Hello.....with questions

[IndianaSmith]

Wanted to say hello to everyone being as I'm a "newbie" not only to this forum, but pretty-much to MD as well. That being said, I have been out on a handful of occassions. No "big" finds, mostly newer coins, and alot of foil lol, please excuse the username, best I could do on short notice . I've been looking around on the site for a few days, and thought I'd might as well join, looks like a great site.

I live in central Indiana (Anderson), and just turned 50. I've always found MD interesting, and my dad has done a fair amount of it.

Questions, dad has 2 Detectors. One is a Garrett "Coin Hunter" TR Discriminator with a "Shielded 4B Type coil" (8"), the other is a Fisher #1265-X with a "M-Scope" coil (8"). The Garrett is a much older MD than is the Fisher. Would anyone preffer one detector over the other, meaning would one be better for me (as a beginner) over the other?

I've been itching to get out & do alittle hunting, but back & knee problems have been somewhat holding me back. lol, I may have to load-up & talk dad into going-out somewhere in the near future.

One last question, just for my own curosity. What percentage regarding MD would you consider each of the following:

1-Blind Luck.

2-Researching an area before hunting.

3-Being in an area more prone to finds (say beach over the woods "generally speaking").


4-Knowing the "ins & outs" of your machine. Say would someone with a $1000 MD with less experience have better "luck" than a seasoned hunter with a lesser quality detector.

Thanks in advance,
Smitty

 

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[musclecar]

Hi Smitty, welcome! I can't help you with chosing your machine, as I have only used White, and Minelab. Regarding your poll,,,in this order,,,

2
4
2
2
1

As you see,, research, and knowing your machine are most important in my opinion. GOOD LUCK!

MC

 

[Sandman]

Smitty, welcome to the forum and hobby.

As for which detector is for you, the Fisher will definitely be the better of the two. Though I have found a fair amount with the old TR's, they just don't measure up with todays detectors. If you are fairly versed in the use of the Fisher I would use that while you read up on the newer types. It's not so much that newer detectors are so much deeper but they are lighter and easier to use and learn. The discrimination circuits are better designed.

A skilled operator will stomp the heck out of a newbie with a top of the line detector every time. The top of the line detector will do the job easier in more locations for more different types of hunting.

 

[IndianaSmith]

Thanks for the welcome & replies.

Smitty

 

[Baggins]

Welcome and I bet it feels good to come back to the hobby....you'll love it here....tons of great people ready and willing to help with whatever you need...
Good luck, and looking forward to your upcoming finds!
HH
Sean

 

[echostar61]

Hello neighbor,I live in Anderson Indiana too,so great to see someone so close that enjoys this hobby.

 

[IndianaSmith]

Thanks Baggins, lol I hope someday I'll have some "finds" worth posting.

Echostar61- Hey neighbor Maybe we'll cross paths someday looking for that treasure! lol

I did put a bug in dads ear this morning about grabbing the MDs & going out sometime......he was interested. His 1st question was if I had someplace in mind. I thought we might find some areas around the White River to try.

Thanks
Smitty

 

[Ant]

Fisher M-Scope in my opinion is by no doubt the better detector. As for your last questions, I'd answer like this. Learn the places that people congregate and you'll find treasure. If you want relics, do the research.

Your odds substantially raise using the above tatact. If your the type of person that's dedicated to the quest at hand, get a top end detector, if not get an entry level. Metal detectors have different learn curvs that each other, some longer than others. The more time you spend detecting, the easer it gets.

 

[luvsdux]

Sounds like you're eager to get going. I also suggest going to the places people use. No people, no lost items. As to blind luck, anyone may just happen to pass a detector over a real prize, but don't hold your breath. Research is always a plus and the veteran user that knows his machine well (whatever it is) will produce better than a beginner with the top end machine over the long haul. It just takes use and time to learn the little nuances that make the difference over digging a neat, deep item versus passing it by as junk. That's one of the reasons you'll see references to dig everything so often on forums. Part of the learning curve involves digging a lot of pull tabs and foil. Like so many other endeavors, persistence pays off. Good luck and have fun.
luvsdux