Pro Coil Metal Detecting Tricks (part 1)

[akelley]

Neswiper has just published a new video showing his approach to finding good targets next to iron using the pro-coil. I didn't realize that the E-trac pinpointer will not pinpoint a nail "easily" in normal mode, and he uses this characteristic to locate the target next to the nail. Then he rotates the coil around the spot till he gets a audio/digital reading on the target. I think its definitely worth watching if you're hunting iron infested sites like I'm currently doing.

-Alex

 

[big-ears]

n/t

 

[bigjohn070]

Thats a good tip. Thanks for sharing
I do the same thing when I hunt
When I hear a good tone or squeak I do a little
circle trying to separate good from bad.
But why cant you pinpoint iron?
Pinpoint is in all metal.

 

[terrywl]

very cool. Thank you. Now I have to try that at some of my "hunted out" spots.

 

[Crash620]

With the author of the videos statement that iron will not be detected in pinpoint mode. My Etrac readily pinpoints to iron, as everyone's will. What will happen is, if you switch to PP and then move your coil over the iron target, you will tune it out, and will be able to tell if there are collocated targets. This is clearly evident at 3:34 in the video. As the author begins to move the coil over the iron target, you will hear an audio response from the iron, and then hear it tune out. It must also be pointed out that for this method to work as shown, the detector must be set to the normal PP mode. Depending on the size of your iron target, and its positioning, if you where to slowly sweep across the area of the two targets where your coil would be crossing both targets, you can still get an iron response. The Etrac does however do a good job of tuning out the iron. In my testing of this method, I did find that careful coil control allowed me to isolate my good targets next to iron without resorting to this method. I do believe that this method will certainly help some increase their finds though, but this is no substitute for careful examination of targets and good coil control and technique.

 

[JohnTN]

Neswiper please come convince my Etrac to not pinpoint deep nails. PLEASE