Ruff&Tuff

Grubstake, I pray for you and Dorothy every day. I will add Alec to my prayer list as well. (Proverbs 3: 5-6). Your friend, Ruff&Tuff.

Recently, my cousin bought some property in Stanford, Montana. I plan to visit somtime in the future. Where are places I can pan, sluice, metal detect or dredge in the area. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

Mr. Trevor (Coiltek), what are your plans for waterproof coils for Minelab SE & GPX-4000. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr Rob, what is the liner made of? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

Mr. Lamar, what do you think that I can get for my GP-3000 (everything stock). Do you know who takes trade-ins? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Grubstake, I really enjoy reading your comments and the help and advice that you provide on many forums that I am a member. The Hipstick is a winner on my GP-3000, but I have not found any gold in Virginia since it is small and usually in highly mineralized areas. I will probably buy a Joey sometime in the near future. Should I buy the Mono or DD? Anyone may provide input on this question and would be appreciated. My friend and I found about 1/2 ounce nugget in the Smith River, 17 miles from Crecent City, CA in the 80's while dredging. Tell Gerry (I haven't joined his forum since I am waiting to be the 17,000 member soon) that I would like to buy a nice piece of specimen gold, reasonably priced from him. Also, Gary if you have some California Gold available for sale (up to $1,000), this will help you with your phone bill. Please send me a private message when it is convenient. Tell me how much and I will send you a personal check and you can wait until it clears then send me the gold. It only costs me 2.9c per minute for out of state calls on my landline. When I call within state (Virginia), it cost me about 11cents per minute. Also, I have an 800# that you can call me free of charge any time. Tell Gerry that I am considering a new Whites MD when they come out with a new model and would appreciate any advice that he could provide. Currently, I have more money in coils that I have in the GP-3000 itself. At least Whites has a display on their newer metal detectors that gives you a clue of what you are about to dig. Minelab, to my knowledge, does not have a waterproof coil, etc., etc. Thanks for your time and wishing you and Gerry and your families a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, and prosperous New Year. Roland in Virginia (Ruff&Tuff)

Mr. Rob or anyone else, which Joey coil shoud I use on my GP-3000 for tailing piles and for small gold in highly mineralized areas? Mono or DD Pro? Any other coil recommended? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Rattlesnake Jim or anyone out there, what is your take on the SD2100 vs. the GP-3000? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Has anyone used the Gold Bug2 and the 2100? Which is better and why? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Lamar, thanks for your input on the SD2100. What model and what coil(s) do you recommend for small gold in highly mineralized areas and what coil(s) for relic hunting. Can anyone out there compare the SD2100 vs. the Gold Bug2 for gold and relic? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

Mr. Lamar and Rob, thanks for your input. I'm looking for a good detector that will detect gold and civil war items in Virginia. Sometimes the gold area is highly mineralized. Could anyone recommend a detector that will do both? Is the SD2100v2 better than the X-Terra70. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. The Shadow, I see that you are using the latest technology in the last photo by bending the radar around your head (invisible) and revealing the tree behind you. I have several tailing piles in Virginia at mining sites that I plan to check out. So far, I have not seen any visible gold. Could you or anyone out there provide any info on the X-Terra70. I would like a detector that will locate small gold and civil war items. The ground in Virginia seems to be highly mineralized. It looks like you have a life time of work ahead of you. Also, If you decide to sell stock sometime in the future to raise capital for your project, I am interested. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

Mr. Rob, now you can apply for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (probably the largest U.S Government Agency) job. They have jobs all over the U.S.A. You can do contract work if you do not want to be a Government Employee. Most people are not aware that the U.S. Coast Guard is under the DHS. Also, are you interested in a trade-in of my GP-3000 for GPX-4000. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Scorpion, I have know about Dex-Pan for some time. Has anyone used it? How expensive is it? I understand that you have to start out with a 2" drill and later an 1-1/2 drill. How deep can you drill? Also, I understand that the holes have to be about 10 to 12 inches apart. Any additional info is appreciated. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. eodseal2000, what are the advantages of the "70" over the GP-3000. What is the smallest gold that the "70" will find? How would the "70" do in a highly mineralized tailing pile? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

Mr. Grubstake, which Minelab model do you use? Is your model more user friendly than the GP-3000? How would you compare the GP-3000 with your model, less switches, etc. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

Mr Grubstake, I want to thank you and your honesty of the different equipment that you and your friends use. What is the smallest piece of gold can you find in a stream or a tailing pile. What equipment and how deep? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

17.5 grains. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff

My guess is 354 grams. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Garimpo, I could not connect to the link that you provided on 8 May for remote sensing, etc. Whenever you find additional info I would appreciate it mucho grande. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Garimpo, what technology is available for locating gold at any depth via airplane, satellite, etc. in known gold bearing areas? Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.

Mr. Garimpo, what size is your super magnet and is it connected to your pick? Any info is appreciated. Thanks, Ruff&Tuff.