GC-1023 Strikes Again - Metal Detecting River Banks

[@dansdigs6783]

A coil scanning over virgin ground never gets old. I love it. Thanks and good luck.

[@mrbrent62]

I have a cheap detector I bought at a Radio Shack going out of business. It is ok... I am getting a Garrett pointer soon. I enjoy taking my 8 year old son out detecting. Very relaxing.

[@tex3487]

watching your videos makes me feel like I'm the one hunting...

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you, this is the best compliment someone can make. Have a nice day.

[@GPCTM]

"-So, how many detectors do you need?" - asked the man with none.

[@markrutledge2593]

I appreciate this video specifically bc I bought this model yesterday and it's my first. Thanks

[@reesewilcoxon1244]

Is it working good so far and what would you say is the depth it can reach?

[@HHSTT]

@@reesewilcoxon1244 18-25 centimetres.

[@glennbayley5803]

I've repaired a few Garrett pinpointers for friends... the speaker wire usually. Somtimes though, just taking the batteries out and letting any power drain off, then holding down the on button while reinstalling the battery resets the speaker mode. Odd, I know...but either way, repairable.

[@salvatorepatterson5611]

I had a cheap detector from radio Shack, I hate to say that trying to get it to detect anything but junk just under the surface was what made me lose interest for metal detecting for most of my life. Now at 71 years old, I bought a Garrett 300, then a Nokta Simplex+ and I have been hunting hard for less than a year and enjoying the heck out of it. I suggest getting a simple, but good detector to start with is the right thing to do. I do not think that detector is the right one to start with, but I give you an A for effort and video.

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you. I would probably prefer a DD coil as a beginner, but for small spots loaded with items, this would be a great, cheap alternative. Have a nice day.

[@mrronny9583]

Hallo, danke für die Nahaufnahmen deiner Funde! Viel Glück weiterhin!

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Ronny Senftleben Danke für das Schauen des Videos. Die Münzen waren ausnahmsweise in einem zu guten Zustand, um nicht gezeigt zu werden. Ich werde trotzdem versuchen, (je nach Möglichkeit) einiges detaillierter zu zeigen.

[@historyscanner]

Um 30:00 - das war die richtige Entscheidung . Pfads sind immer gute Plätze um schöne Relikte zu finden ! Schöne Grüße,

[@MetalDetecting24]

+historyscanner - Danke, das war wie eine Erlösung (von all dem Müll am "Strand") und gleich die richtige Stelle auf dem Pfad. Das hat den Ausflug gerettet. Viele Grüße!

[@noonespecial5515]

Hi. Enjoy your videos. Subscribed. Bought a gc 1023 arrived last night. have a few parks around my neighborhood and will give them a try in the am. will let you know if i have the same ghost signal you were getting . I am new to metal detecting & your videos helped me decide what to start with. Thanks

[@MetalDetecting24]

+noone special - thank you very much. I wish you the best luck and hope that your unit doesn't have any problems. Let me know if it acts the same way. It is not the end of the world, but it could be annoying if someone just started metal detecting...

[@syzygysyzygy8332]

People who are commenting he should talk more- the value is in hearing the detector and watching how he interprets the sounds. It's better to not talk over it. People are forgetting how to observe and learn, they want want everything packaged for them in sound bites. If you want a Tik Tok video of guy pulling a car out of the ground and yelling over it then go there.

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I could never understand, why people want me to change the format, when all they have to do is just "switch the channel" to someone who talks, screams, or even replaces the "annoying" sound of the detector with music. I'm in the minority, while they can chose from 99,9% of the KZbin content that would suit them better. Just imagine a channel about racing cars with onboard footage and viewers who demand to just show the (standing) car and talk about it, after it passed the chequered flag. Strange... Have a great day.

[@ocangaconaliteratura]

This MD is the best for amateur? I have one.

[@panhandlesharkteeth7910]

Nice video!Keep it up!

