New Purchase

[zman1403]

I am a rookie to metal detecting. Today I purchased a Minelab Xterra 305 and a Garrett Pro Pinpointer. Awaiting my NYC permit to arrive in the mail. I will be trying to familiarize myself with the machine in the meantime. Any words of wisdom from you experienced guys?

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to TNet! Practice in your yard, swing low and parallel to the ground and know that pull tabs sound and ID as
a good target.
Best of luck and congrats on your new machine!

 

[digger27]

I switched with a buddy once on a hunt and used one for awhile.
Good machine, but like most Minelabs here is the best tip I can give you with my limited experience...
Swing slow...this is not a super fast machine and you need to give it time to acquire targets and the correct swing speed is paramount.
I use faster units because I am a naturally fast swinger but even with those when I finally forced myself to slow down I started to find way more.
Learning good habits from the beginning is way easier than attempting to relearn them later.

 

[digging440yrs]

Put a penny, nickle, dime, quarter, nail, pulltab and ring on the ground about a foot apart. Go over each target and listen for diff. tones and watch your screen. This is a good start--------Good luck

 

[Escape]

I am a rookie to metal detecting. Today I purchased a Minelab Xterra 305 and a Garrett Pro Pinpointer. Awaiting my NYC permit to arrive in the mail. I will be trying to familiarize myself with the machine in the meantime. Any words of wisdom from you experienced guys?

I'v been detecting for several years and still feel like a rooky. There is always more to learn. Where do you plan on going for your first hunt? Best of luck to you. Have fun learning your nachine.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on the new detector. I'd follow the advice given by the others and also watch videos.

Especially this one Minelab Xterra 305 Two Targets

 

[kingskid1611]

just have fun fun fun fun fun fun. And one more thing, HAVE FUN!

 

[zman1403]

Thanks to all. Just getting going and need a jump start.

 

[Uncle Jeff]

practice practice pratice.. even the big guys make mistakes with this machine due to its rapid return rate.. I have seen so many youtube videos where they had multible targets and gave up after the iron in the hole without rescanning ... ohh and always recheck your holes

 

[bigfoot1]

welcome and...err ummm Im just upping my count to catch jeff of pa....but mostly...welcome.Oh ya...what they said

 

[DaytonaRacer]

Good luck with it! And excuse my ignorance but what's a "NYC permit" for? Does it allow you to dig in certain parks or construction sites?

 

[zman1403]

Yes NYC requires a permit for any public park or beach in NYC. It is FREE. Just send a small application and a copy of a photo ID.

 

[DaytonaRacer]

Sweet! Good luck with that! Glad to know that MD permits do exist. Thanks for the info!