Will this detector find gold nuggets?
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Yes! The problem is exact pin pointing the location of very small metals. This is why they offer a nugget detection foot the area is small than the stock and it is easier to determine location by covering a smaller area. Stock covers the ring size and some out side area of ring; so if your foot print is 12" across you have 13' to 14" square area to locate what might be a pin head size nugget. If you use a nugget head the area is much smaller the head may be 4" across meaning you may be searching 5" to 6" square for that pin head size nugget. Also it's smaller size will allow you access to closed in areas between rocks and other obstacles. I hope this helps and may God bless Stacy. Sincerely, Joseph Handicapable
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Yes! The problem is exact pin pointing the location of very small metals. This is why they offer a nugget detection foot the area is small than the stock and it is easier to determine location by covering a smaller area. Stock covers the ring size and some out side area of ring; so if your foot print is 12" across you have 13' to 14" square area to locate what might be a pin head size nugget. If you use a nugget head the area is much smaller the head may be 4" across meaning you may be searching 5" to 6" square for that pin head size nugget. Also it's smaller size will allow you access to closed in areas between rocks and other obstacles. I hope this helps and may God bless Stacy.Sincerely,Joseph Handicapable Yes! The problem is exact pin pointing the location of very small metals. This is why they offer a nugget detection foot the area is small than the stock and it is easier to determine location by covering a smaller area. Stock covers the ring size and some out side area of ring; so if your foot print is 12" across you have 13' to 14" square area to locate what might be a pin head size nugget. If you use a nugget head the area is much smaller the head may be 4" across meaning you may be searching 5" to 6" square for that pin head size nugget. Also it's smaller size... » Read More Yes! The problem is exact pin pointing the location of very small metals. This is why they offer a nugget detection foot the area is small than the stock and it is easier to determine location by covering a smaller area. Stock covers the ring size and some out side area of ring; so if your foot print is 12" across you have 13' to 14" square area to locate what might be a pin head size nugget. If you use a nugget head the area is much smaller the head may be 4" across meaning you may be searching 5" to 6" square for that pin head size nugget. Also it's smaller size will allow you access to closed in areas between rocks and other obstacles. I hope this helps and may God bless Stacy.Sincerely,Joseph Handicapable « Show Less
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if your in a known gold area, and you know how to use this detector it will. not flakes but pickers and nuggets. make sure TO ground balance
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yes it will. even in shallow water. I have found a few about 3-7 grams. (4)
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yes it should have no worries finding a gold ring - these Delta's are a very underated metal detector
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I took mine on saltwater beaches about 2 moths ago in Florida. The detector worked very well in dry sand but as soon as you step foot on wet sand, the detector gives a bunch of false signals. I found that if you turn the detector off and back on again, it will do a little better, but you have to discriminate out iron, foil, tab, and nickel for it to give no false signals.
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good question. It is difficult to find gold with any detector. Gold reflects on the same frequency as beer tabs and nickels depending on the size of the gold. Sometimes it reflects on even lower frequencies like iron. The result is that the detector will find the gold, but you won't know if you are getting gold or a beer tab until you dig it up. Of course, it will normally be a beer tab.
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This detector "comes with" several features not found in less expensive models. It has a 'pin pointer' feature that is useful. Study the manual.I purchased a Garrett "Pro Pointer" which I use in conjunction with the detector. Use the included earphones.
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Sorry for delay -I was overseas, and had to test. I used my 14K wedding ring, and the scanner could pick it up from about 1" away. I suppose it would matter where you lost it, but it will detect.
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Would have to say no. It works fairly well with large amounts of metal. Wouldn't detect rings, nuts, bolts, etc unless within 1 or 2 inches of source. This was a very poor quality metal detector in my opinion. I returned mine.
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Sorry but i dont know because when i buyed i send it straight to mexico, and what they told me it only can detect metal 3 feet deep and they have to buy a eagle eye to go deeper. I hope this help.
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seriously though, you cannot have a metal detector without having also a pin pointer. Otherwise you'll be searching forever to find one penny or whatever else the detector lands on. They go together like shoes and socks
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I wish I knew!! I use it to find cartridge casings. It works really good in my opinion. I've found nails, screws pop cans shredded by the lawn mower. But alas, no gold. Good luck.
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The timeranger has several settings that can distinguish in various ferrous metals, the instruction manual explains how to set it. It has a setting to gold. The time ranger is advertised as one of the better metal detectors.
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If you order a kit yes. The best deal is the detector, bag, treasure pouch & trenching tool. Great machines, I love mine. Oh be sure to buy a pin pointer as it will make your life much easier.
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As far as I know, if a metal detector can work underwater, it should work on land too.But as far as this particular metal detector goes, I wouldn't trust it.There are way too many bad reviews on the internet for this detector.Also, many of the good reviews on Amazon for this detector look like fake reviews, as if the reviews were posted by the seller.
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Sorry, metal detectors cannot find loose diamonds . Since you have and idea where it is, use a flour strainer to sift the soil.
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I've owned this detector for a couple of years. It has performed well. To respond to your question; No consumer grade metal detector I am aware of is sensitive to the physical shape of any metal. There need only be an adequate amount of that metal for the detector coil chosen to sense a 'return' and transmit that back to the display. Certain coils are wound to better detect gold than others. If gold is what you're going for I suggest you look into also picking up a gold finding coil from BountyHunter.
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Yes, just make sure that the detector you buy goes the distance. They are different. I bought 2 detectors. First one set up about 450 yards away and then the 2nd one about 100 ydsaway to let me know when someone is closer. I love them !
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Yes this would be an excellent choice for that. I use mine for metal detecting and it picks up all coins and even foil. Good product good price.