Old park finally gives up silver...

Swartzie · Jul 19, 2009

There's this old park that I hunt occasionally. From the information I've gathered it dates back to at least the 50's. It's been run down for several years, but now it's starting to be maintained. Grass is being mowed, people are started to walk through it, etc.. I've put in at least 20 hours down there and have only come up with wheats. At least 12 of them. Oldest being 1917. So, I knew there had to be silver there. Well today was my lucky day. I pulled a 1939 mercury out of that old park. She was down about 4 inches. Almost the limit of my little 250. I know there's more. I just hope they're not too deep. Sometime I'll get a bigger coil or a new machine.

kevino1960 · Jul 19, 2009

Nice find! Really good shape.

Congrats!

goldgrubber · Jul 19, 2009

Great shape! Congrats

njnydigger · Jul 19, 2009

Hi Swartzie,

I am normally on the Whites forum as I own the MXT300. I lurk here a lot and post every so often. Saw your post and thought i'd reply.

Can't say I am absolutely thrilled with my MXT. Very good, maybe. Terrific, well, I don't think so. And my machine is one of the top in the Whites line.

Believe it or not, I have heard the Ace 250's can beat machines that cost 4 times as much. Also heard they are coin MONSTERS. Curious as to why you said 4 inches is the total depth? Is that so? If it is, thanks for saving me $200 since I reaaaaaaally want one.

Guess my question is, I see other guys talking about how the 250 can go up to 8 inches no problem. Has this been your experience? Interested in your unbiased feedback.

BTW, I am in no way a pro at this yet, but, it is my honest opinion that MOST coins are between 3 to 6 inches - however old. Sure, occasionally you will have to go to 9 or maybe even 12 inches. Rarely though is what I think. If you cranked your machine up a bit or used a coil that has more depth, you might go deeper. Or is the machine not cracked up to be all I heard about it?

Go to youtube and type in "crackbadger". This kid is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Finds diamond rings, gold coins, etc. He swears by the 250. As well as a LOT of other folks. Fill me in please. Thanks. Joe

Swartzie · Jul 19, 2009

njnydigger said:
Hi Swartzie,

I am normally on the Whites forum as I own the MXT300. I lurk here a lot and post every so often. Saw your post and thought I'd reply.

Can't say I am absolutely thrilled with my MXT. Very good, maybe. Terrific, well, I don't think so. And my machine is one of the top in the Whites line.

Believe it or not, I have heard the Ace 250's can beat machines that cost 4 times as much. Also heard they are coin MONSTERS. Curious as to why you said 4 inches is the total depth? Is that so? If it is, thanks for saving me $200 since I reaaaaaaally want one.

Guess my question is, I see other guys talking about how the 250 can go up to 8 inches no problem. Has this been your experience? Interested in your unbiased feedback.

BTW, I am in no way a pro at this yet, but, it is my honest opinion that MOST coins are between 3 to 6 inches - however old. Sure, occasionally you will have to go to 9 or maybe even 12 inches. Rarely though is what I think. If you cranked your machine up a bit or used a coil that has more depth, you might go deeper. Or is the machine not cracked up to be all I heard about it?

Go to youtube and type in "crackbadger". This kid is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Finds diamond rings, gold coins, etc. He swears by the 250. As well as a LOT of other folks. Fill me in please. Thanks. Joe

That's been the experience with my machine. But, I've only had it for about 4 months. Even air tests will only do 5 maybe 6 inches with a quarter. That's with the stock 6x9 coil. Maybe I've got a bum machine or something. But, my experience is the depth is limited. I have been considering a bigger coil. There is a thread in the Garrett area about the EXcelerator 10x14 DD coil for the 250. This may be the coil I need for depth. That thread is here: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,231692.0.html