[@czechdiggers]

Very nice video bro :-)

[@MetalDetecting24]

+czech diggers Thanks! Have a great day.

[@zeldarobinson3382]

Interesting hunt .thank you.

[@christineberry3076]

Knee pads are always good!

[@christineberry3076]

Could solder something with?

[@christineberry3076]

Could "steampunk" something with the watch part, if not something you own, or necessarily want to 2nd hand off!

[@grengd]

I did not understand anything you said.

[@DetectoresRJ]

Vou comprar 1 detector deste pois é leve e será pra minha esposa usar junto nas caçadas, e gostei das moedas, abraço

[@gabygordillo1212]

I like your videos and I have a metal detector too

[@migfoxbat]

Hi, do you still use this detector?, have you tried it with the bigger coil also?.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Armor of Light Hi, at the moment (at river shores with many pieces of "industrial trash"), I'm using the XP Deus because of its variety of tones. When I'm in the woods, I use the Deus too, because of the larger coil and bigger comfort in very steep terrain. I haven't tried the GC-1023 with a larger coil yet. I would like to do a comparison between the Deus and the GC-1023 (maybe it will happen sometime in the future - I have to find the right place first, with much iron and some finds).

[@migfoxbat]

MetalDetecting24 Thanks for your reply. Do you still think the GC-1023 is a good detector? and a good detector for a first timer?. :-)

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Armor of Light It's a difficult question. It depends on the person and the location. This detector has almost everything a detectorist needs (Disc, 2-Tone and All-Metal mode). It is relatively light and stable. I have some issues in 2-Tone mode, but this might be only my unit. Would I hunt in Disc-Mode, I would have no problems at all. Of course it shines in very difficult conditions, where some experience is needed, but after a while every beginner can gain experience and use this machine for his advantage. I believe that the most important thing is a stable machine, that is not "falsing" and showing a good signal, where nothing is there. It is (or at least it was not) the case, when I tried it (let the 2-Tone mode with the false "iron" signal aside). The lack of target ID numbers is (in my opinion) a huge advantage for a beginner (and every experienced hunter). My only concern is the depth and not the greatest audio spectrum (for different sizes and shapes of targets). But people are recommending Garrett Ace 250 which sounds like a pinball machine. Would I recommend it for a forest, where signals are very rare? Probably not, because of the (small) size of the coil. I would use it to learn metal detecting and keep it later as a "secret weapon" for separating iron from other targets. But that's me, maybe someone else can extract more and use it successful in other scenarios. Have a great day.

[@migfoxbat]

+MetalDetecting24 Thanks for your reply and i appreciate the info you have shared. What positions should i put the sensitivity and discrimination dials at?. I received my GC-1023 today and i only had an hour before dark, but i was eager to try it, and it was the first time i have used a metal detector. I found a nugget of iron, a large rusty nail, 3 tops off jars from small to large in size, a very small piece of soda can and the brass from a shotgun cartridge. Would you be willing to make a video to show how to set up the sensitivity and discrimination please?, there are hardly any videos on this model, you and 'Goldfinger' really!. All the best :-)

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Armor of Light Hello, nice to hear, you just started metal detecting. Be aware - it can be an addictive hobby. The objects you have found are "normal" even if it's trash. You could maybe avoid the iron objects (with a higher discrimination level, or more experience in the future), but the rest is just part of metal detecting. It can be a long and hard process. The key is not to lose motivation at the beginning. The location is also very important. Luck plays a huge part too. I'm sorry, I can't make a video right now, but I can try to describe, how to do it. Please take the iron objects you have found and wave them in front of the coil (at various angles). Try to increase the DISC knob until the signal disappears (in DISC mode), or it changes the tone (in 2-Tone mode). Than you are ready to go. You can adjust it later in the field to, should you dig too many nails (for example). Keep in mind - the detector can still be fooled by various iron objects (it all depends on the size, shape, depth and ground). Now the "sensitivity" part: Turn this knob all the way up (to the max). If the detector starts to chatter, go back a little bit until it gets completely quiet. If you move the coil in the air and it starts to make noises, do the same until it stops. A stable detector is very important at the beginning, even if you should lose a little bit of depth. You can take a look at my discrimination "setting": fs1.directupload.net/images/150917/6dx4nz78.jpg Have a nice evening. I wish you good finds!

