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Chapter 6 MXTSearching
Pinpointing
Pinpoint Technique
Due to the wide scan nature of modern search coils
it can be difficult to locate small targets under the
physical center of the loop. Use an "X" marks the
spot technique as shown in the diagram to identify
the portion of ground the metal target is in. Pros-
pecting for small nuggets, because small metal
targets are more difficult to isolate to an exact
location compared to coin or relic hunting, may
require removing the soil under the center of the
"X" until the target is no longer in the hole, but in
your pile of dirt. Techniques for examining the pile
of dirt are discussed later in the manual.
Again, the procedure is to sweep over the target
from side to side noting the side to side center. Then
turn 90 degrees and sweep the coil side to side
noting the center from this new direction. "X"
marks the spot that you need to dig. You can prac-
tice with a coin or small pieces of lead or gold on
top of the ground to become acquainted with the
technique.
During Prospecting it is a good idea to have a
magnet handy, preferably in the handle of your
digging pick, to pull iron out of the dirt pile. It will
speed up your recovery time. It will work on small
almost invisible iron rocks as well.
Chapter 5 MXT Controls
N
OTE: Turn the detector 90
°
to the first side to side loop
movement and repeat for "X"ing the
center.
