Admin nuggethunting Posted June 13, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hello All, Here is a two part video where my partner and I located a good target on the side of a bank. When we first located the target, it was just a faint whisper on the Minelab GPX 5000. After almost 30 minutes of careful digging, we were able to extract the target from the bank.My partner was using the GPX 5000, Special/Extra timing, Goldscreamer Power Pack and Coiltek Lightweight 14-inch elliptical Mono Searchcoil.PART 1 - PART 2 - Hope you enjoyed the two part series. If you have any questions or comments, please post them back here. Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Beeper Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Nice Gold! Great videos too. Keep 'em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepinpete_WA Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Lovely slug Guys Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted June 17, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hey Guys, Thanks for the comments. The nugget was right at 1.75 ounces in weight. The piece cleaned up very well and is still in my collection. Bigger nuggets are getting much harder to find, so anything over an ounce is a trophy to me. Glad you all enjoyed. Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Great video RobDigging them out of cemented gravels like that always makes me nervous. the nugget always seems to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. That nugget looks like it has great character even dirty. I'll bet it was a real beauty cleaned up.Nice one RobThat 5000 has been good to you, It's got me thinking about upgrading. with the price of gold what it is these days It would probably pay for itself just rehunting some old patches.AzNuggetBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted July 1, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey Bob, Yes, digging nuggets out of the cemented type gravel can be a real pain. Some nuggets have taken me over an hour to dig out, hoping I didn't dig into them. I purchased a special pick years ago that has a long pick point and does great digging these type of nuggets out easier. I still haven't cleaned that nugget, so not sure exactly what character it has. I have to agree, looking at it dirty, it does show signs of a nice looking gold nugget. The Minelab GPX 5000 has been very good to me. I think it has been a toss up between the GP Extreme and GPX 5000 as far as the best detectors for me. Talk with you later,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.