[meteorite-list] Which metal detector is best

From: Jerry Rady <radysh_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:41:53 2004
Message-ID: <3A553635.1466AE7E_at_home.com>

JB and all,

I had nothing to do with the comments made by Dave about the MineLab.
Furthermore, I wouldn't touch this one with a 10 foot pole. (whether it
has a coil on the end of it or not.)

Jerry



Dfpens_at_aol.com wrote:
>
> Thanks to all who gave me info on the two unclassified meteorites, Kem-Kem
> (or whatever it's official name is) and Ross Canyon. This list is a great
> resource with tremendous expertise.
>
> Now - my next question. I would like to develop some expertise in hunting
> for meteorites and would like to purchase a metal detector. Sometime back,
> there was discussion about the best type to use, and I believe that a
> detector is actually made specifically for meteorites. Since I know nothing
> about detectors, could someone point me in the right direction? The
> internet info that I have been able to look up seems to say that the MineLab
> (used for gold) with an 11-inch coil is best for meteorites.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave
>
>
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