Detecting Road Trip... or Cannonball Run?

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

Today Ironhorse and I did a little one day detecting road trip to hunt with the Patriot and our other buddy Hans. I'm not sure how many days are left to our season, but should this be one of my last it's ok, was a fun day. Can't wait until next Spring to do it again! :thumbsup:

romeo-1 · Nov 28, 2009

Son of a...I can't believe it! I've been trying to get together with Patriot for two years so I could get a chance to get my coil over a cannoball. That's my 6 pounder!!!!

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

romeo-1 said:
Son of a...I can't believe it! I've been trying to get together with Patriot for two years so I could get a chance to get my coil over a cannoball. That's my 6 pounder!!!!

You ask the boys how deep that thing was. :headbang:

I don't know what your settings are, or when your discrimination on a F75 starts to affect the depth, but TRUST ME you would need everything that machine has to get that puppy where it was. Easily 30" which might not seem to super for a ball, (6lbs isn't really that big though) but try looking down a hole that deep... it was certainlydown there. Right in the main hunting area too, so it was probably walked over before. Minelab Power! :thumbsup:

hammered · Nov 28, 2009

He IP
Nice photo's, Great finds :icon_thumleft:

. Winter, here, is very mild at the mo' but very wet. So it's hard to get out at the moment and swing the machine. I hope your Spring comes soon for you and more great finds.

hammered

romeo-1 · Nov 28, 2009

Iron Patch said:
romeo-1 said:

Son of a...I can't believe it! I've been trying to get together with Patriot for two years so I could get a chance to get my coil over a cannoball. That's my 6 pounder!!!!

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You ask the boys how deep that thing was. I don't know what your settings are, or when your discrimination on a F75 starts to affect the depth, but TRUST ME you would need everything that machine has to get that puppy where it was. Easily 30" which might not seem to super for a ball, but try looking down a hole that deep... it was down there.

Yeah, I would have got that one...picked up a large iron ring at two feet last weekend...

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

romeo-1 said:
Iron Patch said:

romeo-1 said:

Son of a...I can't believe it! I've been trying to get together with Patriot for two years so I could get a chance to get my coil over a cannoball. That's my 6 pounder!!!!

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You ask the boys how deep that thing was. I don't know what your settings are, or when your discrimination on a F75 starts to affect the depth, but TRUST ME you would need everything that machine has to get that puppy where it was. Easily 30" which might not seem to super for a ball, but try looking down a hole that deep... it was down there.

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Yeah, I would have got that one...picked up a large iron ring at two feet last weekend...

You would have to see the hole ... I think many more people would place bets on here than they would looking down the hole. It was definitely the deepest good target I have found. Remember the detector is only seeing the top of the ball, not really that much surface area. Anyway, it was fun throwing the ball out cuz the boys were watching digging not really knowing what to expect.

We'll have to dig some big iron in the Spring and see what you got!

romeo-1 · Nov 28, 2009

I'm counting down the days...I could have been there today if I wasn't still sick!

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

romeo-1 said:
I'm counting down the days...I could have been there today if I wasn't still sick!

Yeah it's too bad it worked out that way. This ball definitely would have done more for you than me, but it did make my day so that is cool.

PS.. I did get one pewter, pewter shank so probably not much hope, but does appear to have something under the crud. Will have to try and clean it but is very frail.

timekiller · Nov 28, 2009

Patch buddy,before long you will be able to supply your own war fare. :laughing9:

The frenchliard is that silver? Never seen silver look like it's crumbling up. Your finds look like your in the war zone for sure.They are once again great finds buddy. :headbang:

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

timekiller said:
Patch buddy,before long you will be able to supply your own war fare. The frenchliard is that silver? Never seen silver look like it's crumbling up. Your finds look like your in the war zone for sure.They are once again great finds buddy.

Nope, not silver but it was much darker coming out of the ground and had me going for a sec seeing old Louis. It sure changed color now that it dried out.

timekiller · Nov 28, 2009

Iron Patch said:
timekiller said:

Patch buddy,before long you will be able to supply your own war fare. The frenchliard is that silver? Never seen silver look like it's crumbling up. Your finds look like your in the war zone for sure.They are once again great finds buddy.

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Nope, not silver but it was much darker coming out of the ground and had me going for a sec seeing old Louis. It sure changed color now that it dried out.

I like that bail seal to there patch looks to be in good shape. :thumbsup:

I have not found none that I know of.Do got some things I've found that could be but no markings $:-\$

ironhorse · Nov 28, 2009

hammertime!!

now that I think about it some more I sure would like to take some more time and hammer that place a little bit more!!

still some goodies waiting there!

Kyle PA · Nov 28, 2009

I told you that you were going to dig something killer. That French Liard cannonball is the killer find! :laughing9:

What is the iron object in the first pic? :dontknow:

I know that is not the 6-pounder.

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

KylePA said:
I told you that you were going to dig something killer. That French Liard cannonball is the killer find! What is the iron object in the first pic? I know that is not the 6-pounder.

Canister shot i would say.

The cool part is the ball was actually fired from a fort to where we were digging them. Nice to make that connection.

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

1800s button also from today.

Iron Patch · Nov 28, 2009

ironhorse said:
hammertime!!

now that I think about it some more I sure would like to take some more time and hammer that place a little bit more!!

still some goodies waiting there!

Yep, gotta be at least one more.

I still plan to use electrolysis so no need to try and be perfect with the hammer. The rust sure did fall off easy!

ironhorse · Nov 28, 2009

Iron Patch said:
ironhorse said:

hammertime!!

now that I think about it some more I sure would like to take some more time and hammer that place a little bit more!!

still some goodies waiting there!

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Yep, gotta be at least one more.

I still plan to use electrolysis so no need to try and be perfect with the hammer. The rust sure did fall off easy!

really easy cleaning method, I like to keep things simple, like no moving parts, this is all I need for cannonball cleaning, just ask Mr. Stanley!