How to Avoid Digging Ring Pulls when Coin Shooting

How to Avoid Digging Ring Pulls when Coin Shooting - Minelab Equinox 800 Field Test

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In this video I'll show you how to increase your chances of avoiding ring pulls and other junk targets using the Single Frequency Test when searching for modern coins.
At 4Khz and 5Khz (in particular), irregular objects such as ring pulls and pull tabs give irregular and random target IDs, whereas solid and regularly shaped objects like coins give a more consistent target ID. When you're searching for coins, this can be a good tool to help you avoid those unwanted junk targets.
Even though this is a handy trick, I wouldn't recommend using it in old sites where there could be many relics and other interesting treasures that might sound like ring pulls!

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@jeshe0 Жыл бұрын

Will be using this. Took your advice on lifting the coil to confirm if it's a big target and have stopped digging so many cans.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes. I’d be interested to know if you find it consistent or not. Happy to hear the target size check is working for you!

@thetreasurehuntingboomer Жыл бұрын

Only person who I've ever heard so they hope to find a ring pull lol I get why tho just funny to hear . I love how you are showing exactly what the detector does thankyou

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

😂🤣yep - the one time I actually wanted to find a ring pull, and I couldn’t find one anywhere! Typical!

@johnkirk8036 Жыл бұрын

The best instructional video maker by a country mile out there M8 = keep em going !!!

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words John!

@PParks6973 Жыл бұрын

This video popped up in you tube randomly today. I just got home from detecting a large park and pulled up SO many pull tabs and ring pulls. I needed to see this video earlier. Will keep in mind next time with my 800. Thank you.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! Good luck!

@rimaseniorsadaraka2626 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro your friend Dan was right about single frequency on pull tabs, 4khz seems to be the most effective, I took it out @the parks and did more test for about 3hrs boy what a big break through thank you so much for your videos take care out there and a happy hunting

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know you've had success with this trick, and thanks Dan for sharing his knowledge too!

@AbbynDoogs Жыл бұрын

That’s going to save a lot of digging👍 Thanks Steve

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

It’s a useful cross-check when you’re hunting for 16/17 coin targets, but irregularly shaped objects like jewelry might be missed. It definitely has its use, but is no replacement for an experienced ear…

@user-oy5lh1ln2o 2 ай бұрын

Great demonstration. Thanks for your time.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching - glad it was useful for you!

@MrPaulie1456 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Informative as ever!

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@gregorydobson4307 10 ай бұрын

Great video and information there, our hammered silver here in the uk are in this number region so will be definitely trying this out. Watched all of your videos on the nox 800 and really appreciate everything you're doing. ❤

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’d be very interested to know if this technique works for hammered silver coins vs rubbish. I think the irregular shape or hammered coins might be an issue though… good luck!

@Gunnypauly73 11 ай бұрын

Great video, and learned something new today from a well experienced metal detector.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@hypnoraythompson5824 8 ай бұрын

great piece of info. Thanks for sharing

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@The1KMnO4 Жыл бұрын

Proper deduction. Well done.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@laurieboyle3338 7 ай бұрын

I imagine the reason for the blipping is because of the hole in the ring pull.I enjoyed seeing this. Thank you

@teotoad1 Жыл бұрын

good useful information. Thank You.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Happy it was useful for you!

@donborsch5101 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

@seadoocruiser1863 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome mate thanks!!👍👍

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@iankidd6654 2 ай бұрын

Another great video, thanks. Strangely I normally get ring pulls coming in at 13 to 14

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 2 ай бұрын

Anywhere between 13-16 is possible for ring pulls (unfortunately )…

@JohnSaylock-ec4cd 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting.

@lancerudy9934 Жыл бұрын

Great video😊

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance - glad you found it useful.

@rimaseniorsadaraka2626 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro thanks for the information will try it on 4-5khz

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Good luck - hope it helps!

@StephaunBaker Жыл бұрын

Nice vid!

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@999fine4 6 ай бұрын

Huge!

@poulskovdam4390 Жыл бұрын

Nice video must try it

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Let me know if it works for you.

@poulskovdam4390 Жыл бұрын

@@coilsandcoinsdetecting I will let you know as soon as it’s dry enough to get out, I have tried lifting the coil on large targets and works great 👍

@stephenmunt1624 3 ай бұрын

Just got my self the 600 and loving it. Your videos are great thank you. I noticed you move around when swiping over the target. What would it indicated if the target I'd changed when you did this?

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 3 ай бұрын

Solid targets such as coins, rings, copper/brass/gold/silver etc will typically give the same strong, consistent tone and target ID from all angles. If the target tone and ID fluctuates from different angles, it’s more likely to be a trash target or iron. Having said that, if in doubt, always dig it… good luck!

@stephenmunt1624 3 ай бұрын

@@coilsandcoinsdetecting I always do dig it. That's why my field looks like a bomb site lol

@william1863 5 күн бұрын

This is why I like the mine Lab 800 V the mine Lab 900 because it jumps around,just saying though the mine Lab 900 goes deeper

@Mossop13 Жыл бұрын

I'm gunna try that!!! I wonder what it will do with 50% silver threepences (16/17 on my 'Nox) - it should do the same as a 20.c piece. The only danger is gold rings in the same range, but given I don't usually dig 16/17 because of the number of ring pulls, I guess I won't lose. Thanks!!

