Hard Prospector
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I actually use my MD20 in conjunction with dry panning; just shake / concentrate everything down (in the pan) till your at about an inch of material left then start pushing the probe into the pan, up and down-back and forth. Very effective way to sample dry material in the desert when you have little or no water.
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I happened by the Whites factory some years ago and they did indeed have what appeared to be some kind museum of all Whites detectors made going back several plus decades. Suppose I'll keep my Sierra Gold Trac (have all coils for it) as it was fun to use and found plenty of gold with it. Although in its last days I was somewhat unhappy with the customer service I received at White's, no hard feelings remain and I wish the family well.
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Keene 3" Dredge
Hard Prospector replied to Lead Detector's topic in Metal Detecting & Prospecting Classifieds
Looks well "seasoned" for sure. Bet that rig has gotten its share of gold over the years. If it could only talk I'm sure the stories it could tell. -
Need A New Pi For Beach Detecting
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Great stuff Tony Thanks again! -
Need A New Pi For Beach Detecting
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Easier to just grab a different detector than switch out coils (as we all know). Plus the discussion on waterproof beach PI detectors possibly becoming extinct some day kinda spooked me. Always wished I'd bought a second Sand Shark when I had the chance. Really appreciate all your help Tony, perhaps when the detector arrives you'll give me some suggestions on settings, thanks a bunch..........Robert -
Need A New Pi For Beach Detecting
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
OK guys, I've just ordered TWO new Sea Hunter MK2 detectors. One I will have fitted out with the 10 x 14 coil and the other with standard 8" loop. Merry Christmas to me! Thanks to all of you for the helpful suggestions, I really appreciate your input Robert -
Need A New Pi For Beach Detecting
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Been gold prospecting for over 20 years and have done quite well nugget shooting. The biggest nuggets I have detected have been in established gold districts, tramp trash infested sites where "tones" and "ID numbers" implied don't waste your time digging this target only to reveal a multi ounce specimen. Dig it all is my program and yes I pull out a lot of junk but the pay offs have been worth the effort. I apply this same technique to beach detecting and have done quite well -
Need A New Pi For Beach Detecting
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Was just about to ask you about the larger optional Sea Hunter 10 x 14 coil.........thanks again! My mind is almost made up but suppose I'll let this thread run for a day or two before I order a Sea Hunter -
Need A New Pi For Beach Detecting
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Was leaning toward the Sea Hunter MK2 as it seems kinda like the Sand Shark and the price is certainly right. Rugged simplicity is what I lean toward and having been nugget shooting for 15 years, I'm used to digging everything anyways. Thanks a bunch for input, much appreciated Tony -
Misadventures In Baja, Nov 2023
Hard Prospector replied to Condor's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Been going to Baja for many years exploring, fishing, diving and prospecting. I've always lived lived by three rules once I cross the border; *Always treat the Mexicans with respect and dignity. *Don't invest in anything down there that doesn't have wheels under it and........ *Don't don't bring anything along you can't afford to lose. -
Techniques For Detecting Dredge Spoils
Hard Prospector replied to oldmancoyote1's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
I too have taken my PI machine to work dredge piles and after digging rusty cans and #2 shovel heads at 3 plus feet was really wishing for effective discrimination. Agreed.....every situation is different and your point is well taken. -
Techniques For Detecting Dredge Spoils
Hard Prospector replied to oldmancoyote1's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Very valid points but I must respectfully disagree on the PI suggestion as they still (pretty much) lack effective discrimination. You see; just like the mine dumps at hard rock workings .....these dredge piles are full of iron trash as well. They were the "open air dumpsters" for the work site. Food cans, all forms of metalic trash, bottles even old worn out boots was just thrown about the spoils piles or sometimes even pitched into the dredge pond. BTW if possible and legal, getting a Bobcat or mini excavator into the site to spread material around would be a HUGE benefit. -
Techniques For Detecting Dredge Spoils
Hard Prospector replied to oldmancoyote1's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Get a shovel, hard tooth rake and VLF detector with good discrimination as there will be lots of iron trash in the dredge spoils. I used my F19 in such areas and found some good nuggets. Nuggets are likely to be the bigger variety (often specimens) as mostly smaller screened material was processed and sluiced. Persistence and patience is key....... Good luck -
Gold Seeker Finds His Biggest Nugget Yet!
Hard Prospector replied to Goldseeker5000's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Always believed true wealth lies in family, spirituality and character. Some gold now and then is icing on the cake. -
Gold Seeker Finds His Biggest Nugget Yet!
Hard Prospector replied to Goldseeker5000's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
The gold/quartz specimen's always been my favorite finds. You found a real beauty there and I'm glad for you.......a fine payday for sure! -
In a semi related situation; don't buy any gift cards these days from grocery stores as its likely to have been tampered with by crooks in any number of scams. Purchase it directly from the business.
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Brutal place to live and make a living back in the day for sure. I and some others found our share of pay drywashing and some nuggets detecting. The guys that were cleaver enough to bring the first PI machines into the Dale found POUNDS of nuggets in very short order....... Just wish I had been one of them.
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Pin Pointer For Placer?
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Falcons are very useful in generally dry conditions (have 2) but if that thing gets wet its done Thanks for the reply Jim -
Pin Pointer For Placer?
Hard Prospector replied to Hard Prospector's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Thanks phrunt, appreciate the in depth reply. Heard some good things about the Garrett Pro Pointer (also heard the Minelab pointers were not so great). When I was in Anchorage, went to AMDS and talked to a guy who worked there named Dustin. He really seemed to know his stuff and liked the Garrett pointer for a quick spin through his screened material before sluicing or high banking. BTW; if ever in Anchorage, you gotta make a stop at AMDS. This place is the "Bass Pro Shops" of mining and prospecting supplies. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff as well. -
Always had my doubts about these things for placer work. I mean; bed rock cracks, under boulders or just a quick pass through in screened material before it being sluiced or drywashed. Usually I reach for my trusty GB2 for such applications. Always thought the pin pointers are better left for the parks? Perhaps I should be more open minded........?