Five Silver Dimes Hunting With New Equipment

Ricardo_NY1

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Explorer XS/II & Garrett ACE 250
I got out this past Saturday to a park that seems to produce good results after a nice shower. On drier days, it can be a one good coin day or a skunk. Tom and Joe know what I’m talking about here. With a new/used Sunray Probe attached, I started out and within 10 minutes had a good signal that I brought out the camera for (There will be a video soon) which turned out to be a mercury dime. I managed a second one an hour later followed by a Rosie and then another mercury dime. Four coins out of here is a hell of a nice day. The last time I was there I also came out with a decent number (Three).
Later on in the day I went over to my parent’s house and found that my 8” Minelab coil had arrived. I got this from Richard at Backwoods Metal Detectors. I hope the moderators don’t mind plug-ins………but this guy is great in service and prices. Please edit (Moderators) if this is not allowed. I decided on a BBQ later on that day and strapped on that little bad boy of a coil for a quick little hunt while the fire started. I’d gone over this small area at least six times and spent hours with the stock coil and turned up nothing. In the 10 minutes of this mini-hunt, I pulled out two wheats, a clad quarter and the mercury dime I’m holding in the photo which was down at about 5 1/2”. Photos enclosed, video soon.

Ricardo
 

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You have the "killer" setup now, Ricardo. Major congrats for getting the 4-banger at your well hit park. :thumbsup:

That small Minelab coil is a good one!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan
 

I must say, and I will that 8 inch coil is a nice asset! It's becoming one of my absolute favorites in trashey areas. And, useing ALL METAL MODE the depth capability is outstanding!

Great story! Great job!
GRB
 

Ricardo...you always have some of the very best stories and finds...great pics as usual... I have really been hitting it hard... You were right about the explorer..the depth and ability to hit silver is great... Instead of monthly now I expect silver during one of my 3-4 hunts weekly at least... Keep up the good work..I hit silver again on Sunday in the sand behind home plate..will post a pic tomorrow...now off to your video... :thumbsup:
 

Congrats Ricardo! Sounds like an awesome day. I don't think I'll ever tire of finding Mercs...

Looks like you've been having a nice spring!

Cheers and HH,
Brendan
 

Ricardo,
Best coin there is in my opinion. I would like to find 3 tree in one day. wow
Joe
 

WTG . . . Will keep an eye out for the video. :)
 

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