Help choosing metal detector

[Arachnofreak]

Hello all,

I have been prospecting rose creek in Prescott Valley Arizona with some success and I would like to start using a metal detector on some of the exposed and nearly exposed bedrock. I am completely clueless when it comes to metal detectors and I am looking to start VERY small as my wallet is VERY thin hahaha.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Charlie

 

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[scotty544]

Make sure you get a waterproof unit unless this "creek" is always dry. Garrett AT Gold is mid priced, search them on the net and see what kind of $$$ you will be looking at.

 

[BDinutah]

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure shortly there will be a lot more members with more experience in gold hunting with a metal detector. With price as a factor, I can give you a couple of detectors to research:

Eurotec Pro w/11" DD coil (approx $299.00)
Minelab Xtera 705 w/10x5" DD coil

If you're serious about finding gold with a MD you may consider getting a used dependable detector, like Garrett, Minelab, Tesoro, there are usually quality machines at a reduced prices to be found here on the web site, eBay, Craig's list.

 

[shawninNY]

Any machine will find big gold nuggets! Research the Xterra 705 that can do what you need it's made to find small gold ,

 

[cudamark]

The Fisher Gold Bug 2 is the one I would get if I had a small budget.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome Charlie! If you want to use a detector, it depends on the size of the gold. Most detectors can find big nuggets, but sub gram gold requires a gold detector. A Garrett AT gold has the added benefit of being fully waterproof, so you can detect in a stream and not worry about dropping the detector in the water.

The Fisher gold Bug series is also a good choice, but they aren't water proof. Feel free to give me a call to discuss.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[Terry Soloman]

Hello all,

I have been prospecting rose creek in Prescott Valley Arizona with some success and I would like to start using a metal detector on some of the exposed and nearly exposed bedrock. I am completely clueless when it comes to metal detectors and I am looking to start VERY small as my wallet is VERY thin hahaha.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Charlie

Hi Charlie! I hope you realize you live in the town where one of the best Gold Nugget hunting metal detectors is made - Tesoro Lobo Super Traq. You should drive by there ( 715 White Spar Road Prescott, AZ, USA 86303 1-928-771-2646 ) and ask to speak to Rusty Henry. Rusty is a personal friend of mine, and a legend to us nuggetshooters. Good Luck to you!

 

[Arachnofreak]

Thank you all very much! I will check out the gold bug and definitely check out the Tesoro. Thanks again all!