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Yes, the post 1946 thrips (50% silver) have a target ID of 16/17, so the test should hold true for these as well, although they are much, much smaller than a 20c or 50c coin. If you’re hoping to find jewelers, I wouldn’t be using this test at all, because jewelry is irregular in shape, and rings will act very much like ring pulls. Let me know how you go.

@markjohnnojohnson5352 Жыл бұрын

Great advice! Would this work with tin cans too?

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

For aluminum cans, I use the size test by lifting the coil above the ground. If you can still “hear” the Target 6 inches or more above the ground, it’s a large target (ie not a coin, jewelry etc), but likely a can or large piece of aluminum…

@johntaylor6654 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks but what about rings, jewelry rings that is.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for jewelry, then you really must dig everything. This video is aimed at those who are coin shooting…

@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Жыл бұрын

Hi, if you are ignoring ringpull signals then you will be ignoring lots of coins and potentially gold coins and rings :)

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

Not ignoring them, just choosing to concentrate on coins (Australian 20c) in this particular video. Definitely not the approach I would be using in older sites, or older countries, looking for relics and old coins…

@cal4625 Жыл бұрын

I think everyone should know BY NOW that every detector signal that goes undug COULD be a piece of valuable gold jewelry. Ok I get it.

@swiftdetecting 10 ай бұрын

do u ever use bigger coils or mainly 11inch ?

@coilsandcoinsdetecting 10 ай бұрын

I find the larger coil less useful given the types of sites I typically hunt. If I was to use one at all, it would most likely be on the beach.

@Gaptains_vloG Жыл бұрын

I like when people pass over ring pulls and pull tabs. More finds for me. LOL

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

If you’ve got the time I’d certainly be digging many of those iffy targets as they could be jewelry and other interesting items. For coin shooting, this trick seems to help…

@crazycressy7986 Жыл бұрын

Might pay to try this on a silver and gold ring and a ring with a stone or bezel in it and see if it behaves the same way wouldn't want to miss things

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

As mentioned at the start of the video, this is ONLY aimed at helping to tell the difference between coins that have a target ID of 16/17 versus ring pulls etc. Other targets must be treated differently!

@crazycressy7986 Жыл бұрын

@@coilsandcoinsdetecting I know but the problem being is ppl will then not dig these signals and miss good targets, I see loads of videos where ppl also discriminate pull tabs ,ok if your just coin shooting but why miss out on a gold ring ,best dig all iffy signals, my iffy one paid me out £110k worth of hoard

@MrDoccus Жыл бұрын

What is that digging tool? Thanks.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

In this video I’m using my old eBay digger. It was about AUD$30, but I don’t see it being sold any more…

@GuillermoElAlfil Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately dont work on beach

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

You might find it works best on the deeper targets. Shallow targets don’t seem to react to this trick as well as those deeper targets.

@ashleyrickman9250 Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Has anyone tried this for $1 and $2 coins?

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

It does work for $1 & $2 some of the time. The issue with 21 & 22 Target ID objects is that many of the junk targets are bottle tops, and they don’t tend to act as erratically in 4/5 kHz single frequency mode as ring pulls do.

@ashleyrickman9250 Жыл бұрын

@@coilsandcoinsdetecting Hi Steve - thanks for your reply. You're right - some bottle tops near the surface ring up exactly like gold coins. I'll certainly start experimenting with single frequency on these too despite the fact that, as you say, they may not behave as erratically as ring pulls compared to silvers. With the scarcity of coins these days, anything will help!

@matlaw123 Жыл бұрын

Yeh that was my question too. I run a 20-21-22 discrimination and anything that helps eliminate bottle tops would be great. But looks like changing the frequency might not be the answer. However I might shoot for more 16 and 17s with this new info. Great vid. Thanks Steve

@ashleyrickman9250 Жыл бұрын

@@matlaw123 hi Matlaw - that's tight discrimination you run there! I'm finding there are fewer and fewer dollars in the ground these days, so I'm happy to go deeper for pre-decimals too. Rarely any monetary value, but still fun. You'd be missing not only those pre-decimals, but also the occasional piece of jewellery.

@coilsandcoinsdetecting Жыл бұрын

@@matlaw123 I believe this single freaky test works quite well for ring pulls but not so well for bottle tops is due to two major differences: the first is that ring pulls have a hole in them, so this creates an inconsistent signal back to the detector, where’s bottle tops don’t have that hole. Second, ring pulls are made of aluminum (mostly), and bottle tops are often made from alloys that aren’t all that different to coins, so they sound very similar. As a result, 21,22,23 bottle top signals can’t really be identified using this trick…

@janusstark4259 Жыл бұрын

Analogic MD's are much more accurate..

@AndrewPattullo Жыл бұрын

Thats going to lose you all those gold rings

@realbudgiesmugglertwohatsb2611 8 ай бұрын

A can is ten cents and a ring pull means there is 10 cents nearby....once l found 4 ring pulls near each other and kept digging till l found 3 of the four cans ...after l had filled the hole back in it was getting dark. Seems a lot of effort for 3 aluminium cans ..but 30 cents. For 3 hours digging is better than l usually get sometimes only one can... I was wondering is there a aluminium can worth more than ten cents

@zeuschowie7473 7 ай бұрын

I don't metal detect for money of aluminum can...lol