Hoard Hunters - Finding deeper, larger targets

Hoard Hunters - Finding deeper, larger targets

A few of the major metal detector manufacturers produce 'hoard hunting' metal detectors intended to locate larger targets at far greater depths than a conventional metal detector is capable of.

They are also of great use to battlefield diggers, gold prospectors and aviation archaeology enthusiasts.

'Two Box' Type Hoard Hunters

Fisher Gemini 3

Fisher say that as well as detecting metal, the Gemini 3 can be used to detect caves and tunnels. Fisher have been producing two box detectors for as long as I can remember and I have heard nothing but good things about them.

Specifications

• Official Gemini 3 Hoard Hunter page
• Official Gemini 3 Hoard Hunter Brochure (PDF File)
• Gemini 3 Hoard Hunter Field Test (on the official Fisher web site, PDF file).

Whites TM-808

The Whites TM-808 (which bears a striking resemblance to the CS9000HPX)

Specifications

• Whites TM-808 Instruction Manual (PDF File)

C-Scope CS9000HPX

The CS9000HPX (which bears a striking resemblance to the Whites TM-808)

Specifications

• A sales brochure and the operating manual for the C-Scope CS9000 can be downloaded here

Garrett Treasure Hound Depth Multiplier

The Garrett Treasure Hound is a unique approach in hoard hunting design, rather than being a complete machine in its own right, the Treasure Hound Depth Multiplier is an add on to an existing normal metal detector.

Specifications

'Conventional' Type Hoard Hunters

Minelab GP 3500

Ok, so this machine was not designed or intended to be a hoard hunter, it was actually designed for searching for gold nuggets, but that doesn't mean it won't do a good job at hoard hunting, it won't detect things 20 feet down, but do you really want to be digging holes that deep? The only real draw back with this machine is the hefty price tag.

Specifications

• Official Minelab GP 3500 page
• Download a manual for the GP 3500 here