Admin nuggethunting Posted September 17, 2007 Admin Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hello All, This morning Leaverite and I met up with Jim P., Mike K. (AZ4AU) & Glenn on the 24K Gold Hunters Club. The first part of the day we all kind of wondered around on the old pushes. Leaverite and I weren’t having much luck, so I decided to check out a spot that was rumored a small patch. Leaverite and I didn't find any detector digs, but the old-timers worked a small section and there was some good looking quartz float. I walked around a bit and examined the ground. I finally found a spot that looked good and turned the detector on. After three swings I hit a small gold nugget about an inch or so deep. I ran over and got Leaverite so we both could double-team the area. For about an hour or so we both wondered around and circled where I found the gold nugget. We found some trash, but not another piece of gold. I sure hate those "One Nugget Patches!"The area sure looks good, so I find it hard to believe that was it ....(Pictured Below) Nugget on left is the one I found today. Nugget on the right is a small one Leaverite found during the week in the Bradshaw's. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Scott Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Nice score Rob. I wasn't able to get out today, unfortunately due to a sick kid, but hey...I get to enjoy the hobby through vicarious indulgence. Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Nice nugget Rob,Good to see you guys having fun........giving the pushs a once over , before they get closed again (for the doser)Until I get this leg healed up, I'm not going up swinging.............It is getting better.....see you guys Sat. 13 on the east side of Rich Hill at 1:00...................Rob, Are you going to post or call us when the new platypus mono coils come in?....So we can come over and pick them up..............wonderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted September 17, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hello Steve, Yes, I will be calling everyone once the Platypus searchcoils arrive. They are in route right now. I believe the price is $229 for the new Coiltek Platypus Mono Searchcoil. Also, Glenn found a nice 28 grain (1.2 Dwt) gold nugget on the West side pushes Sunday. He found a nugget close to this one several months ago with the GP3000, but missed the one he found Sunday. He claims the GPX-4000 was getting better depth and missed the one with the GP3000. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Glenn, congratalations on the nugget , what coil were you using on your new 4000? ...............................................Thanks for the answer Rob,.......... To think I almost got a DD Platypus ......the mono one should give a little more depth, I'm glad Coiltek added this coil to there collection..........................wonderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted September 18, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hello Wonderer, The Coiltek Platypus Mono will give better depth and sensitivity. It's going to be interesting to see how this coil works on the pushes. The minute I get my test coil I'm going to give it a whirl and see how it runs on my GPX-4000. I'm expecting good results. Talk with you later,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 hey wanderer, still sticking with my 17" dd wallaby, it keeps finding gold so until it breaks I won't fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Glenn,I got a slightly used 17 Wallaby DD from a guy in Texas (think it will be the biggest coil I'll want to swing) & been practicing with it on push #1 earlyier this summer on cloudy days.........................I've got a lot to learn about its use ..............I thought since you had bought a 4000 & people have been raving about how well it works (on the forums) with monos you might have switched to a differant coil......but you are right why change if the Wallaby DD is getting the GOLD - - - - - - - -wonderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted September 23, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hello Wonderer, From what I've found out by experimenting, is that you can run DD's and DD Pro's with a high Gain with very little noise on the GPX-4000. There might be some areas where a "Mono" might struggle with a higher Gain, so a DD might be worth a try and running it a bit hotter. This is one of the great things about a GPX-4000, you have a lot more control over different settings than prior models. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well Rob, By the time I saved up enought money, the GPX - 4500 would be out .................getting th GP-3500 and all these acceseries to round it out has kept me in the poor house ....Glad the Platypus mono coils are coming in, it will give me some time to practice with it (at a local area) & see its potential ....... before the pushs on the 24K.... since this will probley be my last coil for awhile..............maybe I'll start saving up for an upgrade in the future - - - - - - - Expeculy since I don't have a significant other nagging me about my spending habits or that I have to ask permission to buy it .....wonderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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