Joe D.

  I like the developing line-up! I'd like to see a few more manufacturers join in; of course!👍👍

Hello  Java,

  Sounds like you have a handle on some good detectors already! The people here will assist you in getting the most out of them! And make it enjoyable along the way!

Welcome!👍👍

Nice piece, 

  Looks to have some gold intact! And the V notch looks intentional!👍👍

Hello Caretaker, 

Welcome to the forum!

Here, you can post, and follow, a worldwide range of very friendly, knowledgeable individuals!

  Bottle hunting goes very well with detecting! I love both! Those in the know; here in South Florida, hunt the Indian River Lagoon for those elusive bottles! Here's a blog from a friend who has a dedicated site! http://tgbottlebarn.blogspot.com

He also has a detecting blog for the Treasure Coast! http://treasurebeachesreport.blogspot.com

Good Hunting!

Welcome David,

Your detecting journey parallels many of us here!

Let the fun and knowledge commence!👍👍

Welcome Optix,

 Good luck with the rebuild! Hope it serves you well!👍👍

Done!👍👍

Awesome find!!

At least you hit the edge, and not in the center! You could still wear it in a nice bezel, on a necklace! That would probably hide the nick very well! 

I too cut away (behind) from the target, and shove my pinpointer into the slot to locate! I have an older Treasure Product Vibra-quadic 320 that is longer than most pinpointers, and has served me well now for five years!  (in Florida soils)!👍👍

Hey kac, I'm out of likes!!👍👍

 update: I have more likes again!!🎉🎊

A Thermacell works wonders on them "birds"!! (Walmart or online)

I'm in South Florida so i can relate! The heat🥵 bothers me more! And "detector legs" should be a medical term! 

After my biggest one day coin haul ever! ( i think it was 243)!  I could hardly walk for days afterward!🤣😂👍👍

    I too feel like i was catching " New Toy Syndrome" from hanging around here with you all!🤣  I will just have to go back to "Reality Rehab", and use what i have for now!

Thank's for reminding me Dr. Steve!😞

  Now leave me alone, to drown my sorrows in a cup of  "Get Over It"!

I think i will dust off my old Bounty Hunter 840, go for a hunt, and post some finds with it!

"Whats old can be new again"🤥😞🎻  🎶🎶🎶

8 hours ago, johnedoe said:

True Dat...........

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Welcome Rick,

Like you, i too took a long break from detecting, and came back in 2015! Still plenty of stuff to find!

I mainly use a Treasure products Vibraprobe 585 pinpointer! 

 I also have a Garrett carrot as a backup! 

But there is a greater selection now! Shop around! Same with digging tools and scoops! Shop the reputable dealers! I'm sure others here will chime in with suggestions! Just ask away!

Good luck! And keep us posted!👍👍

Hey BigWillie, and Welcome,

Looks like you have been at this awile, so give us an idea of your hunting preferences/finds/pictures/stories!

Also your "weapon(s)" of choice!

Good Luck 👍👍

Welcome Ketch,

As was said previously, new detectors are rolling out as we speak! Budget, and expected targets are a good starting point! Local knowledge, and research can also help guide your decision making process! Ask lots of questions, and think of all types of areas you may want to search! That will guide you to the right detector!

Good Luck👍👍

Welcome Go Ducks,

How long have you been detecting? Any other detectors besides the 600?

Good luck!👍👍

Hello Ed! And welcome, 

  Your background may give you a leg up on the competition! You can pick Steve's (the boss here) brain for a suggested starting point!( equipment, locations, etc..) 

There are also many other experienced individuals here to assist in your endeavor! 

Good luck with the new hobby!👍👍

Welcome to the forum Mottic,

I'm in Forida, but i did find this for you! Sorry it's not a link! Just a screen shot! Good luck👍👍

6:00 PM, for us East Coasters!👍

Like Chase, I've never had any issues with batteries; in any of my detectors except my very old Bounty Hunter(3x9v), as i recall! But that was over 30 years ago!! Even my AT pro with AA's lasted many long hunts! 

 Only high load/drain items use battery charge quickly! (my yard blower)!!  I would hazard a guess that other than PI's  (of which i don't own one as of yet) most detectors manufactured in the last several years, would not put any appreciable drain on them!

With that being said, when i carry a backpack detecting long stretches anywhere, i always have a battery bank phone charger just in case! But i have yet to use it, even on all day hunts!👍👍

Hello Maxxkatt, 

Welcome!

Love Blue Ridge, and Stone Mountain areas North of you! Also an AT Pro and Knox 800 user! It's a great hobby, with great people here!!

Keep on learning, and digging!👍👍

Hello and Welcome, ALS!

I retired in 2016, and picked up detecting again the year before, after a 35 year hiatus! It was like riding a bike! 

You picked a great time, with so many great new detectors to choose from, in a fantastic price range! Read and learn here, before you buy!!

Good Luck!!👍👍

Welcome Boog,

And Good Luck! Sounds like a "marathon" your undertaking! Have you tried detector gold hunting, or is this just an expansion from detecting for you? Keep us posted on your progress!👍👍

Welcome D,

And good luck on the build! Create something new, and you will have some eager testers here! 

Get to Innovating!👍👍

Beyond the tech, and who's detector is better at what pricepoint! It's just as important to build anticipation, introduce, and bring to market, all in an ordered and timely fashion! Screw any of these up; as we have seen from others! And the innovations don't mean a hill of beans!👍👍