HOOKED ON METAL DETECTING

[seeker443]

Last week a friend of mine moved out of state and left me his metal detector. Ive never been detecting before so I went to a local park to try to figure out how to use it ( he didnt leave me the manual). After wandering around for about a half hour the detector gave me my first signal, so I started digging. I was totally amazed when I dug up an 1880s indian head penny. I got so excited that I stopped detecting I stopped and went home. I became totally hooked. I dont have a camera yet but as soon as I get one I will post a pic.

 

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[watercolor]

seeker, welcome to TNet!

That's a great first find!. . . Just imagine how much else is "down-under" that's waiting for you

Take care & HH,
watercolor

 

[seeker443]

The park that I detected used to have a hotel there as well as a turn of the century amusment park. I just cant wait to get back out there I am totally hooked.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Welcome to the hobby and great first find. The park site sounds awesome, could be some great finds there. Should not be too hard to find a manual for the detector. HH, Mike

 

[~MetalDigger~]

Welcome to a wonderful new hobby, and a wonderful first find. Congratulations

 

[Don In South Jersey]

Last week a friend of mine moved out of state and left me his metal detector. Ive never been detecting before so I went to a local park to try to figure out how to use it ( he didnt leave me the manual). After wandering around for about a half hour the detector gave me my first signal, so I started digging. I was totally amazed when I dug up an 1880s indian head penny. I got so excited that I stopped detecting I stopped and went home. I became totally hooked. I dont have a camera yet but as soon as I get one I will post a pic.

What kind of detector do you have?

I will see if I can find a manual for you online...

 

[999slvrfx]

Welcome to TNet and to the new hobby.
That's a great first find.
Imagine what you will find when you get a manual
and learn more about your detector!!

 

[garyf]

See? That's what we've been trying to tell you. Now get back out there and dig.

 

[Evolution]

Thats a great way to break into the hobby. Now you'll never be able to stop. Welcome to the site Seeker443.

 

[Kellyco]

Hey, not sure which one you have but Kellyco has a website that's just manuals, free to download/view on the web (I should know, I edited a lot of it!) - http://www.metaldetectormanuals.com - Most of the major brands are on there,... hope yours is, and welcome to the wonderful addicting hobby of Metal Detecting!!

 

[SeabeeRon]

I can tell you got the habit bad!! Does your swing arm twitch a little??! Yeah, your hooked!!! Another useful life down the drain!
Super first find and that site you have sure sounds promising. Keep swinging and post some pix of your loot!!

 

[seeker443]

The metal dector that I have is a bounty hunter challenger There are many bounty hunter manuals but none for the challenger.
I dont know anything at all about detectors just that they beep when it detects metal any help finding a manual would be appreciated

 

[trashdude]

Great first find. If you think you're hooked now, wait till you find your first ring, watch, etc. You may want to quit your job and go TH-full time.

 

[Don In South Jersey]

The metal dector that I have is a bounty hunter challenger There are many bounty hunter manuals but none for the challenger.
I dont know anything at all about detectors just that they beep when it detects metal any help finding a manual would be appreciated

The Challenger was a model that was just sold by Bass Pro shops.

Here is a manual for the Fast tracker which should be relatively the same machine you have.

http://www.detecting.com/pdffiles/FastTracker-english(1).pdf

 

[seeker443]

thanks for the manual, now I learn to do it right thanks again

 

[bootybay]

wow your doing great..on your first time out..sheez..am jeleous

 

[{Sentinel}]

Welcome Bud !! That is one heck of a FIRST find! Man, relish it because some on here are still looking for their first Great Job.

 

[t-bucket]

Congrats and welcome Its only get better the more you hunt the more you want to.

 

[Boobydoo]

Welcome to TNet seeker443!!
Quite a memorable first find, congrats on that.
I can guess what Santa will be bringing this XMas.
Best of luck to you out there!

BDoo

 

[Keppy]

Welcome and congrats on that first find sounds like you will be detecting for a long time now it is a lot of fun. Keep the faith and keep on trucking..... ==Jim==