[goldenmojo]

TGL I do not have the sniper but a super mini and prospector and from using those I can imagine how the sniper will perform. Great! As Kevin states keep it flowing well and feed it heavily and you will be amazed.

 

[Goldwasher]

Yay..good girl

 

[Prospector70]

LOL P70 are you talking to me? I'd like the prospector but I've decided on the 36" Sniper. The Bazooka guys were super quick to respond and I'll hopefully have mine by the end of next week! So stoked.

P.S. I'm a woman.

oops! sorry about that.

 

[The Gilded Lens]

oops! sorry about that.

No worries Just call me a lady miner. Ha, actually my high school mascot was the Miners (geez, that was awhile ago.) One day I'll be in a frou frou dress the next I'll be a muddy mess, you never know

 

[goldenmojo]

TGL. A little trick I use is to place a cheap handheld strainer in my pan and then dump the fluid bed contents into it. The sniper should fit right inside one. With the pan full of water you can then classify right in the pan. The one I have is about 18 mesh. You can save both for later processing or pan down at that time. Carefully pan what is left in the strainer. That is where the pickets and big flake will be. Good Luck.

 

[Elfy]

I just got my 36 inch BGT sniper and cannot wait to give it a go. I have a AM recon, which I love, but my back is ready to not have to classify so much. Kevin, thanks for the advice on how to setup properly - first couple times out with new gear is always an adventure.