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Old 04-02-2007, 11:14 AM
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This may be more relic related, but what do some of these common finds show as generally on detectors with a display?:
bullets
buttons
buckles
etc.
I know what the few I have found show as, but the veterans might have some input based on volume. I would imagine these items could vary in metal content somewhat, but based on many finds, what do they usually show as and what are they usually made out of? I dug a button that bounced from pull-tab to quarter, CSA and USA bullets that ring as zinc penny and penny/dime and a strap buckle that showed a quarter, all in DISC mode. I do try to dig it all, but was curious.

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Old 04-02-2007, 02:55 PM
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Chuck,

I'm talking about CW stuff specifically. When you find CW bullets do most come up with the same tone distinction and or displayed item on the lcd (if the md you’re using has one)? Typical CW eagle buttons, were they generally a specific metal with or with out gilding? Do CW eagle buttons usually give the same tone for you most times? Just curious if it gets to the point that depending on what site you are at, do you get a tone and based on you experience, you know what you are going to be digging up?

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Old 04-03-2007, 08:56 AM
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Thanks Chuck!
Answers my question. I am hoping there will be enough signal consistency with my detector and that I find enough, so that I can get to the point of knowing what I am digging with experience.

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