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    Ghost targets??? - M6

    Still very new to this sport and my last few times out I have gotten solid, repeatable signals in the 70 to 84 range. After pinpointing and getting depth readings at 3 to 4" I dig and cannot locate a target. Sometimes I dig 7 or 8'' w/ nothing. Other times I'll end up finding a can 7" down when...
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    M6 Question

    I am fairly new and own an M6. My question is in what situations would you adjust sensitivity off of recommended settings? Thanks
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    Topo Maps

    New to detecting(1 month) and I have read about the USGS Topo mapsfor finding older hot spots...my question is do you buy it at a bookstore or on-line? Do you just purchase the areas you are hunting and how do you use it to research old hot spots? Thanks
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    M6 - First Indian

    Well, I finally got an older coin. I have been metal detecting for a month now and today I dug an 1882 Indian at 5". Now I have to go back and find the silver! Np pic attached as I am having a hard time focusing the camera and the coin is a little hard to read. Any camera ideas or or cleaning up...
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    M6 question

    I am 3 weeks into my first MD..M6 and I have a question. I was hunting the other day and came across a relatively strong and repeatable 94 on my screen that kept reading $1. I pinpointed at 7 but when I dug, there wasn't anything there. I put the coil across the hole and the signal became weaker...
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    Old Nickles???

    Sorry if this is a dumb question as I am brand new to MD'ng but why is it that I see a lot of finds on the forum for older dimes but hardly never older nickles? I read the forums for all the machines but you just don't see them.
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    Pinpointing w/ DD

    How do you pinpoint with a DD coil?
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    9.5 stock or 6x10DD ???

    I am a newbie and my M6 got delivered today. I have the stock 9.5 and also ordered 6x10DD. My question is if I am hitting parks, totlots in my area...mostly clay soil, should I use the 9.5 or the 6x10DD and what will be the difference? I purchased the DD because I'll be going to some beaches and...
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    Help!! Newbie hitting the beaches

    I have ordered Whites M6 w/ stock coil and will be using a MD for the first time in Melbourne Beach. Any suggestions on what type of sand scoop, time to hit beaches and identifying and diggin targets in dry/wet sand? Any other info that would help a newbie would be great. Lambo
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    M6 in Vero Beach -1st time user

    I am a newbie whose M6 -stock coil on it's way. I am looking for feedback on what tools I'll need on the beach in Fl and any suggestions to make it easier as this will be my first experience MD'ng. I realize I need a sand scoop but if you identify a target 7-8" down, how do you dig a hole...
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    WYB 6X10 DD for Whites M6

    Looking to buy a used 6X10DD coils for Whites M6
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    WTB used 6x10 DD Coil for Whites M6

    Lokking for a used 6x10 DD Coil for Whites M6.
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    Any good locations in NW Indiana/Chi for a newbie

    I am in the process of buying my first MD - Whites M6. Looking for some good beach locations in NW Indiana, Chicagoland
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    Newbie considering M6

    I have yet to purchase my first MD. I am looking for something mid-range so I don't get frustrated and give up or have to upgrade. I will only be able to use a couple times a month but one of my first sites -pic below could pay for the purchase. The location is Upper Peninsula- Mi which I...
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    Matrix M6

    Newbie considering a Matrix M6. Looking for feedback...pros and cons for a beginner.
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    WTB Whites M6

    Looking for Matrix M6.
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    Help!!!Xterra or Ace 250 or???

    I am almost a newbie as I have yet to buy a MD. I am looking for something decent for a newbie but don't want to have to upgrade out of frustration. I will be using the MD a little on the beach(going to Vero Beach in a couple of weeks and some beaches in IL and Mi) but the majority of use will...
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