Pyledriver Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I just got back from central Az after my first hunt with the SDC2300. Weather was bad and we didn't get to hunt as much as we wanted to but the SDC still produced! Our first hunt was 1.5hrs and I found my first nugget with a detector! The next day we went to a buddy's claim north of Rich Hill where I found 5 more! The last hunt was a few hours in the sleet and snow and I squeaked out one more nugget from bedrock on another claim. I'd say the SDC is a definite keeper! This was my fourth trip to Arizona and hopefully I'm getting the hang of things. All nuggets were small, but maybe a lunker is in my future at some point! Six muddy little nuggets for now! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hey! Congrats on the gold The SCD is a really great machine. Your going to like it even more as you go along. Ive seen some small stuff pulled up with it. Your doing really good if you got gold from the Rich hill area Congrats again and Good luck out there. Tom H. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeJ Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Yeah, I'll second that.... Congrats !! Looks like the kinds of nuggets I've been finding from time to time.... Well done !! Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Great finds! My first impression with the SDC is it is a easy to use powerful detector. Just plan to dig a lot of tiny shot (and gold) that all the previous detectors missed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Chaser Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have a 2300 and am always amazed how small of pieces it will locate. I found a tiny piece I would call a flake, not a nugget. It was standing up-right about 6 inches deep in bedrock that I had to chisel out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyledriver Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I hope to get back out within the next couple months! I'll definitely be working the bedrock again but also hope to try a couple new things I've been reading about. I have google earth images, topo maps and geologic maps that will hopefully help finding new or out of the way spots in some of the areas we go! So much to learn.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Pyledriver I love it nice nuggets. I'm curious about you tag name? Do you have experience in dirt work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyledriver Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 That's a nickname given to me years ago because of an incident where I lost my temper, lol! I'm not like that anymore but the name just stuck! I actually am somewhat familiar with dirtwork on a small scale since I have a landscaping business where I do lots of stonework, concrete and retaining walls...but no piles have to be driven. I hope to get back out to Az and maybe find some bigger gold soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'd call this trip a home run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampstomper Al Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Those are a lot bigger than the ones I've been pulling out of the beach.. Oh, wait..! They've been clad pennies, not nuggies.. My mistake.. Never mind.. Swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolanDave Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Very good finds with the sdc.... way to go. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLTDWIZ Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 way to go gotta love the sdc find some more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-2 Charlie Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Great job well one with out a skunk . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysdirty Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Way to go Pyledriver Impressive little nuggets for a PI, you must have had your listening ears on! Keep'em coming! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Professor Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Great work with SDC. I purchased my SDC when it first became available and initially had excellent success on a "worked out" club claim in Montana. Since then many club members have acquired SDC detectors and have hit the claim hard. As a result my production has dropped off this summer. My prospecting cohort purchased an evolution coil for his 5000 this spring and he did really well this summer finding many "SDC size nuggets". Many were at depths I could not match with SDC and, in addition, he bagged a 5.4 gram beauty. Clearly developing technology allows us new successes in old areas but new technology is expensive and this hobby is already expensive. The most prolific member of our club is reportedly now carrying two detectors when he hunts. I have trouble carrying one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyledriver Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks! I almost bought a 4500 instead of this machine, and I do wonder about that evolution coil! I'm happy so far with the SDC and hope to get in a backpacking adventure or two with it at some point. I do have a trip in the planning stages that involves dirt bike access so we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The SDC is indeed the new king of small gold at depth and with the new Minelab wireless Pro-Sonic coming soon it will be even more of a pleasure when headset wire free.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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