[meteorite-list] Metal detector Question

[Mark Bowling]

Hi Dean,

I would draw a line between gold (& meteorites) and coins.  A machine for all around hunting usually lowers the performance of the machine in those different styles of hunting.  So many detectorists choose to own 2 machines (one for gold/meteorites and one for coins).

For hunting gold in Australia I would go with the Minelab because they were developed in Australia in order to combat their heavily mineralized ground.

They also make good coin machines.  They may have a multi-use machine that does a good job.   The newer multi-frequency machines would be something to look at.  But again, 2 machines is better.  Having a deep seeking gold machine, along with a coin machine better suited to finding shallow, small targets would increase the probability of success.

I'm in the states and my Whites serves me well.  I also have a coin machine that can hunt gold, but I always put it down and use my dedicated gold machine instead.

Good luck,

Mark B.
Vail, AZ


--- On Tue, 11/24/09, dean bessey <deanbessey at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: dean bessey <deanbessey at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:21 PM
> If somebody was wanting a metal
> detector with plans to use it searching for meteorites, gold
> nuggets and coins in Australia what would be the best metal
> detector to get?
> What things in general does one look for in buying a metal
> detector?
> Thanks
> DEAN
> 
> 
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