Metal Detecting finds?

[Xiucutil]

7 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

What's a good entry level metal detector?, I've got access to a few hundred acres of farm land.

I started with an XP ADX150, brilliant easy to use beginners detector, the next choice would be a Garret.

I then moved up to a Minelab which cost about 5 times as much as the XP and I don't find that much more stuff.

Be careful if you start, it can get addictive!

[Acerforestry]

14 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

What's a good entry level metal detector?, I've got access to a few hundred acres of farm land.

I have had a few Tesoro detectors, (and still have the cheapest in their range now) they are highly regarded generally and on the whole easy to use. Interesting the idea of looking beneath trees, I was always under the impression that the only sensible place to scour was ploughsoil- logically this is right as most of the bigger hoards are pulled up from deep down by ploughs. That Celtic coin is a cracking find

[Paul Cleaver]

3 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

What's a good entry level metal detector?, I've got access to a few hundred acres of farm land.

good question, I always say a second hand decent detector is better than a new lower grade one. I will get back to you later as i have been out of touch

 

31 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

What's a good entry level metal detector?, I've got access to a few hundred acres of farm land.

I used to have a technetics T2 - had some great finds with it. I have a minelab e trac now. 

[Paul Cleaver]

37 minutes ago, Acerforestry said:

I have had a few Tesoro detectors, (and still have the cheapest in their range now) they are highly regarded generally and on the whole easy to use. Interesting the idea of looking beneath trees, I was always under the impression that the only sensible place to scour was ploughsoil- logically this is right as most of the bigger hoards are pulled up from deep down by ploughs. That Celtic coin is a cracking find

yeh Tesoros were ok  i had a spin off - lazer b3

[Paul Cleaver]

Give me a mid range detector on a rich site than a top of the range detector on an average site , any day of the week

[eggsarascal]

I've always fancied a go at metal detecting and now I've got my chance to try before I buy, @Paul Cleaver and his mate are coming down with a spare detector to show me the ropes. Thanks Paul.

[Wolfie]

Coincidence, my wife has also just bought the Garrett 400i kit as she has always wanted one.
Do you mind another learner coming along to your party eggs?

[eggsarascal]

8 minutes ago, Wolfie said:

Coincidence, my wife has also just bought the Garrett 400i kit as she has always wanted one.
Do you mind another learner coming along to your party eggs?

Not at all Ed, bring a tent if you fancy it. Paul and his mate are camping, which I can only imagine a few drinks will be consumed.

[Paul Cleaver]

57 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

I've always fancied a go at metal detecting and now I've got my chance to try before I buy, @Paul Cleaver and his mate are coming down with a spare detector to show me the ropes. Thanks Paul.

No Probs thanks for having us

[Wolfie]

Not at all Ed, bring a tent if you fancy it. Paul and his mate are camping, which I can only imagine a few drinks will be consumed.

Ha, last time I camped at yours it was -5c. Appreciated your sofa!
When is Paul visiting?