Live in the Reno, NV area and would like to get a Safari from all the good things I've read but would like to know if anyone has found or tryed to find gold nuggets with the Safari. The dedicated gold MDs seem to all be single frequency but shouldn't the FBS system in the Safari still work for gold prospecting as well as coin shooting etc.?
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How is the Safari for finding gold nuggets?
- Thread starter JRJNJVJ
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it would be as practical as "nugget hunting" with any FBS model.
The Safari, like the Explorers and E-Trac (all variations of the basic FBS Explorer circuitry) can excel at producing reliable TID's at depth, and responding reasonably well to higher-conductors in challenging ground, but it's not the tool for 'nugget hunting,' to be sure. The FBS "system" really selects and primarily operates at a lower frequency which is why it can handle adverse ground and attain the depth of detection and performance that it does. Not to discuss all of the multi-frequency confusion here, just to acknowledge the Safari, like it's more featured siblings, is a serious 'tool' for certain applications.
Minelab and other manufacturers make far superior models that operate and more efficient frequencies for nugget hunting tasks.
Monte
The Safari, like the Explorers and E-Trac (all variations of the basic FBS Explorer circuitry) can excel at producing reliable TID's at depth, and responding reasonably well to higher-conductors in challenging ground, but it's not the tool for 'nugget hunting,' to be sure. The FBS "system" really selects and primarily operates at a lower frequency which is why it can handle adverse ground and attain the depth of detection and performance that it does. Not to discuss all of the multi-frequency confusion here, just to acknowledge the Safari, like it's more featured siblings, is a serious 'tool' for certain applications.
Minelab and other manufacturers make far superior models that operate and more efficient frequencies for nugget hunting tasks.
Monte
Thanks for the reply. Guess I was just hoping for a "do all" detector in the Safari. Being new to this hobby and not wanting to buy multiple detectors right out of the gate, the FBS MDs sounded like a good way to go to cover it all but maybe a detector like the new Fisher Gold Bug that advertises it will do coins and relics too would be a better choice for me. Any input before I spend hundreds if not thousands of $$ is appreciated. Thanks again.
The Safari will do the job, your in gold country but it's not a detector for tiny gold nuggets or placer gold dust. It's good enough for the gold ring, it's great where you are as you can use all metal mode and not have to worry about poptabs or bottle caps. It's not going to sniff out much below 1/8th of inch. But your looking for the biggies anyway. Stay on the lakeshore and try the slopes near the load and off load points,
Its a great all around machine but it's not focused jst for gold...
The American river is good place to hunt and northwest of Tahoe up to the Oregon border...
Focus on likely productive spots by doing your research. A pan might be more productive..
Loved it out there...
Its a great all around machine but it's not focused jst for gold...
The American river is good place to hunt and northwest of Tahoe up to the Oregon border...
Focus on likely productive spots by doing your research. A pan might be more productive..
Loved it out there...
White's MXT is an example of a "multi-purpose" detector that's good for coin and jewlery hunting yet can also handle "nugget hunting" duty. The Teknetics Omega 8000 is another, as are the Gamma and T2. Minelab's X-Terra 50/505 and 70/705 are other examples of "multi-purpose" detectors than can serve okay for nugget hunting and also do great for coin and relic hunting.
I have always held that a serious detectorists will be best served if they own at least two (2) detectors that are different and compliment each other. I do far more general hunting in high-trashed sites or around other challenges such as building rubble. I like a light-weight, well-balanced detector with a smaller-sized coil for most hunting needs. I have been using an MXT w/5.3 Eclipse coil (6
Yes, they sound good, and yes, they can find larger nuggets, but they just are not the best choice fo typical "nugget hunting" chores. Most nuggets are smaller and difficult to find. Coin & Jewelry as well as Relic hunting can be handled by most any detector, but specialty applications, such as gold nugget hunting or avid beach hunting really call for specialty models.JRJNJVJ said:
I have always held that a serious detectorists will be best served if they own at least two (2) detectors that are different and compliment each other. I do far more general hunting in high-trashed sites or around other challenges such as building rubble. I like a light-weight, well-balanced detector with a smaller-sized coil for most hunting needs. I have been using an MXT w/5.3 Eclipse coil (6
I went to several local stores with my better half and tried out the way different detectors felt as far as weight and balance. After reading and comparing a multitude of online info I've decided to do as your comments lean towards and get the Gold Bug and an F75. Thanks for all the help. Guess I'll start leaving most of my future posts in the Fisher areas unless or until experience brings me back here.
I read on line as much as I could about everything related to MDs and even a couple books on the subject for beginners and prospecting. When I went to the stores to check out the weight and balance, I didn't care for the feel of an SE Pro which I assumed was about the same feel as a Safari or E-Trac. I took my wife and grandson so she and he could see the difference in feel since I'm hoping to make this a family hobby. The Fishers and Teks had the best feel since they are lighter but they also seemed to have the best balance compared to the Xterras. My friend has a MXT and I didn't like the weight or balance. After comparing a massive amount of specs and reviews plus forum comments on different sites and this one, when I saw Richard at Backwoods selling a F75 for $650, I jumped on it. I had already ordered a Gold Bug "3" from Kellyco but seeing the comments about how long it may take to get it I decided I would still get it but I want to get started now. The F75 is supposed to prospect plus everything else so I may not need both but I will have the chance to compare when both are in hand and I learn them. If I decide I don't need/want both I'm sure someone will want one of these from all the interest in them I've seen. Thanks for all the great information on this site from all you great and experienced MD users.
I own both a Safari and F75 and really like them both. I have found several gold rings with both of them, but would like to do some nugget hunting and have had my eye on the new Teknetics G2 that should be released in the next couple of months. Both Teknetics and Fisher are owned by the same company "First Texas". Check out the link below. I live a couple hours away from you in El Dorado Hills and would love to try some nugget hunting if you have a spot in mind and you want to try both the Safari and F75 send me a message.
New Teknetics G2
New Teknetics G2
I checked out the link to the G2 and it looks promising. Noticed it comes with the 11"DD coil like the F75 comes with instead of the 5"DD like the Gold BUG. Your invite is tempting but for now I'm waiting to get my F75 and start learning it. Don't have a spot picked out yet because I need to learn more about the CA/NV laws on public lands. I was looking at the GPAA web site and it sounds like getting access to their claims may be the way to go for prospecting. My momentum is starting to build and will be digging very soon.