dirtman

5 hours ago, Calmark said:

I haven't been chasing deep or big nuggets with my Axiom so far.  I've swung the 11x7 mono coil nearly exclusively because its small and light.  Apart from those advantages, its finding tiny gold, even near the surface I've missed with my gpx 5000.  

At some later date, I'll probably buy the Garrett 13x11 mono and rescan some areas with the hopes of picking up some deeper and bigger nuggets.  Generally, I don't dig many nuggets past 6-8 inches, but have gotten some 12in+ in the past.  Right now, with hard-baked dirt, I'll likely wait until fall and rains to soften the ground before I switch to a bigger coil.  For now, I'm happy finding a nugget or two per trip that have been missed in the past, even if they tend to be on the smaller side.

I'm hoping to see in the coming weeks/months some targets while someone's using the Largest size factory coils 👍

7 hours ago, peterinaust said:

Gone Bush had his machine replaced, and was happy with the replacement. Hasn't been on here since!

That's Great news !

I'm severely affected with hearing.

I experimented with many different headphones and Black Widows we're the ticket for me for many years.

However my very best experiences have been with a Dual Speaker set up using "Doc's Detecting" Goldscreamer Battery/Amp combo. I've brought many Deep ones to see the Sunshine while using that setup I built.

Hapy Huntn

Sounds like you've "taken to" the Axiom well 👍

I'm a Lurker trying to learn as much as possible about this USA entry to Electronic Prospecting.

My main concern yet is to start seeing nuggets being detected at depths, like 6 to 18 inches 😎🤠🎯

Good Luck an Happy Huntn !

Wow, what a simple and oh so important tip to know 👍🧐

It's ez to see how being "new" with the detector a person could immediately begin to believe there's a problem with the equipment 😳😎

Elementary Watson 😁 such a valuable piece of knowledge 🤠🎯👍.

On 6/4/2023 at 3:04 PM, Dain Blackburn said:

Thanks for responding. I will contact dealer.

Please let all of us following your experiences know what conclusion you come to with this situation Dain.

Happy Huntn

Thank you 👍

Great Newscast 😍❤️.

So good to see a Veteran delve into a Pass time/ Hobby and feel good about themselves and life again 👍⛏️

Mitch I had Quadruple Hernea  surgery a few years back.

I gave myself plenty of time to heal then eased right back to digging  " Large Coil GPX" holes and climbing hillsides.

Since then I've apparently blew at least 1 apart. Made an appt. To see Dr. That did the work to find out he's no longer affiliated with the local hospital.

Then after calling the Hosp. asking about getting copies of my records on this I was refused access.

The Dr had a test done and told me yes I had a problem, 👍

However he suggested it would cause me more pain than it was worth to attend to it. 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

He suggested I wear loose clothing 😳🦯🤪🙈🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🤕

Great system we have to work with 🤕🤔😤.

I guess they did not want me to know the manufacturer of the mesh used because of all the lawsuits going on.

So that left me with the choice of having to secure a dreded "Lawyer" to find out anything 😎🤬

Well, as I said just take it ez for a period and remember it takes longer to heal inside than outside on the body 👍⛏️

At 71 years old now an I can still dig a 2 foot hole for a Sardine Can 🥫 but you have to do 2 things, stay away from the Medical Profession and Don't let the Old Man in 👍⛏️🥫🙈😎🎯

Happy Huntn 😁🤠

Nice Beeping turning up that nugget 👍

Steve has many short videos on operation of the Axiom you can easily find here.

He's like the "Johnathan Porter" of tutors on the Axiom I watched quite a few of them and he seems to do a good job of it.

On 3/8/2023 at 6:45 PM, PhaseTech said:

 

 

When doing this test did you remove the FOIL layer from the bottle cap paper seal ????

Very important !

I bought a set long ago the armcuff and box cover.

They definitely were "heavy duty" felt like they added a couple pounds to the ol right arm detecting 👍.

I believe I found mine on eBay at the time.

U might want to scan/search there.

Gerry, I'm based in NW Az the past 16 years, Cowabunga yer right 😁 not much "dredging" in the Desert  🙈👍

Happy Huntn 

Dirtman

aka

Frank C. 

Everyone has one............

An "opinion" 😁🧐

As for myself, no screens, no readouts, no "automated opinions or guesses.

Time spent on my machine and total guidance from my ears. In other words "the sound" 😎👍🎯⛏️. 

You must have a Desert Razor lucky 🤔

It don't wanna work in the humidity 🎯🙈😎🤞

Nice Beepin you guys 👍

I like the Digi Camo pattern looks good.

You need to keep your nug container in a dedicated pocket.

Nothing in the pocket besides the bottle. One of yer front pockets.

Good Advice ! 👍

I remember one season when I was out Summertime it was I had just returned to camp on my Quad parked got off it and suddenly I heard in the distance a slight hum like an Aircraft approaching from the distance.

Well that's NOT what it turned out to be, (BEE) 🙄.

From the distance the sound grew stronger and then ,... Holey Moley a big Dark Patch appeared and it was headed directly at camp this GIANT swarm appeared they were just about 15-20 feet off the ground and flew right thru camp in between our 2 trailers and kept on going 😘

For a moment I thought it was Good Nite Irene ! 🤒😳

Luckily we escaped a Tremendous Problem that day.

Yup they can be a force to recon with 👍.

Be safe out there eyes an ears open at all times ✔️😎

I believe I have 2 or 3 sitting in the storage area, 1 may still be "alive" 🤣

Beautiful find you detected Congrats ! 🤠

Ron what size is the white spoked NF ?

I went back and forth with Garrett questioning Battery Replacement Costs on the Axiom.

Finally arrived at an answer I would accept.

When needed it seems the Factory will be handling the replacement at what I would deem a "very reasonable" cost, certainly not outrageous in my experienced opinion.

They did not want to be quoted on exacting figures but per our conversation I have faith in their representations.

So that being said I'm a happy camper with my Outlook on ever owning an Axiom one day soon guys an gals.

Happy Huntn.

I emailed them will keep you posted on reply when received.

Thanks Steve 👍

Curious as all hell about this question.

Would it be possible for the Owner/Layman to do the procedure at home ?

Or is this something the Factory recommends you send the unit in to them for ?

Approximate Cost ?

Inquiring minds want to know !

😁🤠

The "internet" and devices that house it will NEVER substitute the "awaiting enthusiasm & excitement" of receiving delivery of / or opening a mailbox in anticipation of a hard copy of a person's focused interests !

EVER !

What State did you recover it in ?

Congrats !