Thanks to everybody, we are already detecting here in Montana, the south facing slopes are diggable, some parts are not. I use to have a gpx 4000, found quite a few nuggets with it then sold it. Went out yesterday and found a couple pickers close to half grammers. I used the 8x6 Sadie yesterday and was very impressed with it, went into a hammered patch and pulled a piece out I know I have walked over it at least a dozen times, could not believe it. Anyway I will get some pictures a goin and thanks for the the great replies.