Not new but new.

ryant · Dec 22, 2025

Hello all,
I’m not new to the forum, but it’s been a long time so I guess new again ha! I started detecting when I was 22. I’m 47 years old now, man how the time flies.

My first detector was a Bounty Hunter (photo attached of a similar one). Within the first hour I hit a 1949s merc a couple inches down and that was all it took. I’m mostly a coin shooter but relics are always a good time.

I sold my CTX back in 2020 as wildlife photography took over in the hobby dept. This past year I’ve been getting the itch to get out swinging again so I picked up a new machine.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.

Ryan

ryant · Dec 22, 2025

ryant said:
Hello all,
I’m not new to the forum, but it’s been a long time so I guess new again ha! I started detecting when I was 22. I’m 47 years old now, man how the time flies.

My first detector was a Bounty Hunter (photo attached of a similar one). Within the first hour I hit a 1949s merc a couple inches down and that was all it took. I’m mostly a coin shooter but relics are always a good time.

I sold my CTX back in 2020 as wildlife photography took over in the hobby dept. This past year I’ve been getting the itch to get out swinging again so I picked up a new machine.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.

Ryan

Typo.. 1940s*

vpnavy · Dec 23, 2025

ryant said:
...I’m not new to the forum, but it’s been a long time...

Welcome Aboard (again)! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country)...