I know this will set off a storm, but here goes...

[Ramapirate]

I have found a creek near my house that flows through an old gold mine. I used to coin and jewelry hunt with the easiest metal detector ever made (in my opinion) which is the Garrett Ace 250. I really want something that I can go after gold, but also be able (without going through hours of screwing around and pulling what's left of my hair out) to recalibrate it or whatever to go looking for "stuff" like I used to hunt (coins, relics, jewelry, stuff). Would a Whites GMT fit the bill, or is it really complicated? What do I need? You are also welcome to hit me on pawcreek59@yahoo.com
Thank you for any input. My father-in-law has the bug, too but he is physically incapable of hunting (91/bad arthritis), so he wants me to hunt and keep him posted on everything. Holler if you can help me with a choice.

Thanks,
Ramapirate

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Whites GMT
Fisher Goldbug II
Tesoro Lobo Super Traq

I have used all three of these machines to find gold nuggets down to the size of a BB, at 7" in depth. All three are serious gold machines. You will be running hot, in ALL METAL, all the time. Gold prospecting - "Nuggetshooting," is the most difficult metal detecting physically. Check out my site http://www.ArizonaGoldAdventures.com and good luck!

I have found a creek near my house that flows through an old gold mine. I used to coin and jewelry hunt with the easiest metal detector ever made (in my opinion) which is the Garrett Ace 250. I really want something that I can go after gold, but also be able (without going through hours of screwing around and pulling what's left of my hair out) to recalibrate it or whatever to go looking for "stuff" like I used to hunt (coins, relics, jewelry, stuff). Would a Whites GMT fit the bill, or is it really complicated? What do I need? You are also welcome to hit me on pawcreek59@yahoo.com
Thank you for any input. My father-in-law has the bug, too but he is physically incapable of hunting (91/bad arthritis), so he wants me to hunt and keep him posted on everything. Holler if you can help me with a choice.

Thanks,
Ramapirate

 

[N.J.THer]

I thought for sure you were thinking of detecting a cemetary...lol. That always sets off a huge debate.

Sorry but I'm not familiar with the gold detectors but good luck.

NJ

 

[Swartzie]

I would consider something that has a true all metal mode. True all metal is very sensitive to very small targets. True all metal is not the same as using zero discrimination. http://www.akmining.com/forums/showthread.php/722-All-Metal-versus-Zero-Discrimination

-Swartzie

 

[dld]

buy a gold nugget and test your machine on it you might be surprised with the results. Get a gold machine.

listen to Terry Soloman he know what he is talking about

 

[Smudge]

You might want to take a look at the Teknetics G2 or the Fisher Gold Bug Pro or Gold Bug DP.

They are gold machines that do a great job and relics and according to reports, surprisingly well on coins.