TUFF DIGS Posts: 673
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Detector used: Minelab Safari, bounty hunter 202 with a 10in magnum coil, Automax pinpointer,
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Posted Nov 25, 2009, 07:16:26 PM |
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so i got out with the new toy today.. and started my new learning curve.. went to a place that was cleaned by my 202 to learn on the new swinger. bumped it into coin jewelry mode, and switched to light trash, and cranked it up on the sens.. 1st hole pulltab... 2nd hole 1887 V nickle at 7in.. my second ever dug  also managed a 1949 Wheat a copper heart another cool marble, and a nice roundball!! the pinpoint mode works very nice and really helps... can't wait to master this SAFARI... best of digs  MR TUFF |
oldest coins dug. 1851 seated dime. 1879s Morgan. 1928s walker. 1887x2,1906 V nickle. 1915 Buff. 1874,1882,1883,1889x3,1890,1891,1893,1895,1897,1898x2,1901,1902x2,1904,1907,1908,1909 IHs. 1902,1906 barber Qtrs. 1894o,1897,1899,1904,1905s,1909,1913 barber dimes. notable merc 1916.
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Posts: 21
Yellow Tavern Virginia
Detector used: Wilson R&C III, Minelab Safari, X-Terra 70
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 25, 2009, 07:32:21 PM |
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Congratulations on your new machine; I had similar experiences when testing out mine for the first few times. Newer technology is amazing isn't it! Wait untill you try all metal mode. Nice finds by the way. Does that broken object say crusader?
HH
UNEARTHED
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Posts: 530
Illinois
Detector used: Radio Shack Discovery 3000
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 25, 2009, 07:46:27 PM |
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Very nice finds. I'm looking to get a new detector. The safari is one I have been considering.
HH
Ron
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 25, 2009, 07:48:41 PM |
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Nice A whole New world gonna open up for Ya now.  |
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Posts: 70
Illinois
Detector used: Tesoro Cibola
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 25, 2009, 08:34:52 PM |
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Nice finds. My dad got a safari and he's starting to get more used to it. It's really a great machine. Good luck! HH
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Posts: 201
Rock Springs , WY
Detector used: Minelab SD 2200D
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 25, 2009, 09:39:08 PM |
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WTG  |
PAUL BEYERS (DUNEBUGGYWYO)
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Posts: 915
Bay Area Ca.
Detector used: White's Spectra V3
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 03:02:39 AM |
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cool finds and congrats on the new machine. looking forward to more of your posts with it. thanks for sharing and hh
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Happy Hunting Everyone, may your swings be filled with beeps, and your scoops full of the treasures you seek!
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Posts: 6874
Wisconsin & now back to Arizona
Detector used: Minelab X-70
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 04:12:49 AM |
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Congratulations on the finds, you'll realy get to love that minelab!
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My Oldest Coin To Date is a 1854 Seated Liberty Dime! 
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Posts: 2643
NorthWest Ohio
Detector used: Minelab X-70
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 04:26:39 AM |
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u just can't beat minelab, I used a safari for a whole day this summer and I just could not believe how easy it was to use. I loved it. Congrats on the V nickel!
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CRH Finds 2010
Halves:
40% - 20
90% JFK- 2
proofs- 2
commeratives-0
Franklin - 0
WLH - 1
Quarters:
Silver - 0
Dimes:
Rosie - 1
Merc's-0
Nickel:
War Nicks (Silver) - 0
Buffalo - 0
Cents:
Wheaties - 7
total searched: $5,735
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Posts: 15778
Shelbyville, Kentucky or any place I can detect !!!
Detector used: ace 250 for now
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 06:25:29 AM |
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that new machine will
pay for itself in no time !!!
that is one beautiful marble !
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MR. Gibson
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Posts: 305
Maryland
Detector used: Minelab Safari
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 06:28:15 AM |
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I love my Safari, you will master it in no time. Great finds.
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