When metal detecting old sites that have been hunted over and over again, go back over the site in all metal mode. You would be surprised what your detector discriminates out. I found my SLQ going back over a site I know I have hunted countless times along with other hunters. I was surprised to find it where I did.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
WAITING
Well it's looking like I won't be doing any hunting for the rest of the month 
and probably well into February. I'm hoping to try and get out next month 
but February is always the coldest 
month. I'm still doing research 
, and hope to hit a few spots when the weather breaks along with some of my hot spots just to see what I may have missed. Keep warm and happy hunting. 
and probably well into February. I'm hoping to try and get out next month but February is always the coldest month. I'm still doing research , and hope to hit a few spots when the weather breaks along with some of my hot spots just to see what I may have missed. Keep warm and happy hunting. Saturday, January 22, 2011
COLD
The next few days it's going to be really cold. The weather hasn't been too bad but now this cold snap reminds me that this is Central NY. I got my coil back from the delta people and won't be able to try it out for a while 
, can't wait since I've had some luck with it. Hopefully February brings some decent weather.
The weather hasn't been too bad but now this cold snap reminds me that this is Central NY. I got my coil back from the delta people and won't be able to try it out for a while , can't wait since I've had some luck with it. Hopefully February brings some decent weather. Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The half dollar succeeded the unpopular and often ridiculed Barber half dollar. The coin was designed by A. A. Weinman. The Walking Liberty half dollar obverse is considered one of the best designed silver coins in American coinage. On the 1916 coins and some of the 1917 coins the mint mark is located on the obverse below the motto. These were made between 1916-1947. In the series there are some difficult rarities and some low-mintage (less than one million made) dates. The five key dates are 1916-P, 1916-S, 1921-P, 1921-D, and 1938-D. The most valuable is a 1938 D. Still looking for my first.
Monday, January 17, 2011
TIP-- DIG UNLIKELY TARGETS:
Be sure to dig targets that come up as "trash". I should do this more. This is especially important if the place you are hunting is one that you frequent. If you clear the area, next time you will be able to find the real targets. Also don't forget that some of those "trash targets" might be good finds like rings and tokens. I know it's hard to do when all you find is pull tabs and bottle caps but it could be worth it in the long run.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
MORE SNOW
Another snow day 
but we did miss the big storm that NYC had. 
Looks like the rest of January is going to be a wash. Hope there is a warm spell in February 
. I didn't hunt at all then so one day would be a blessing
but we did miss the big storm that NYC had. Looks like the rest of January is going to be a wash. Hope there is a warm spell in February . I didn't hunt at all then so one day would be a blessing
Monday, January 10, 2011
TIP - WAIT FOR RAIN
The damp earth is more conductive than dry soil, allowing more objects to register on a detector. Even a popular area often visited by metal detecting enthusiasts can reveal new buried treasures and finds after a heavy rain, so wait for the drops to subside and head out early. Also, during spring thaw, the ground shifts from being frozen solid in the cold winter months. Objects that were once buried too deeply to make a beep on a detector may rise, allowing them to be discovered. I have had good luck with the wet ground finding coins deeper and more of them.
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