CalReg

Welcome back...best of luck to you with your return to metal detecting, but most of all, with your health!

Up here in NorCal, I don't see many Manticore's or Deus 2's for that matter. More of the traditional Equinox 800 guys. I will say, having read quite a bit about both machines, either would suit my needs! $1200 is still a LOT of money!

My right foot is my pinpointer😆

I hear the 900's are better under water than their predecessor the 800. Hitting up the local club would be a great idea to get their take. Minelab makes awesome detectors!

I had to replace them for my coils as well. I emailed Ditmar and he gave me the part numbers. Purchased them off of a parts supply store. I have a whole bunch. If you want some, I can send some to you. PM me with your address...

Sounds like you had productive couple of days! I agree, the Tarsacci is one heck of a detector on the beach!

Amazing hunt...congrats!

My memories of Bounty Hunter MD'ers go back to the 1970's! Great machines! Welcome to the Forum!

Yeah, I remember those days. I had just an old ice pick and a shovel...😁

I had no idea they were that strict in MD on treasure hunting. Oh well, maybe that's why I haven't seen many people MD'ing!

Sorry about the fall...get well soon, and welcome back!

My wife is originally from Beltsville. We have good friends in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg...most have moved away though...good luck!

I was going to spring for the larger coil, but life sidetracked me and I shelved the idea. Haven't heard of many people going ga-ga over the larger coil, so I don't think I missed much...yeah, I got two batteries with my MD.

I have neither seen nor heard of any Tarsacci updates. To be honest, I quit looking for them as they became scarce a few years after they were released. With that said, I decided to hunt a beach recently, and I will tell you, it is still the quietest (single or multi-frequency) detector I have ever used. Black sand does NOTHING to this thing! It is deep too! While I didn't find anything of significance. I found a handful of items that were at least a foot deep! Hunting in all metal gives me the best results, but I'm getting to an age where I just don't want to dig everything, so I switch to discrimination mode. I might lose some depth, but the hunt is more enjoyable...good luck on your search!

I'm interested in hearing what everyone has to say as well. I've watched a few YouTube videos on this subject and I really like the Manticore 2D screen...other than that, there seem to be more similarities than differences.

Nice hunt. My wife is originally from Maryland (PG County). I know there are some Civil War sites around there. Would love to hit those. Have you ever thought about hitting the beaches around Rehoboth, Dewey or Ocean City? I bet those places would produce a lot of gold and silver! Happy hunting!

That's amazing! Great hunt!

Amazing! What I wouldn't give to have a day like yours! Congrats!

I'm currently looking for one as well. Check out the T-Rex scoops on Big Boys Hobbies website. Less expensive than Xtreme, and I've been told they are excellent scoops. Not sure if they're any lighter. I also have one of the cheaper aluminum ones, but it's already cracking around the edges (not too durable). It's meant primarily for the dry sand, but it is lighter. Good luck!

Amazing hunt(s)! Congrats!

Sweet! Always great to get out in the fresh air...great hunt!

i split my time between local beaches and parks. If beach detecting is your gig. I'd lean towards a SMF (simultaneous multi-frequency) metal detector. You mentioned the Deus II, but there's also the Minelab machines (Equinox, Vanquish & Manticore) and the Nokta Makro line. Minelab, Deus and Nokta Makro dominate the market for SMF machines, but are not the only ones. Single frequency detectors can be noisy and inconsistent on the wet sand, but some (like my Tarsacci) will work. Do your homework. The next most important tool would be your scoop. Don't skimp here. Get a strong (but lightweight) scoop. Xtreme, and T-Rex are some of the most mentioned names, but there are more. Carbon fiber shafts lighten the load-if you can afford it. As far as pin pointers are concerned, I don't use 'em at the beach (I just move the sand around with my foot until I isolate the target), but I know some that do. Finally, you should buy a finds pouch. I use a waist belt pouch that is big enough for trash and treasure. Good luck!

Metal detecting isn't for everyone. Before you go out and spend a bunch of money, why don't you rent or borrow one from a friend and give it a try for a few days? I've known people who give up after just a few weeks because they hadn't hit the mother lode, while others have been at it for years and are happy pulling a few bucks out of the ground. It takes, patience, persistence, a strong back and a little bit of luck. Whatever you decide, good luck!

Sweet! That's quite a haul!

Wow, what great beach erosion!