pioneer 505 or sharpshooter 2

[medallion]

ARGH>>>>>

I live in Mid Michigan on the thumb. I got sand in my yard and 2 acres of old undetected land. I have recovered pennies and trash, learned lots from reading here. Even at the local beaches I either get trash or nothing. I am not as dumb as some, but I still am not getting really good signals to speak of with my Pioneer 505 (it is the Wal Mart version of the Sharpshooter 2).. Any suggestion, anyone who wants to compare notes, chat about this particular brand, or model/s, give me therapy, I thought a 250-300 dollar detector would be great for my meager needs. I even had a quicksilver which seemed to work better. I have tested it and it seems fine, practiced, have found a couple of things like clad and brass, but..... I am a bit frustrated. Is this a real detector or should I plan for something more expensive in the spring? Maybe I am doing something wrong, but - I don't think so....sigh.. Any owners with similar issues
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[UnEarthed72]

Hi. medallion,I hear you man I'm using a pioneer 202 BH and i gotta say I dont think they like to find anything really good.Now Ive done tons of research on my area(endless hours actually)and have been to many historic places,parks,older homes,woods and the list goes on, yet i refuse to give up as do i dig every and i mean every signal.
Granted i have found some pretty neat stuff including a silver necklace,2 silver rings,lots of clad,and 1 sac. gold(en) dollar coin.Not once have i happened upon gold jewelry,relics,or a coin older than 1940.I just honestly believe(i said this in another post)that for the money BH could of made a 200+ machine just a bit better ,but its all i have for now and I'm never giving up i just have to save for a high end machine because those machines are the ones that are sniffing out all the great finds.

dont get frustrated keep at it till you can get something better

 

[UnEarthed72]

This person must be super frustrated,he never did seem to come back to the forum.

 

[Montana Jim]

Maybe there is nothing to find on his two acres...

 

[Texas Coin Hunter]

Hi it's not the MD, you have tobe in the right place sinc No
one knows where people have lost items, i'm useing the
Radio Shack 3000 which has the same technology as the
Land Star which List for $449.00 on the Bounty Hunter web
site & i've found tons of clad, silver & relics, NO Gold yet w/
it. But i have found gold back in 1973 when useing the Garrett
ADS / Groundhog....Found 1- 1734/3 4 Escudos gold piece &
several 8 Reals on the beach of Texas. If your not in a place
where someone had a hole in there pocket then your chances
of finding something are less, try checking out these areas:

Old Schools City Parks
City Parks Old Churches
Old Home sites Picnic Areas
Swimming Areas Athletic Fields
Rodeo Arenas Campgrounds
Ghost Towns Beaches
Roadside Parks Sidewalk Grassy Areas
Rural Mailbox Reunion Areas
Revival Sites Old Fort Sites
Fishing Spots Old Barns
Flea Markets Roadside Fruit Stands
Old Drive Inns Old Motels Sites
Town Squares Rural Dancing Sites
Historical Markers Old Gas Stations & Gen. Stores
Playgrounds Clothes Lines
Old Houses & Structures Fairgrounds


Permission Slip:

Sample Permission Slip

Mr/Ms/Mrs First M.I. Last
Street Address
City, State ZIP
Phone #
[email protected]

DATE

Greetings Sir (or Ma’am),

My name is (your name). I have lived in (your town) for (number of) years. (Other things about yourself or family – keep short). Normally I would prefer to approach you in person, but I feel that a letter beforehand is far less intrusive than just knocking on your door at an inconvenient time and invading your privacy.

I'm writing to ask for permission to use a metal detector on your property at (address or location). I've been engaged in the hobby for about (years) now and I find that it is a good source of exercise and a great way to meet many interesting people. I realize this may be a strange request, but the thrill of finding old coins, buttons, & etc is very exciting to me. Recently, I ran across information about the history of your property and the area surrounding it. Needless to say, I’ve been intrigued about how old the area really is.

I want you to know that I respect all properties that I search and always leave them in the same condition that I find them. Normally, the targets that I uncover are no more than four to six inches deep, and I retrieve them in such a way that the ground appears undisturbed.

In addition, I would like to offer my services to you. Perhaps you or someone you know has lost a favorite piece of jewelry or other valued metal object. I would be glad to try and find it for you, just for the thrill of the search. Otherwise, if you have a couple of chores I can help you with while I’m there, I would be glad to offer a hand in return.

I have enclosed a self addressed envelope for your convenience and would be happy to meet with you if further discussion is required. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me anytime. My phone number is listed above.

Thank you so much for your consideration, and I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Very Respectfully,

(Sign your name here)

(Type your name here)



NOTE 2: Also use the following additional format when dealing with companies (especially such as contractors at a construction site) where safety and liability is a primary concern.

Release of Personal Liability and Permission to Metal Detect on Private Property
The areas I wish to hunt include open fields, lawn areas, along sidewalks, (etc, etc). The guidelines below are a generally accepted ethical list of rules governing metal detecting enthusiasts that I will follow:

1. Dig no more than a few inches below the soil surface

2. Always return grass/soil to its original state

3. Avoid specially manicured areas (golf course greens, etc)

4. Never re-bury trash items, dispose of refuse properly

5. Never interfere with occupied or storage areas

6. Make every attempt to locate rightful owners of precious finds or items of possible sentimental value

7. Never hunt after nightfall

8. Follow all instruction of the site foreman and abide by safety notices

Thank you for considering my request sir (or ma’am). Approval will not only help me enjoy this newly-acquired hobby but help make (name of city) a cleaner community. Furthermore, I accept full responsibility for everything I do and hereby release you from all potential personal liability that may result from any of my accidents. I also understand that any limited approval granted by you may be revoked at any time and I promise that I will never abuse your trust or become a nuisance.

Signed,


(Type Name) Date

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I, ______________________hereby give my express permission to (Your Name) to venture onto my property for the purpose of his (her) metal detecting hobby. I also understand that I may withdraw this agreement or revise in any way, and at any time as I see fit upon written or oral notice.

Signed

__________________________ ________________

Owner, (type Address of location of property) DATE

You can copy & paste this permission slip in to Word Pad then printit out just make shure the property owner gets a copy & you keep a copy in your possesion while hunting on said property, i keep my copies in a 3 ring binder.


Sincerely
~Dave~ <Tnet> Texas Coin Hunter