CZconnoisseur
Full Member
- Jun 29, 2015
- 209
- 327
- Detector(s) used
- XP Deus All Three Coils (9" currently), Tesoro Vaquero 8x9 and 5.75" DD coil, Fisher F70, White's Spectrum XLT, White's IDX, Garrett AT Pro, Fisher 1265-X, Fisher CZ5, Fisher CZ6, White's TM808, White
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
The soccer fields are a fantastic proving ground for any detector - most coins will have 2" or more depth, and some even make it to the 6-7" level. This is one of the first places I hunted when I moved here, and its nighttime accessibility is a big plus for me (when the sprinklers aren't on LOL)
I spent about 3 hours last night getting familiar with the Vaquero: Sensitivity 8, Threshold 2:00 position, Disc was the tick mark between nickel and iron, and I turned GB a little negative, not the 1/4 turn but maybe 1/8 or so....these settings hit a dime in an air test at 9", and I know there's more potential! I figured this was sensitive enough for what I was doing, and I did pull a couple 6" dimes that sounded good, although they were clad
got a junker ring right off the bat which only fueled the desire for more jewelry!
This machine ran super-smooth throughout the hunt, and I didn't get many iron targets. The foil targets were broken and choppy, but I dug them anyway. I'm starting to see how some aluminum sounds clipped while the coins are more mellow and have a "broad" sound to them. Funny thing I didn't get a single nickel
...but I'm sure I will tonight!
Did manage to score a broken sterling bracelet, it rang out loud and clear and was pretty shallow.
Today I went to the house where I pulled the 10K ring from and scanned a little with the Vaquero. I cranked the disc to nearly max, and found a few repeatable targets worth digging, but didn't. I will return there on Sunday
This is the same house where I used the F70 in several different setups using the 11" DD coil and didn't turn up squat after an hour of hunting. I walk onto the property with the Vaq with HIGH DISC settings and get a few faint hits right away....I'm literally salivating to get back there...but for now - it's back to the soccer fields!
I spent about 3 hours last night getting familiar with the Vaquero: Sensitivity 8, Threshold 2:00 position, Disc was the tick mark between nickel and iron, and I turned GB a little negative, not the 1/4 turn but maybe 1/8 or so....these settings hit a dime in an air test at 9", and I know there's more potential! I figured this was sensitive enough for what I was doing, and I did pull a couple 6" dimes that sounded good, although they were clad
got a junker ring right off the bat which only fueled the desire for more jewelry!
This machine ran super-smooth throughout the hunt, and I didn't get many iron targets. The foil targets were broken and choppy, but I dug them anyway. I'm starting to see how some aluminum sounds clipped while the coins are more mellow and have a "broad" sound to them. Funny thing I didn't get a single nickel
...but I'm sure I will tonight!
Did manage to score a broken sterling bracelet, it rang out loud and clear and was pretty shallow.
Today I went to the house where I pulled the 10K ring from and scanned a little with the Vaquero. I cranked the disc to nearly max, and found a few repeatable targets worth digging, but didn't. I will return there on Sunday
This is the same house where I used the F70 in several different setups using the 11" DD coil and didn't turn up squat after an hour of hunting. I walk onto the property with the Vaq with HIGH DISC settings and get a few faint hits right away....I'm literally salivating to get back there...but for now - it's back to the soccer fields!
