First Hunt

[mikewray]

I use to hunt with old Radio Shack unit, but I have not been out for several years. I have been reading the forum and got an Ace 250. I made my first trip on 1/31/09. I hit two parks and spent 4 hours. I used the 4" Sniper coil. I found the following: 12 tabs, 2 tokens, 25 pennies, 5 nickels, 15 dimes, 6 quarters, one .50 pesos, and one $10 pesos. I use to get frustrated with the old unit, but the Ace 250 has gotten my hopes up. I going back today to hit the same area and try the bigger coil and dig some more. This is in the Garland, Tx area.

 

[khouse]

It's nice to have confidence in a machine. Sounds like you did good to me! Welcome to the forum.

 

[OkinawaHunter]

Mike,

I just got a near new ACE 250 myself and I am happy with it! It hits coins so solid! I am sure you will be happy for a long time with this machine!

HH

Emmett

 

[Leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose.....imagine you are glad that you upgraded? Wtg!

 

[mikewray]

Yes, it gives you some control and enough information to make a decision on digging.

 

[R-n-R Magnolia SpringsAla]

Ya what would be a hoot, go detecting on the front lawn/curb of the company, get a pix! lol. Good choice on the unit.

 

[John 'n' W.Va]

Yes, it gives you some control and enough information to make a decision on digging.

The more you use it, the more you will learn that it can give you a lot more information than you thought. Go around swings. If you get any signal jumping from foil to nickel, dig it. You will dig some foil, but it could be a woman's gold ring with ice. Nickel is good for man's gold rings.

 

[marcomo]

Almost everyone who has an Ace says it's a great value.

And if you live in Garland, TX you darn well better buy a Garrett!

 

[Uncle Willy]

Another convert and true believer. Welcome aboard the 250 wagon. Good luck on that next hunt.

Bill

 

[pascalburns]

first trip looks o.k.