Here's something I've noticed that helps sort out good targets

[DirtFlipper]

Maybe this is old news, but here goes.

I've noticed that when pinpointing, decent coin signals are able to 'shrink' fairly quickly onto the target. By 'shrink' I mean detune to the size of the object (a coin). It just seems to be able to lock on better. When a signal is iffy, if I'm able to shrink it down nicely, I think it's always come up a good target. When the pinpointing won't shrink, or it can't lock on, the chances are less that it will be a good target (it still could be a good target, just next to a bad one). But a nicely detuned target - it's coming up! The detuned pinpoint holds while rotating 90 degrees or x-ing over the target too. And usually the SmartFind cursor will stay in a good position on the screen too (like the upper right), but sometimes I've gotten a good pinpoint while the cursor isn't as good.

So just another data point to consider in the process.

HH,
DirtFlipper

 

[dirt doctor]

Thanks DF , I'm thinking you are using the SE right ? I've noticed a difference in the "size area " of the pinpointing but never put it together that it could have meant the difference between a good target or a bad target .Now that you've pointed this out I will be paying more attention to this , Sometimes while
hunting I go into a " feeding frenzy " and ignore expirimentation with different features . I really hadn't been using my pinpointer much ( many years of using Tesoros may have led to this ). You did a good job on keeping your explanation understandable .

H H ,
George

 

[kozyman]

Or sometimes a coin on edge. I have a hard time pinpointing a coin on edge.

 

[DirtFlipper]

Oh yeah - I'm using an SE (with Pro coil).

 

[backlashd]

I have noticed this too DF, nice tip for sure. The only thing I don't like about the pinpoint feature on my XS is when there is larger trash next to a good target, it wants to lock on to the larger junk.