relicmeister
Bronze Member
- Jul 26, 2012
- 2,216
- 2,150
- Detector(s) used
- XP Orx Deus II, 9” coil
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
I hunt the woods more than anywhere else seeking colonial artifacts and colonial homesites to hunt. I have had several models of the garmin Foretrex gps but I would still experience anxiety when I would be several hundred feet from my waypoint and be getting erratic compass readings. Because of this I would never go too far or where I couldn’t follow a trail or creek or hear the nearest road, and I’d like to go anywhere that looks interesting and not worry. ( my sense of direction is horrible)
I looked into other gos units and got a used garmin Oregon 550t and afternoon using one time it was a game changer. The Oregon has many features the foretrex lacks. I also got ( used) 24k Topo map on micro sd covering the northeast US.
Although I really like it it seemed a little slow and took longer than expected to acquire satellites, and the touch screen was not great for response. So I saw how improved the latest model the 700 series are and found a good price for a new Oregon 750. It is the most advanced and accurate available with extra features like radar weather,
Many things that will increase my chances of finding sites and relics. I got the model without Topo basemap because I’m getting the more detailed 24k NE maps. It does have a great camera which geotags every photo which is useful.
I’m looking forward to greatly expanding my hunting area free of anxiety over getting lost and confident to explore
I looked into other gos units and got a used garmin Oregon 550t and afternoon using one time it was a game changer. The Oregon has many features the foretrex lacks. I also got ( used) 24k Topo map on micro sd covering the northeast US.
Although I really like it it seemed a little slow and took longer than expected to acquire satellites, and the touch screen was not great for response. So I saw how improved the latest model the 700 series are and found a good price for a new Oregon 750. It is the most advanced and accurate available with extra features like radar weather,
Many things that will increase my chances of finding sites and relics. I got the model without Topo basemap because I’m getting the more detailed 24k NE maps. It does have a great camera which geotags every photo which is useful.
I’m looking forward to greatly expanding my hunting area free of anxiety over getting lost and confident to explore