V3i First Voyage

[sbumps]

Went to a local park today with the V3i, First impressions - I like it so far no problems or complications.
I learned that when the VDI reads
'19" its a nickel every time.
I dug a lot of pull tabs but only because I was trying to learn the machine.
Can't wait for future hunts.

 

[quicksilver]

Yup, a solid 19 is always a nickel on mine to, but I have found that v nickels and shield nickels may read just a little higher.

 

[wasp]

I dug a lot of pull tabs but only because I was trying to learn the machine.

Some of the best pull tabs I've dug were round, shiny and stamped 10K or 14K. So, I still dig 'em. Especially if they give a solid VDI. It's a pain in the rump but has been well worth the extra effort to me for the occasional reward (not to mention...a nice surprise) of a gold ring.

I also dig a lot of foil and have found several nice small karat gold rings and ear rings.

Good luck with the V3i

 

[5900_XL-1]

I dug a nickel in Austin once which read 18, even out of the hole. I definitely agree though, 19 is my go to Vdi to dig nickels. An 18 is a beavertail most times here.

I've never read another nickel as 18 in open air.

 

[daddyflea]

Be careful those Nickles will read as high as 22 sometimes.

 

[Rob (IL)]

If you are only digging 19 for nickles you are missing some of them. I have to agree with daddyflea.

 

[sbumps]

I was digging everything but VDI of 19 was always a nickel.

 

[daddyflea]

Not sure what the 22s were might have been War Nickles but 19 to 22 is a must dig