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[RHoward]

I just want to say hello. I am new here but have been using metal detectors from the time the first one hit the market sometime in the 60's. The 1st one was a joke coil made of wood, drifted constantly really bad if grass was wet, depth penetration about 2" max. All together have owned 6 detectors the last 5 are Garretts still have 3 of them.

 

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[Pulltab Parson]

Hey RHoward

Welcome to TNet!! There are a lot of great people here, I'm certain that if you have any questions They are all willing to answer them.

HH

PTP

 

[WV Hillbilly]

Welcome aboard & if you've been detecting since the 60's hopefully you'll have some good advise for us .

 

[Pepper2004]

Welcome to TNet, Howard. Look forward in getting to know you and seeing some of your finds.

HH,
Pepper

 

[thompy]

thats funny Howard my dad had some off brand in the 70s, said it was good for wet grass and pull tabs. welcome to tnet

 

[RHoward]

Yea the first machine was junk, almost gave it up at that time but saw an add for Garrett and bought their beat frequency machine; no discriminate back then so used an ice pick to probe if I did not make contact it was foil. At that time every where was full of coins because I was the first one there, most people did not even know what I was doing. My treasure chest weights over 100 pounds.

 

[Magic Fingers]

Welcome to one newbie from another...let alone from Montana too.

You are just north of me. I am down 83 from you. Do you have much snow up there? We are still at 5-6 feet on the ground. The snowmobilers are loving it here!

 

[RHoward]

Only about 3 feet here. What is the nearest community to you?

 

[Magic Fingers]

I am north of Seeley Lake. Usually hit Missoula for any shopping.

Have you been detecting long in Montana? If so what kind of stuff do you usually find?

 

[CanUDigIt]

Welcome to the forum! Good luck to you!

 

[Wicked Wanda]

from one newbie to another,WELCOME!!! You will love these people, I've been overwhelmed with the kindness, information and I'm learning sooo muuccchhh. Enjoy.