detector for SMALL gold nuggets

[barber]

I know an area where there are lots of small nuggets(?) about wheat grain size. Is there a detector not over $1500.00 that would pick these up at a decent depth, at least 5 or 6 inches in hot ground with lots of hot rocks? Guess I'm just dreaming, huh?

 

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[diggitdawg]

thank u functional, can it be possible that out of those people only like 3 % know how to set it to find gold? sounds like iv'e been taken for a ride as well. i had to laugh at the guy that said his friend found 3 nuggets that had been missed with other detectors something like an 8 oz, 2 oz , i forget the third but it sounds like the other guys forgot to put batteries in their detectors. i'm sure a $ 99 detector from big 5 would not miss any one of those lol.

 

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[Steve Herschbach]

Hi,

The Eureka is a capable machine that serves many people well. My only real complaint about it is that Minelab really jacked up the price on it in the last couple years.

Nugget hunting is a lot harder than people imagine. The first nugget is by far the hardest for most people so I don't find three days of hunting with no gold found to be remarkable at all.

Steve Herschbach

 

[Steve Herschbach]

Hi,

I just posted a story related to this subject at http://www.akmining.com/mine/jour162.htm

Steve Herschbach

 

[diggitdawg]

hello steve, thanks for the reply.. for sure 3 days under my belt is not a long time to find my first gold i would be happy if I could find my first in 3 months lol. but really my concern is should i spend 3 months looking with this unit. I really havn't read many good opinions about it other than dealers comments & the generic great comments made by minelab. but when someone on the forums asks about the best vlf detectors (probably once a week on every forum) I rarely see the eureka gold mentioned. I bought it because of the dealer & minelab hype instead of asking around. (mistake) I don't mind spending the $ on a quality machine I just dont want to spend the time when its going to be wasted. I respect your opinion and I will stick with it. hopefully this year I can put a lot more time in with it. even bought the 15" wot because I like the fact that it's water proof. going to try around some creeks & wet areas also. thanks again

 

[Functional]

hello steve, thanks for the reply.. for sure 3 days under my belt is not a long time to find my first gold i would be happy if I could find my first in 3 months lol. but really my concern is should i spend 3 months looking with this unit. I really havn't read many good opinions about it other than dealers comments & the generic great comments made by minelab. but when someone on the forums asks about the best vlf detectors (probably once a week on every forum) I rarely see the eureka gold mentioned. I bought it because of the dealer & minelab hype instead of asking around. (mistake) I don't mind spending the $ on a quality machine I just dont want to spend the time when its going to be wasted. I respect your opinion and I will stick with it. hopefully this year I can put a lot more time in with it. even bought the 15" wot because I like the fact that it's water proof. going to try around some creeks & wet areas also. thanks again

Here's some light reading:
http://www.arizonaoutback.com/eurekatest.html

Opinion's on your MD:
http://www.nuggethunting.com/forums...c=595&pid=3815&mode=threaded&start=#entry3815
And:
http://www.49ermike.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=195&topic_id=181
Then closer to your virtual home:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=222583.0

You'll have to check out some of the 500 plus other Google hits yourself:
http://www.google.ca/#q=minelab+"eureka+gold"+forum&hl=en&sa=2&fp=2f827d2d12b4c511

My foggy eyesight due to lack of sleep, is telling me that I'm off for the night.

F.

 

[Steve Herschbach]

Hi diggitdog

The instructions for the WOT note that it runs best at 6.4 kHz so be aware that you have little chance of finding anything but large nuggets with that coil. In general I'd stick with the stock coil unless you know coin size or larger nuggets are lurking nearby. The stock coil runs best at 20 kHz but if you have tiny surface pickers go to 60 kHz.

I'll generally let the unit auto ground track for a few minutes then switch to fixed.

The Eureka is a good detector, as are the others. You will find a good operator can find gold with any of them. It is all about putting yourself in good locations and putting in serious, patient effort. It gets easier with time but there is a learning curve for sure. Good luck!

Steve Herschbach

 

[goldseeker4000]

These were found with my X-terra 705. It will find gold nuggets just under 1 grain. It is very user friendly and you can be up and hunting with it in a matter of 10 min. I know, I have done it and found gold with it. As sensitive as a eureka Gold or goldbug 2.

 

[BlueDuck]

Goldseeker4000 ....... What coil are you using on your 705? Looks great.

 

[williamsingr]

The MXT is hot on the gold and works well in areas with heavy mineralized soil you can pick up a new one for about $660 have seen them advertised