new to the site and metal detecting hobby

[bluedragon2k9]

Well i am a newbie to the site just made an account last night been reading a bunch of posts for the past few days.
I have just got interested in the metal detecting hobby.I am looking to buy my first metal detector ever and it looks like due to funds i am goign to be stuck with the bounty tracker iv from hobby lobby.
I have read mixed reviews on here about this unit.SO im hoping ill be able to actually get a good start in the hobby with it.
I have went on a few hunts with some friends basically just helped them dig and thats what has sparked the interest in me to try it out for myself.
So im looking for some tips and opinions on the bounty tracker iv that i will be ordering and any tips on where i should be looking for coins and etc.
thanks for taking your time to read my rambling.Looking froward to the tips from you guys.

 

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[jfeeney]

Hi bluedragon2k9 - welcome... I am in Ohio as well. No matter what detector you buy it's about learning to use it and use it well. And of course, swinging it as much as possible over targets. It sounds like you're on the right track with the research. When you get your detector get to know as much as you can about it and have fun.

 

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[bluedragon2k9]

yea I planned on keeping everything i dig, be trash or treasure, figure like you said it will all add up eventually.Probably take a duffel bag with me to store all it in or something.Yea I wanted to make sure I had the plug thing down before I go and dig somewhere other then my own yard.I do not want to hurt the hobby by leaving craters in the ground all over the place.and by keeping all scrap and etc that I dig up might speed up the process of me being able to upgrade my machine.Plus if i come back I wont have find it again and it will be better for the environment getting all that trash out of there.

 

[KennyD]

Welcome to a fantastic hobby bluedragon! I too started with a Bounty hunter. It's a fine machine to get addicted to metal detecting that's for sure!



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[snokid]

you can just use a cheap nail apron many guys that's all they use...

 

[bluedragon2k9]

thanks for the suggestions guys, well the shipping is goign to be late so it might be a few days after the 5th when i get my detector waiting on it is killing me lol

 

[bluedragon2k9]

well looks like im in for a horrible wait ebay seller said he would ship on the 1st didnt then the second didnt happen , and now he saying latest would be today and still has not shipped he lacks communication pretty bad to.Takes days to get a response from him.don't knwo what to do here.

 

[RobRieman]

Cancel the order and buy a detector from Bart at BigBoysHobbies on here. You will have it in about 2 days and cheaper than you will find on eBay.

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to the forum!
I started with the BH you mentioned in the first post! It was easy to use and I started findings coins immediately with it!
Good luck and HH!

 

[MickeyMaguire]

Good Luck with your new Discovery 2000 detector. Welcome to the hobby.

 

[christo000]

As said welcome yo the hobby its alot of fun & can get expensive quick like anything else I had a radio shack 2500 way back great little machine pretty much similar to the one ur using now ull find lots good luck & learn ur machine well more u know more yall find

 

[team sidewinder]

Your ebay seller sounds like a real bummer. I have had at least one bad ebay seller like that but finally did get my purchase item. Good Luck

 

[bluedragon2k9]

well just an update he finally did ship, this has to be one of the worst sellers i have ever come across.the item is close to me should get it monday for sure if not tuesday the wait has been killing me but its just about over.i been researching while I wait and got a few nice spots to check out when it does get here though.

 

[bluedragon2k9]

Just got it in the mail today the detecter looks good no scratches or anything took 12 days to get it which is real ad on the ebays sellers part but oh well.I am going to try and do some hunting tomorrow morning.

 

[bluedragon2k9]

ill let you guys know how it goes

 

[Garbagebill]

Good luck tomorrow, I'm about as new as you are to the hobby, just wanted to say, don't get frustrated. Lol, just keep going. And also as soon as you can buy a pro pointer, they are life savers! I can't tell you enough how much digging it will save you, I found myself digging in the wrong direction and would have kept right on going if it wasn't for the Propointer. But that can be later down the road, enjoy your first hunt! HH

 

[bluedragon2k9]

well just got in from my first ever hunt.I did my yard to start out with and i am not done with it yet.I figured best place to start learnign how to do them plugs!
anyways i found some toy metal cars, what looks lik a bullet , and some scrap metal.As well as some old fishing sinkers.I found a good bit of coins to.I added a photo of the coins.Can someone tell me what im looking for coin wise that is worth a bit?or a site that can help me learn about coins? anyways i think i did pretty good with this discovery 2000/bounty hunter for the first time using it.
what you all think?

 

[Garbagebill]

WTG not bad for your first hunt. Blows away my beer bottle cap on my first try. HH

 

[Hawk'n Dirt]

Very nice Bluedragon.....

 

[team sidewinder]

You are on your way. Good job on the nice finds.

 

[jfeeney]

Glad to hear you got your machine and have taken it for a test drive. Hopefully, the weather will stay warm enough for you to get a chance to really put it through its paces.