Goldpick
Chris Johnson
Only managed an hour or two back today at the inn site, considering the previous trip was a washout. Not a hell of a lot found, wasn't really expecting too much from the site, though one gem find did come up on the Racer 2.
First up I was running the 5.5x10" coil on the Racer to get amongst the undergrowth, when I picked up a good target very close to the side of a log. Doubtful whether I would have found it with a larger coil due to space restrictions, with the target proving to be a complete South Australian Volunteer Military Forces button, dated around 1877-1880. This button most likely would have belonged to a 2nd Battalion member from Mount Gambier, many of which went on to serve in the Boer War.
Not much joy after that, a lot of wandering around tripping over branches and getting hung up on blackberry bushes, just a couple of buckles and a lone button to round off the hunt.
The Deus gained some new camo covers to help protect the shafts from mud, and a more padded control box cover replaced the previous thin Ukranian cover. These covers were from the UK, and are made from padded neoprene (purchased from ebay).
Also purchased a new finds pouch from the same mob to replace the worn Garrett pouch, much improved padded belt on this one, and plenty of storage pockets for finds. As you can see from the picture, it also has reflective stripes sown into the sides, lanyard loop, and pinpointer holder.
First up I was running the 5.5x10" coil on the Racer to get amongst the undergrowth, when I picked up a good target very close to the side of a log. Doubtful whether I would have found it with a larger coil due to space restrictions, with the target proving to be a complete South Australian Volunteer Military Forces button, dated around 1877-1880. This button most likely would have belonged to a 2nd Battalion member from Mount Gambier, many of which went on to serve in the Boer War.
Not much joy after that, a lot of wandering around tripping over branches and getting hung up on blackberry bushes, just a couple of buckles and a lone button to round off the hunt.
The Deus gained some new camo covers to help protect the shafts from mud, and a more padded control box cover replaced the previous thin Ukranian cover. These covers were from the UK, and are made from padded neoprene (purchased from ebay).
Also purchased a new finds pouch from the same mob to replace the worn Garrett pouch, much improved padded belt on this one, and plenty of storage pockets for finds. As you can see from the picture, it also has reflective stripes sown into the sides, lanyard loop, and pinpointer holder.
