HELP would be appreciated

[willow]

Bought an Ace 150 for the wife, both of us are having a lot of trouble pin pointing, our holes are much to large. Thank goodness we are only digging on our own property.
I have had several discussions with the dealer who sold me the detector,(about a trade in on another detector) he is suggesting I forget the bells and whistles and go for a Whites 1225-x.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.


Willow...

 

[Eddie Currents]

The 1225-X is by Fisher, not Whites.

See Garrett's pinpointing tips for the Ace 150 here:
http://www.garrett.com/hobby/techsupport/pinpointing.htm#

EC

 

[Anonymous]

get a LARGE piece of cardboard. Using tape or something else sticky, have one person stick a metallic object on one side of the carboard. Maybe spin the cardboard around, always keeping the target out of view of the second person. The second person uses a detector to locate the target. They pinpoint the target as best they can, then push a straight-pin through where they think it is.

HH from Allen in MI

 

[Gopher]

That's a great idea. I haven't heard that one before. Of course, I'm pretty new to detecting. Thanks.
Gopher

 

[willow]

Eddie;
I knew the 1225x was a Fisher, the computer gremlin must have wrote "White"
sorry, Willow ...

 

[wayne_etc]

Experiment with the coil at different heights above the cardboard. This will give you a feel of how depth affects pinponted. Surface coins can be tricky.


w

 

[Anonymous]

Another good way to learn how to pinpoint is actual recovery of real targets. The best way to do this is to get a good, wire-mesh sand scoop, and hit an elementary school sandpit. Targets are plentiful, and get restocked in a few months. Of course, you can also practice by having someone plant some coins in sand while aren't watching, then go in and recover them.

HH from Allen in MI

 

[Roman44]

Thanks for this idea I will try it. I am using a new 4 by 6 coil. It is not as easy to pinpoint targets. Allen, I talked to a couple who just bought new detectors and were using them near the rose garden. They asked me about detecting in the park . I said just cover your holes. I went back the next day, they never bothered to cover them up. I did the best I could to cover them up. The were a young couple she had a xlt he had a dfx. Have any luck water detecting?

 

[Roman44]

Thanks for this idea I will try it. I am using a new 4 by 6 coil. It is not as easy to pinpoint targets. Allen, I talked to a couple who just bought new detectors and were using them near the rose garden. They asked me about detecting in the park . I said just cover your holes. I went back the next day, they never bothered to cover them up. I did the best I could to cover them up. The were a young couple she had a xlt he had a dfx. Have any luck water detecting?

 

[Anonymous]

If I see them, I'll tell them as well. I hope detecting doesn't get banned in that park. With all the dry weather, the grass is easy to kill.

I haven't had much luck in the water lately. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I cannot count on any free time to put in a good hunt, on land or water. It also doesn't help that I have competition in the water, and that person doesn't seem to fill holes either. Nothing worse than stepping into a 6" deep hole, 3 FEET in diamater, when I'm already chest-deep.

HH from Allen in MI

 

[MassSaltH2O]

Try using a smaller shovel.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Willow, Its not you, a cheaper detector without a pinpoint mode is very difficult to pinpoint with,no matter what technique you use. These detector's give too much of a handicap,create way too much work and guarantee lawn damage.A motion metal detector without a pinpoint mode is a incomplete unit.Inexpensive models like the 250 Ace or White's Prizms pinpoint well.The Fisher 1225x pinpoints well but doesn't give you visual id on a screen. HH Ron

 

[jackintexas]

I always recommend digging a small hole about three inches deep. Put a dime in the hole flat. do not cover the hole. Then pinpoint where you think the target should be then look to see where the dime is. Then go to a local park and dig every signal above iron. Pulltabs and all. Practice making as small holes as possibe. Soon you will be pinpointing good.

 

[willow]

Thanks for the reply and the information Ron, I have received several, but most try to tell me how to pinpoint. when what I realy need is opinions on a better det.
Willow , (Frank) ...

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Frank,My suggestion a no compromise used detector the Fisher CZ5 it pinpoints very well,great depth and easy to use. Ron

 

[willow]

sundance;
Thanks for the advise on the CZ5.
willow .. (Frank) ...