Hello,
(Don't know if I'm allowed to multi-task with an introduction/question message, but here goes,)
I live in Bucks County, PA. Been metal detecting less than 4 weeks, and am an absolute greenhorn. Since I'm "semi-retired", was looking for a hobby, and so far it’s been lots of fun. I’ve been out about 6 times, but haven’t gotten more than 12 feet from the front porch steps. First time I used the MD it hit so much I thought it was defective.
Found lots of stuff-- nothing worth mentioning, except the 3 skeleton keys to the house were a hoot. Dug up many coins and tokens, but nothing interesting. Funny thing—no "infamous" pull tab--yet.
Okay, the question. To reduce the “hits”, I stopped using “All-Metal” right away, been dialing down sensitivity & dialing up discrimination little at a time.
The last four hits I got in 4 different places—set on Tone, I’ve dug below 1’, found nothing and MD keeps making a strong clear tone—actually stronger as I dig. I’m using a small garden spade, trying to keep hole narrow, and can’t really dig deeper with this tool. Next step is shovel, which seems a bit “over the top”. Tried different settings—switched between “Tone” and “Full Discriminate”, kept “dialing it down”, but nice clear tone still there.
Thought I’d try to get some advice. I can say with certainty there are no utility lines there. House was built circa 1908. The oldest house in the Township is across the street and ½-block down. My yard was once part of its farmstead.
I have a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV. Was told it was good for a novice like myself, but not for serious metal detecting. How deep does this thing detect?
I’d appreciate any suggestions on how to proceed—fill in the hole and try somewhere else? Get out the shovel? Plant some tulip bulbs?
Thanks,
Ron
(Don't know if I'm allowed to multi-task with an introduction/question message, but here goes,)
I live in Bucks County, PA. Been metal detecting less than 4 weeks, and am an absolute greenhorn. Since I'm "semi-retired", was looking for a hobby, and so far it’s been lots of fun. I’ve been out about 6 times, but haven’t gotten more than 12 feet from the front porch steps. First time I used the MD it hit so much I thought it was defective.
Found lots of stuff-- nothing worth mentioning, except the 3 skeleton keys to the house were a hoot. Dug up many coins and tokens, but nothing interesting. Funny thing—no "infamous" pull tab--yet.
Okay, the question. To reduce the “hits”, I stopped using “All-Metal” right away, been dialing down sensitivity & dialing up discrimination little at a time.
The last four hits I got in 4 different places—set on Tone, I’ve dug below 1’, found nothing and MD keeps making a strong clear tone—actually stronger as I dig. I’m using a small garden spade, trying to keep hole narrow, and can’t really dig deeper with this tool. Next step is shovel, which seems a bit “over the top”. Tried different settings—switched between “Tone” and “Full Discriminate”, kept “dialing it down”, but nice clear tone still there.
Thought I’d try to get some advice. I can say with certainty there are no utility lines there. House was built circa 1908. The oldest house in the Township is across the street and ½-block down. My yard was once part of its farmstead.
I have a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV. Was told it was good for a novice like myself, but not for serious metal detecting. How deep does this thing detect?
I’d appreciate any suggestions on how to proceed—fill in the hole and try somewhere else? Get out the shovel? Plant some tulip bulbs?
Thanks,
Ron
