beepsticker
Full Member
A relative newbie to the whole detecting hobby. I had watched many you tube videos and decided, finally, in fall of 2018 to get myself a machine. I checked many different brands, and the reviews and concluded that a Garrett AT Max would do well for me. I didn't want to get a cheaper model and then wish I had a better one, so just went with a better model.
I am glad I did. I spent a bunch of time in the parking area of the local fairgrounds, just learning the tones, sounds, and depth perception of my new "stick". I surprisingly did find about five or six silver coins, and a .925 silver ring! Along with plenty of junk, and clad coins and of course pennies.
In early April I decided to try some "real" detecting , and promptly became quite spoiled.
In the first three weeks, I found a King George iii penny, a 1908 D dime, a 1884 Indian Head cent, and a musket ball. Also a few other silver coins (40's,50's) a few wheaties, and a load of pennies, cans,bottle caps,scrap iron, etc.
I also discovered a couple of arrowheads. (The area I hunted was reported to be a gathering place for three native tribes to fish the river during the spring runs of eels and chad.)
I hope to learn more, have a fun time, find many more interesting items, and maybe meet others who enjoy this as much as I have so far.
I am glad I did. I spent a bunch of time in the parking area of the local fairgrounds, just learning the tones, sounds, and depth perception of my new "stick". I surprisingly did find about five or six silver coins, and a .925 silver ring! Along with plenty of junk, and clad coins and of course pennies.
In early April I decided to try some "real" detecting , and promptly became quite spoiled.
In the first three weeks, I found a King George iii penny, a 1908 D dime, a 1884 Indian Head cent, and a musket ball. Also a few other silver coins (40's,50's) a few wheaties, and a load of pennies, cans,bottle caps,scrap iron, etc.
I also discovered a couple of arrowheads. (The area I hunted was reported to be a gathering place for three native tribes to fish the river during the spring runs of eels and chad.)
I hope to learn more, have a fun time, find many more interesting items, and maybe meet others who enjoy this as much as I have so far.