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Good to see your dirty gold before they get a respectable wash. Well done and those new to the game  should take note of the size of them and concentrate on a suitable coil size to find them.

Now that is what I call a SOLID ring, well done. 😍

You can't get a better answer than that. Well done. 🦸

Compass 33.3 grams of Silver (Ag) that means you have set the target at over an ounce for the Gold (Au) so get out there and achieve your new target. 🤑

7 minutes ago, mn90403 said:

It is the second ring from above.  13k by spectral analysis

Sorry mate I meant the one that the sun glasses are siting on. Both of your gold rings look nice and solid.

mn90403 what is that big yellow ring, don't say it is 24ct 😉

OK It is more "light green" as you said.

This guy is very stupid, the Eastern Brown snake is one of the worst snakes to be on the wrong side off. They will chase you at a rate faster than a quick walk pace. I was in a situation where I had to step on the head of one of them to save an old lady that I was escorting to her mail box a ¼ Mile from her house . (hell she was about 15 years younger than I am now? 😁) Any way watch this idiot but remember some of us get old and stupid.😟

I hope your scoop is plastic and it does not interfere with the detector. 🤣

4 hours ago, cuniagau said:

That is a big chunk of gold out of my inventory for the year but it was only a piece of gold to me, it was 16 years of memories for him.   

You had the thrill of finding it as well as the enjoyment of making someone extremely happy. I am sure MIDAS will reward you soon. 

55 minutes ago, Bohemia Miner said:

"Axiom’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $4,700 and its minimum advertised price (MAP) is $3,995. Discount rates for Axiom might differ from your normal rate so check with Garrett to understand your specific pricing. The Axiom is eligible for Garrett’s Military Discount."

That seem to add up to  what a dealer told me.  

They have no minimum sale price (in the shop) on any of their Garrett detectors.

To compare undisturbed targets it is hard to decide the method of operation. If there is many undug targets in the selected area it is a bit easier than finding a known target and testing it against the second detector that knows it there. The first one did not have that advantage. When I compare detectors and coils, I detect till one is found and mark it then use the other unit till it finds another one and so on till time runs out. Then compare all the signals with both units for comparison. The reason that I did it this way was I found nuggets that the mate had gone over fairly carefully and missed them, but could detect it when he knew something was there.

Compare the specifications that Minelab and Garrett have on the AXIOM & GPS6000 note theses are form the horse's mouth and they only show what they won't you to see. 

GPX6000.doc 

axiom.doc

Total Weight, Battery life, and Pulse Rate are there for both detectors and some other features are available.

15 hours ago, Lodge Scent said:

I have one of that dog's descendants ! But somewhere along the line there was a gene mutation. My dog only brings me bottle caps and pull tabs.

Are the gold in colour like some we have here in Aus. 😁

Jason do you have " Single Wire Earth Return " (SWER) Power Lines in your area They were used in remote areas here in Victoria Aus. to distribute house and farm power, if so that could be your problem.

Release date Australia...........Release date September 2022

https://www.garrettaustralia.com.au/axiom-wireless-package

Don't they release them just after a good find and just before vacation time ( school) ☺️

When the handle is replaced get one with the wood grain orientated on the same plane as the pick head. It is the strongest for hitting and levering out the target.

The photo above shows that it spit along the grain that was at 90º to the pick head orientation.

7 hours ago, Tony said:

I’ve still got over $100 in damaged $1 and $2 coins……I think they can be exchanged by banks?

The $1 & $2 coins are removed from Carol heap and go in mine. Tony the total that you have to be counted is some where between 100 and 50 coins so that is not problem like the 2000+ that had to be counted by the bank machine.

Some emery paper to remove the calluses from my hand. 

Well Carol only got a third of a $1000 but the machine I used took an hour too. The computer keep crashing and would only take a maximum of 400 coins. The bank employer was get mad at the machine and was very happy when it was all over. ☹️ 

2 hours ago, WesD said:

Hmmm, so it looks like any full wrap taping of the coil cover cuts the venting off.  My guess, if your staying at a set elevation it wont matter much?

Be aware that the pressure will build up with temperature changes. Different temperature In the sun, in the water, in the car with the windows shut on a sunny day will change the pressure in the coil so a vent is required.  

Update Coins cashed in today. The machine total $333.15 from 2137 (copper/nickel coins) fake silver coins.

50¢ = 231 coins value $115.50

20¢ = 635 coins value $127.00

10¢ = 602 coins value  $60.20

 5¢  = 669 coins value  $33.50

That Video reminds of my Prospecting Mate when he hit a signal near a tree. He got the nickname of DOG as he seamed to race off to a tree and find gold quite regular. Both our wives were there at the time. He spent about 20 minutes with his wife trying to dig out the target. I saw him filling his hole, I asked what did you get. It must of been the sap in the tree root he said. I must see how it responded with my Garretts compared to our Whites I told him. When I hit the signal I got a similar response to a very deep 5 ounce nugget I had got a year before and said it sound good to me. I pulled out his dug dirt and went down another 3 or 4 inches and pulled out a 2 ounce solid nugget and gave it to him. He could not believe it and handed it over to his wife for a look. We she gave it back to him he handed it to me. I said it yours you got the signal and you were the first DOG to that tree with a laugh. No you dug it out was his reply. I told him you dug more dirt out than me and gave it back to him. I had found a prospecting mate that I could trust and  went partners with him when I hit a patch and took out a claim. This was back in the VLF days so thanks JEN for bring back the memories.  

Gerry I see you have the Aussy detecting footwear.  Hope you did not take vanursepaul shoes before he left for Australia.

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