el padron
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Hello all, After a year or two of lurking , I finally decided to post a question. I use a Minelab SGT in Southern California and I have found a new favorite spot... It is perfectly legal to hunt there, It is south of the border and I usually find a surprising amount of modern coins and even some nice jewelry whenever I go... I fit in well in Mexico, have a second home there. I have been hunting without any problems. The problem lies in carrying a machine gun looking thing down to my hunting gounds, which requires taking a half mile walk..... My only issue is, that while I am perfectly comfortable being there the location is not at all conducive to walking a rather large obvious looking metal detector down to my hunting grounds.... Also, I like to keep the GT on its pole, due to the situation that arises when you have to dig a target, and don't want to feel like you are tied to the machine. (When you are wearing the central unit around your neck) Also the GT costs a grand and I wouldn't want to lose it to a ratero or have it confiscated. The only thing I have seen that is somewhat similiar to what I have envisioned is the Garret GTX pulse induction detector, but it costs $2200, is two heavy, and overall two much detector for what I am looking for. It has a telescoping stock and completely folds into a very small package. The coil wire is enclosed in the stock. I really like its design, and I am amazed that it hasn't been copied or imitated Aside from the costs issue, is it looks a lot like a weapon, and would not fare well for the use that I have intended. I would like a quality set up that costs under $500 or so that telescopes and folds like the Garret GTX so that it could easily be carried in a medium sized back pack. I have thought about perhaps canabalizing an ATX pro, but before I reinvent the wheel any suggestions that may be offered would be greatly appreciated. Its nice to be here, happy hunting and thank you...
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