15x12 SEF sniffs out a few more oldies from the depths

[DirtFlipper]

Howdy,

Way too nice an evening out tonight to miss a little hunt time. So I opted for a shorter drive, fewer signals, more depth, and chance of some age - with the risk of getting skunked!

Ground is nice again after having absorbed a fair amount of rain last week and recent. I went with Ferrous audio, nearly open screen with only nails and crown caps rejected, and went poking along.

First possible target was a real scratchy signal, but it showed some signs of life at a couple angles and had depth, so I went after it. After opening the plug I was getting a real mixed tone with the X-1. Scooped out some of the deeper dirt and got a hit in the pile - but a low tone. Pinpointed it and found a rusty nut! Rats. But, I checked the hole again with the X-1 and this time it sang out nicely. Recovered a completely encrusted small cent of some type, which explained the mixed signal. This one turned out to be a 1910 Wheat, but was toasted from all the crud on it - no joy on that one.

Continued on and got another couple deeper, mixed signals, and these turned out to be jewelry. One is a hair barrette shaped like a small knife (go figure!), and the other is a pin or brooch with a Greek or Roman motif.

Moved along some more and caught a high chirp, but it wouldn't repeat but from one angle and direction, nulling in the nail zone at other directions. But the one angle sure sounded good, and pinpoint mode stayed out in the accept part of the screen. It had depth, so I figured I may as well give it shot. Pulled the plug, sent the probe in, and lo and behold, got a nice signal that was farther down. Fished around some more and finally got a signal up in the pile that also turned out to be an encrusted small cent, which I found to be a semi-toasted 1899 Indian Head cent (this is in way better shape than the Wheat too!).

At this point the mosquitoes were coming out, the sun had set, and it was time to make the line back to the vehicle. All in all, a nice, relaxing hunt, even without silver. I felt that the 15x12 performed well, and is able to reveal some more signals that are hiding at this site that I've missed so far. Still more to try there I think too (but the soil is brutal on copper).

HH,
DirtFlipper

 

[Hotcz70]

Nice finds D.F.

 

[raweppler]

I have ordered the 15x12x coil for my Explorer II and hope to have it soon. I just have a couple question: How is the pinpoiting with this coil? Is there a spot on the coil in which the item is centered?

I use a 14 inch coil and find it difficult to pinpoint. Seems can be anywhere under the coil.

Thanks for your time!!

 

[captn_se]

I've never swung a 15x12 coil. Not sure if I want to with my muscle condition.

It looks like it helped to find some more keeper signals at your site. I know I always miss signals (due to masking or improper gridding) at my parks. That's why I continue to go back multiple times to the same areas with success.

Good luck on your next hunt, DF!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[stubbs1]

Good hunt DF Keep it up. HH

 

[DirtFlipper]

I have ordered the 15x12x coil for my Explorer II and hope to have it soon. I just have a couple question: How is the pinpoiting with this coil? Is there a spot on the coil in which the item is centered?

I use a 14 inch coil and find it difficult to pinpoint. Seems can be anywhere under the coil.

Thanks for your time!!

I find the pinpointing to be about the same as the Pro coil, personally. And with the item being centered right under where the shaft attaches to the coil (usually - coins on edge can sometimes drift off to the side). But when pinpointing, I start by using the 'wiggle' technique to get a course pinpoint spot, then raise the coil up until the threshold returns, then go into pinpoint mode and slowly lower it back down. This helps avoid having nearby other targets pull it away. And then I 'detune' the target by raising and lowering the coil a bit to help shrink what it sees. And I check the screen to see if the target stays in the conductive zone (on an SE). If it pegs itself back into the upper left, it may indicate a falsing iron target, but it may indicate I missed the pinpoint. I feel that the key is to start the pinpoint process above the target, and not to the side of it, to help with separation.

Good luck!

 

[raweppler]

Thanks you for your time!! I will try your method on my stock coil as well!

 

[silverfix]

wtg dirtflipper and good job on the permission response i see bryce put at the top of the page. the greek item might also be some type of buckle??