Short Video - Example of co-located iron dropping Fe VID on 11 inch deep target

[earthmansurfer]

This, I believe, is an excellent (less than 2 minute) example of the effect of co-located iron on a non-ferrous target.

There was noticeable rust in the ground as I reached the target as well as attached to the target (and you can see it falling off). The rusted iron in the vicinity rose the VID on the Fe side a full 50%, from 13 to 20 or so!

For any detector, this drop will probably happen and most people don't dig these signals. I like the phrase from TheMarshal - "They are metal rejectionists, not detectorists." ;-)

One can only imagine how much the VID can drop depending on the size, state, vicinity, etc. of the iron to the target.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU6mGxS8HQQ[/video]

 

[Bill_S]

Good video and that one was Deeep

 

[Blank Planet]

That's what i like about detecting it rewards those who take a chance great video but don't tell everyone numbers are numbers and the etrac can give many reasons not to dig if the screen is consulted to much sound is how detecting started and nothing has changed IMHO.

blank planet

 

[Goes4ever]

good video, keep em coming

 

[Bromly]

Great lesson, I passed on a few of those numbers.Not anymore!

Many Thanks

 

[ryanchappell]

Doesn't every other non-ferrous target do that? Oh wait most of you don't detect in Birmingham? Most targets on the edge of my detection depth, 2-4 inches do that... I dig a lot of nails trying those targets, because I am tone def.

 

[Ken in Georgia]

Love the video!!!!

 

[gjedda63]

That was indeed an interesting video ! So consistent high fe numbers! Was the tag made of copper? Your videos are great !

 

[earthmansurfer]

Doesn't every other non-ferrous target do that? Oh wait most of you don't detect in Birmingham? Most targets on the edge of my detection depth, 2-4 inches do that... I dig a lot of nails trying those targets, because I am tone def.

Of course you have to adjust to your hunting grounds and Europe (where I am as well) is a different animal than the States for sure. But if you dig 50 of these targets and get a fair amount of coins then it is reason to investigate what the difference might be (e.g. sound, etc.)

Now, I get shallower Fe numbers like you are talking about and never dig them. But, when looking for deeper coins I might IF they don't bounce from say 25 or 27 to 35 - that is usually iron in my ground. In my ground 20 to 24 Fe seems to be a significant area. Just find what, if anything, is significant for your ground.

There are great hunters here who say they dug hundreds of signals with Fe's in the 20 to 25 range and they are never coins. Ummm, well now they know their ground.

Glad you liked the videos guy and I will dig a few more of these targets. I think it was a copper mix, not iron for sure.

EMS

 

[iskirkra]

Another great video Albert, This is like taking an online class without having to take a test. Thanks again, very much appreciated.

HH -- Randy

 

[EtracTom-AdirondacksNY]

Yes it's called Alberts ask me and I'll show and tell you online Etrac tutorials.
We better watch out he may start charging us for them to pay for that Etrac LOL HAHAHA!!!

 

[earthmansurfer]

Thanks but I was thinking of calling it "The Detecting Forensic Files Learning Series." - Too long? Maybe just "The Detecting Forensic Files."...

Can you tell I studied Justice and Forensic Science in school?

Glad you are enjoying it,
Albert

 

[Gonehunting]

Awesome vid.. man.. I have lowered my discrim more and more as I have gotten used to the Trac.... Again great vid. Keep'm coming...

 

[ryanchappell]

Doesn't every other non-ferrous target do that? Oh wait most of you don't detect in Birmingham? Most targets on the edge of my detection depth, 2-4 inches do that... I dig a lot of nails trying those targets, because I am tone def.

Of course you have to adjust to your hunting grounds and Europe (where I am as well) is a different animal than the States for sure. But if you dig 50 of these targets and get a fair amount of coins then it is reason to investigate what the difference might be (e.g. sound, etc.)

Now, I get shallower Fe numbers like you are talking about and never dig them. But, when looking for deeper coins I might IF they don't bounce from say 25 or 27 to 35 - that is usually iron in my ground. In my ground 20 to 24 Fe seems to be a significant area. Just find what, if anything, is significant for your ground.

There are great hunters here who say they dug hundreds of signals with Fe's in the 20 to 25 range and they are never coins. Ummm, well now they know their ground.

Glad you liked the videos guy and I will dig a few more of these targets. I think it was a copper mix, not iron for sure.

EMS

Wow thanks for the information. Forgot to say how much I like and appreciate the video!