nugget for a test target

[AussieGamer_Ben]

does anyone use a gold nugget as a test target. im thinking of buying a 1gram nugget to use for my detector as a test target as I want to make sure its not missing any and because I still haven't found my first nugget yet.

 

[LC76]

I used to a lot but as i got better with my machine i didnt need a test nugget as often.

So yeah its a good idea to use one though 1gram might be a bit big.
I would go no bigger than half a gram.

 

[Heatho]

I use a 0.3 test nuggie sometimes when detecting on unfamiliar ground.

 

[BigWave]

Depends on what detector you have. For my 4500 I just use small buckshot to check that all's operational. I once knocked the coil mode from mono into cancel with a green trowel in my pocket. Lost about an hour's worth of detecting. My bright young direction finding daughter noted it (the buckshot had no signal), switched back and we started finding gold again. What a duffer! I lost to Dig'n-it big time that day.

 

[nuggetino]

I also used to use a nugget before I was confident with my detector. Now if i remember I'll take a bit of lead shot with me for testing. I find if I've been finding a lot of lead in a days detecting and come across a gold target it really jumps out at me by comparison almost like iron trash. No biggie as I dig it all up anyway but could be detrimental for those who discriminate by ear.

 

[davent]

I use a half grammer I found with my 4500. Every now and then, when its a quiet day or im getting emi/ground noise, I chuck it 1 meter or 2 ahead, just to hear it and keep me on my toes. Its in a plastic ear bud case.

 

[davent]

 

[lordo.1]

A test target cant hurt but i would make it smaller than a gram

 

[Ramjet]

I bought a couple of small niggles off eBay.

 

[looking]

I use a test nugget now after talking to others on here. Best advice ever for a newbie and I found my first bit of gold that day.

 

[casper]

I've used split shot fishing sinkers in the beginning but now i use scrap gold from jewellery.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6967

casper

 

[mxt sniper]

I use a 1.7 grain test nugget, epoxied to a poker chip.

 

[casper]

I use a 1.7 grain test nugget, epoxied to a poker chip.

how fitting is that :lol:

 

[Jaros]

I reckon you're taking a "gamble" there!!

 

[scottlucky]

I use it to retune the ears.
It is also a good way of teaching the newbies what they are listening for.

 

[PhaseTech]

I use a 0.3 test nuggie sometimes when detecting on unfamiliar ground.

Yep same here.

 

[AussieGamer_Ben]

thanx everyone. that 1g nugget idea was just a suggestion from a friend. as im just starting out im not to sure.

 

[madtuna]

For a 2300 you don't really need a test nugget, but for 5000 with big coils or Z owners, I would suggest a 2 to 5 oz or bigger test nugget and bury it at about 2 feet or more