Need detector find steel and lead shot

7come11 · Oct 19, 2011

What basic brand, model, would be best to purchase to find both steel and lead shot in ducks and geese and other birds before or after their cooked ? Last year I chipped a tooth, any suggestions

Thanks Val

OZARKS · Oct 19, 2011

Almost any vlf detector would work for that application. I wouldn't spend alot of money on it either for the reason you're wanting to use it

beerdoodle · Oct 19, 2011

Kentucky fried chicken......................

SMPress · Oct 19, 2011

I never tried, but I am thinking a simple handheld pinpointer would be what you want, you are lloking for small bird shot, a regular detector will just be telling you there is metal in there, a pinpointer could show you where I would think...

7come11 · Oct 19, 2011

Thanks for the reply, I have never used a detector or know anyone who has one, so I didn't know where to start.
Val

Lightningjack · Oct 19, 2011

Welcome to the friendly forum.... :wave:

.... Like suggested I'd try a hand held pin-pointer.... Maybe a Garrett pro pointer...

7come11 · Oct 19, 2011

Just as long as I know there is lead or steel shot in the bird or in the breast meat ( when I just breast them ) I should be able to find the shot and pick it out.
Val

HarveyH48 · Oct 20, 2011

7come11 said:
Just as long as I know there is lead or steel shot in the bird or in the breast meat ( when I just breast them ) I should be able to find the shot and pick it out.
Val

Harbor Freight has a $16 hand held metal detector, that should be just what you need. Most hardware stores have stud finders, but probably cost more, but might work, and and might be something to check into locally. Thing with Harbor Freight, is they have monthly sales, coupons, free shipping offers all the time. Think, even if you miss the discounts, it won't cost more than $25.

DIGGER27 · Oct 20, 2011

7come11 said:
Thanks for the reply, I have never used a detector or know anyone who has one, so I didn't know where to start.
Val

This is not cheap, but dental work costs more.
I have also seen Norm on PBS use this type to find nails in wood before he wrecks up his very expensive sanders and planers.

http://www.garrett.com/securitysite/security_super_scanner_main.aspx

7come11 · Oct 20, 2011

Thanks for the replys, The information will save me a lot of time looking at detectors, now I can zero in on the detectors that were suggested.
Val

davidlhyde63366 · Oct 25, 2020

pinpointer

HarveyH48 said:
Harbor Freight has a $16 hand held metal detector, that should be just what you need. Most hardware stores have stud finders, but probably cost more, but might work, and and might be something to check into locally. Thing with Harbor Freight, is they have monthly sales, coupons, free shipping offers all the time. Think, even if you miss the discounts, it won't cost more than $25.

some thing like this one from Harbor freight https://www.harborfreight.com/metal-detector-97245.html?_br_psugg_q=metal+detector

MKW · Oct 25, 2020

A pinpointer won't do it...I have tried with a Garrett Carrot with no luck.

HistoryHippy · Oct 28, 2020

Get a shot glass and use it for its intended purpose...Spitting out bird shot while dining.

Cfmct · Oct 28, 2020

MKW said:
A pinpointer won't do it...I have tried with a Garrett Carrot with no luck.

HistoryHippy said:
Get a shot glass and use it for its intended purpose...Spitting out bird shot while dining.

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