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I have always had the metal detecting bug running thru my brain, unfortunately though it has taken me over 30 years to act on it. Within the last month, I decided to go for it, and so I searched google for info on metal detectors. I kept seeing Kellyco popping up everywhere, so I decided to contact them. I sent an email stating that I was new to the hobby and that I was in Colorado. I stated that I would like to hunt for coins and also gold nuggets and could they recommend a detector based on this info. They emailed back promptly and stated either the Minelab 505 or 705 would be perfect for what I was looking to do and where I was going to be hunting. So being appreciative of there quick response and info I spent $850 plus s+h on the Minelab 705. I recieved the detector 4 days later, put it together and read the instructions thouroughly. I took it on my first trip a few days later and was really confused. I kept getting +30's and 40's signals, and kept digging and finding nothing. I must admit that after several hours of this confusion that I needed to do the unmanly thing and seek proper directions. I found a detector shop within an hour of my home and drove there with the detector in hopes of getting some help. I entered the shop and was immediately greeted by a nice gentleman, who asked how he could help me. I sheepishly explained that I was new to the hobby and that I obviously had no clue how to use my new detector. He asked what I had and I replied the Minelab 705. A look came across his face of "oh not another one" He then set about explaining that it is without a doubt the wrong detector to have in Colorado. The soil is highly mineralized and for finding nuggets it might be near impossible. He also stated that for coins and such it will work but that the many signals I am receiving is also because of the soil. Now I am not bashing either Kellyco or this shop. In fact the shop did take the time to demonstrate a Whites detector he thought would serve me better for about the same price. He also showed me some of the finds the locals had made and gave me a card for the local detecting club. He gave me info on the minelab about getting it fixed stating if it broke it would have to be sent to Australia to have it repaired and that is one of the many reasons they do not carry that brand other than it is apparently not good in Colorado for detecting with. So with all this being said, any and all opinions on weather I should keep trying this or go with the something else would be greatly appreciated.
The pop tops of gold prospecting 
Maybe you should have gone with that one instead if your interest are nugget hunting. But with a Gold coil comes more sensitivity hence, more Hot rocks. 
