Couple of Quarters in My Backyard

[biloyp]

Still having some nice weather here in SE PA. Hit the backyard after work for an hour and a half and found 2 Quarters and a penny. I am trying to get the hang of getting really good at using the pinpointer feature on the Garrett AT Pro.

 

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[lookindown]

Welcome to T NET...what method of pin pointing are you using?...I center the target and then move the coil backwards and when the signal drops, the target is just inside the front center of the coil.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Hello Biloyp,

Welcome to the forum!

I use (one of a few) the method as described by Lookindown, you could also use rear of the coil. Another method is the “DD wiggle”, I use this to separate trash from treasure then isolate the target I have an interest in digging. Another way is the 90 degree – 90 degree (X – pattern). Lastly, you could use the “flip-up” the coil method and use the tip to locate the target. The AT Pro has a very good Pin Point function, make a test bed in your yard and practice various methods. With practice you will become proficient at one or more of the Pin Pointing techniques.

Happy Hunting,

 

[pong12211]

Nice finds thanks for sharing.

 

[lookindown]

Hello Biloyp,

Welcome to the forum!

I use (one of a few) the method as described by Lookindown, you could also use rear of the coil. Another method is the “DD wiggle”, I use this to separate trash from treasure then isolate the target I have an interest in digging. Another way is the 90 degree – 90 degree (X – pattern). Lastly, you could use the “flip-up” the coil method and use the tip to locate the target. The AT Pro has a very good Pin Point function, make a test bed in your yard and practice various methods. With practice you will become proficient at one or more of the Pin Pointing techniques.

Happy Hunting,

Yeah, I use that tight wiggle to "fish" a good target out of the trash too...lots of times Ive got a little chirp of a high tone at a trashy sight and used that tight wiggle to lock on a coin...I circle the target as I wiggle to hit the sweet spot...sometimes you can only hear that coin from one, very small angle as you circle.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[cjon455]

Yeah, I use that tight wiggle to "fish" a good target out of the trash too...lots of times Ive got a little chirp of a high tone at a trashy sight and used that tight wiggle to lock on a coin...I circle the target as I wiggle to hit the sweet spot...sometimes you can only hear that coin from one, very small angle as you circle.

I've done that before also!, I feel like this is where the 5x8 coil or sniper coil would come in handy

 

[park pirate]

Not bad bud..

 

[biloyp]

I am going to set up a spot in the yard and put a coin in the ground and practice the methods mentioned. I am sure with the knowledge on this forum and my practicing will help improve my skill at this. Thanks for all of the help.

 

[lookindown]

I've done that before also!, I feel like this is where the 5x8 coil or sniper coil would come in handy

Yeah, Ive got to get a 5x8 coil for trashy sites like old houses...Ive heard good things about that coil.