Arry 23,967 Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 Not about to celebrate on this bit of Gold Lol. Pen nib. Nice signal though. Cheers Arry 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 30,709 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 19/03/2025 at 12:33, Arry said: Yeah go for it mate you never know what in that ground. Warning its very addictive Lol. Good hobby though. Cheers Arry Alright mate well have been thinking about it for a while but have decided to give it a go after all I’m in the most prolific county in the uk surrounded by roman settlements etc, so my question and you have answered this in the past but I can’t remember, am after a decent entry level detector you recommended a garmin in the past but I can’t remember the model Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 36 minutes ago, Greyman said: Alright mate well have been thinking about it for a while but have decided to give it a go after all I’m in the most prolific county in the uk surrounded by roman settlements etc, so my question and you have answered this in the past but I can’t remember, am after a decent entry level detector you recommended a garmin in the past but I can’t remember the model I would have said a Minelab Equinox 540 its what I started with easy to use. It come with headphones that are wired I found upgrading to Bluetooth headphones a godsend as you don't have to take the head phones off to dig. Also you a probe is almost a must. Hope this is a help. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 30,709 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 21/03/2024 at 21:11, Daniel cain said: I was looking at getting one of these a few months back,but its not as simple as you tipping up some where and cracking on BU Back Packers Special 50" Folding Aluminum Sluice Box & Gold Pan Kit Blue Pans WWW.EBAY.CO.UK You are buying a 50" Aluminum Folding Sluice Box. Folds down to 15". 9-1/4" wide. Walls 2-1/2" 13-1/4" Flange. You can get some good little set ups for couple of hundred There’s a mush on YouTube pans for gold in the uk and uses a little sluice like that finds quite a bit of very fine gold in the black sand patch’s on beach,s worth looking if your interested 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 55 minutes ago, Greyman said: Alright mate well have been thinking about it for a while but have decided to give it a go after all I’m in the most prolific county in the uk surrounded by roman settlements etc, so my question and you have answered this in the past but I can’t remember, am after a decent entry level detector you recommended a garmin in the past but I can’t remember the model Sorry mate Minelab Vanquish 540 VANQUISH 540 - Metal Detector WWW.MINELAB.COM Minelab Metal Detectors delivers the world's best metal detecting technologies for treasure hunting, gold prospecting, and countermine operations. From the... Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Greyman said: Alright mate well have been thinking about it for a while but have decided to give it a go after all I’m in the most prolific county in the uk surrounded by roman settlements etc, so my question and you have answered this in the past but I can’t remember, am after a decent entry level detector you recommended a garmin in the past but I can’t remember the model If you can find the Equinox 600 at this offer price I would go for that. MINELAB EQUINOX 600 METAL DETECTOR SPINADISCMETALDETECTORS.COM With innovative NEW multi-frequency technology, the EQUINOX Series redefines all-purpose detecting for the serious enthusiast. Equally adaptable for all target... Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 This pheasant was walking parallel to me about six foot away and only went ahead in the time it took to get my phone out. The pheasants seem to come out the hedges when I'm in the field. There is a few patches of feathers in different places where a bird of pray has taken a few out. Talking to a lad that helps the Keeper out told me theres a Goshawk in the woods just across the road. I would love to see that. I think the pheasants feel safe when I'm about. Cheers Arry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 30,709 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Afternoon gents I’m now in the metal detecting gang just bought all this gear for £100 just need to find out how to use it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted May 2 Author Report Share Posted May 2 23 minutes ago, Greyman said: Afternoon gents I’m now in the metal detecting gang just bought all this gear for £100 just need to find out how to use it Very good buy if its working GM. I think It's an Equinox 600 or 800. You can download a manual from Minelab site. Have you got the charging lead ? What is the second picture mate? Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted May 2 Author Report Share Posted May 2 (edited) I see what the second picture is its a pointer. good buy if you got that lot for £100 . take the pointer out and take a picture mate. Cheers Arry Edited May 2 by Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted May 2 Author Report Share Posted May 2 https://www.minelab.com/__files/f/510823/EQUINOX 600 800 Getting Started Guide EN.pdf Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 30,709 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 All working mate it’s a 600 I do have another pointer somewhere I bought a while ago if this one’s no good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 30,709 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 6 minutes ago, Arry said: https://www.minelab.com/__files/f/510823/EQUINOX 600 800 Getting Started Guide EN.pdf Cheers Arry Downloaded cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted May 2 Author Report Share Posted May 2 4 minutes ago, Greyman said: All working mate it’s a 600 I do have another pointer somewhere I bought a while ago if this one’s no good Pointer is about £130 new. The Equinox 600 is about £600 Roughneck about £14 You have done very well Mate. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,967 Posted May 2 Author Report Share Posted May 2 The only thing I don't like is the leaded headphones. Much better with bluetooth ones and your detector is bluetooth compatible. To dig with leaded headphones I find a pain taking the headphones off with blur tooth you just carry on. See how you get on mate its quite easy really. I would use Field one to start with. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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