Bounty Hunter Lone Star

[Bill_Ace_350]

Just bought one. Waiting for a chance to take it out. Anyone have any tips for this machine? I relic hunt and would love to find a silver coin or two.....

 

[Ed in SoDak]

It's similar to the Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II, but lacks the QDII's depth readout. There's a workaround for that - just lift the coil as you scan a target. If you can raise the coil several inches and still detect it, the target is shallow, large or both.

I have a page on the QD and its cousins here:
http://www.whiteriverprep.com/vintage/bountyhunter/QuickDrawII98.html

I had the chance to compare one to my Time Ranger. I thought it worked very similarly to the TR's motion mode.

Toss a few sample coins and junk targets on the ground to get a feel for the responses and settings, then try it in your yard or a playground. Always cover your holes and good luck!

-Ed

 

[Bill_Ace_350]

Thanks Ed. What would you say the max depth on a oin would be in a perfect world? I want to test it out in the area where i found an Indian Head. Where there
is one there could be more.....

 

[Ed in SoDak]

I never did a depth test of the QDII while it was here. You won't reach China with it. I'll go out on a limb and guess you'll see 7 to 8 inches. Generally, the best you can expect is what you see in an air test. Soil conditions can potentially enhance this a little, but usually ground minerals will cause depth to be less. My Time Ranger loses an inch in my yard due to iron soil.

-Ed