[@christineberry3076]

The Ca. High Desert is hard to dig!

[@johngriffiths3952]

I have 2 garrett Pointers. 1 from them and 1 from Kellyco. They both went to shit quick. I am aware of knockoffs and I don't have one. I treat mine with respect and care and don't bang them around or dig with them .. Am I just unlucky or is this a common issue? I'm overseas now and sending for repair or whatnot is very inconvenient.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+John Griffiths - Hello, I don't know how many people have problems with Garrett's pin pointer. I read a few complains in the past here and there. The main issue would be "falsing". At the beginning the pointer works great, but after a while... I have another video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ-UYaNpfaqKoq8 Maybe it will help if you have the same issue. Cheers.

[@francescogalioto6711]

How long to keep the discrimination in order not to lose the gold?

[@lloydhardwick3064]

I have that detector can you give me rough idea how to set it up please.

[@MetalDetecting24]

Hi, there is not much to set. When I used it the first time, I turned the discrimination knob down and tried to find something. When I dug out a rusty nail, I just discriminated it out and continued using this setting. Everything depends on the location. Just try to discriminate out as little as possible.

[@lloydhardwick3064]

@@MetalDetecting24 Thanks for the reply.

[@johnpilbeam5142]

I enjoy your videos my wife says I am adicted. I have a very cheap detector but am too shy to ask for permissions; The places that you search have to have permission ?

[@MetalDetecting24]

Hello, I think, we share the same problem. I'm very shy too. I would like to hunt on a field from time to time, but when I see a nice looking one, I just pass it. Knocking on peoples doors is not an option for me. Waiting until the owner shows up, is not an option either. But even if someone is working on the field, it takes ages until I decide to go to the person and ask. My last hunt on a field was last year. I circled around, asked a few locals if they know the owner... It wasn't worth it. I tried to sent an email lately, but got no response. This is why I hunt in the woods, without any problems (so far). The other reason is - my experience on fields was not as good as in the woods - it was a little bit boring. No real challenge.

[@nicebluemd7918]

@@MetalDetecting24 Exactly. That's the completely same reasons why I only hunt in the woods

[@miguelofficial6320]

how deep this detector goes something? nice video

[@MetalDetecting24]

+miguel rompelberg - Hello, thank you. It is not the deepest machine on small targets, but it surprised me with the depth on some bigger objects. I don't have any numbers. I also didn't made any tests or comparisons with other detectors until now. But my feeling tells me - it is not "very" deep (but many of my other machines are (in my opinion) shallow too, so maybe it is not that bad).

[@finchgould6538]

This was all I got; Sensitivity: "US 25 cents: 130 mm".

[@jaksonrodriques931]

top10

[@76pestinha]

Hi there! One mor excelent video with the GC 1023. I have one GC 1023, but i have difficult to find the good customize. I mostly search for antique coins. You use the "Sens" in wich level? And the "Disc"? I use "Sens" about 8 and "Disc" about 4. What do you think? Thank you! For you help and for your videos :-)

[@MetalDetecting24]

+76pestinha Thank you! My "Sens" setup depends on the situation. I try to set it as high as possible (it has big impact on depth). As soon as the GC-1023 starts making noises, I decrease the value a little bit. The "Disc" knob must be at about the same position as your setup. I made a picture for you: fs1.directupload.net/images/150917/6dx4nz78.jpg I hope you will find the right setting. Have a great day & Happy Hunting!

