deathray

Ive only watched a few of his early videos, and sern him on the forums...but didnt he bring alot of this on himself? I didnt care for his style, why I didnt watch. 

As good as it gets dude!

Now that, is a great hunt and site. Keep hammering it.

Nice man

I would not. Likely to do more damage, than good, in my oponion. Nice score!

REI buddy. Pay $20, become a member, they get crazy deals in their outlet section. All quality brands...osprey, gregor, etc. I own too many packs, haha. Havent found perfect one yet.

What a fantastic find man! Wow!!!

9 hours ago, L David Keith said:

Nice wreath and tongue! Many pre-date the civil war but post war found many type buckles for sale to miners, rail workers etc. Most are cast brass but a few were stamped brass. I have a cast Eagle tongue but no wreath. Many military forts were in the west, much more than the public realizes. Some really nice finds, congrats! 

Yes, still at it going on 39 years in a few days. I need a solid cast wreath for this one. If you ever come across one that would match this patina, I'd be will to trade or purchase from you. Good hunting! 

I have several. I will get some pics later. Anything cool you want to trade?

1 hour ago, L David Keith said:

Nice wreath and tongue! Many pre-date the civil war but post war found many type buckles for sale to miners, rail workers etc. Most are cast brass but a few were stamped brass. I have a cast Eagle tongue but no wreath. Many military forts were in the west, much more than the public realizes. Some really nice finds, congrats! 

Hey David

Yes, these all predate the war...gold rush buckles. Many confuse them with military, but they are civilian..1850-1856 or so. Usually my main target.

Btw..are you the same David Keith that owned Dixie Detectors?

7 minutes ago, GB_Amateur said:

Quite a diverse collection of keeper finds!  The 1857-S quarter is a scarce date+mintmark (only 82,000 minted).  The reverse condition looks quite nice; obverse a bit rough.  Definitely some value in that, regardless.

Yep. 

11 minutes ago, F350Platinum said:

Excellent finds Deathray! Looks like you've made it up already in relics.

Glad you're able to get out, and especially with your son. I trust he is developing an appreciation for the finds, is that rock gold?

Yeah, little specimen piece.

My son is 28, he actually knows more on local gold rush history than me. We used to detect together all the time, but he lives 50 miles away , and is hooked on steelhead fishin too, so its not very often now. 

I hear ya Rick. I can detect in rain...but not mixed with cold and high winds. Hope Spring comes early for y.

Fun 4 days right there!!!

Met up with a couple buddys, at the grocery store in Foresthill, Ca. I grabbed my gear, jump in their truck, heading to a GR camp, to relic hunt. We arrive an hour later, I get out, go to grab my Deus 1...realize I only have the lower stem and headphones! So, spent couple hours hunched over like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, swing just the coil, lmao. When we got back to Foresthill, I see someone kindly moved the rest of my Deus, off the asphalt, to a picnic table! Gotta love small towns!!

Two toes for sure. I watch Brass medic, just cause Mark is a good friend, so I support him. The best , was the Goldhounds...wish they would make more, but I understand. 

California reluc adventures...my buddy Ron and Mark made some great vids, and if you search around, they trip over a nug or 2

Good write up and pics Gerry. Dangit...I gotta get out,lol.

Sweet man. Congratulations!!!

I used to do it all the time in Stockton. City owns it. Found tons of silver coins. I only hit old ghetto areas, and specifically looked for dirt or dead grass areas. If it looked nice, I didnt hit it. And usually early AM, on a weekend

Fun hunt

Hi Dave, that is indeed a Chinese coin. I detect alot of Chinese gold camps...they are a common, but fun findto make in them. Congratulations.

I run into rattlesnakes reguarly. Luckily, ours here in NoCal, are pretty chill. 

Ticks...I HATE ticks.

Had pit bulls come at me twice...stupid tweakers...first time, was ready to stick my Apex in it, second time, had my Glock. Glad I didnt have to kill a dog, but came close

Wow! Some honkers there! And I share your sentiments...I am happiest just being out in nature

Right on Steve. Hey man, congratulations on your sobriety. I know all to well. Luckily, I hit my bottom at a young age, been able to live a pretty good life since. 

I discuss the why everyday, with someone in daily life here...no need to here...nice reprieve. Sorry...responded😁