Doc Bach

10 hours ago, Lost Scout said:

Wow! Someday I will gather the courage to to go to an an old populated area and search. I just don't like people much. But the idea of finding history may override my phobia. Great finds. Keep it going.!

Welcome to the solo diggers club brother.

Oh my my my what's next? The leaky Manatee?                                                                          

On 2/2/2023 at 12:42 AM, George Kinsey said:

It was heavy. Encrusted with dirt. How would I make the long drive home over bumpy country roads? I wrapped it in a towel. Will it explode? I finally made it home. I then discovered it to be a Thirty Pound Bolt Parrot Shell, flat head and all. No fuse. Used for target practice from the nearby Fort. Solid Iron. What a "Dumb Arse " I was.

Howdy George that's a great story and a memorable discovery.So i decided to wait awhile before sharing  my first projectile because I did not want to be rude and step on your post.So other than a single example of a 1 1/2" canister shot that I found at the site of a local Indian massacre circa 1850 I also came across this one completely by accident. Although it is 80 years more recent than yours {circa www 2} it is  also far more unpredictable IMHO fired and unexplored with the fuse intact. If it would have been a period example from the Native American slaughter I would have more than likely risked packing it out.For the time being it is safely hidden.                                                                                                                    

36 minutes ago, F350Platinum said:

Thanks Doc!

I believe that too, they couldn't have covered all 200 acres. I did get this last week, and a mercury dime a year and a half ago. Also 2/3ds of a Trime. 

It was in a random spot in a place they wouldn't have gone. Local report says they were there every day for 3 weeks, and they didn't have permission from the primary owner. Seems some hunters have nighthawked it too.

Going to try different detectors, settings and stuff there. 🙂

Poachers and claim jumpers.

Good stuff F350 I really like that embossed BIG A$$ED THIMBLE! Judging by the amount of early buttons and the other good finds  that you keep turning up the cherry picking high toners didn't come close to gettin it all. And something very exceptional is bound to come to light.Like Mac Daddy George said keep digging.

3 hours ago, George Kinsey said:

Karen: Your disturbing the peace. What gives you the right to dig here? What do you think you will find?

Tex: Worms

Karen: Worms?

Tex: "Disturbed" worms with a metal plate in their Head!

KMA Karen.

You should have whipped out your trusty old DEEPSEEKER George and asked the old biddy if she would like to give it a go? GARRETT that is.                                                                                                                                  

5 hours ago, relicmeister said:

Thanks Doc Bach,

I think all diggers find that they just seem to have a knack for finding a particular relic or thing, and for me locks has been one of those things. I certainly don’t have a similar knack for finding gold ! Although, where you detect definitely plays a big role - I don’t detect parks or schools often, and I don’t live near the beach. By the way I’m not sure padlocks are even really considered big irons, the way axe heads are far r example- but I do love finding them. 

All very good points relicmeister, It seems that we have both similar detecting interest and habits.            

18 hours ago, Erik Oostra said:

Early Wednesday morning there was another rough-scaled snake in my bedroom, this is the second one.. The book says it's a venomous and aggressive night hunter, and it's also got long fangs.. Sadly, it broke it's neck tripping over the doormat on its way out.. I put a picture on Facebook and copped a lot of flack for killing it.. I don't mind snakes in the bush but in my bedroom is another story.. I don't want the things in my house, I'm still trying to work out how they get in.. Until I do, I'll go to bed wearing my new gumboot snake gaiters.. 

You seem to like animals Erik....Perhaps a pet Mongoose would work like a charm?                                        

That's a great relic/artifact that some people may not really have an appreciation for. And the buckle that you posted over on the D2 forum is super nice as well.That's some beach! 

The bottom line is that there are no virgins out there because we are all guilty of doing it.

Good choice,Cliff490.I'm not going to make disparaging remarks about the Manticore because I do not own one and most likely never will? I too canceled my no pay ahead pre order and decided to put the dough towards the Garrett Axiom because I have enough VLF'S.If you are a relic hunter you're going to love the D2.Also great purchase on the 280 pack as well and money well spent.

2 minutes ago, DSMITH said:

He will let me know when he gets them in I have had it paid for for months

just not sure I really even want one what I have rite now is working good for me

2 minutes ago, DSMITH said:

He will let me know when he gets them in I have had it paid for for months

just not sure I really even want one what I have rite now is working good for me

Copy that I canceled mine a while back...Sticking with my NOX 800 and both Deus units.

12 minutes ago, DSMITH said:

Well all I knew was I could no longer find it so that makes since LOL

Get in touch with your guy if you want one.

6 minutes ago, Doc Bach said:

I watched the video the other day and I thought to myself that he was just trying to stir up the doo doo a little? If that was indeed his intention even to a small degree then mission accomplished.

And speaking of videos Brass Medic just posted one about the Manticore is now being shopped to all dealers in case you are still waiting.

I watched the video the other day and I thought to myself that he was just trying to stir up the doo doo a little? If that was indeed his intention even to a small degree then mission accomplished.

35 minutes ago, Commonwealthdetector said:

Must be noted I also show iron to correlate all holes produce it whether good target is there or not. Important info surely as every good target has colocation carpet style. I assume all great relic sites are similar or maybe the tough ones and that's why I find things everyone else may have given up

Hot Damm son! just dig it all. you will have a Hell of a lot better time and will be amazed at what surprises turn up.

I had too stop yelling and cussing at the tv some years ago...My girlfriend and the cat thought that I was crazy! Which I am most of the time I suppose? Doc 5150

17 hours ago, Doc Bach said:

From one big iron hunter/digger to another that's a very impressive collection of locks!

One never gets jaded from digging those killer railroad locks with their amazing patinas.I have had the good fortune through the decades to find my share from the North Western Pacific  and Southern Pacific lines and they never disappoint thanks for sharing those.

From one big iron hunter/digger to another that's a very impressive collection of locks!

On 1/22/2023 at 6:56 AM, deathray said:

Guess Im not the only one whose not a fan. Enough said, I cant watch his vids.

In the past I enjoyed watching some of his relic hunts and diving for bottles vids.Now I rarely click on them he has gotten way to dramatic and loud to suit me.He reminds me of Foghorn Leghorn.

21 hours ago, DSMITH said:

do you have a brand name or link for them

I picked up a pair of real nice ones @monicalewinsky.com The slick willie model.

Nice relics, You're smart to dig those iron targets.

6 hours ago, PI-Man said:

Unfortunately fake bling.  If it was real the gold dance would have happened and I would have treated myself to lunch.  Lol

i am still searching for the elusive gold escudo from one of the wrecks.

Keep at it PI-Man they are still out there and yet to be discovered.Many are still left to be washed ashore or exposed in the surf that you are fortunate enough to hunt.And no doubt there are even others also to be found on the higher ground at the Seminole Indian sites etcetera.At this point you are probably thinking tell me something that I don't already know lol!

Detecting. DooDads.com twelve bucks plus shipping.Or make your own with some Braid fishing line.