[@76pestinha]

+MetalDetecting24 Thank you again! I use my settings like you do :-) The Disc used to be in that level (about 4, i even made the same mark lolol). And the "Sens" it used to be in the 8/9 level. Thank you again. I have already some nice coins :-)

[@kudubudu5551]

Hej warto kupić go na początek

[@marquinhoheil6025]

Not Gold? Natural? ...the good..not?..thanks fron Brasil

[@steefer456]

Mooie

[@genemayne1577]

My Metal Detector was 40 years old and it's just stopped working does anybody have one they can give me by time have enough money saved up to buy another at my age you will find me

[@robinverploegh2995]

What country are you in ?

[@robinverploegh2995]

I was on Vacation in polen in My Mother in law hous and found a coin from 1943 german and a tin nazi solider now i am completely in to iT i have thegc1023 got iT as a birthday present and cant wait to try iT out your video makes me want to go even more ☺️

[@MetalDetecting24]

Hello. Thank you very much. I wish you great fun with this little detector. It excels at small, trashy (or iron infested) locations. Good luck!

[@relicreapers571]

cool

[@ImDreats]

Hello! What is the max depth of this metal detector? Thanks, I might be getting one for Christmas :)

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Im Dreats Hi, I haven't measured the depth (yet). It probably isn't the deepest detector on the market... Have a nice day.

[@ImDreats]

+MetalDetecting24 Thanks, Would you rekon it could find gold?

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Im Dreats Yes, this detector could find gold.

[@finchgould6538]

Sensitivity: US 25 cents: 130 mm

[@wheres-myangels4986]

So how dose this Gc-1023 compare to the harbor freight metal detectors?

[@TheAlexxxherrera]

U must be on commission!

[@pikefisher1000]

dose it have pinpoint on it

[@MetalDetecting24]

Yes.

[@gruverdog1]

looking for the best detector for gold dont care about coins my concern is gold been getting sketchy reports of gold sightings in a state every one says there is no gold in. to me is the best place to look with almost no competition. detector must be waterproof too

[@cryptotravis6244]

There is no gold in Michigan bro!! But there is some in Ohio!!!

[@orios6370]

hi men i have agarret 350 with net coil is not to good but workin yours videos is interesting.I live in puerto rico island and Im tried to found in reserve indians coins or gold object is very hard with garret i founded a piece of bronze antiqes. i record a video an shared with you for helpme to analized. thanks and sorry my inglish is not good speak spanish.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+orios - Hi, thank you for the comment. I'm not familiar with the Garrett 350 and my knowledge is limited. But I will at least try to help you. Please upload your video and we will see... Maybe someone else who owns a Garrett will join the discussion. Cheers.

[@dakotacollins5125]

dude I have that same 2 tone prob just ALOT worse

[@yongliangzhaao5055]

这个探测器，怎么样？

[@MasterJawa1]

Mantab Silakan mmpir Like👍👍

[@chrisjones924]

dude I wish you talked or some cool music, not that crazy techno crap though. Get bored in watching just a few videos and I believe because of no interaction with camera but music may help

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Chris Jones - Hello, thanks for the advice. I'm not interacting with the camera, becuase I'm metal detecting. This is how all my videos are. I will not change that. Background music would be the last thing I would add in my videos. Sorry. Cheers.

[@gfexc]

Put some music in your computer

[@kotktorychodzipogowieadama2645]

2018

[@yongliangzhaao5055]

不能排除铁，太不舒服了！

[@anthonywoo5195]

well it's OK just for fun!

[@francoischarpentier5914]

Yongliang Zhaao No worry about it I got one and there is not this issue

[@donavinwilliams6047]

Y u no talk? -_-

[@MetalDetecting24]

+O Donavin O Not on video. But you can enable subtitles, to see some of my comments.

[@TheOlmecindian]

You should talk more .... Lol

[@dakotacollins5125]

dude I have that same 2 tone prob just ALOT worse

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thanks for the confirmation. A lot worse must be real bad :/