Really, whats the difference?

[Ray in CA]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

You know Pastor Ray;
I don't really hunt turf, so my depth is different than most. I hunt highly mineralized areas, you know the kind, demos and old sites. Depth all depends on the area, just like other VLF machines. I would say the average depth is 0" to or 7” or so but I have dug coins at 13", and smashed aluminum cans at 20" or more, outstanding depth for the kinds of areas I hunt. So far for me that's not the norm, except on cans at 20" lol.

I think my holes are bigger because I don't want to take the time to exactly pinpoint a target. Instead, I get a good idea as to its location and then dig a bigger hole, which saves mucho time. The SE can pinpoint right top of a target, but it take more time than to just get a general idea, and then go for it.

But on turf you’ll need a pinpointer, because after you dig a 5” wide hold, and 9” deep, the coin might only be at the 5” level, situated in the side hole. I think the SE gets more depth in turf, that’s my observations.

13 inches is pretty deep, Ant! And I'd hate to dig an aluminum can at 20"!! lol I'm glad to hear how your research of these old sites has been paying off.

Speaking of deep holes, I've tossed aside my Gator digger for a little shovel I purchased at home depot. Works so much better up here in Washington. Four quick cuts into the ground and out comes a nice square plug about 7" deep. Usually the item is in the plug but I've noticed sometimes I've had to dig a bit deeper to get the item if it's large iron or a slab of aluminum.

The Silver uMax has been a lot of fun and it has found a lot of treasure but I'm just getting that itch to try something new. You know how that goes.

Ray

 

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[salaloid]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

Can you post a piture of that nice tool you brought at HD? My SE was supposed to include the Minelab digger but didn't got it (is in back order), so Im in need of a digging tool.

 

[Brett]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

Can you post a piture of that nice tool you brought at HD? My SE was supposed to include the Minelab digger but didn't got it (is in back order), so Im in need of a digging tool.

Something like this is what you want... they make them about the same in several different brand names...
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100003297&N=10000003+90075+500147

Or get one of these if you wanna support the MD community... and get the best made shovel around. They have other styles if you don't like this one... I have this one though... it's awexome!
http://predatortools.com/item_details.asp?ID=23

 

[Ray in CA]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

Can you post a piture of that nice tool you brought at HD? My SE was supposed to include the Minelab digger but didn't got it (is in back order), so Im in need of a digging tool.

Brett came close with the Kodiak shovel. But here's the one that I bought. Pretty rugged, and opens a clean plug super fast and as deep as 9" if I want. Only $8 + something change. My Gator digger just sits in my trunk now.

Ray

 

[Ray in CA]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

Okay folks, I think I've made up my mind...

I'm going to give the new Safari a try. I figure that this unit (which is basically an upgraded Quattro) will allow a newcomer to Minelab coinshooting machines like me to learn both the Minelab tones and display fairly easily. It seems to get good depth and has good discriminating abilities, quick recovery speed, plus the price is right up my alley. I can always upgrade at a later point in time when the E-Trac drops in price.

In addition to this, if I order from Kellyco I can get over $300 to go with the detector.


Ray

 

[Captn SE]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

The Sunray probe is what you'll want for your machine...much worth the investment!

Good luck with your Safari. I can't wait to see how it performs in your area.

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[Ray in CA]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

Good luck with your Safari. I can't wait to see how it performs in your area.

Thanks! If all goes well it should be here by next friday, just like my new .357 magnum.

Ray

 

[Ray in CA]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

Oh, I guess I should explain why a Baptist pastor will be carrying a .357 magnum...lol

It's going to be my backup gun for game hunting, just in case one of these rather large critters up here get a little to close for comfort. Besides, have you ever detected in a Washington rain forest? It can get just a bit eerie. Not ghostly eerie, mind you, but animal eyes looking at you from behind thick foilage eerie.

I never felt this in California forests, as one can actually see beyond the trees, lol. But up here the old adage "can't see the forest for the trees" takes on a literal meaning.

And yes, I will be loading hollow points. No sense in messing around.

Ray

 

[Ray in CA]

Re: Really, what's the difference?

My Safari has been ordered! Thanks Brett!

Ray