Gold sampling

[gold guy]

How far do u recommend digging before doing sample pan

 

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[gold tramp]

always sample all the way down you may have diferant pay zones.
use your bleeper every time you dig on course gold.
Cpt. Herb

 

[DesertNuggets]

Til you hit the bedrock.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Part of sampling is locating the bedrock on your claim, and knowing how much overburden you'll need to move. Always sample from the pay gravel on the bedrock.

 

[TerryC]

Check the layout and slope of the area. If the bedrock, which is where you are headed, is WAY down, you may consider a new place. If you think the bedrock may be less than 6 feet, you can make an auger to confirm the depth. Using a 3/8 ths inch steel rod, have someone weld on a small flange at the bottom and a "T" handle at the top. Work this round and round -back and forth, to reach bedrock. If it is less than 6 feet deep, consider going for it. Too deep for sampling for me anymore! TTC

 

[KevinInColorado]

Bedrock is only 2-3 feet down in my favorite spot...the bottom few inches have bigger gold for sure and the occasional bullet too!

...so dig!!

Mine it and recycle it!