What equipment would you use?? I need technical advice

[msk]

So I just joined treasurenet and have to say I am very excited to be here.

I have a really big hunch about a hoard but it is probably in one of the following three places:

Buried a few feet underground, hidden inside an old thick mud or brick wall, or even underneath a cement plaque a few inches thick.

I am aiming for at least a few gold or silver coins, no small target.

My best guess given my research is the Garrett ATI 2500 pro. But I feel it might fall short for what I need... What would you guys use? All advice is welcomed.

Thanks

 

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[3cylbill]

ground penetrating radar ...for something buried deep ...

 

[smokeythecat]

Welcome. If you have solid permission on the property or can "rent" the ground from the owner, not at all unheard of, and you know where it is, rent a small backhoe for a day. Even a grandmother can use one they are so easy.

Ground penetrating radar is the only other way. I don't think any machine would find it. My local hardware store is all encompassing and rents them for about $400 including delivery and pickup.

 

[whistler84]

whites also has a deep search set up similar to the garrett. if i recall right. it can pick up a 9"box @ 3.5 ft and a compact car @20 ft

 

[Honest Samuel]

Welcome. good hunting and good luck.

 

[Holyground]

Garrett ATX with Deep Seeker Coil with head phones. I have found stuff so deep I thought I was going to have to file a Lode Claim on it. BTW, if you are using headphones anywhere there might be Rattle Snakes, wear Gators. You might not hear the little buggers.

 

[RTR]

2X on the backhoe , And GPR rentals .Good luck

 

[Honest Samuel]

I agree with Smokey, again good luck.

 

[Slingshot]

I'd go with an old BFO unit with a 1'- 3' coil, especially in concrete with wire meshing or rebar reinforcement, or a 2 box TR unit, and the backhoe is a good idea too.

 

[Joseph08]

Interesting! Good luck with gold coins

 

[Frankn]

There are several options. For coin size targets you could pick up an old Whites surfmaster PI they will pick up a single coin at about 1'. A jar of coins at about 2'+.
Now a good 2 Box will pick up a jar of coins at about 6' and that is in any direction so it would work for walls. I have the hays 2 Box so that is verified info. You will have to watch out for rebars in concrete. All detectors will pick them up. Good luck.

 

[smokeythecat]

OP never came back. It's been over a year now, maybe he found it.