BrownNugget Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) I might know the answer to this question but can’t resist because of the vast experience on this forum. It’s a bit further for me to drive but I’m looking at a gold district by me that states the gold was located in “quartz veins and granite”. Land matters shows only 3 lode claims in the area of a large range (no placer). Would this detract any of you from checking it out or go for it just to quench my curiosity. second question... is there a way to determine if a lode ever had detectable gold versus micron stuff? Im heading out tomorrow and may as well get skunked somewhere new I guess??♂️️ Thanks in advance! Brownie Edited August 30, 2018 by BrownNugget Emoji was a chick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownNugget Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 No idea why I can’t edit the male symbol, brown square and female shrugging her shoulders on my post?. Oh well carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted August 31, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hey Brownie, Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownNugget Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 hrs from Randsburg 1 hr from Barstow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted August 31, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hey BrownNugget, I'm not real familiar with that area, besides hearing about the gold around Randsburg area. The El Paso Mountains have been talked about a lot in the past. I have a guy, looking to get into detecting for nuggets in the area. He would like to pal up with someone if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredm Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 If you read the mining reports carefully they may say something like "the gold was in pockets, or very easy the mill, free milling, etc." I would check those areas... and you might get some of Jim Straights books- if you don't have them. fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownNugget Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) Today paid off. Really hard packed material I was digging. First 3-4 inches were like a sand box but then the rest was the hardest material I have ever dug. I spent 15 minutes digging several targets that were trash which is why I left and went back to my stomping grounds 15 miles away. I never tried the lode spot in this post. When you only get out every 2 weeks it’s hard to commit to a new spot. I’ll just wait for a friend to accompany me. Thank you for the input and Rob yes I would like to get into contact with a buddy out here. I suppose private message me? Not sure how that works. Edited September 1, 2018 by BrownNugget Grammer like usual? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Congrats you did it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geof_junk Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 That haul looks like the finds on Victorian Aus goldfields during the 1980's. Must be plenty of opportunities for gold there mate.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Border Boy Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Dang u shure worked hard fer that one!! Nice nug, Keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownNugget Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I dig 60-80 targets an outing unfortunately where I’m at. Folks like to shoot in the So Cal desert even on gold claims. I was skunked my last 6 outings soooooo 350 or so targets easy per one chunk of gold. ? I have yet to find gold on a slope, Ridge or flat area. That’s my next goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 mmmm you are not looking in the right area. Try Last Chance Canyon if it's not all claimed up. I have literally found hundreds of flakes and small nuggets on the slopes. Best of luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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